- Advertised from 21st September 2022
- 35 hours per week. Permanent.
- VLCS1022
Role
It’s crucial that we create a positive experience for all our volunteers, and we are passionate about inspiring more people to join us. To help us grow and develop our volunteering programme, we are recruiting a Volunteering Lead.
You’ll be joining a dynamic team of values-driven professionals, passionate about inspiring people to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the people we support.
You will coordinate all of Blue Triangle’s volunteering initiatives and projects. You will support the delivery of volunteer recruitment campaigns, training requirements and methods of reward and recognition in order to deliver Blue Triangle’s mission of Empowering People to Thrive.
Your passion for volunteering, coupled with your outstanding organisational skills will allow you to develop and manage the volunteer programme. Your attention to detail and commitment to providing exemplary customer service will mean that every enquiry is handled professionally and timeously.
You will be a confident presenter with a track record of building positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
If you’re an enthusiastic team-player, with a strong work ethic and passion for volunteering, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Purpose
To lead, develop and deliver Blue Triangle’s volunteering strategy and coordinate volunteering opportunities across the organisation. Work with the Communication and Engagement Manager to put in place lived experience/peer supported volunteering and public volunteering across Blue Triangle, including into our emerging Connected Community Models, in each local authority area.
Main duties & responsibilities
Planning and Promotion
- Promote Blue Triangle’s volunteer efforts, and its accomplishments internally and externally.
- Explore and develop new volunteer roles and programmes to increase diversity and encourage deeper involvement in our services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders and attend local network meetings.
- Develop and deliver a communications plan to ensure volunteers are involved in, and informed about, the organisation, projects and activities.
- Develop and deliver events and activities to recognise volunteer effort and ensure they feel valued.
- Lead the teams of volunteers, integrating them into the organisation and provide line management, support, supervision, mentoring and appraisal (where necessary).
Standards
- Coordinate and process all PVGs for volunteers who engage with Blue Triangle.
- Ensure all volunteers are aware of and follow company policies and procedures while representing Blue Triangle.
- Keep up to date with local and national strategies, as well as current legislation relevant to volunteering e.g. GDPR, Safeguarding, and other regulations
Key Responsibilities
- Assess organisational needs in collaboration with service managers to determine the number and range of volunteers needed for each service.
- Work with service managers to create role descriptions for all volunteer positions and opportunities.
- Coordinate all volunteer recruitment and design engaging promotional campaigns and materials.
- Be a point of contact for all volunteers and providing guidance and responding to queries.
- Regularly meet with volunteers to assess their progress, satisfaction, suggestions and improvements.
- Develop and coordinate policies and procedures for volunteer development, including onboarding, training, employability and work placements.
- Cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere by recognising volunteer efforts.
Monitoring, Evaluating and Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate, compliant and up to date records of volunteers.
- Develop and deliver monitoring and evaluation plans and report on progress of volunteering activities. Attend relevant meetings, seminars and networking events and to present to external bodies on a range of related topics.
- Prepare regular reports as required.
Professional Development
- Attend and contribute to relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the Head of People.
- Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/ management team meetings as appropriate.
- Keep up to date with local and national strategies, as well as current legislation relevant to volunteering e.g. GDPR, Safeguarding, and other regulations.
Other duties and responsibilities
- Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of Blue Triangle’s volunteering.
- Demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision and values of Blue Triangle.
Person Specification
- Passionate about delivering a professional and value-add volunteering programme.
- Excellent organisational skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and control own workload.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Previous/current experience of working in a similar role (this is essential).
- Ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent MS Office skills in particular Excel.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships throughout Blue Triangle.
- You will be a great team member: you want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other but has fun along the way.
Application notes
Please send your CV and cover letter with the subject reference VLCS1022 to recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk by 12 noon on the 4th October 2022.
Service Manager- Paisley
- Full time
- £36,960
- Paisley ( This Service Manager would be overseeing multiple services such as our Bruce Court Service, Argyle Street Service and two additional Outreach Support Services in the community) (On site)
- Closing 17th May 2024
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.
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
- Long service awards
- Fully funded SVQ4
- 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 Service Manager, you will be responsible for providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people within your service. You will manage and lead a team delivering quality housing support/accommodation and housing management service and to support people with multi-complex needs/homeless in crisis (and/or previously looked after or accommodated young people) to build their skills and confidence to sustain their own tenancy.
Main Responsibilities:
As Service Manager, you will:
- Lead, manage and develop the staff team and others where appropriate (e.g. students, trainees etc.) to meet the objectives of the service, delegating tasks where appropriate.
- Promote and encourage the professional development of staff, including onboarding, supervision, core competencies, in-house training and external training.
- Ensure adequate staffing cover is provided for the service at all times by appropriate shift rotas and deployment of employees, both permanent and relief.
- Manage all aspects of the service in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements and take a lead role in the strategic development of the service.
About You:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- You will already be a registered manager with the Scottish Social Services Council, hold a minimum of SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Care but willing to complete an SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) as soon as possible and have experience of managing and motivating a team.
- 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.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
- 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 Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Top job! Operational Manager
- Full time
- £65,874 – £69,075
- The role is based in Glasgow with responsibility for designated regional services across Scotland and requires regular travel across the locality (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable them to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities.
We are recruiting a new Operational Manager to join our small senior team with responsibility for our services across Scotland. This role requires an exceptional leader who has a passion for developing high quality, outcome focused, personalised support to disabled people of all ages. You will work alongside local Area Managers, supporting them to develop and deliver great services for people we support. You will also lead on strengthening relationships with commissioners and partners in those areas with a focus on building our reputation for creative, flexible, and reliable support.
You will have substantial experience of management at a senior level in social services, with a proven track record in supporting continual improvement, innovation, and creative service design. Resilience, compassion, and kindness will be hallmarks of your approach, along with a strong focus on people and outcomes.
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.
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
- Long service awards
- 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:
We’re seeking a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. As the first point of contact, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming experience with your exceptional customer service skills at our organisation’s central support office. In addition, you’ll support the wider team with administrative tasks including general office duties.
Receptionist Administrator Role Profile
About You:
Drawing on your past experience of providing a high standard of customer service in a similar role, you will be well versed in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail will drive you to provide the best possible service. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Although not essential, ideally, you’ll have a minimum of an SVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Ability to use own initiative and to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Outlook, Excel and Publisher.
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to successfully manage a busy and diverse workload.
- Friendly, approachable and willing to help attitude
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 Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
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.
Main Responsibilities:
This Support Worker role working at East Kilbride involves working on a rolling rota covering a variety of nightshifts including some weekends. This role is 33.25 hours per week. The Support Worker will:
- 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, key work sessions, meetings, 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:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be 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 and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
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.
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