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.

Support Choices is a small charity based in Perth & Kinross, Scotland. We exist to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, older adults, disabled individuals, and unpaid carers have the care and support they need to live life on their own terms. We provide independent advice, advocacy, and practical help to people navigating the complexities of social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS).

The main responsibility of the Community Broker’s post is to provide independent support and advice about Self Directed Support (SDS) and social care to those who need it. To help people and carers make informed decisions and plans for their social care and to maximise their choice and control over those arrangements.

Further to these key elements, Community Broker will contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of projects within the organisation, as well as playing a proactive role in their own development.

The Support Worker role is to support and engage with people to manage and recover their mental health, in line with our trauma-informed approach. You will help people with safer substance use and assist them with the process when they choose to stop. You will assist our people to build a positive network of connections to enable them to gain and sustain their own housing.

As a Support Worker, you will provide work alongside people impacted by homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and trauma. You will provide guidance and assistance to the people we support to achieve their goals of securing safe housing and accessing the necessary support to feel secure, manage their challenges and live an independent life free from harm or abuse.

Do you want to make a positive difference to people across Perth and Kinross?

Churches Action for the Homeless are now recruiting for up to three new Trustees to join their Board.

Our Vision

A thriving, connected community, where people have fulfilling and independent lives with a sense of purpose, belonging and hope for the future.

Our Mission

To build inclusive, safe and supportive environments that empower people facing exclusion to participate, help them realise their potential and achieve their goals.

This role is an important voluntary role. It offers individuals a chance to contribute to society and further deveop their own skills.

Trustees are there to lead, control and supervise the organisation's activities. It's the part of the organisation with formal power and responsibility, which are detailed in the governing document, and backed up by law.

Previous experience on a Charity Board is not required and a Trustee induction and training will be provided. The Board of Trustees is supported by a highly skilled Senior Management Team including a Chief Executive that is accountable to the Board.

Who We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in recruiting Trustees with professional skills and experience in digital, data, fundraising, finance and marketing.

We would welcome applicants who do not have these listed skills but have experience in the health and social care, housing, advice services or welfare rights.

We recognise and value lived experience at Board level including people who may have experience of addictions, homelessness, poverty and crisis.