Would you like to join us during a period of transformational change? Do you have the desire to help make improvements to our Hospice with your knowledge, expertise and experience with all thing’s property and facilities?
About us
The Ayrshire Hospice is coming to the most exciting phase of our “once in a lifetime” Capital Build project, which will ensure that we are prepared to meet the needs of our community long into the future. Everything we do is about making today matter and our patients and family's voices are at the heart of our Hospice.
Upon the much-anticipated move back “home”, we are looking for someone dynamic, knowledgeable and forward-thinking who will lead and advise on the set up and maintenance of our brand-new Hospice building as well as our other commercial properties.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead the Estates & Facilities Service and as such we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious individual to work as our Head of Facilities and Property Management. You will introduce new processes, procedures & partnerships to adopt the highest standards of health & safety to ensure successful ongoing operation of the Hospice. You will be responsible for the overall management of our buildings including the management of hard and soft services, health and safety and statutory compliance and have budgetary management of expenditure.
About You
This important role calls for strong organisational and communication skills with a high degree of planning and attention to detail. Significant experience in the facilities management sector is essential. The successful candidate will also have strong financial skills and be able to work well under pressure. You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise and work under pressure.
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 6 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:
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.
About the Role:
As a Housing Assistant, 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 the highest possible quality of housing management service to our supported people to ensure they are able to sustain their tenancy.
Main Responsibilities:
This Housing Assistant role working at Renfrew involves working on a rota covering various shifts. This role involves working 28 hours per week, on a nightshift basis with some weekend work. The Housing Assistant will:
Housing Assistant Role Profile
About You:
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.
Main Purpose:
To lead provision of Christian teaching for children and young people.
To develop relationships with families within the parish.
To engage young people through imaginative and innovative ways of sharing the gospel.
Responsibilities
• Lead and develop the work of the Sunday and other children’s provision.
• Provide and develop opportunities for children and parents to engage in exploring the Christian faith.
• Extend work with children through support and encouragement of volunteers whilst enabling further development.
• Build on existing children’s groups within the Church and create new groups where appropriate.
• Reach out in welcome and follow up those new families who visit us.
• Be an integral part in team ministry.
• Support developmental and missional work e.g., Messy Church.
• Engage with the community with organisation of community events e.g., holiday clubs.
• Link up with other Christian youth workers in Troon with a view to reaching out effectively to non- churched young people in the community.
• Build on existing links with schools and share in chaplaincy work.
• Report regularly to Kirk Session.
• Any other relevant duties as required.
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.