Jobs in Oban South and the Isles, Argyll and Bute
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As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing the highest possible quality of social care support, which meets the needs of each person we support. You will identify, plan and facilitate support, enabling appropriate move-on options for the people we work with. Whether it’s developing staff, driving positive outcomes, overcoming challenges or celebrating success, you’ll play a key role in making a lasting difference every day.
We look after our team too with competitive pay, a fully funded SVQ qualification, wellbeing support and real opportunities to develop your career.
We are looking for people who are kind, passionate and creative, and who share our values.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How You’ll Support People to Thrive:
- Provide assistance to the Service Manager in the day to day delivery of the service, deputising where necessary.
- Promote and encourage the professional development of staff, including onboarding, supervision, core competencies, in-house training and external training.
- Ensure adequate staffing cover is provided for the service at all times by appropriate shift rotas and deployment of employees, both permanent and relief.
- Carry out effective and regular supervision with Support Workers.
Our Shore Street and Solas services in Oban support those aged 16+ who are experiencing homelessness, with this role operating on a 4 week rolling rota. Find out more about the role in our Senior Support Worker Role Profile.
Is This You?
- You’re passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
- You believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
- You’re comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your skills.
- You demonstrate 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.
- You’re already registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, and hold a minimum of SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Care but willing to complete an SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) as soon as possible and have experience of managing and motivating a team.
Your Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive salary and pension options
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Double pay for festive bank holidays
- Long service awards and pay progression
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
- Inhouse training programmes
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A people-first culture that understands life beyond work, supported by a wide range of family-friendly policies.
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union, significant gym discounts, Blue Light Card membership, Unum Dental Cover Plans, £200 refer a friend scheme and many more
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 3 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 Oban services is looking for Relief workers to cover varied shifts 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 people experiencing homelessness.
- 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 find out more about being a Relief Worker click the link below:
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 as a lone worker.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
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.
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:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Full time & Part time hours available
- 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!
- Inhouse 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 Area Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of our services in Oban & Inverness to ensure that the Association’s strategic vision, values and mission statement is achieved and being adhered to. The post holder will report directly to and be supervised by the Head of Service Delivery. You will be responsible for providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people within your services. This role is 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with travel and expenses to be discussed at interview.
Main Responsibilities:
As Area Manager, you will:
- Ensure the effective implementation of the Association’s operational policies and procedures.
- Provide leadership and management to Service Management teams.
- Ensure that services within the Area Manager’s remit achieve Association Quality Performance standards and the Care Inspectorate Standards
- Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with Care Inspectorate, Commissioners, Local Authorities and other partner agencies.
- Contribute to the Service Development & Evaluation process in line with current legislation and good practice.
To find out more about being an Area Manager, click the link below:
Area Manager – Highlands (Role Profile)
About You:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- You will already be a registered manager with the Scottish Social Services Council, hold a minimum of SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) and have experience of managing and motivating a team.
- 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.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
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 Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.