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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.
Relief work is an excellent stepping-stone into a career in social care; we will provide you with the relevant training and support, so no previous experience is necessary.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date.
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.
About the Role:
As a Relief 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 the highest possible quality of housing management service to our supported people to ensure they are able to sustain their tenancy.
Our Falkirk young persons service are looking for Relief workers to cover varied night shifts from 10pm until 8am on weekdays and weekends both within our residential and outreach services. We provide support, advice and assistance to individuals regarding practical skills, physical health and wellbeing and emotional support. We also provide opportunities to explore personal interests, occupation of time and positive social networks.
Main Responsibilities:
The Relief 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.
* 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 as a lone worker.
* Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
Application Notes
To apply for this role, please click ‘Apply’ on our website, where you’ll be given important information regarding the process and an application form to complete and upload.
Due to the Safer Recruitment requirements by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and Care Inspectorate we do not accept CV’s and you must therefore complete our application form.
Please note we do not accept applications from out with the UK as we do not have a UK visa sponsorship license.
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:
* Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
* Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
* Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
* Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers.
* 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.
* Free access to occupational health support.
* Credit Union Membership.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Costco Membership.
* Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offers 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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