Support Worker - Hunter House (Kirkcaldy)

Support Worker – Hunter House (Kirkcaldy)

Kingdom Housing Association

Job Reference: REQ000746

Date posted: 10/12/2025

Application closing date: 04/01/2026

Location: Kirkcaldy

Salary: £25,557 – £26,196 per annum

Job type: Part time – Support

Responsibilities

1. Work as part of the support team delivering high‑quality care and support to individuals within the Kirkcaldy area.
2. Support people experiencing long‑term homelessness in Hunter House accommodation to build tenancy skills and maintain settled accommodation.
3. Act as part of the assertive outreach team – including driving and transporting service users to activities, with mileage reimbursed at 55p per mile.
4. Understand and support the day‑to‑day living challenges of service users, including homelessness, addictions, substance misuse and mental health issues.

Qualities & Qualifications

• High empathy, tolerance and a sense of humour.
• Passion, drive and dedication to helping others live fulfilling lives.
• Experience of Support and Care, preferably in a homelessness setting (desirable but not essential).
• Flexible availability – able to work shifts, evenings and weekends.
• Current driving licence and ability to use a car for work (desirable but not essential).
• Will pass a PVG Disclosure check.

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave entitlement (pro‑rata).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly pay entitlements.
• Generous annual leave, sick pay and other pay entitlements.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Access to the Vivup employee benefits platform.
• PVG applications paid by KSC.

Additional Information

Kingdom is committed to contributing towards the eradication of homelessness. We particularly welcome applications from people who are currently registered homeless or have been in the last 12 months. Shortlisting is guaranteed for applicants who meet these criteria and the essential criteria for the vacancy. If successful and homeless at the time, a tenancy may be offered as part of the Naumann Initiative. If you wish your application to be considered under this scheme, please state this on the application form.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at our Hunter House service office, Kirkcaldy.