Housing Practitioner for Young Adults
| Company: | Catch Scotland |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Johnstone, PA6 7BE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Purpose of the Role
To support the Community Supervisor with the day-to-day operation of up to three Young Adults' houses and respond promptly and effectively to any issues that arise.
The Housing Practitioner will support the delivery of services in accordance with relevant National Care Standards, Care Inspectorate requirements and organisational policies and procedures. The role promotes Young Adults' rights, responsibilities and independence through a person-centred approach that encourages self-awareness, personal growth and positive outcomes.
Reporting Line
The Housing Practitioner reports directly to the Community Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
The duties listed below are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to meet the operational needs of the service.
Case Management
Be responsible for allocated Young Adults' case files.
Ensure all records remain accurate, up to date and compliant.
Notify relevant managers of significant changes as required.
Maintain and review:
Care Plans
Information Sheets
Risk Assessments
About Me Documents
STAR Assessments
Housing Meeting Records
Reporting and Record Keeping
Complete weekly and monthly progress reports within agreed timescales.
Ensure reports are solution-focused, goal-oriented, evidence-based and professionally written.
Review weekly and monthly logs, ensuring all staff complete documentation accurately and within required timescales.
Meetings and Communication
Arrange Housing Meetings for allocated Young Adults and properties.
Attend meetings and undertake minute-taking duties as required.
Distribute relevant information and actions arising from meetings to appropriate parties.
Maintain effective communication with Young Adults, colleagues and external professionals.
House Management
Support Young Adults to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming living environment.
Ensure household standards are maintained.
Support Young Adults to manage appointments and repeat prescriptions, encouraging independence and self-management wherever possible.
Create and maintain household chore rotas.
Coordinate shopping activities with Young Adults and allocate support tasks to staff where required.
Ensure Young Adults are aware of staff on duty through the use of communication boards and other agreed systems.
Team Support
Work collaboratively with the Community Supervisor to support the effective operation of Young Adults' houses.
Allocate and coordinate tasks amongst support staff to ensure agreed outcomes and goals are achieved.
Provide guidance and support to colleagues in line with organisational policies and procedures.
On-Call Duties
Participate in the organisation's on-call rota as required.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and operational issues when on call.
Escalate concerns to the Community Supervisor or Senior On-Call Manager where necessary.
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