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.
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:
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.
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 Kilmarnock involves working on a rota covering a variety of shift patterns including some weekends. This role is 35 hours per week. The Support Worker will:
About You:
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.
The newly established Patna Action Group Ltd (PAG), is looking to appoint a self employed part time Community Coordinator for Patna. You will be expected to work from a community venue in Patna for some of the week so that the post is visible in the community.
The focus of the contract is developing activities that bring people in Patna together, increasing their confidence and capacity and beginning to improve the community’s effectiveness in addressing challenges and aspirations.
The right person will have a strong commitment to social change and improving Patna. They will have initiative, be a clear and thoughtful communicator and be able to engage confidently and sensitively with people. They’ll be comfortable navigating different views and opinions and pragmatic in finding solutions.
This role has come about because the communities of Dalmellington, New Cumnock, Patna and Carsphairn have co-designed plans for distributing incoming funding linked to the South Kyle Wind Farm which is just outside Dalmellington. This collaborative approach means this work has funding assured for an initial four year term. The contract is for 12 months initially subject to a three-month successful induction period. Funding in place for 4 years (with continuation possible) and consideration of position converting to employed status during this period.
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy to provide high quality support for women living in refuge who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Are you able to demonstrate a flexible, practical and positive approach to working with children and young people? Do you have an understanding and awareness of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgmental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes equality and empowerment? If so we would like to hear from you.
This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Funded by East Ayrshire Council
Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy and commitment to provide high quality support for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Do you have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgemental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes safety and empowerment?
If so, we would like to hear from you.
This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Funded by East Ayrshire Council