Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive by delivering solutions in connected communities focussed on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values – Kind, Passionate and Creative – to join our services that accommodate and support people experiencing homelessness and empower them to thrive.
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
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Full‑time & Part‑time hours available
- Double pay for festive bank holidays
- Long service awards
- Fully funded SVQ3
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher, tech discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme
- In‑house training programmes
- Significant Gym discounts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A wide range of family‑friendly policies
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union
- £200 refer a friend scheme
- And many more!
About the Role
As a Support Worker you will work as part of a team to provide safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You will provide practical and emotional support and encourage them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
Our Irvine service provides housing support to individuals aged 16‑21 and individuals presenting under the National Transfer Scheme. Two part‑time (20 hours per week) night‑shift Support Worker positions are available.
Main Responsibilities
- 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.
About You
- You have a genuine passion for helping people.
- You possess at least 1 year of experience working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour, either personally, voluntarily or professionally.
- You have a demonstrated commitment to undertake care practice in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Association’s policies and procedures.
- You can relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
- You are able to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
- You are competent at using Microsoft or equivalent applications.
- Ideally you hold an SVQ level 2 or above and are willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. With the guidance and support of experienced managers, you will have the opportunity to develop in your career.
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