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Blue Triangle; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Triangle is seeking Support Workers to help provide safe and secure accommodation for individuals experiencing homelessness. As a Support Worker, you will offer practical and emotional support to empower residents to achieve their goals. Experience in similar roles is beneficial, but training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Options

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Annual SSSC fees paid

Life Assurance cover

Access to Gym discounts

Credit Union Membership

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with vulnerable people.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people.
• Willingness to work towards an SVQ 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to residents.
• Work as part of a team in supported accommodation.
• Facilitate key work meetings and advocacy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Blue Triangle’s core mission is to empower people to thrive, by delivering solutions in communities which focus onthe needs of each individual. Our approach is trauma-informed, person-centred and wellbeing focused, and aims toensure that in Scotland, everyone is able to access support whenever, and for however long, they need it.

The Board has overall responsibility for governance and strategic direction of Blue Triangle, and we are seekingindividuals who have a real desire and interest in helping deliver our ambitious aims and objectives. We arecurrently looking for individuals with demonstrable financial and commercial experience, with a strong focus onbudget management. Additional experience in development, charity sector and the social sector would be verybeneficial.

As a voluntary position, it will not be paid but travel and other expenses for attendance at meetings are reimbursedin line with our policy.

Blue Triangle is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified andeligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religionor belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make yourheart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey throughlife.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued intheir roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
• Sleepover hourly rate of£12.00.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contractedsupport workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of DisclosureScotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualificationwith support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidentialcounselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• Free access tooccupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• CostcoMembership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts andsavings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we alsohave opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank supportworkers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make yourheart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey throughlife.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued intheir roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
• Sleepover hourly rate of£12.00.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contractedsupport workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of DisclosureScotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualificationwith support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidentialcounselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• Free access tooccupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• CostcoMembership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts andsavings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we alsohave opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank supportworkers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connectedcommunities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share ourvalues (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencinghomelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of yourstart date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning,which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating allemployees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage orcivil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see thatyour hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay forfestive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefitsplatform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhousetraining programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development(CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of familyfriendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer afriend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the peoplewho use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them toachieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working at our Viewpark service involves working dayshift and backshift patterns over a4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekend work. This role involves working 36 hours per week. TheSupport Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support,review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcomefor the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislativerequirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevantpolicies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within requiredtimeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews andother internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacyand advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of theiroccupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experienceof working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/orprofessional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordancewith Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission forthe Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically topeople and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a loneworker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQlevel 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strongidentity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in yourcareer.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connectedcommunities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share ourvalues (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencinghomelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of yourstart date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning,which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating allemployees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage orcivil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see thatyour hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay forfestive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefitsplatform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhousetraining programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development(CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of familyfriendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer afriend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the peoplewho use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them toachieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working at our Clydesdale Street service in Hamilton involves working dayshift and backshiftpatterns over a 4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekend work. This role involves working 20 hoursper week. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support,review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcomefor the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislativerequirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevantpolicies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within requiredtimeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews andother internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacyand advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of theiroccupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experienceof working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/orprofessional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordancewith Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission forthe Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically topeople and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a loneworker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQlevel 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strongidentity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in yourcareer.