Jobs in East Dunbartonshire

East Dunbarton Women’s Mentoring Service

A Criminal Justice Support Worker is required to provide support and advice through structured mentoring for females who are involved in the Criminal Justice System.

Support needs vary significantly dependant on criminogenic needs/risks, examples include: addressing offending behaviour through the delivery of behaviour change programmes, supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, exploring housing options, compliance with statutory orders and supporting service users to access education/ employment. Experience of working with women in the criminal justice system is essential. The ability to use initiative and organise workload within a pressurised environment is essential. Successful applicants will be flexible and imaginative in their approach and sensitive and confident in their ability to help service users. Multi-Agency working is crucial as Sacro work in partnership with East Dunbarton Criminal Justice Social Work, housing and other agencies to provide holistic support to service users.

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. A relevant qualification is desirable but is not essential. If you would like to discuss this position please contact Kerry Page, email address: kpage@sacro.org.uk

*For the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 it is an occupational requirement that this post is filled by a female.

Job Purpose:

As part of a multi-agency team, the post holder will provide support to adults with a learning disability and complex health needs within a supported employment setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to clients working within the services
• Plan order of daily activities
• Assist in organisation clients’ workload
• Closely observe and report upon relevant aspects of individual clients’ mental health, behaviour or other issues
• Assist clients with aspects of physical care as required in accordance with the work carried out within the factory unit
• Maintain clients’ privacy and dignity at all times
• Understand and abide by a code of confidentiality in accordance with company policy
• Participate in team meetings sharing information as requested
• Assist in the delivery of cleaning tasks within the factory unit as and when required in order to maintain good housekeeping
• Work within company policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for clients and colleagues; particularly with regard to Health & Safety legislation and Risk Assessment management
• Adhere to company policies and procedures for the use of supplies and equipments, in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources
• Participate in staff appraisal in accordance with company policy to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education
• Contribute to service development

Could you be Key?

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.
• A Workplace Pension.
• 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.