Housing Assistant – Paisley Abercorn

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited; Paisley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Options

Fully funded SVQ3

CPD support

Gym discounts

Life Assurance 3x salary

Refer a friend £200

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited seeks a Housing Assistant to support individuals in our Paisley Abercorn Service. The role involves working on a rota that covers day and back shifts, including select weekends, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

You will register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of start and pursue CPD and SVQ progression as required by policy. Applications from UK residents only.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for helping people and supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to relate empathetically and respect individual choice and independence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and as a lone worker.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft or equivalent applications.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Education

SVQ Level 2

SVQ Level 3 (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £26,228 per annum

Location: Paisley

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

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

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start 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 all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil 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 that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

Our Housing Assistant role at our Paisley Abercorn Service involves working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly and including select weekend work. The role is full-time, involving 37.5 hours of work per week. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 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 strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Due to the Safer Recruitment requirements by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and Care Inspectorate we do not accept CV's and you must therefore complete our application form.

Please note we do not accept applications from out with the UK as we do not have a UK visa sponsorship license.

If you require any support in completing your application or the form in a different format, then please get in touch at [e-mail] or telephone us on 0141 729 8050.

Job Type:Full Time Permanent

Job Location:Paisley