- Advertised from 30th April 2021
Role
COVID has taught us much about the importance of empowering, enabling and engaging colleagues in Social Care, not least that our colleagues are the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring that Turning Point Scotland continues to deliver outstanding care and support to the most vulnerable members of society.
Turning Point Scotland is IIP Platinum accredited leading provider of Social Care Services in Scotland, we take our advocacy role as an employer and a partner in the Not for Profit Sector seriously. Highlighting inequality and workforce development issues at a national level we recognise the positive impact that equality and diversity brings to our community. This is an organisation where people feel valued and that’s supported by our culture of Citizenship where recognition comes fast and furious – from colleagues, from service users, from managers, leaders and from partner organisations.
Our fast-paced, motivated and friendly HR Team is growing, so this means that we're now on the lookout for an HR Business Partner to join us on a permanent full-time basis. This role will be based in our Head office in Glasgow. We have fully embraced the advantages and benefits of operating digitally, however we will need you to have flexibility to travel across Scotland on occasion once current restrictions are lifted.
If you are an experienced, passionate and motivated HR professional who's ready for an exciting new challenge.
If you want to work for an innovative and genuine values based organisation .
If you share our values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity that are truly lived on a daily basis. - Then we have the perfect role for you!
At Turning Point Scotland people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating each colleague with respect, building excellent working relationships and providing them with fully inclusive resources, allowing them to take responsibility and a lead role in their own career development and progression.
As a HR Business Partner, this role will provide a hands on, proactive and forward-thinking operational HR service to Turning Point Scotland, operating as an internal consultant, influencing, identifying and maximising opportunities to improve people, capability and performance in line our values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity.
Job Description
• Play an essential role in achieving our HR objectives in line with our Strategic Plan.
• Working in a small team to achieve a high-quality responsive service for a group of services and to work as part of the larger HR team
• Provide dedicated HR support, advice and guidance to our Managers across the North of Scotland, enabling them to meet their aims and objectives.
• Providing support on employee relations issues, reports and cases (absence, disciplinary, investigations, grievances/complaints; TUPE; consultation meetings) balancing risk and the law with a pragmatic approach and reporting as required
• Interpreting and implementing HR policies, best practice and appropriately applying employment law.
• Understanding and anticipating the need for change, diagnosing the underlying risks, issues and building the case for change with stakeholders, and managing the people impacts of change activity.
• Providing guidance, information and resources for all colleagues.
• Undertaking a leadership role in projects or an area of HR operations or business specialism through to outcomes.
• Ensuring we continue to offer our outstanding support to people who use our services by focusing on recruitment processing for new starts, quality assuring Safer Recruitment using our on-line recruitment tool.
• To work with absence systems to actively manage and address absence, assisting and supporting colleagues back to work as quickly and safely as possible, including working with our Wellbeing Lead and occupational health service.
• To advise and authorise on changes to terms and conditions and work to an anti-discriminatory framework.
• Maintain excellent harmonious employee relations through an effective, inclusive and personal communication style, including letters, policies etc.
• To ensure our approach to employee registration with SSSC and PVG issues is dealt with in a consistent, compliant and legal manner
• To promote workforce development practices such as induction, value based appraisal, supervision and development meetings.
• Working with the union and union representatives in a unionised environment and when appropriate with People Matter Representatives.
• To deliver bespoke HR based management and policy training with direct delivery to groups, coaching one to one etc.
• To meet strategic and personal development goals as agreed with your line and departmental manager with organisational development changes, taking on lead for topics/areas and projects
• Travelling as and when required locally with frequency, and further in Scotland around once a month
• Participating positively as a member of the HR dept., the Head Office team and Turning Point Scotland
• Promoting the values and culture of Turning Point Scotland at all times
Application notes
Closing date: 16th May 2021
Please visit our website and apply today!
Housing Support Worker (Full time & Relief)
- Full time
- £22,953 – £25,094
- Perth (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
We are a caring and compassionate team of 9 and, have a vacancy due to retirement, Supporting people living in the city of Perth and North Perthshire.
Assisting people who have been classed as homeless who may have been living in
temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or fleeing abuse - the list is endless.
We provide 1:1 person-centred support to help people to sustain their tenancy. Getting to know the person, building trusting relationships, leading by example, and looking after ourselves and each other too.
Welcoming people with a wide range of skills and experiences – including those who have lived through life experiences.
We are flexible, humourous, and have a ‘can do’ spirit. Walking alongside people to help build their confidence and give them the tools so they can do this on their own.
Job Purpose
The role of a Floating Housing Support Worker (FHSW) will be to provide positive, practical, and emotional support to people who use our service, focusing on goals, promoting choices, and encouraging personal responsibility.
Multi-agency work, by building and maintaining effective professional relationships with a range of external partners we can ensure support for the people is tailored to their needs and their voices are heard.
People who use our services are often excluded from many other places and are often quite hard to reach, so a can-do attitude is essential. So our team are experts in building positive relationships with people who understandably find it difficult to trust others, demonstrating perseverance and resilience.
You will be responsible for maintaining your own caseload and service records. You will ensure that the service you provide is delivered in line with the Scottish Social Services Council’s Codes of Practice for Social Services
Any other duties directed by your Service Leader
Key Responsibilities
Warmth and Regard
- Treating people with kindness, dignity and respect
- Act with compassion and discretion.
- Recognises and values everyone (equality and Diversity).
Inclusion and Participation
- Builds local partnerships to understand the needs of each service locality
- To provide quality services to people through effective planning, monitoring,
- and reviews.
- Participating in organizational initiatives and opportunities to engage with
- colleagues and services across Simon Community Scotland
- Embracing technology in delivering your role.
Personalized and Creative
- Working with people to plan support that is person-centred and responsive to
- their needs and wishes being creative in your approach.
- Have a can-do attitude, to find solutions that are a good fit for someone, irrespective of who they are or the problem they have.
- Be intuitive, so when someone isn’t at their best, quickly recognize there’s probably something else going on and find ways to respond with care.
- Being adaptable and flexible, as things can change quickly.
Partnership and Collaboration
- Working and building a positive relationship and working in partnership with other
- providers.
- Deliver evidence-based outcomes for people.
- Demonstrates and promotes resilience
Leadership and Learning
- To act as an advocate, or facilitate advocacy, where appropriate by acting on behalf of
- people who use the service
- Ensure your practice complies with all SCS policies & procedures, with particular
- reference to HR, health & safety, equalities & diversity and confidentiality
- Maintaining SSSC registration and PVG membership
- Keep abreast of developments within the field and undertake relevant training and learning development as necessary and sharing with others.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willingness to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma-informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
Experience:
Essential:
- Being creative in working alongside people.
Desirable:
- The lived experience of homelessness
- Experience working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skills
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Understanding of the issues faced by people who use services
- Understanding of regulatory requirements including SCSWIS, SSSC, HSCS
- Good digital skills or desire to learn
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions, and mental health
- Evidence of good communication skills, written, verbal and digital
Personal:
Essential:
- Able to lead by example.
- A team player.
- A desire to learn and to develop innovative practice
- Flexible, responsive
Support Worker - MAP service
- Full time
- £22,953 – £25,094
- Tollcross (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
You will be part of an initiative which will transform Scotland's approach to homelessness and alcohol.
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
As part of Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme you will:
- support our community to manage and control their alcohol consumption;
- provide lifestyle advice;
- support access to our on-site and partner health support;
- provide emotional and socialisation support
There is a rolling rota including night shifts.
Job Purpose
As a support worker it will be your job to work with a team to:
- Help people in our community to manage and recover their mental health
- Support people who use drugs and alcohol to do so as safely as possible
- Support people who choose to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use to do so safely
- Help people in our community to build a positive network of connections that will help them to gain and sustain their own housing
- Provide emotional and practical support to our community
- Any other duties directed by your service lead
Key Responsibilities
Our values support:
- Warmth and positive regard
- Inclusion and participation
- Innovation and personalisation of care and support
- Ambition
- Partnership
- Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities to support those values will be:
- Developing honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust
- Using our training and reflective practice to develop additional skills to support and respond appropriately to our community who have experienced trauma
- Working with people in our community with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness
- Working as part of a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to the benefit of our community
- Supporting our community to influence their care and support to meet their goals - Fostering connection, hope, a positive identity and meaning in life and a sense of control for our community
- Working with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes for our community
- Seeking opportunities that will make a difference to our community
- Ensuring that our places reflect the respect we hold for our community
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
- Naloxone trained
- Mental health or addictions qualifications
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of providing support to people with a range of challenges including homelessness, mental ill health and addictions
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making
Desirable:
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skills
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Experience of working with people with a variety of individual and cultural beliefs
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships with our community and colleagues
- Understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions and mental health
- Understanding of services that support homelessness,addictions and mental health
- Evidence of good communication skills, written, verbal and digital
Personal:
Essential:
- Able to lead by example.
- A team player.
- A desire to learn and to develop innovative practice
- Honest, ethical and keen to overcome obstacles
- Flexible, responsive
Support Worker: Residential Services (North Lanarkshire)
- Full time
- £22,953 – £25,094
- North Lanarkshire (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Your work will be challenging but it will transform lives for generations.
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
As a residential support worker you will:
- support the development of life skills and homemaking in preparation for a tenancy,
- provide emotional support,
- help to reduce harm caused by homelessness and trauma.
There is a rolling rota including night shifts and / or sleepovers.
Job Purpose
As a support worker it will be your job to work with a team to:
- Help people in our community to manage and recover their mental health
- Support people who use drugs and alcohol to do so as safely as possible
- Support people who choose to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use to do so safely
- Help people in our community to build a positive network of connections that will help them to gain and sustain their own housing
- Provide emotional and practical support to our community
- Any other duties directed by your service lead
Key Responsibilities
Our values support:
- Warmth and positive regard
- Inclusion and participation
- Innovation and personalisation of care and support
- Ambition
- Partnership
- Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities to support those values will be:
- Developing honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust
- Using our training and reflective practice to develop additional skills to support and respond appropriately to our community who have experienced trauma
- Working with people in our community with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness
- Working as part of a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to the benefit of our community
- Supporting our community to influence their care and support to meet their goals - Fostering connection, hope, a positive identity and meaning in life and a sense of control for our community
- Working with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes for our community
- Seeking opportunities that will make a difference to our community
- Ensuring that our places reflect the respect we hold for our community
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
- Naloxone trained
- Mental health or addictions qualifications
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of providing support to people with a range of challenges including homelessness, mental ill health and addictions
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making
Desirable:
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skills
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Experience of working with people with a variety of individual and cultural beliefs
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships with our community and colleagues
- Understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions and mental health
- Understanding of services that support homelessness,addictions and mental health
- Evidence of good communication skills, written, verbal and digital
Personal:
Essential:
- Able to lead by example.
- A team player.
- A desire to learn and to develop innovative practice
- Honest, ethical and keen to overcome obstacles
- Flexible, responsive
Support Worker - North Lanarkshire Outreach service
- Full time
- £22,953 – £25,093
- North Lanarkshire (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
You will help people take control of their lives and create a future.
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
As part of the Outreach Service you will provide direct emotional and practical support to our community living in temp accommodation and transitioning in to their own tenancies.
For this role a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Job Purpose
As a support worker it will be your job to work with a team to:
- Help people in our community to manage and recover their mental health
- Support people who use drugs and alcohol to do so as safely as possible
- Support people who choose to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use to do so safely
- Help people in our community to build a positive network of connections that will help them to gain and sustain their own housing
- Provide emotional and practical support to our community
- Any other duties directed by your service lead
Key Responsibilities
Our values support:
- Warmth and positive regard
- Inclusion and participation
- Innovation and personalisation of care and support
- Ambition
- Partnership
- Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities to support those values will be:
- Developing honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust
- Using our training and reflective practice to develop additional skills to support and respond appropriately to our community who have experienced trauma
- Working with people in our community with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness
- Working as part of a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to the benefit of our community
- Supporting our community to influence their care and support to meet their goals - Fostering connection, hope, a positive identity and meaning in life and a sense of control for our community
- Working with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes for our community
- Seeking opportunities that will make a difference to our community
- Ensuring that our places reflect the respect we hold for our community
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
- Naloxone trained
- Mental health or addictions qualifications
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of providing support to people with a range of challenges including homelessness, mental ill health and addictions
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making
Desirable:
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skills
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Experience of working with people with a variety of individual and cultural beliefs
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships with our community and colleagues
- Understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions and mental health
- Understanding of services that support homelessness,addictions and mental health
- Evidence of good communication skills, written, verbal and digital
Personal:
Essential:
- Able to lead by example.
- A team player.
- A desire to learn and to develop innovative practice
- Honest, ethical and keen to overcome obstacles
- Flexible, responsive
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