Relief Workers – Oban

Blue Triangle Limited; Oban; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Triangle Limited in Oban is seeking Relief Workers to join our team to provide safe, secure, supported accommodation and high-quality housing management services for people experiencing homelessness.

You will work varied shifts, receive training, and may need to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months. No previous experience required; we welcome diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour (1 year preferred).
• Must comply with SSSC code of practice and National Care Standards.
• Ability to work as a lone worker.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Willingness to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system to achieve a positive person-centred outcome.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with policies and practice guidelines.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings and reviews with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Care planning

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hourly Rate: £13.45 (Real living wage)

Location: Oban

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. Relief work is an excellent stepping-stone into a career in social care; we will provide you with the relevant training and support, so no previous experience is necessary. If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. 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.

About the Role:

As a Relief Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing the highest possible quality of housing management service to our supported people to ensure they are able to sustain their tenancy. Our Oban services is looking for Relief workers to cover varied shifts on weekdays and weekends, both within our residential and outreach services. We provide support, advice and assistance to individuals regarding practical skills, physical health and wellbeing and emotional support. We also provide opportunities to explore personal interests, occupation of time and positive social networks.

Main Responsibilities:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

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 as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

To find out more about being a Relief Worker.

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.

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.