Part-Time Recovery Support Worker - Homeless Services

Blue Triangle; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part 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 vouchers and a

Cycle to work scheme

In-house training programmes

Gym discounts

CPD

Employee assistance programme

Family-friendly policies

Life Assurance 3x salary

Credit Union

Refer a friend £200

Job summary

Blue Triangle seeks a motivated Support Worker for our Kilmarnock Titchfield Service. The role involves providing practical and emotional support in safe, supported accommodation for service users, many of whom are in recovery. The position is part-time (21 hours/week) with weekend shifts on a rota.

You will help clients develop life skills, engage with the community and work within care plans to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes while complying with Scottish care standards and policies.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with vulnerable people or similar settings.
• Commitment to Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice and National Care Standards.
• Ability to relate empathetically and respect independence and choice.
• Ability to work flexibly, including lone working.
• Willingness to work toward SVQ 3 and engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, secure, supported accommodation and practical and emotional support to service users.
• Support clients to achieve personal outcomes in daily life and within occupancy agreements.
• Maintain and update records and documentation in line with policies and procedures.
• Plan, facilitate key work meetings and reviews, linked to each person’s support plan.
• Offer general advocacy and advice to enable occupancy conditions and rights.

Skills

Empathy

Flexible

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

SVQ 2 or above

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Blue Triangle seeks a motivated Support Worker for our Kilmarnock Titchfield Service. The role involves providing practical and emotional support in safe, supported accommodation for service users, many of whom are in recovery. The position is part-time (21 hours/week) with weekend shifts on a rota.

You will help clients develop life skills, engage with the community and work within care plans to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes while complying with Scottish care standards and policies.