Trust Housing Association Ltd. A national housing Association providing mainly housing for older people, we operate in most areas of Scotland.

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Job definitions | Supported Housing Worker

Responsible To: Supported Housing Co-ordinator

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Supported Housing Worker is appointed as a member of the Development’s staff team.  He/she is primarily responsible, along with other members of the team, for the security, safety and maintenance of the building.

In addition he/she will help in the management of the development thus ensuring that the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and allows for unimpeded circulation.

He/she will be responsible for overseeing the well-being of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence, in so far as they are capable.

He/she will be involved in the planning and preparation of simple meals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. To be aware of the policies of Trust Housing Association to the extent that these policies affect the development.
  2. To ensure the pursuance of the aims and objectives of the development.
  3. To work under supervision of the Supported Housing Co-ordinator and to liaise with the other Supported Housing Workers.
  4. In the absence of the Supported Housing Co-ordinator:
    1. to be responsible for the safety and maintenance of the building
    2. to ensure the security of the building and to advise tenants on security matters
    3. to report an maintenance problems to the appropriate department
    4. to test the fire alarm system and any other equipment
    5. to respond to alarm calls and to take appropriate action
    6. to contact appropriate agencies e.g. family carers etc, if assistance is needed.
    7. to supervise the work of the domestics.
  5. To assist tenants in budgeting and the management of their finances, if so requested.
  6. To encourage tenants to participate in, and to help organise communal activities.
  7. Support tenants in their daily home, and to promote healthy living and self care.
  8. To make sure that the very sheltered tenant’s Care Plan is being implemented satisfactorily.
  9. To undertake all the administrative requirements relating to the post e.g. entries into day book, updating personal files etc.
  10. To be involved in the organising and preparation of simple daily meals, taking into consideration any special dietary needs.
  11. To assist in the management of food stores/fridges etc and to adhere to the development’s food Safety Risk Analysis (HACCP).
    To occasionally assist tenants with domestic tasks e.g. bed making, general tidying, laundry, dealing with the disposal of household refuse etc.
  12. To undergo appropriate training.
  13. To undertake any other relevant duties as are considered appropriate to the post.