Role Overview
Our bank of sessional wellbeing workers are essential to ensure we maintain a high quality service. Our sessional wellbeing workers provide annual leave, training and sickness cover across our wellbeing teams. There are a diverse range of shifts available across the teams, including night-shift. Sessional wellbeing workers also receive training opportunities to ensure they carry out their role in line with the needs of the service.
This role is to provide cover for holiday and sickness absence of permanent staff. There is no obligation on the Association to offer fixed or regular hours, and equally no obligation on sessional workers to accept shifts offered.
Our Wellbeing Teams
Helping people live independently at home by providing person-centered support underpins our wellbeing service. Our wellbeing service supports the following 4 areas:
Wellbeing: Housing First for Young People
Providing support to young people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness, in both a residential and outreach setting. Providing supported accommodation and transitional support, we aim to help equip young people to manage their own permanent tenancy.
Wellbeing: For Good Mental Health
Providing support to individuals experiencing or recovering from mental health related issues we also deliver practical assistance in all aspects of maintaining a tenancy. We can help with a range of varying support needs, including but not limited to, help with form filling and mail, domestic assistance whilst promoting independence, medication prompts, accessing education or training and promoting social engagement.
Wellbeing: for People Age 60+
Providing support for people age 60+ this service helps people manage their tenancy and promotes social engagement, as age related health and mobility concerns reduce their confidence. In addition to this, our intervention service provides additional assistance for periods of poor health (through sickness or injury) and help support recovery.
Wellbeing: Family
Providing support to families who are at increased risk of homelessness and experiencing child poverty. Many of the families we work with face a range of challenges and require support to overcome the adversities they face.
Our service adopts a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, empowering families to build on their existing skills and resilience. We provide practical and emotional support to help families sustain their tenancies, strengthen their wellbeing, and become more connected within their local communities.
In addition to one-to-one support, we deliver a variety of group activities that promote social connections, wellbeing, confidence, and opportunities for learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Update and keep accurate records (including, but not limited to support plans, risk assessments, reviews, and case notes).
- Provide a support and guidance to service users, while ensuring professional boundaries are understood and adhered to.
- Solve unexpected problems as and when they arise.
- Respond to complex issues and involve relevant internal and external agencies (where appropriate).
- Duties carried out in a professional and safe manner.
- Ensuring all service users are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.
- Maintain professional standards and knowledge required for the job role, including any registration requirements (e.g. SSSC registration or PVG Membership).
Essential Criteria
- Experience of key working or supporting vulnerable adults in a person-centred service, and in compiling support plans in a person- centred service.
- Interpersonal, communication and empathy skills.
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Problem solving skills.
- Understanding of (1) professional boundaries and when to escalate matters, (2) data protection and security of personal data, (3) SSSC Code of Practice and Health and Social Care Standards, (4) equality, diversity and inclusion, (5) relevant health and safety legislation, (6) own personal competency (seek advice when needed).
Sessional Wellbeing Worker in Glasgow employer: Queens Cross Housing Association
Queens Cross Housing Association is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises community well-being and employee development. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional growth, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working within a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood in Glasgow. Join us in our mission to create thriving communities where everyone feels secure and proud to live.
Contact Details:
Queens Cross Housing Association Recruitment Team
