MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is Scotland's leading Black and Minority Ethnic carers' organisation. We work to reduce inequalities, improve access to culturally responsive services, and support some of the most marginalised communities across Scotland.

Help make a real difference to Gypsy/Traveller individuals and families by supporting them to increase their income, reduce financial pressure, and access the support they are entitled to.

MECOPP is looking for a motivated Youth Worker to join our Gypsy/Traveller Team, supporting young Gypsy/Travellers across Scotland to build confidence, access opportunities, and have their voices heard.

The postholder will work with young people, families, communities, and partner organisations to develop youth-led activities, provide outreach and group support, and improve outcomes for Gypsy/Traveller young people.

We are keen to hear from someone who understands marginalised communities and is passionate about equality, inclusion, and supporting young people to shape services and opportunities that matter to them.

ABWA provides information, emotional/practical support, refuge accommodation and accommodation advice to all women, their children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse from their current or ex- partner.

The CYP Support Worker will provide confidential, trauma- informed, age and stage appropriate support and information for children and young people within the ABWA refuge, and service.

The CYP Team works closely with ABWA’s Team Leader and colleagues.

Salary

• Qualified: £28,775.25 + 8% pension (35 hours)
• Unqualified: £26, 460 + 8% pension (35 hours)

SVQ level 3 in Childcare or HNC Childhood Practice or HNC in Childcare and Education or a willingness to work toward this.

Applicants can check their qualifications here.

Hours of work

1 x 35 hour post Monday – Friday 9-4.30pm *work out with these hours as required*

Or will consider

Job share / 2 part time posts 17.5 hours each *work out with these hours as required*

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

ABWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer: This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9.

What we offer

• Great benefits for our employees which include:
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• 8% pension
• 25 days paid holidays and 12 days public holidays a year – pro rata for part time staff.
• Maternity Leave / Parental Share Leave
• Training

About Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live, with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances. Everything we do is about and for people, the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness. Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of Simon Community.

Day by day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We are here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take 'the next step' towards a positive future. We offer support across a range of service delivery points; Street Outreach teams, Housing First initiatives, Floating Support, Information Hubs, Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), Supported Accommodations, Emergency Accommodation, Rapid Access Accommodation, and our own rented properties. These services are delivered across many local authorities within Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, Edinburgh and Perth.

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team. To make a difference, we need to work flexibly, with everyday leadership and a 'can-do' approach. We want to make it right and make it happen –not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. Find out more about our services here.

Our Support Services

Job Purpose

The Health Improvement Worker delivers compassionate, person-centered care to individuals experiencing homelessness who face severe health inequalities, including complex trauma, mental health challenges, problem drug and alcohol use, and blood-borne viruses (BBVs). Working as an essential part of a 24/7 residential care team at the Milestone Intermediary Care Unit (MICU), you will provide hands-on clinical and practical support, including medication administration, harm reduction interventions, and 1:1 emotional support, to promote recovery and stability. Through trauma-informed practice and close collaboration with multi-agency health partners, you will empower people to overcome barriers to their wellbeing, build resilience, and transition safely toward positive, long-term outcomes.

Job Summary

The Milestone Intermediate Care Unit (MICU) is a ten-bed Care Inspectorate registered care facility that provides short-term residential care and support for vulnerable people recently discharged from the hospital who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as those in the community where admission can lead to early intervention, prevent hospitalisation, or mitigate serious harm. The service supports people navigating multiple complex needs across physical health conditions, mental health challenges, and severe morbidity, including those requiring the initiation or stabilisation of medication-assisted treatment for addiction, starting or adjusting treatment regimes for blood-borne viruses, or needing to engage with intensive community care to manage complex wound infections and trauma related to substance use. Accepting referrals from both in-patient care through a step-down pathway and the community through a step-up pathway, MICU delivers a patient-centered and trauma-informed holistic package of care to facilitate recovery, address health needs, and offer connection to other community projects both within Simon Community Scotland and externally to enable a safe and appropriate discharge.

The shift patterns are 3 or 4 days over 7, day shift 7.30am to 7.45pm and waking night shift 7.00pm to 7.45am for a total of 37.5hrs per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery & Direct Support
• Harm Reduction & Health Support: Deliver practical harm-reduction interventions (including Naloxone administration/guidance) Provide support to adhere to new and re-started medication regimes and ensure prescriptions are accurate and taken as prescribed. Support to attend community healthcare appointments, case discussions, and review meetings. Assist people in identifying dietary needs and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Personalised Care Planning: Work collaboratively with people to complete initial assessments, safety plans, create outcome-focused personal plans, and carry out regular reviews.
• 1:1 & Group Interventions: Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support to assist people in overcoming barriers to their health and wellbeing. Facilitate group activities and events that build confidence, self-esteem, and social connection.
• Trauma Informed Crisis Intervention: Provide calm, compassionate support to people in distress or crisis, utilising de-escalation skills and working alongside partners to ensure a safe environment.
• Professional Standards: Maintain excellent standards of care and support which meet regulatory requirements such as SSSC and Care Inspectorate, including confidentiality and GDPR.
• Data Recording: Record accurate and professional case notes in order to gather qualitative and quantitative data for reporting purposes, in line with SSSC.
• Multidisciplinary & Partner Collaboration: Actively participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and communicate professionally with internal and external partners to coordinate high-quality care, advocate for people, and unlock the best available support and opportunities for each person.