* £12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of service Permanent.
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Because People Matter - Work with Us
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 Paisley 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 Turning Point Scotland Turnaround service delivers focused services that address the complex and interrelated issues of offending behaviour and problematic use of alcohol and other drugs. In 2018, we redesigned our service to also include a Throughcare model.
Since 2007, we have worked alongside councils and social work departments within 22 local authorities including Angus, Argyll & Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Fife, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.
An asset-based approach has been adopted to help increase an individual’s self-awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Self-development and reflection are key to an individual when putting into practice the skills and learning achieved within the service to help sustain their recovery and offending behaviour.
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.
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.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
* On site: Edinburgh North East and South East
* Closing 27th September 2024
Want to make a Difference? Help Us Change Lives!
Turning Point Scotland has an exciting opportunity in our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service for a Lead Practitioner.
We believe that in many cases, Homelessness is entirely preventable. Where Homelessness is not or cannot be, prevented the experience should be brief and non-recurring.
About You
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team. As a Lead Practitioner, the support you provide will always be person-centred, by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and your fellow team members.
Whilst we very much welcome experienced practitioners, no previous working experience is needed. You will be provided with all of the training, support and equipment required to successfully fulfil your role.
About the Role
We aim to help people ‘Get a Home and Keep a Home’.
As a lead practitioner, you will:
* Provide 1:1 support and assistance to people using the service in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
* Support may include, but is not limited to: supporting people to explore housing options; bidding on social housing through ed index; support engaging with landlords/housing officers; assisting with budgeting/ maximising income and benefit entitlement; support to develop independent living skills; support to attend to household activities and external appointments.
* Be an active member of a supportive team, passionate about the work they do.
About Us
Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service supports people in the North-East and South-East of Edinburgh who are either homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or have recently moved into settled accommodation following a period of homelessness.
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.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
* Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid - Remote with some travel around Scotland
* Closing 25th September 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced health and social care practice assessor to join our national Learning and Development team.
As a SVQ Assessor/Internal Verifier, you will work remotely within our internal SQA Approved Centre, which was awarded “high confidence” from SQA and “outstanding” feedback in our latest external verifications. You will predominantly support our staff in services in Fife, Forth Valley, the Lothians and the Borders to gain their qualifications in SVQ Level 2, 3 or 4 Social Services and Healthcare. You may also support candidates from other service areas as required.
You’ll lead candidates through their induction onto their qualification, plan assessments, provide learner support and assess holistically. You’ll be passionate about learning and experienced in offering additional learner support to suit a variety of learning styles and abilities. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, be comfortable and confident in the use of online tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and MS Office.
Working with around 30 candidates a year, we support candidates to complete most of their awards remotely via e-portfolio, but travel is required for direct observations and to support candidates. Flexibility and willingness to travel are essential to the role, which involves a combination of remote home-based working and travel to our services/office locations. Travel to other regions of Scotland may be required from time to time.
You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own car.
The post requires you to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Health and Social Care and a care qualification at SVQ Level 3, or equivalent. Ideally, you will hold an SVQ Assessor and an Internal Verifier award, alternatively you must have a willingness to work towards these professional qualifications.
At Turning Point Scotland, we have an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions & creating memorable experiences.
Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
About the Role
As a Support Practitioner, you will:
* Deliver 1-2-1 support to individuals in their own home, enabling them to develop skills required to live independently.
* You will be required to keep accurate notes regarding support visits carried out and also to complete risk assessments, support plans and reviews for each individual that you support.
* Be an active member of a supportive team, passionate about the work they do.
* Celebrate achievements and milestones, both big and small, to create a rewarding and positive environment.
* The service operates Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm with the core hours being Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.
About You
You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.
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!
About Us – Perth and Kinross Housing and Support Service (PKHSS)
Perth Floating Housing Support Service provides support to adults with varying needs within their own homes. The service aims to enable individuals to develop the skills required in order to independently maintain and sustain their tenancies.
Whilst we very much welcome experienced practitioners, no previous working experience is needed. You will be provided with all of the training, support and equipment required to successfully fulfil your role.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
Are you passionate about young people – especially those who have experiences of care or need extra help to make the transition to adulthood, parenthood, employment and education?
Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Scotland’s oldest charities – working in Edinburgh since 1733. Today, we exist to be a place of hope for vulnerable and care-experienced children, young people and families in Edinburgh and the Lothians and we do this via our interconnected services which include:
* 2 residential houses for young people aged 15-21 and young mums and babies
* Our Community and Transition team which delivers support to young people and families in the community
* Our Wellbeing Hub and outings, breaks and activities
* Room 4U our teenage fostering service.
We have been working hard in the last few years to redesign our services to best meet the recommendations of The Promise. We are now looking for new trustees to join us on the next stage of our development as we seek to deliver high-quality care and support with the voices of young people at the heart of all we do.
This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference with young people and build your skills alongside our other trustees who - as a part of our origins - will always include representatives from:
* The Sheriff Principal of the Lothians and Borders
* The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
* The Royal High School of Edinburgh
* The Presbytery of Edinburgh of the Church of Scotland
* The Councillors of the City of Edinburgh Council
* The Faculty of Advocates
Skills and experience
We are currently recruiting for Trustees with a particular interest in candidates with experience in the following areas:
* Leadership roles in children and families and child-protection focused services (i.e. social work, residential care, family support)
* Charitable / third sector – delivery and governance
* Fundraising and income generation
No previous board experience is necessary as full support and training will be provided.
What we do need is someone who is committed to our values and has an understanding of the current issues affecting young people, of high-quality practice approaches as well as the opportunities and challenges of the third sector.
The most important attributes of trustees joining us include:
* A willingness to ask questions
* A shared belief in our values, aims and objectives
* Energy to be an active and engaged trustee
* Desire to be a champion for young people and our organisation
Your responsibilities
Being a trustee requires a time commitment to the role. Duties/tasks include:
* Attending and contributing at our 4 board meetings a year (quarterly)
* Taking part in our annual Development session with staff and/or trustees
There are additional opportunities to attend and contribute to our Finance sub-group and/or Care & Support sub-group. These meet 4 times per year (1-2 weeks before a Board meeting).
If this sounds like an opportunity you can bring your time, skills and passion to – we would love to hear from you.
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