Jobs in Oban South and the Isles, Argyll and Bute

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.

The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. 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.

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.

Our Service located in Oban support those ages 16 years +. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk

The Shop Manager is responsible for the overall management of the shop. The appointee will develop a team approach to its operation, manage the budget and maximise revenue whilst continuing to ensure that the ethos of the Iona Community is reflected in the literature and products sold.

The Shop Manager will have specific responsibility for

• training, supervise and support shop volunteers and line-manage the Assistant Shop Manager

• ensuring a high standard of customer service and welcome, including providing information about the work of The Iona Community

• ensuring the correct handling and accounting of all sales receipts and maintain appropriate records and reports via the EPOS system.

• maintaining good working relationships with current suppliers and expand the supply base in accordance with the Iona Community’s values and shop purchasing policy.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating young people and empowering them to thrive.

The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. As Service Manager, you will be responsible for providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people within your service. You will manage and lead a team delivering quality housing support/accommodation and housing management service and to support people with multi-complex needs/homeless in crisis (and/or previously looked after or accommodated young people) to build their skills and confidence to sustain their own tenancy.

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.

You will already be a registered manager with the Scottish Social Services Council, hold a minimum of SCQF Level 7 in Social Care and have experience of managing and motivating a team.

Oban has two services, Solas Street which houses 5 residents with age ranging from 18 plus and Shore Street flats, which houses 15 residents but can take couples also from ages 16 years plus. If you wish to find out more about this role please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk