Support Worker

Job description

Tenancy Support Worker (Older Adults) | PermanentLocation: Edinburgh, Midlothian, and PenicuikSalary: £23,643 - £24,111 (Pending Pay Award Increase)Hours: Full-Time, 36 Hours per week (Monday - Friday)Are you an experienced Care Professional with a passion for helping older adults maintain their independence? We are seeking a dedicated Tenancy Support Worker to join a reputable service provider in the Edinburgh and Midlothian area.Unlike traditional residential care, this role focuses on tenancy sustainment, helping individuals manage their homes and navigate the complexities of housing and utilities to ensure they can live safely and comfortably in the community.The Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Guaranteed Monday to Friday schedule.
• Competitive Leave: 33 days annual leave (including public holidays).
• Financial Support: Earned Wage Access (early drawdown) and a pending pay award (backdated to cover the difference to the Real Living Wage).
• Future Security: Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution and 2x salary Death in Service cover.
• Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (HSF) and Health Plan contributions.

The RoleWorking independently across the community, you will provide vital administrative and practical support to older adults. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Housing Advocacy: Assisting with housing applications, Housing Benefit claims, and grant applications.
• Home Setup: Helping service users set up and manage utilities (gas, electricity, etc.).
• Tenancy Sustainment: Providing guidance to help individuals maintain stable accommodation and avoid homelessness.
• Community Mobility: Traveling between locations to meet service users in their own environments.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months experience supporting older adults within a care or support setting.
• License: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (Essential).
• Technical Skills: Ability to navigate housing systems and benefit applications.
• Attributes: Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently without direct supervision.

How to ApplyIf you are looking for a role that moves away from shift-based clinical care and into community-based advocacy and support, we want to hear from you.Apply Now! One of our team may call you for an informal chat to take your application to the next stage. Alternatively, if you would like some more information give Aqeela Fatima a call on for a confidential chat or send an email at -

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Penicuik

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £23,643 and £24,111 Per Month

Published at

10-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English