Compassionate Support Worker for Homelessness & Empowerment

Blue Triangle; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension options

Double pay for festive bank holidays

Long service awards

Fully funded SVQ3

Benefits platform with discounts

Inhouse training

Gym discounts

CPD

Employee assistance programme

Family-friendly policies

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Refer a friend £200

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Blue Triangle is hiring a Support Worker in Scotland to join our team providing safe, supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. You will deliver practical and emotional support to help clients achieve personal goals while maintaining appropriate records and working within policy frameworks.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience with vulnerable people, demonstrate a compassionate care approach, and be prepared to register with the Scottish Social Services Council

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with vulnerable people or in related settings.
• Ability to apply care practices in line with national standards and policies.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and safeguarding.
• Willingness to register with SSSc within 3 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, secure, and supported accommodation for service users.
• Deliver practical and emotional support to help achieve personal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate recording and documentation within required timeframes.
• Plan and facilitate key work meetings as part of the support plan.
• Offer advocacy and guidance to help service users meet occupancy requirements.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Empathetic communication

Person-centred approach

Education

SVQ Level 3

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Blue Triangle is hiring a Support Worker in Scotland to join our team providing safe, supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. You will deliver practical and emotional support to help clients achieve personal goals while maintaining appropriate records and working within policy frameworks.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience with vulnerable people, demonstrate a compassionate care approach, and be prepared to register with the Scottish Social Services Council