Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close
this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please
submit your application as early as possible.
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.
Relief work is an excellent stepping-stone into a career in social care; we will provide you with the relevant
training and support, so no previous experience is necessary.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your
start date.
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.
About the Role:
As a Relief 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 the highest possible quality of housing management service to
our supported people to ensure they are able to sustain their tenancy.
Our Falkirk young persons service are looking for Relief workers to cover varied nightshifts from 10pm until 8am on
weekdays and weekends both within our residential and outreach services. We provide support, advice and
assistance to individuals regarding practical skills, physical health and wellbeing and emotional support. We
also provide opportunities to explore personal interests, occupation of time and positive social networks.
Main Responsibilities:
The Relief 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.
Relief Worker Role
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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 as a lone worker.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.