Intensive Support Workers (Outreach)- Whatriggs

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking social care organization as an Intensive Support Worker, where you will empower individuals experiencing homelessness. This role focuses on providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to promote independence and sustainability in tenancy. You'll work closely with vulnerable individuals, delivering essential interventions and monitoring outcomes to ensure compliance with legal standards. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Pension Options

Double pay for festive bank holidays

Long service awards

Fully funded SVQ3

Benefits platform with high street vouchers

In-house training programs

Gym discounts

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with vulnerable people.
• Commitment to care practice in line with SSSC standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for new referrals in accommodation.
• Monitor and evaluate support outcomes using SHARP tool.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Person-centred support

Life skills development

Microsoft applications proficiency

Education

SVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 6th May at 9am.

Ref no: 422338

Published: 30/04/2025

Closes: 19/05/2025

Location: 100 Berkeley Street, Third Floor, G3 7HU

Salary: £27,423 per year (pro rata)

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Kilmarnock Whatriggs

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) & Part Time (28 hours per week) – x2 Vacancies

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application early if you're interested.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive by delivering solutions in connected communities, focusing on individual needs. We seek enthusiastic individuals who share our values (Kind, Passionate, Creative) to join our services supporting people experiencing homelessness.

If successful, you will need to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting. We support you to achieve and maintain professional learning.

Blue Triangle promotes 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 community sections.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Benefits platform with high street vouchers, tech discounts, cycle to work scheme
• In-house training programs
• Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Family-friendly policies
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Credit Union
• £200 Refer a Friend scheme

And more!

About the Role:

As an Intensive Support Worker, you will provide person-centred, trauma-informed, wellbeing-focused support in the community to promote independence and tenancy sustainability.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide intervention and support for new referrals and existing supported individuals in supported and move-on accommodation.
• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred, wellbeing-focused support.
• Monitor and evaluate support outcomes using our SHARP tool, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory standards.
• Assist individuals transitioning into the community, developing their tenancy and life skills.

To find out more about being an Intensive Floating Support Worker, click the link below:

• Passion for helping people is essential.
• Ideally, possess at least 1 year of experience working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to care practice in line with SSSC, Care Standards, and organisational policies.
• Empathetic, able to respect independence and choice.
• Flexible and capable of lone working.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• SVQ level 3 or above preferred.

We value our staff and support career development under strong leadership.

To apply, click ‘Apply’ to access the application form and further instructions.

Note: We do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted via our form. We do not sponsor visas outside the UK. For assistance, contact [e-mail] or call 0141 729 8050.

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