We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who shares our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our Shettleston Service accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a meaningful support service to identified individuals who live in the project and/or in the community. The shift pattern will rotate on a fortnightly basis of 3x 10 hour shifts one week and 4x 10 hour shifts the other.
You will provide a quality service tailored to the assessed needs of each individual by identifying, planning and facilitating support to enable appropriate move-on options for each service user. You will use all of your knowledge and experience to help service users build their life skills and prepare for independent living.
An SVQ3 qualification in social care would be advantageous however not necessary. It would be beneficial to have experience of working with vulnerable people, addiction issues and challenging behaviour; effective written and verbal communication; knowledge of homelessness issues; and, above all, the determination to make a difference in the lives of our service users.
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.
In return, we’ll offer you excellent learning and development opportunities, competitive annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, access to employee assistance programmes such as counselling, and life assurance.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV'S FOR ROLES BASED WITHIN OUR SERVICES, AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED.
The closing date for this position is 12 noon, the 20th of January 2023.
If interested, please upload your application form below!
Blue Triangle Housing Association 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.