To provide high quality advice and representation to individuals and families on income maximisation, welfare benefits, debit, housing and money, in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
The advice will be provided within a range of settings from GP surgeries, schools, Mental Health & Recovery Hubs and local community venues.
By joining our team, you will be helping alleviate poverty and improve individuals, families and children’s lives and ensure our Vision is fulfilled, in that no one in our communities endures hardship.
Role and Responsibilities
Advice
• Provide high quality accurate advice, information and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
• Build positive trusting relationships with individuals and families requiring advice.
• Conduct interviews with clients either in person, telephone or virtual.
• Maintain accurate records and fully utilise the Advice Pro recording system.
• Manage and maintain ongoing advice casework.
• Communicate effectively with third parties on behalf of the client.
• Signpost people to relevant specialist support services where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate computer records in line with CHAI procedures and ensure all client mandates are in line with Data protection legislation.
• Provide consultation support to other professionals on advice.
Service Development
• Support the development of services within their various locations, through maintaining positive relationships with our partner organisations, health care professionals, community link workers, social workers, and support workers.
• Promote the service and represent CHAI to other agencies.
• Deliver training or briefing sessions to help other professionals understand the welfare system and how they can support individuals.
• Prepare as required reports on the outcomes and impact of the service to the Service Manager and Partners.
Personal Development
• Actively participate in all training sessions provided.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of development in welfare benefits, debt issues and housing issues and participate in any training and activities.
• Keep accurate individual training records.
Organisational
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of CHAI.
• Actively participate in Team and Organisational meetings
• Participate in the development of CHAI services.
• Feedback on the review of organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote and represent CHAI services positively.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as required.
We offer the following
• Flexible working
• Access to Simply Health benefit plan
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
• Extensive training programme
• Full and part time opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities to improve services and make a difference
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:
We are looking for two Nightshift Support Workers for our Titchfield Service, the hours available for these roles are 20 hours per week and 30 hours per week. This will follow a shift pattern of 10pm to 8am across a rota, including some weekends. 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.
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead the management and ongoing development of supported accommodation, counselling and mentoring services across Orkney, ensuring each programme is delivered to a high standard which meets the needs of the people we support.
We are Right There, a charity celebrating 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.
The Service Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day delivery of the services, driving delivery performance and encouraging a culture of support with dignity and respect.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
People Management
Programme Delivery
External Relationships
Information and Finance
Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.
What we expect from you..
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.
We’re looking for you to have gained experience of managing a service with a proven track record in effective service planning including setting and managing budgets, and quality assurance. You will have the ability to lead a team through effective coaching and people management and the ability to implement effective performance measures.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7, or have an HNC in Social Services. You will also be qualified to, or be willing to work towards SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9.
Management experience gained in Third Sector/Not for Profit organisations providing housing, social care and support services is highly beneficial.
What you can expect from us..
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead our Glasgow Supported Accommodation and Outreach Housing Support programmes. Branston Court provides 24/7 support and accommodation for young people, it is also home to our Outreach Housing Support East Dunbartonshire/Panmure, allowing us to support people that are ready to transition into a tenancy of their own.
We are Right There, a charity celebrating 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.
The Service Manager will be responsible for providing a high-quality support service for young people experiencing a period of homelessness and for those moving on to permanent or other long-term suitable accommodation.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
People Management
Programme Delivery
External Relationships
Information and Finance
Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.
What we expect from you..
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.
We’re looking for you to have gained experience of managing a service with a proven track record in effective service planning including setting and managing budgets, and quality assurance. You will have the ability to lead a team through effective coaching and people management and the ability to implement effective performance measures.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7, or have an HNC in Social Services. You will also be qualified to, or be willing to work towards SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9.
Management experience gained in Third Sector/Not for Profit organisations providing housing, social care and support services is highly beneficial.
What you can expect from us..
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work within our Technical and Outreach Team at Home Energy Scotland South East, to assist households to install micro-renewable technologies, advise on energy efficiency options for hard-to-treat properties and provide specialist support for private rental sector landlords.
Based within the Home Energy Scotland advice centre at Changeworks, the role is predominantly field-based and will require extensive travel throughout South East Scotland, so a driving license is essential. You will join a skilled team with a focus on delivering an exceptional customer journey which starts in our advice centre right through to a tailored in-home visit which will identify suitable measures and potential available funding.
You’ll have a thirst for knowledge and the ability to inspire customers to take action. Whether it’s a home visit, running a briefing session or presenting to a group of employees you’ll be able to clearly explain complex technologies in a clear and friendly way. This role will also involve engaging with householders at various events throughout the year where you will be delivering advice to customers face to face.
Changeworks is Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low carbon living. A trusted expert with over 30 years’ experience. Funded by the Scottish Government, we deliver Home Energy Scotland advice centres in South East Scotland and Highlands and Islands on behalf of Energy Saving Trust.
About Us
Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.
The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.
We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.
At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?
You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field. If you share our values, this could be the role for you!
At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:
LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:
The Service
Our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service provides visiting housing support and supported accommodation to people between 16 and 25 years old who live in Edinburgh.
We support young people, who have been in care, experienced homelessness, trauma or any disadvantage to overcome the challenges they may face whilst helping them to achieve their own individual goals and shape their lives for a more positive future.
This can involve finding a suitable home, learning the skills to manage it as well as possible, working through life challenges, trying new things, and learning to see the best in themselves and fulfil their unique potential. We also have supported flats which vary in the level of support offered to suit the needs of the people who live there.
The Job
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Support Worker to join our team and improve the lives of people supported by our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service.
In this role, you will be supported to work using a person centred and trauma informed approach and develop effective relationships with young people affected by a range of problems, supporting them to cope in difficult times and working towards a good life. You will provide emotional, practical and social support to enable people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.
In this role you will be responsible to manage your caseload independently and work flexibly around people's individual needs.
For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.
What’s in it for you?
The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us
Successful applicants will be required to apply for registration with SSSC within 3 months of their start date and be registered within 6 months.
This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.
Interested? If you have any questions about the role, please email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and we can arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal chat.
To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our website at linkliving.org.uk
If you’re thinking about working in adult social care, download the Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland for in-depth information on everything you need to know to get started. In addition, you can enrol on a free, online 6 week part-time tutor-supported ‘Introduction to a Career in Social Care’ course. The course introduces the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone to employment or further training.
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1500 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability is our priority.
The Services Assistant (Repairs) is responsible for the delivery of front-line customer service, liaising with external stakeholders in relation to work orders, maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, and supporting the wider team in the administration of policies and procedures.
The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 x SCQF Level 5 or equivalent (including English), customer service experience, including front line resolution of complaints and strong IT skills with experience of reporting.
A summary of key tasks include:
In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Purpose of the Post
Full details in Information Pack below.
We are a charity who provides information, support and safe accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic abuse across West Lothian.
The role of Director is a unique voluntary opportunity for women from diverse backgrounds who have expertise, time and are committed to making a real difference to the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
As a member of WLWA Board, you will play a key role in shaping the strategy of WLWA and overseeing its governance to ensure it can continue to provide high quality services. You don’t need to be an expert in domestic abuse, but you do
need to have an understanding of the impact it has on women and children and be committed to our vision and values.
Further information can be found in the documents below.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker who is passionate about supporting individuals. We are looking for a dedicated and committed individual, who has gained experience within a social care setting. worked with people who are alcohol dependent, have complex (often homelessness related) health needs and are prone to challenging behaviour and episodic poor physical and mental health.
As a Support Worker you will be responsible for ensuring that a high-quality person-centered support service is delivered. provide positive, practical, and emotional support to the residents that promotes choice and encourages personal responsibility. To be an effective Team Player in a challenging environment and establish and maintain efficient professional relationships with a range of external services.
You must possess or be willing to work towards a suitable qualification in line with the SSSC Regulatory Requirements.
For more information, please download the job description below.