Tenancy Support Worker-Penicuik

Healthcare & Medical
Midlothian
July 2, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Tenancy Support Worker (Older Adults) Permanent
Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, and Penicuik
Salary: £23,643 – £24,111 (Pending Pay Award Increase)
Hours: Full-Time, 36 Hours per week (Monday – Friday)

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Location

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