Support Worker – Renfrew

Blue Triangle; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension options

Generous annual leave

Double pay for festive bank holidays

Long service awards and pay growth

Fully funded SVQ3 qualification

CPD and training programmes

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Life Assurance 3x salary

Discounts via benefits platform

Job summary

Blue Triangle Limited is seeking a Support Worker in Renfrew to help people thrive in safe, supported accommodation. You will build trusting relationships, provide practical and emotional support, and help individuals achieve independence through person-centred care and advocacy.

The role is part-time (28 hours/week) with a pro rata annual salary of £24,479, and offers a supportive team culture, ongoing development, and funded qualifications. Prior experience in similar roles is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a people-facing role with dignity and respect.
• Comfort with using IT systems and maintaining documentation.
• Ideally holds SVQ Level 2 or higher in relevant care or support work.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support within safe, secure accommodation.
• Maintain and update recording systems and documentation.
• Plan and facilitate key work meetings and reviews.
• Offer advocacy and guidance to help people meet occupancy conditions.
• Support individuals toward greater independence.

Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

IT skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Education

SVQ Level 2 or above

Willing to work towards Level 3

Job description

Salary: £24,479 (pro rata) per annum

Location: Renfrew

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time (28 hours per week)

Your role

Looking for a role where you can help people thrive? As a Support Worker at Blue Triangle, an award-winning Scottish charity, you'll be part of a team that has each other's backs, providing safe, secure and supportive accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. You'll give practical and emotional support, build trusting relationships and help people believe in what they can achieve. Whether it's reaching a goal, learning a new skill, becoming more independent or simply having a better day, you'll be there to encourage, support and celebrate those moments together.

We look after our team too with competitive pay, a fully funded SVQ qualification, wellbeing support and real opportunities to develop your career. We're looking for people who are kind, passionate and creative, and who share our values. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How You'll Support People to Thrive

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person's support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
• and most importantly, help turn support into independence.

Our Renfrew Service supports people experiencing homelessness aged 16+, with this role operating on an 4-week rolling rota. Find out more about the role in the Support Worker Role Profile.

Is This You?

• You're passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• You believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
• You can build strong relationships and support people to make informed choices about their lives.
• You're resilient, adaptable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
• You ideally have experience supporting people through work, volunteering or lived experience.
• You're comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your skills.
• You'll ideally hold an SVQ Level 2 or above, or you're willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification.

Your Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards and pay progression
• Fully funded SVQ3 qualification
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
• Inhouse training programmes
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A people-first culture that understands life beyond work, supported by a wide range of family-friendly policies.
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union, significant gym discounts, Blue Light Card membership, Unum Dental Cover Plans, £200 refer a friend scheme and many more

Want to hear what life at Blue Triangle is really like? Listen to A Voice in the Dark, our podcast featuring stories and experiences from our staff and supported people and discover more about the people behind our work: https://shows.acast.com/a-voice-in-the-dark