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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.
You will already be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold an HNC or SCQF Level 7 in Social Care and have experience of supervising and motivating others.
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:
* Competitive Salary and Pension Options
* Full time & Part time hours available
* Double pay for festive bank holidays
* Long service awards
* Fully funded SVQ4
* Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
* In-house 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
Main Responsibilities:
This Assistant Service Manager role working at Falkirk involves working on a rota covering various shifts and some weekends. This role involves working 35 hours per week. The Assistant Service Manager will:
* Work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
* Assist the Service Manager to oversee and assess the support, review, monitoring and evaluation through the case management system to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for each supported person in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements.
* Manage staff and others where appropriate (e.g. students, trainees etc.) to meet the objectives of the service, including participation in the recruitment and selection process.
* Manage the service in the absence of the Service Manager.
* Assist in managing all aspects of the service in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements.
* Manage and deliver staff related systems and procedures such as annual leave, absence management, staff meetings, staffing cover and rotas.
* Assist the Service Manager in all aspects of quality assurance monitoring both internal and external, and implementing appropriate action plans.
* Assist the Service Manager in maximising the service income, monitoring spend and completing all financial procedures accurately and timeously, liaising with senior management and finance team and relevant external agencies.
About You:
* To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
* You’ll have experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
* Experience of supervising and motivating a team either in a work setting or informal setting.
* 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 flexible hours as required.
* Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
* Hold an SVQ level 3 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 4.
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.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Blue Triangle
Assistant Service Manager - Falkirk
Postcode: FK3 0HU
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Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives?
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!
Key is a leading social care organisation that provides high quality, flexible support, to people with disabilities, some of whom have complex needs. We provide Self-Directed Support that has a clear focus on positive outcomes, tailored to meet individual needs of the people we support.
Key have worked in Dumfries and Galloway for around 40 years. We have an office base in Dumfries town, and provide direct support to people in Dumfries, Upper Nithsdale and Lochmaben. Due to service expansion, we are seeking a highly motivated, imaginative, and enthusiastic individual, with a true commitment to personalisation, to join our management team in Nithsdale.
In addition to providing some direct support to individuals, the successful candidate will lead and manage a small team(s) of workers who provide personalised support to a number of individuals with a range support needs, gifts and talents.
As part of our established and supportive management team, you will take a lead role in planning, co-ordinating and monitoring support to a number of people.
Our staff are our most important asset and as such we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to obtain relevant SSSC recognised qualifications.
You will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:
* 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
* Pension Contributions
* 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
The post includes evening and weekend working.
We know applying for a new job is difficult and that it’s hard to take that first step, so if you would like more information or help you can contact Richy Lewis on richy.lewis@key.org.uk or 07515926480.
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 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.
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:
* 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!
* In-house 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 Support 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 practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
Main Responsibilities:
This Support Worker role working at our Clydesdale Street service in Hamilton involves working day shift and backshift patterns over a 4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekend work. This role involves working 20 hours per week. The Support 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.
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 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
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.
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