Trauma-Informed Intensive Support Worker (Part-Time)

Blue Triangle; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Pension Options

Long service awards

CPD and training programmes

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Blue Triangle in Kilmarnock is seeking an Intensive Support Worker to deliver flexible, person-centred support to individuals to help sustain tenancy and integrate into community life. The role covers 17.5 hours per week on a rota including some weekend work, across Kilmarnock with office base at Bank Street.

You will provide trauma-informed, wellbeing-focused assistance, support move-on, monitor progress with SHARP, and help clients build life management and tenancy skills, under experienced

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for helping people.
• 1 year experience with vulnerable people or challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to SSSC code of practice and National Care Standards.
• Ability to relate empathetically and support choice and independence.
• Flexibility to work as a lone worker and across shifts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft or equivalent applications.
• SVQ3 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention and range of supports for new referrals and existing service users.
• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred and wellbeing-focused support.
• Monitor and evaluate progress using SHARP monitoring tool to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support people transitioning from supported accommodation to local community and tenancy skills.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Independent work

MS Office

Education

SVQ Level 3 or above

Tools

None

Job description

Blue Triangle in Kilmarnock is seeking an Intensive Support Worker to deliver flexible, person-centred support to individuals to help sustain tenancy and integrate into community life. The role covers 17.5 hours per week on a rota including some weekend work, across Kilmarnock with office base at Bank Street.

You will provide trauma-informed, wellbeing-focused assistance, support move-on, monitor progress with SHARP, and help clients build life management and tenancy skills, under experienced