Assistant Service Co-ordinator - Erskine Service
- Full time
- £24,008 – £26,554
- Erskine
- Closing 23rd September 2021
- Advertised from 2nd September 2021
- 1887
Role
Erskine Service
Turning Point Scotland are looking to recruit an Assistant Service Co-ordinator based in our Erskine service supporting 4 adults with a learning and physical disability who live in a shared accommodation. Support includes all aspects of daily life such as attending appointments, accessing community resources, liaising with family and professionals, housekeeping, cooking, shopping and supporting with holidays.
The staff who work in Renfrewshire Learning Disability services are committed to ensuring that individuals are always included in the development, implementation and review of their personal life plans. The ethos of the service is to assist people to meet their personal, social, educational and domestic aspirations in accordance with Keys to Life. Our staff work in a person centred, outcome focussed manner, working in partnership with Renfrewshire Council Social Work Department and community healthcare teams will ensure peoples’ support needs are fully met.
We are registered with the Care Commission and work in partnership with a number of external agencies i.e. Social Work Department, Community Learning Disability Teams, and Housing Associations etc.
The individuals we support are provided with the opportunity to become involved in their local and surrounding community. Our management structure, together with the administration team enables us to monitor closely the service we provide. All our staff, regardless of their position, receive extensive training which enables them to carry out their job to a high standard.
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 service aims.
- be a key worker for a person or people who have complex or multiple needs or oversee keyworking.
- 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.
Application notes
Please visit our website to apply: turningpointscotland.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/tmpwid-e34a_4e4b7bc2-4088-421c-a277-f6a9292cdf50/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/1887-Assistant-Service-Co-ordinator-Erskine-Service/en-GB
Closing date: 23rd September 2021
Assistant Service Co-ordinator
- Full time or Part time
- £26,203 – £28,981
- Leith, Edinburgh
- Closing 28th August 2022
Service: North East Edinburgh Recovery Service
Could you help us save lives?
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in
Edinburgh are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
North East Edinburgh Recovery Hub
The North East Recovery Hub is a one-stop shop which offers a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. We are a multi - disciplinary team comprising of Voluntary Sector TPS, NHS and social work staff. We are based with our main office in Leith, and a satellite location in Craigmillar.
We understand that everybody’s experience is different. When people come to the Hub, we personalise their care to achieve their goals.
As Assistant Service Coordinator, you will have knowledge and experience of drug and alcohol related harm and treatment options. You will be expected to keep accurate records about what you do, so attention to detail and a good grasp of IT are crucial.
The support we provide is always person centred. We ensure this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
You will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Co-ordinator to oversee the day-to-day administration of Cruse Scotland South Area, this includes our teams in Edinburgh, The Lothians, Scottish Borders, Forth Valley and Stirling.
Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.
Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which includes bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse volunteers and staff, as well as organisations and funders. In addition to general administrative duties, the post-holder will provide support to our South Area Manager, to ensure Area targets are met as outlined in our Strategy and associated Implementation plan.
The postholder will be based in our office in Leith with flexibility to work from home on days when reception cover is not required; there will be occasional travel to each of the service bases within our South Area and to our HQ in Perth as required.
The working pattern shall be:
· 3 full days 9am to 5pm – Monday, Wednesday and Friday
or
· 5 part-time days equally split Monday to Friday
Lead Practitioner
- Full time or Part time
- £22,649 – £25,394
- 218 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HW
- Closing 10th August 2022
Service: 218
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in 218
are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
The 218 Service Provides a 12 bed residential stay for woman involved within the justice system and can be seen as an alternative to custody. We provide women with an opportunity to address underlying reasons for their offending.
The Service provides a therapeutic, trauma informed programme with a compassion focussed approach to support women to actively engage in her own personal recovery journey.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
Support Practitioner - Night Shift
- Full time or Part time
- £20,841 – £21,294
- Rattray
- Closing 18th August 2022
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross Rattray Service
are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.
We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.
We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.
We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.
We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.
No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
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