Sessional Workers - National Intensive Support Package Service

Sacro; Scotland; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacro is seeking sessional workers to support our 24 hours Intensive Support Packages service in West Lothian. The role involves assisting people living in the community who have convictions, requiring a compassionate, non-judgmental approach and the ability to work as part of a team.

You must hold a valid driving license and have access to a car, be prepared for day and night shifts including weekends, and be eligible to join the PVG scheme (Sacro will cover the cost).

Qualifications

• Forensic residential or social care residential experience required.
• Valid driving license and access to a car.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance to West Lothian.
• PVG scheme membership is a requirement for the posts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to people with convictions in the community.
• Work flexible day and night shifts, including weekends, as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible to change

PVG clearance

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Sessional Workers - National Intensive Support Package Service

Sacro's mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

• Do you have forensic residential or social care residential experience?
• Do you have a valid driving license and access to a car?
• Do you stay within a reasonable commutable distance to West Lothian?

If yes, please read on!

We are looking to recruit sessional workers to support our 24 hours Intensive Support Packages service in West Lothian.

This work is challenging and rewarding, supporting people with convictions, who have offending/challenging behaviour, living in the community. You will need to have a non-judgmental value base, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be flexible to meet the changing needs of our services. You will also need to be able to work as part of a team and to agreed plans.

Hours of work are as and when required, working during day and nightshifts, including weekends.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will be a requirement for the above posts for which Sacro will cover the cost.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro's aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and value diversity from all sections of the community.