- Advertised from 31st May 2023
- Permanent. 37.5 hours a week.
Role
Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) is a Registered Scottish Charity (SC015260) established in 1910 in reaction to the sight of veterans sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh. SVR’s operational arm is Scottish Veterans Housing Association (SVHA) which provides high quality, supported accommodation for veterans who are homeless or in need.
We house ex-service men and women of all ages in residences in Edinburgh Dundee and Glasgow.
We are looking to recruit a Housing Assistant to join our busy team in Bellrock Close, Glasgow providing intensive housing management and support to vulnerable veterans.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Provide general advice to residents on their responsibilities as occupants of Bellrock Close.
• Assist in the assessment of vulnerable homeless people.
• Act as first contact point for Veterans, their families or agencies
• Ensure Housing Benefit paperwork is in place and liaise with tenant regarding arrears.
• Deal with all aspects of anti-social behaviour
• Possess a good all-round knowledge of the service and be able to deal effectively with enquiries.
• Ensure that any visitors comply with the security and safety procedures in the building, such as signing in and being aware of the fire exits.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety procedures for communal areas and Residents’ accommodation conform to these through regular checks and inspections. Identifying any areas of non-compliance or safety concerns and actioning these with the appropriate colleagues.
• Ensure the security of the building by doing regular checks of the outside area, the security doors and making sure that anyone in the building who does not have a badge is questioned as to the reason they are in the building.
• Ensure that all residents are checked on a daily basis by using the daily check sheets. Raising any welfare concerns with the appropriate Support Officer or Residence Manager.
• Working with the overall Housing Support team, ensure that every Resident understands their Occupancy and Support Agreement.
• To participate in a shift rota over 7 days, not including night shift or sleepovers
Candidates should have:
Essential
• SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or the ability to achieve this within the first 6 months of employment.
• Any other relevant qualification that is recognised by the SSSC for a housing support worker.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Awareness of intensive housing management issues
• Experience of supporting individuals in crisis
• The ability to work on your own initiative within the standards, policies and procedures of SVR.
• To have good communication skills both verbally and written.
• To work creatively with people who may at times be difficult to engage with.
• To be able to deal calmly with situations that may be challenging this may include making decisions about you and others wellbeing and safety.
• Able to work as part of a team and have a flexible approach to work.
• To maintain all case load record effectively with the Better Futures Database.
• To have a non-judgemental approach and an awareness of equality legislation.
• To be well planned and organised
Desirable
• A counselling qualification
• An awareness of the veteran community and issues which may affect veterans.
• Experience of people who have difficulties with their mental health and or a general awareness of mental health issues.
Application notes
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter which sets out why you think you are suited to the role to KenN@svronline.org by Friday 09/06/23.
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Support Workers- Area of Glasgow
- Full time or Part time
- £23,375 – £24,544
- Area of Glasgow
- Closing 31st March 2024
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The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. 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.
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.
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Our four services within the area of Glasgow focus on supporting a variety of different age groups, for example ages some focus on are 16-25 and others 18-35.
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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.
- 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.
Support Workers- South Lanarkshire
- Full time or Part time
- £23,375 – £24,544
- South Lanarkshire
- Closing 31st March 2024
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.
The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. 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.
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.
Our five South Lanarkshire services supports those of a variety of age groups.
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.
- 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.
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