Project Worker (Homeless Residential Services) - GLA14349

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health and social care organization in Glasgow is seeking a Project Worker to support young adults experiencing homelessness. The role involves developing supportive relationships, providing practical assistance in life skills, and promoting service user involvement. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and be members of the PVG Scheme. A commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable young people is essential. This is a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme required.
• Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive working relationships with young adults experiencing homelessness.
• Motivate service users to increase self-confidence and learn new skills.
• Provide practical assistance in developing living skills.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop positive working relationships with young people experiencing homelessness

Ability to respond to disclosures and manage challenging behaviours

Job description

Overview

Role - Project Worker (Homeless Residential Services)

Location - GCHSCP, The James McLean Project, 10 Oatfield Street, Glasgow, G21 4NT

Hours and Shift Pattern - This is a 24/7 service and as such, shift working is required including nights and weekends. See attached rota.

Contract Status - Permanent

About Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) is recruiting a Project Worker within Homeless Residential Services. Homeless Residential Services provide temporary accommodation and intensive support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The service focuses on assessing needs, developing resettlement plans and helping people build the skills and confidence needed for independent living. It plays a key role in reducing repeat homelessness and promoting recovery, inclusion, and wellbeing.

The James McLean Project

The James McLean Project specifically supports vulnerable homeless young adults aged 16-21. The project remit is to provide care and support for vulnerable young people through individual key working meetings in order to provide a comprehensive assessment of need and formulate a robust resettlement plan. Project Workers provide a front-line service working 1 to 1 with individuals and assisting with support planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive working relationships with young adults experiencing homelessness and respond to disclosures of a personal and sensitive nature; manage occasional challenging behaviours.
• Motivate and support service users to minimise isolation, increase self-confidence and learn new skills.
• Promote service user involvement.
• Provide practical assistance to service users, e.g., developing living skills such as cooking, money management, and accompanying to appointments.
• Deliver front-line 1-to-1 support and assist with support planning.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with young people experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to respond to disclosures of a personal and sensitive nature and to handle challenging behaviours.
• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment; candidates will be required to pay for PVG membership or scheme checks.
• Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is essential; you must be registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months from the start date. Local government pay deal currently excludes SSSC fees for local authority staff.
• These roles are exempt under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Applications and Contacts

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, contact Gavin Spence, Manager, by email [e-mail].

Additional Information

For more information about Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC), visit GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service. Some application packs can be requested in alternative formats (Braille, Audio, other languages) by phoning 0141 287 1054. The closing date of the job advert applies when requesting alternative packs.

Note: Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts.