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Housing First Consortium Glasgow

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new and quickly developing service. The consortium is a Housing First service within Glasgow. Housing First has been recognised by the Scottish Government as an effective way to deal with those who have been long term homeless with multiple and complex needs. Turning Point Scotland is the lead partner in the consortium and work in partnership with Glasgow City Council HSCP (health and social care partnership), Simon Community Scotland, Loretto (Wheatley Group) and The Salvation Army.

The premise of Housing First is that housing is a basic human right and is an integral part of a holistic support package offered to individuals.

Housing First is designed for individuals over 18 years of age who are statutory homeless with multiple and complex needs; however they still want to have a tenancy of their own. The individual will be striving to gain independent living, but requires housing support. Support staff will provide support on the maintenance of a tenancy, addiction, mental health, social inclusion, life skills and employability. This support is non time limited. The service will act on the seven principles identified for a Housing First service.

The service is based in the Adelphi Centre and support is available on a 24/7 basis, with the office being staffed from 9am to 8pm. After hours service users are able to receive support from Simon Community Scotland’s help line call centre.

The service is person centred with the individual choosing their own priorities in their recovery and flexibility in support.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support to people who use services - To:

• provide support and assistance to people who we support in accordance with their support plans and service aims.
• be responsible for undertaking initial and on-going assessments of people who we support.
• advise people who we support in accordance with guidance from senior colleagues or in accordance with the service aims.
• be a key worker for a person or people who have complex or multiple needs.
• maintain professional confidentiality and boundaries at all times.
• support and assist people who we support in crisis situations, and/or manage physical risk or behaviour likely to cause incidents, in accordance with the support plan or service protocol.
• travel within the service area you are contracted for and supporting the travel and transportation of people who we support in accordance with their support plan (mobility, own car, service vehicles, public transport etc).
• have a good understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion as is relevant to the service and area in which you work.

#BecauseScotlandCares

Because People Matter

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Turning Point Scotland North East Edinburgh Recovery Services provides recovery focused psychosocial interventions to adults experiencing drug and alcohol related issues across North East Edinburgh. We work within a hub model with partners, including NHS Lothian, CEC Social Work and other voluntary agencies to ensure individualised packages of care to enable service users to achieve their recovery goals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at the Leith Hub 5 Links Place Edinburgh EH6 7EZ. You will be providing the high-quality delivery of 1:1 and group recovery focused interventions to those we support. The services are delivered from our main offices and on an outreach basis in pharmacies GP surgery and at client's home where required.

Please note all staff are expected to be able to work across both Leith and Craigmillar sites when required.

As a busy established recovery hub we are seeking candidates who already have some knowledge of drug and alcohol harm reduction and treatment options and can demonstrate experience working with this client group. We welcome applications from those with lived experience who meet essential criteria for the post.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support to people who use services - To:

· provide support and assistance to people who we support in accordance with their support plans and service aims.

· be responsible for undertaking initial and on-going assessments of people who we support.

· advise people who we support in accordance with guidance from senior colleagues or in accordance with the service aims.

· be a key worker for a person or people who have complex or multiple needs.

· maintain professional confidentiality and boundaries at all times.

· support and assist people who we support in crisis situations, and/or manage physical risk or behaviour likely to cause incidents, in accordance with the support plan or service protocol.

· travel within the service area you are contracted for and supporting the travel and transportation of people who we support in accordance with their support plan (mobility, own car, service vehicles, public transport etc).

· have an good understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion as is relevant to the service and area in which you work.

#BecauseScotlandCares

Because People Matter

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Turning Point Scotland North East Edinburgh Recovery Services provides recovery focused psychosocial interventions to adults experiencing drug and alcohol related issues across North East Edinburgh. We work within a hub model with partners, including NHS Lothian, CEC Social Work and other voluntary agencies to ensure individualised packages of care to enable service users to achieve their recovery goals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at the Leith Hub 5 Links Place Edinburgh EH6 7EZ. You will be providing the high-quality delivery of 1:1 and group recovery focused interventions to those we support. The services are delivered from our main offices and on an outreach basis in pharmacies GP surgery and at client's home where required.

Please note all staff are expected to be able to work across both Leith and Craigmillar sites when required.

As a busy established recovery hub we are seeking candidates who already have some knowledge of drug and alcohol harm reduction and treatment options and can demonstrate experience working with this client group. We welcome applications from those with lived experience who meet essential criteria for the post.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support to people who use services - To:

· provide support and assistance to people who we support in accordance with their support plans and service aims.

· be responsible for undertaking initial and on-going assessments of people who we support.

· advise people who we support in accordance with guidance from senior colleagues or in accordance with the service aims.

· be a key worker for a person or people who have complex or multiple needs.

· maintain professional confidentiality and boundaries at all times.

· support and assist people who we support in crisis situations, and/or manage physical risk or behaviour likely to cause incidents, in accordance with the support plan or service protocol.

· travel within the service area you are contracted for and supporting the travel and transportation of people who we support in accordance with their support plan (mobility, own car, service vehicles, public transport etc).

· have an good understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion as is relevant to the service and area in which you work.

#BecauseScotlandCares

Because People Matter

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The Edinburgh Housing First programme is part of a national pathfinder spanning 5 cities across Scotland. Housing First has been recognised by the Scottish Government as an effective way to support individuals who have been long term homeless with multiple and complex needs. The premise of Housing First is that housing is a basic human right and is an integral part of a holistic support package offered to individuals. The programme aims to support people with long histories of homelessness to access a permanent home and to receive the support they need to remain there. Staff will provide support on the maintenance of a tenancy, addiction, mental health, social inclusion, life skills, employability and other areas as appropriate. This support is non time limited. The service will act on the seven principles identified for a Housing First service.

The Edinburgh pathfinder aims to support 275 people across a consortium of 7 organisations, of which Turning Point Scotland is one.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support to people who use services - To:

· provide support and assistance to people who we support in accordance with their support plans and service aims and to provide insight into the process of recovery through the sharing of experience in a positive way.

· assist with initial and on-going assessments of people who we support.

· advise people who we support in accordance with guidance from senior colleagues or in accordance with the service aims.

· be a key worker as required.

· maintain professional confidentiality and boundaries at all times.

· support and assist people who we support in crisis situations, and/or manage physical risk or behaviour likely to cause incidents, in accordance with the support plan or service protocol.

· travel within the service area you are contracted for and supporting the travel and transportation of people who we support in accordance with their support plan (mobility, own car, service vehicles, public transport etc).

· have an understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion as is relevant to the service and area in which you work.

#BecauseScotlandCares

Because People Matter

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The Edinburgh Housing First programme is part of a national pathfinder spanning 5 cities across Scotland. Housing First has been recognised by the Scottish Government as an effective way to support individuals who have been long term homeless with multiple and complex needs. The premise of Housing First is that housing is a basic human right and is an integral part of a holistic support package offered to individuals. The programme aims to support people with long histories of homelessness to access a permanent home and to receive the support they need to remain there. Staff will provide support on the maintenance of a tenancy, addiction, mental health, social inclusion, life skills, employability and other areas as appropriate. This support is non time limited. The service will act on the seven principles identified for a Housing First service.

The Edinburgh pathfinder aims to support 275 people across a consortium of 7 organisations, of which Turning Point Scotland is one.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support to people who use services - To:

· provide support and assistance to people who we support in accordance with their support plans and service aims.

· assist with initial and on-going assessments of people who we support.

· advise people who we support in accordance with guidance from senior colleagues or in accordance with the service aims.

· be a key worker as required.

· maintain professional confidentiality and boundaries at all times.

· support and assist people who we support in crisis situations, and/or manage physical risk or behaviour likely to cause incidents, in accordance with the support plan or service protocol.

· travel within the service area you are contracted for and supporting the travel and transportation of people who we support in accordance with their support plan (mobility, own car, service vehicles, public transport etc).

· have an understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion as is relevant to the service and area in which you work.

#BecauseScotlandCares

Because People Matter

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Glasgow Residential Stabilization Service

We aim to provide a 4 to 6 weeks residential service for individuals who are no longer managing their support within a community setting.

Our team of social care, nursing and medical staff will provide treatment and support to individuals who are deemed to be engaging in high risk drug and/or alcohol use with complex needs. Collaboratively working within a Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC) to address the individuals physical, mental, social and emotional needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a range of interventions in 1:1 and groupwork settings to support, encourage and motivate individuals to assist them to gain some stability back in their life.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SERVICE DELIVERY

1. Ensure a Citizenship approach to delivering services. Citizenship is defined by a persons connection to the 5 R’s: Rights, Responsibilities, Roles, Relationships, resources and their sense of belonging.
2. Planning the delivery of most effective nursing interventions based on comprehensive assessment of need.
3. To fully involve service users in their care planning ensuring they are given informed choices in regard to nursing care and treatment.
4. To work in partnership with medical staff/prescriber to offer a range of evidence-based pharmacological treatments to support stabilisation or detoxification.
5. To provide a range of nursing interventions on an individual and/or group work basis including psychological/psychosocial interventions.
6. To undertake initial and ongoing assessments of service users at various stages in their engagement with the service, utilising a range of assessment tools and methods to evaluate the severity of dependency and complexity of needs, including history taking, observation, investigations, and use a range of screening tools.
7. To assist service users to recognise and exercise their rights and provide an appropriate level of professional support to service users to assist them to make informed choices.
8. To undertake key working duties and responsibilities in accordance with Turning Point Scotland's Key Working Policy and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities.
9. To administer and dispense prescribed medication to service users in accordance with the instructions on the prescription.
10. To act in accordance with the relevant legislation, the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct, and acknowledged good practice and be involved in the clinical governance within the service.
11. To assist the Service Manager by networking effectively with workers from other agencies who are involved with service users, purchaser's monitoring requirements, and Turning Point Scotland's needs.
12. To assist the Service Manager and Senior Nurse to prepare for Care Inspectorate inspections and other audit activities, and with the implementation of any recommendations or requirements.
13. To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with Turning Point Scotland's operational policies and procedures, including medication and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities.
14. To ensure effective provision of nursing across Turning Point Scotland you will be deployed to other drug and alcohol services as required.

Because People Matter

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

218 Service

The 218 Service provides an alternative to custody for woman in the Criminal Justice System. We provide programmes of intensive support and group work to empower the woman to address the root causes of their offending. With a view to support them to break the cycle of offending which results in the 'revolving door' syndrome of maintaining their involvement in the Criminal Justice System and Prison Service.

The Service offers a 12 bed Residential Unit and a Community Engagement service for woman who still reside in the community. As many of the woman who access our service have a wide range of mental and physical issues, we have an integrated health team and psychologies therapy team to address them.

Job Purpose

To produce high quality food for clients, staff and visitors at the Service offering a nutritious and appetising range of food encompassing the requirements of vegetarian, vegan, and cultural cuisine for clients with special dietary needs.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• To prepare, cook, present and service food for clients, staff and visitors at specified times.
• To plan menus within an agreed budget, prepare and cook food in line with approved recipes and keep food wastage to a minimum.
• To be responsible, in conjunction with the Administration Co-ordinator, for the upkeep and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• In conjunction with the Administration Co-ordinator, to order food supplies whilst keeping within the agreed budget.
• To receive and check deliveries and pass the correct invoices to the Administration Co-ordinator.
• To be familiar with and ensure that all statutory regulations governing food preparation and hygiene are adhered to (e.g. Food Hygiene Regulations, Public Health Act and Environmental Health Act).
• To clean working areas and equipment after use in accordance with cleaning schedules, infection control and statutory regulations.
• To be aware of security and act accordingly at all times.
• To follow guidelines in relation to the storage of food and stock rotation.
• To ensure that all used crockery and cutlery are collected, washed up and put away in a safe and hygienic manner in line with the services infection control policy.
• To ensure all kitchen linen e.g. overalls, tea towels etc., are laundered and that adequate stocks are available.
• To identify and advise on catering requirements within the Service.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of recipes on relation to healthy eating and the special needs of the client group.
• To identify training needs.

Turning Point Scotland is Scotland's leading social care developer and provider.

Our staff work across Scotland's communities supporting individuals with a range of complex needs. We continually tailor our service provision to suit our ambition for every individual to fulfil their potential to be active and enjoy a sense of belonging within their community. Professional and thorough in our continual development and delivery of our service, we take pride in the difference we can make in the quality of life of those we support.

As Corporate Governance Support Officer within our head office, you will join a team that leads on the delivery of projects associated with a range of corporate governance functions including corporate and charity governance, data protection, freedom of information requests, risk management, internal controls, strategy and organisational compliance with national/international laws and regulations.

And you will work with the Corporate Governance Manager/Data Protection Officer and colleagues to promote a culture of good governance to ensure the organisation complies with current and emerging legislation and regulatory requirements. We want our Governance to be an enabler of our innovation within our sector, and offer a friendly, supportive, stimulating and dynamic work environment to achieve this.

If this sounds attractive, and you have experience in information governance, compliance and/or data protection, have the ability to take a logical and analytical approach to solving problems and resolving issues, and can demonstrate your ability to build the key working relationships that ensure smooth project management and delivery, we’d like to hear from you. Our staff enjoy training, support, and sector-leading salary, pension and benefits packages. And they enjoy using and developing their personal qualities to make a difference.

Because Scotland Cares

Housing First Consortium Glasgow

The Consortium is a Housing First service within Glasgow. Housing First has been recognised by the Scottish Government as an effective way to deal with those who have been long term homeless with multiple and complex needs. Turning Point Scotland is the lead partner in the consortium and work in partnership with Glasgow City Council HSCP (health and social care partnership), Simon Community Scotland, Loretto (Wheatley Group) and The Salvation Army.

The premise of Housing First is that housing is a basic human right and is an integral part of a holistic support package offered to individuals.

Housing First is designed for individuals over 18 years of age who are statutory homeless with multiple and complex needs; however they still want to have a tenancy of their own. The individual will be striving to gain independent living, but requires housing support. Support staff will provide support on the maintenance of a tenancy, addiction, mental health, social inclusion, life skills and employability. This support is non time limited. The service will act on the seven principles identified for a Housing First service.

The service is person centred with the individual choosing their own priorities in their recovery and flexibility in support.

The service is currently based in the Adelphi Centre and support is available on a 24/7 basis, with the office being staffed from 9am to 8pm. After hours service users are able to receive support from Simon Community Scotland’s help line call centre.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support to people who use services - To:

• ensure the provision of support and assistance in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
• work in line with and promoting the SSSC Codes of Practice and the relevant Care Standards.
• be responsible for both directly undertaking initial and on-going assessments of people we support and of overseeing team members to do so.
• manage staff to advise people we support in accordance with the service aims.
• deliver or oversee key work for a person or people who have complex or multiple needs.
• maintain professional confidentiality and boundaries at all times both with people being supported and and with the team.
• support and assist people who we support in crisis situations, and/or manage a physical risk or behaviour likely to cause incidents, in accordance with the support plan or service protocol.
• travel within the service area you are contracted for and supporting the travel and transportation of people who we support in accordance with their support plan (mobility, own car, service vehicles, public transport etc).
• have an good understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion as is relevant to the service and area in which you work.
• promote peer work and the value of lived experience through providing support to peer support workers, TPS connects and volunteers.