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 3 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.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• 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 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 our Clydesdale Street service in Hamilton involves working dayshift and backshift patterns over a 4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekend work. This role involves working 20 hours per week. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• 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 Support Worker, click the link below:

Support Worker Role Profile

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 flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

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.

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 3 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.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• 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!

This Housing Assistant role at our Paisley Argyle Street Service involves working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. The role is full time, involving 37.5 hours of work per week. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk

To find out more about being a Housing Assistant, click the link below:

Housing Assistant Role Profile

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 flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

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.

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 3 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.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• 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!

These Housing Assistant roles at our Paisley Argyle Street Service involve working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. Both roles are part time, involving 15 and 22.5 hours of work per week respectively. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk

To find out more about being a Housing Assistant, click the link below:

Housing Assistant Role Profile

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 flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide high-quality, trauma-informed operational and practical support within refuge accommodation, ensuring that women and children are welcomed into a safe, clean, and secure environment, while supporting the effective day-to-day running of refuge services.

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 3 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.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• 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:

These Support Worker roles at our Kilmarnock Titchfield Service involve working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. Both roles are part time, involving 21 and 28 hours of work per week respectively, and are based at a service supporting individuals who have completed rehab and are in recovery. Recovery support can include life skills training, social and community engagement and goal-setting/personal development.

Main Responsibilities:

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. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• 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 Support Worker, click the link below:

Support Worker Role Profile

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 flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

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.

We are recruiting a Registered Manager for Willowgate, a new programme based in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. The programme provides short term supported accommodation for people at risk of homelessness and will comprise of 15 self-contained units suitable for individuals, families and couples.

The Registered Manager will work closely with people accessing the programme, South Lanarkshire Council and the wider community to help people achieve their goals and move on to more settled accommodation. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality short term supported accommodation programme that runs 24 hours a day over 7 days. You will manage the programme towards best practise, meeting expected standards, reporting on quality outcomes and implementing operational controls.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a new team to make their mark, help shape the programme and provide meaningful support to people facing homelessness.

Main duties and Responsibilities will include...

• Lead a Senior Support Worker and team of Support Workers to deliver a quality programme focused on the agreed service levels and outcomes for the people we support.
• Lead your line reports to implement the annual business plan for the programme
• Ensure all referrals to the service are assessed and progressed in line with the service specification and delegation across the team is timely
• Ensure that contractual obligations and the individual needs of those who we support are met by maintaining a system of regular support.
• Ensure a safe environment for the people we support, colleagues and others
• Ensure risk assessments are completed and updated.
• Model to your team and maintain trusting, trauma informed relationships with people we support within established clear professional boundaries
• Advocate on behalf of the people who we support.
• Investigate and resolve any complaints by the people we support or other external parties.
• Ensure case files are maintained, and all relevant documentation is completed to the highest standards and within agreed timescale and regularly audit the files.

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

Applicants are expected to have experience of leading a team within Health and Social Care with experience of working in homelessness or a similar setting. You will have a working knowledge of SSSC Codes of Practise and Care Inspectorate Standards as well as knowledge of current relevant policies and legislation relating to housing and Social Care.

To be the Registered Manager you must be qualified to a minimum SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 or HNC in Social Services.

If you feel you can demonstrate how you will fulfil the duties for this role we'd love to hear from you.

What you can expect from us...

• You will report to the Locality Manager
• Working hours are 35 per week worked Monday to Friday between the hours of 09.00 am and 5.00 pm, with one-hour unpaid break.
• Your main place of work is 12 Clydesdale Place, Hamilton, ML3 0DP.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to six weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to eight weeks) pro rata per year in the second
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria. Deductions will be taken from your first monthly salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave

About Us

We are Right There, a charity that recently celebrated our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for Willowgate, a new programme based in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. The programme provides short term supported accommodation for people at risk of homelessness and will comprise of 15 self-contained units suitable for individuals, families and couples.

The Senior Support Worker will work closely with people accessing the programme, South Lanarkshire Council and the wider community to help people achieve their goals and move on to more settled accommodation. You will also lead programme development and a team of Support Workers, as well as create opportunities for the people we support to provide feedback and contribute to the development of the programme.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a new team to make their mark, help shape the programme and provide meaningful support to people facing homelessness.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop positive and supportive relationships with your staff team
• Support the Registered Manager with robust rota planning and staffing cover to ensure all working shifts are covered
• Ensure staff are using support plans to record and assess the progress of the people we support
• Ensure person centred planning and unconditional positive regard is undertaken by staff
• Regularly audit the files of the people we support
• Ensure the needs of the people we support are being met by the staff
• Ensure ‘Keeping You Safe Plans’ for those we support are completed and updated
• Arrange and facilitate regular support and supervision sessions with your team members, utilising best practice in performance management to ensure staff are supported to undertake their roles
• Complete yearly appraisals and personal development plans with your staff team
• Report all required Care Inspectorate notifications

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

Applicants are expected to have experience from working in a similar role and/or environment, with experience of leading/supervising a staff team, or be able to demonstrate leadership skills. You will have an understanding of what people are going through when facing homelessness and how this affects their day to day lives. Knowledge of current relevant policies relating to housing and social care is an advantage.

You will have a compassionate nature, be non-judgemental and you will be an excellent communicator, able to build supportive and trusting relationships with your team and the people we support.

What you can expect from us...

• You will report to the Registered Manager
• Working hours are 35 per week worked Monday to Sunday between the hours of 08.00 am and 10.00 pm depending on the needs of the service. Shifts are 8.00am to 4.00pm one week and 2pm to 10pm the following week
• Your main place of work is 12 Clydesdale Place, Hamilton, ML3 0DP
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to six weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to eight weeks) pro rata per year in the second
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria. Deductions will be taken from your first monthly salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave

About Us

We are Right There, a charity that recently celebrated our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

About Hanover

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our strategic aims are to have Happy Customers, Desirable Homes and a Resilient Organisation.

This is an exciting time to join Hanover. We are continuing to invest in our people, strengthen our culture and modernise how we work. We are also proud to be finalists in the Employer of the Year Award at the Cherries Awards – recognition of our commitment to creating a great place to work.

About the Role

We are delighted to be recruiting for a People Partner who shares our passion for delivering a first-class people service and expert advice to our managers and employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at a time of growth, transformation and ambition within Hanover. As a People Partner you will play a key role in shaping the future of our people agenda and helping us deliver an exceptional employee experience.

As a People Partner, you will work in a fast-paced environment providing professional support and advice across a broad range of people matters. You will be a trusted partner to managers by helping them navigate challenges, build capability and deliver excellent customer service through their teams.

Our People Partner's have the opportunity to lead and take part in our exciting strategic projects, including the implementation of our new HR system. Your role will involve leading projects, working groups and driving change that will have a lasting impact across the organisation.

The successful candidate will also be a key member of our People and Engagement Strategy Programme Board, helping to shape, influence and deliver priorities that support Hanover’s long-term success.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days per week in an office location in Elgin, Edinburgh or Glasgow.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient and thrives in a busy, evolving environment. You will bring strong employee relations experience, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

The key requirements for this role include:

• SCQF Level 8 or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and advising on a broad range of complex employee relations issues.
• Experience of reviewing, developing and improving policies, procedures and working practices.
• Experience of leading or supporting change projects and delivering successful outcomes.
• Experience of producing data, insights and reports to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of employment law, compliance and best practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships with employees and managers at all levels.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP and IIP Gold for Wellbeing and Young Person’s Guarantee employer. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:

• Competitive salary and pension options.
• Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.
• Employee counselling service upon assessment.
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts and health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Payment of PVG or Disclosure (where applicable)

Are you a skilled administrator looking to contribute to a project that supports women and their families?

This role could be for you!

About the Service

Wish (Women in Safe Homes) provides accommodation and support for women escaping domestic abuse and who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

We provide secure, safe accommodation to up to 30 women and their families in individual tenancies across Edinburgh and provide holistic support to them and their families.

About the Role

Your main duties will involve:

• Ensuring our recording system Oasis is accurate and up to date

• Updating our housing benefit and service charge payments

• Assisting in monitoring and evaluation requirements and updating record keeping systems

About You

You should be an experienced administrator with the ability to manage your own workload. You will be values led and committed to supporting the service and its users to thrive. You should also:

• Have experience of office administration, including Word and Excel

• Be a confident decision maker and creative problem solver

• Having knowledge of the benefits system would also be beneficial

• Be highly organised

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

Read more about our impact and our values.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) are Scotland’s leading advice charity. They support a network of Citizens Advice Bureaux, all operating as independent charities, to deliver frontline advice services in almost 300 locations.

The charity is driven by the strong belief that every person in Scotland should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice to help them make well-informed decisions. CAS looks at the problems we can all face at times and campaign for change where it is needed most. Their support and advice is available to all and is of particularly benefit to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

The Chair of the Board will lead a team of trustees dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of people across Scotland. Crucial to ensuring the organisation fulfils its purpose by providing strategic leadership, the Chair leads the Board in offering support and constructive challenge to the Executive team, enabling CAS to successfully achieve its ambitions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership to the Board ensuring trustees fulfill their governance responsibilities.

• Inspiring and supporting the CEO and Executive team to deliver on strategic priorities.

• Fostering excellent relationships with members, Scotland’s network of 58 Citizens Advice Bureaux, at a governance level.

• Working closely with the CEO and Executive team to ensure that this network remains at all times well-positioned and forward looking in a challenging political and economic environment.

• Fulfilling a highly visible ambassadorial role for CAS, helping to further develop its profile and representation with government, other organisations and multiple stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced leader with a background in public, corporate and/or the charity sector, to drive impact at scale. Providing stewardship in the implementation of the CAS Strategy 2025- 2030 will make a real difference to so many peoples lives.

The Chair will gain unique insight into the social and economic issues in society and play an extremely fulfilling role in addressing these. A structured training programme will be provided to support development and enable the CAS Chair to excel in this role.

This is a voluntary, non-remunerated position and will require a time commitment of approximately two to four days per month.