Turning Point Scotland
Lead Practitioner - Homelessness & Prevention
Lead Practitioner - Homelessness & Prevention at Turning Point Scotland, based in Dumfries, Scotland, paying £28,255 - £31,777 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £28,255 - £31,777 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Dumfries, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Housing Officer
22% below the typical rate for housing officer
Reference bb2255e179222f6d1bdadf984735ad3513791227
About the role
Lead Practitioner - Homelessness & Prevention
Locations
Dumfries, Lockerbie
Service Name
Dumfries & Galloway Housing First
Type of service
Homelessness & Prevention
Job Type
Lead Practitioner
Hours of work
Full time
Salary
£28,255 - £31,777
Job Description
Post: Lead Practitioner - Homelessness and Prevention
Service: Dumfries & Galloway Housing First Service
Based: Dumfries, Lockerbie, Annan
Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week
Salary: £28,255 - £31,777
Contract Permanent
Do you want to make a real impact on Homelessness?
Our Dumfries & Galloway Housing First Service based in Dumfries, Lockerbie & Annan operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with on call rota every 6 weeks. No Sleepovers.
The Housing First model helps people with multiple and enduring support needs move directly into a tenancy without having to prove they are ready. Many service users have a long history of homelessness, some have never had their own home and may face multiple and complex issues such as substance misuse, trauma, mental health challenges or offending behaviour.
You will give the support that makes a positive difference and real change in their lives
About The Role
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
We value lived experience, please to read more about our views.
We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
Job Description
Person Specification
Benefits package
Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.
Yes
Does the post include personal care?
No
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
No
Will the service users be involved in this process?
No
Interview Date
10 November 2026
Contact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on [phone removed].
Locations
Dumfries, Lockerbie
Service Name
Dumfries & Galloway Housing First
Type of service
Homelessness & Prevention
Job Type
Lead Practitioner
Hours of work
Full time
Salary
£28,255 - £31,777
Job Description
Post: Lead Practitioner - Homelessness and Prevention
Service: Dumfries & Galloway Housing First Service
Based: Dumfries, Lockerbie, Annan
Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week
Salary: £28,255 - £31,777
Contract Permanent
Do you want to make a real impact on Homelessness?
Our Dumfries & Galloway Housing First Service based in Dumfries, Lockerbie & Annan operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with on call rota every 6 weeks. No Sleepovers.
The Housing First model helps people with multiple and enduring support needs move directly into a tenancy without having to prove they are ready. Many service users have a long history of homelessness, some have never had their own home and may face multiple and complex issues such as substance misuse, trauma, mental health challenges or offending behaviour.
You will give the support that makes a positive difference and real change in their lives
About The Role
- Supporting our service users as they move into their permanent home, helping them feel settled and secure.
- Supporting our service users to attend health & benefits appointments and court appearances
- Build positive working relationships with partner agencies across housing, health, substance use and criminal justice
- Give practical and emotional support, champion harm reduction and respect each person's choices
- You bring a calm, caring and non-judgemental approach, guided by strong values
- You bring experience of supporting people with complex needs and understand the importance of person-centred, trauma-informed care
- You bring strong IT skills, to ensure accurate record keeping
- You can share guidance and practical support with colleagues, helping everyone to do their best work
- We do need you to have a driver's licence and access to your own vehicle. (mileage paid weekly)
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
We value lived experience, please to read more about our views.
We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
Job Description
Person Specification
Benefits package
Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.
- Comprehensive Induction
- 123 Learning and development courses
- 29 eLearning courses
- Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
- Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
- Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
- Wide range of family friendly policies
- 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.
Yes
Does the post include personal care?
No
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
No
Will the service users be involved in this process?
No
Interview Date
10 November 2026
Contact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on [phone removed].
Reference: bb2255e179222f6d1bdadf984735ad3513791227 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Turning Point Scotland
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