Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 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. If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve. 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. Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded. Competitive Salary and Pension Options Full time & Part time hours available Double pay for festive bank holidays Long service awards Fully funded SVQ3 Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few! Inhouse training programmes Significant Gym discounts Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling A wide range of family friendly policies Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary Credit Union £200 refer a friend scheme And many more! As a Support 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 practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives. The role involves weekly key working, carrying out regular reviews and risk assessments. Our Holland Street service is 24/7 emergency access, supporting individuals aged between 16-35 who are experiencing homelessness with referrals coming via the case work teams at Glasgow City Council. This Support Worker role working at our Holland Street service involves working nightshifts on a rota that includes select weekend work. The working hours for this role are 24 hours per week, comprised of 3x 8-hour shifts, following a 4 week rolling rota work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people. 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. Support Worker Role Profile 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 flexibly and as a lone worker. Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently. Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3. We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
