Job description

Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.

We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.

Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Branston Court programme based in Glasgow.

Our Branston Court programme provides 24-hour support and accommodation to young people experiencing homelessness in Glasgow.

Joining our team of Support Workers, you will support our young people with opportunities to take part in workshops and group work which helps to enhance their self-esteem, as well as helping with their budgeting and financial skills.

We need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 H&SC or SCQF equivalent or be willing to work towards this. We also need you to have gained experience of working in a similar role and to have an awareness of legislation and policies relating to housing and social care.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Arranging and facilitating key work meeting to develop and review support plans in collaboration with the people we support to meet their individual needs both within the service and out with.
• Developing life skills with the people we support, including how to maximise income, involvement in meaningful activities, budgeting, shopping, cooking and any other skills that aid to independence
• Advocating on behalf of the people we support.
• Assist the people we support to engage and integrate into the local community and become active citizens.
• Utilising support plans to record and assess the progress of the people we support.
• Having detailed knowledge of other relevant services; signposting or referring the people we support when required.
• Maintaining a safe environment for the people we support, colleagues and others.
• Undertaking household duties to maintain the accommodation to a high standard.
• Planning, implementing and developing workshops or programme activities with the people we support.
• Compiling and reviewing risk assessments.

Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification on our website.

What we expect from you

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

Salary: SCP 19-22 (£21,427-£23,194 per annum)

What you can expect from us

We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:

• The post holder will report to the Senior Support Worker and through them to the Service Manager.
• Your normal working hours are 39 per week on a shift rota system to ensure 24-hour programme provision and provide adequate level of support to the programme
• Annual leave entitlement of 234 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 312 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension following successful completion of your probationary period, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Life Insurance from day one
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development
• Wellness programmes

Interested in Applying?

Click Apply and you will be redirected to our website where you will find the full Job & Person specification and details of how to apply.

Thanks, and good luck!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,427.00-£23,194.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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