Project Worker (Nights) – Holland Street
- Part time
- £22,476 – £23,642 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 14th July 2022
- Advertised from 17th June 2022
- 24 hours per week. Permanent
- NPWHOL0622
Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who shares our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our service accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a meaningful support service to identified individuals who live in the project and/or in the community. You will provide a quality service tailored to the assessed needs of each individual by identifying, planning and facilitating support to enable appropriate move-on options for each service user. You will use all of your knowledge and experience to help service users build their life skills and prepare for independent living.
You will work a variety of shift patterns and nights, typically over three days ranging from 10:30pm – 07:00am
An SVQ3 qualification in social care would be advantageous however not necessary. Essentials include experience of working with vulnerable people, addiction issues and challenging behaviour; effective written and verbal communication; knowledge of homelessness issues; and, above all, the determination to make a difference in the lives of our service users.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Project Worker will be employed by the Association to assist the Project Manager in providing a quality service to residents within the Project.
- To ensure that minimum standards of health, safety and hygiene are both established and maintained in all communal areas, both internal and external to building. This includes the monitoring of regular cleaning duties and maintenance of grounds and the cleaning of void flats.
- To maintain appropriate recording procedures for all issues relating to the operation of the unit, includes financial transactions, incident reports, building repairs, etc.
- To regularly consult with unit residents on possible developments and/or changes in service delivery and devise and operate systems and structures which both promote models of good practice and encourage resident comment.
- To ensure all residents are aware of their rights and responsibilities in being accommodated at the unit.
- To liase with any other professionals and agencies involved in provision of the support function to the residents.
- To provide assistance with the residents’ general financial management, including the registering of all benefit applications both personal and housing related.
- To undertake regular inspections of the building, facilitating the co-ordination of cyclical and remedial repairs. This may result in the undertaking of minor repairs and/or appropriate redecoration, together with giving access to and supervising the work of trade’s people as required.
- To supervise residents’ behaviour’ as part of the process of maintaining the safety and security of the accommodation, and preventing damage to the property.
- To actively participate in the staff supervision process, meeting regularly and on a planned basis with your own supervisor.
- To actively participate in the Association’s Staff Appraisal system, including Agreement to undertake any identified training programme.
- To ensure that the building security, this may include shifts at night-time, is effectively managed through personal observation, general awareness and routine checks.
- To undertake any other duties as delegated by the Project Manager.
- To participate in support meetings identifying appropriate move on options.
- To provide key-work and ensure that individual support plans are constructed and implemented as part of the key-work process.
- To be point of contact to liaise with out of hours homeless referral team and facilitate admission to project of service users referred, ensuring all aspects of service provision has been met i.e. book in administration
- Provide general advocacy and advice service to the residents, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
Application notes
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Peripatetic Support Worker Nights
- Full time or Part time
- £27,423
- Spread across our Glasgow Services, West Dunbartonshire Services and Renfrewshire Services. (On site)
- Closing 15th 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.
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 Peripatetic Support Worker, you will be a valuable and flexible resource for your assigned geographical regions to provide cover when required. You will provide a dynamic response to ensure that our services continue to deliver high quality support to our Supported People across various Local Authority areas. As the role is spread across different services, you must hold a UK driving licence and be able to drive to be considered for this role, your travel time will be taken into account when travelling to different services as well as the relevant travel expenses if applicable. With the Peripatetic Support Workers covering various services, a full induction per service will be delivered and you will have a dedicated manager to oversee.
Main Responsibilities:
This is a new exciting opportunity with Blue Triangle as a Peripatetic Support Worker role. These roles involve working on a rota covering various days per week across multiple locations which may include periods of lone working and weekend work completing 12-hour night shifts between the times of 8pm-8am. We are looking for 2x 24 hour per week contracts and a 36 hour per week contract.
The Peripatetic Support Worker will:
- Be prepared to work flexibly, in a variety of locations.
- To support, review and monitor 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.
- To maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
- To provide general advocacy and advice to supported people, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
- To work proactively with other statutory and voluntary agencies to provide opportunities for people we work with to achieve their full potential.
- To work as part of a team
- To ensure that all referrals, admissions and discharges are managed in line with local procedures.
- To ensure that standards of health, safety and security are maintained in all areas by undertaking regular inspections, risk assessments and checks, and actioning /reporting as required. This includes cleaning duties.
- To adhere to safe systems of work and risk assessments, contributing to review processes/paperwork and updating as required.
- To be responsible for working in partnership with the supported people and third parties (e.g., benefit agencies and employers) to ensure that occupancy charges, service charges and any other charges are made timeously.
- To adhere to Blue Triangle’s project financial risk management processes for all financial transactions (e.g., petty cash, service users’ rent).
- To be responsible for own CPD learning and contributing positively to the development of the organisation, ensuring appropriate systems are followed and recorded.
- To communicate and act clearly and appropriately in all circumstances in line with data protection, confidentiality and all statutory requirements.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as delegated by the Service Manager
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 an SVQ level 3 or above.
- 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.
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and about the opportunities that Self-Directed Support brings to support each person’s individual journey?
Are you an experienced worker in health or social care, looking for an exciting and challenging personal development opportunity?
Do you have excellent Leadership qualities and a willingness and appetite for your own learning and development?
If your answer to these questions is “YES”– you may be the person we are looking for!
At Community Lifestyles, we are committed to developing and delivering high quality, individualised services which support people of all ages with a disability to live a full life, as active citizens within their communities.
In addition to providing direct support to individuals, some of whom may have complex needs, the main responsibilities of the Team Leader role include helping to plan, co-ordinate and monitor service delivery to individuals and to support, supervise and manage workers providing support to these individuals.
We are currently looking to recruit Team Leaders who are highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic social care practitioners who are able to:
- Make a commitment to individuals, enabling each person we support use their talents, fulfil their dreams and be in control of their life.
- Work creatively and flexibly in their day-to-day work to provide positive leadership and support to their team, prioritising and delegating effectively.
- Work with our Community Development Workers and others to assist in harnessing community assets and maximising independence.
- Commit to their own learning and development.
The post includes evening and weekend working and may include sleep over provision/waking night support, as well as some support to workers out with “normal working hours”.
Our staff are our most important asset and as such we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to achieve an SVQ 3 and PDA Supervision qualification in Health and Social Care.
You will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:
- 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
- Organisation sick pay
- Paid PVG Membership
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings
- Registered with Concert for Carers
- Eligible to register for a Costco Membership
- Credit Union Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Contributions
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
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