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  • Posted By: First People Solutions Group Ltd
  • Address:
  • Contact: 0141 270 5000
  • Date Posted: 25th Sep 2008
  • Salary: £8.00 - £9.50 per hour
  • Location: West Lothian
  • Reference Code: 0808-296
  • Views Since Posting: 168
  • Full Description:

    THE ROLE

    Interview prospective clients and assess for suitability for support
    Complete full assessment, develop action plan and participate in the review process
    Help with household tasks and shopping
    Escort clients to appointments
    Arrange specific specialist help
    Encourage clients to remain medicated where appropriate
    Write up files and prepare reports and correspondence
    Attend staff meetings
    Deal with all appropriate forms and assist clients in completing forms
    Support clients with budgeting and housing related issues
    Provide general support on drug and alcohol issues
    Provide basic / general training on life and social skills
    Ensure client access to appropriate DSS benefits


    Location: West Lothian
    Salary:£8.00 - £9.50 per hour depending on experience
    Duration:6-8 weeks initially


    THE COMPANY

    Our client is currently recruiting for 3 Housing Support Workers to provide appropriate support to individuals in their own homes, who experience difficulties with drugs and alcohol, in the West Lothian area.



    EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

    Current driving licence & Car is essential
    Experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people in a community setting
    An understanding of mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction problems and chaotic behaviour
    Ability to prioritise & work under pressure
    Ability to maintain clear & accurate records
    Have an SVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent qualification or be willing to work towards this
    Previous experience and knowledge of the Housing Scotland Act and housing benefits system would also be highly desirable



    CONTACT DETAILS

    Contact Name:Cassie Oliver
    Direct Dial:0131 270 6610


    ***SCOTTISH RECRUITMENT AWARDS WINNERS***
    Recruitment Manager of the Year 2008
    Large Recruitment Agency of the Year 2007
    Permanent Recruitment Consultant of the Year 2007
    Recruitment Manager of the Year 2007

    ***SCOTTISH HERALD NEWSPAPER AWARD WINNER***
    Recruitment Consultancy of the Year 2007


    ABOUT FPSG

    FPSG (First People Solutions Group) is a recruitment and HR consultancy offering businesses and candidates a total solution for their recruitment requirements.

    We specialise across a variety of industries including Aviation, Accountancy & Finance, Banking & Financial Services, Call & Contact Centre, Information Technology, Office & Business Support, Commercial, Retail, Insurance, Sales & Marketing, HR, Public Sector, Health & Care Solutions and the TEC Group which covers Technical, Engineering and Construction markets.

    FPSG is one of the UKs fastest growing companies achieving 48th position in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 list, and has a predicted turnover of £73m for 2008.

    FPSG operates as a recruitment agency in providing permanent job-seeking services and as a Recruitment Business in providing temporary and contract job-seeking services.
    * Glasgow (HQ) * London * Edinburgh * Surrey * Manchester * Leeds*
    FPSG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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