- Advertised from 9th November 2023
- + 10% night shift allowance. 40 hours per week, (4 on, 4 off). Fixed term contract for 6 months with potential to extend.
Role
Do you want to make a difference? Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives?
We are looking to recruit two highly motivated Night Welcome Workers (known internally within The Salvation Army as Night Concierge) to join our team. The role will work towards longer term independent living and change the face of homelessness.
The Salvation Army operates over 80 supported accommodation services across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We call these services ‘Lifehouses’ because they are more than a place to stay. They are places where people can get support with their housing issues – but also find support with other aspects of their lives such as employment, debt problems, training, spirituality, loneliness, addiction or mental health.
Key Responsibilities:
Front of house duties:
- Ensuring clients are signed in and out of service
- Managing queries, phone calls and visitors to service
- Record messages and update logs
- Manage enquiries relating to available accommodation and facilitating access to emergency accommodation if required.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience of managing a busy front office environment including dealing with telephone and face to face enquires
- Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
- Skills in IT use including Microsoft
- Ability to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army with regard to delivering services to vulnerable people without discrimination.
Benefits
- 10% Night Shift Allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- a contributory pension scheme
- season ticket loan
- an employee assistance programme.
Application notes
In order to complete your application please visit our website and download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, night worker health assessment, proof of right to work in the UK and Disclosure Scotland/PVG Check.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Community Development Worker (Focus on work around climate)
- Part time
- £29,579 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 8th December 2023
Are you an experienced Community Development worker with an interest in Climate justice work?
If so, then please see details of the role below
Purpose of role
To work with local people to explore and develop understanding of issues arising from the Climate Crisis.
To support communities to organise, take action and engage on the needs and issues that matter to them.
Help local people to come together to form:
• Action / issue-based groups to identify and challenge the economic, gender and race inequalities that exist within communities.
• Groups of mutual support aimed at building confidence and self-esteem and developing a positive sense of purpose.
Crossroads Youth and Community Association’s work and values are built on the central belief that “everyone had the right to live gloriously: whatever in society prevents this, should be challenged and whatever in the individual helps should be nurtured”
This role will involve working across the community with young people, families and the wider community.
Are you looking to take the next step in your social care career?
Do you want an opportunity to make a genuine and positive difference to people’s lives?
Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our Arboretum Outreach Services.
The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific and person centred practices. Liaising with the organisation’s practice support team, the SSW will assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks.
Benefits of working with us include:
- Competitive Salary
- Sleepover rate paid at £10.90 per hour
- 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
- Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
- Opportunity to undertake SVQ qualification
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Medicash Healthcare Plan
- Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts
The Senior Support Worker will assist in the supervision and direction of the staff team and in maintaining the high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement. Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is essential for this role. The post holder will also be expected to commit to on-call duties.
Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
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.
The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. 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.
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.
Our service at East Kilbride focuses on emergency accommodation service for families, providing support, referrals to parents and single persons also. This post will cover some lone working. Recruitment will be more than happy to hear from you, if you have any questions about the role. You can contact recruitment at:
We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating young people and empowering them to thrive.
The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. 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.
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.
Falkirk is a care experienced young persons service, focusing on young people aged between 16 and 25.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk
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