At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals experiencing homelessness by providing practical and emotional assistance.
- Company: Join Blue Triangle, a passionate social care organisation dedicated to empowering communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, festive double pay, gym discounts, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to respect and dignity for all employees.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable individuals is preferred; empathy and flexibility are key.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive by delivering solutions in connected communities that 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 that accommodate and support people experiencing homelessness and empower 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.
What we offer
- 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!
About the Role
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.
Main Responsibilities
- This Support Worker role at our Alexandria service in West Dunbartonshire involves working on a rota covering various dayshift, midshift and backshift patterns. The position is part time, working 21 hours per week across 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, work sessions, 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
- Have a genuine passion for helping people.
- Ideally possess one year of experience working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour 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 an SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
- Willingness to register with SSSC within 3 months of your start date.
- Ready to maintain professional learning and development.
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.
Support Worker – Alexandria in Leven employer: Blue Triangle
Blue Triangle is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong commitment to diversity, competitive benefits including double pay for festive bank holidays, and opportunities for professional growth through in-house training and support for SVQ qualifications, employees can thrive in a supportive and empowering environment. Join us in Port Seton, where your passion for helping others will be valued and rewarded.
