We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join the team at our Supported Accommodation programme based at Panmure Street in Glasgow.
The programme provides 24-hour support and accommodation for 26 young people experiencing homelessness in the Glasgow area. The accommodation is safe and homely for the people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma in their lives.
The Support Worker provides support for people transitioning from temporary to permanent, or other long-term suitable accommodation.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Arrange and facilitate key work meetings to develop support plans in collaboration with the people we support
- Develop 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 independence
- Assist the people we support to engage and integrate into the local community
Undertake household duties to maintain the accommodation to a high standard
- Plan, implement and develop workshops or programme activities
- Promote involvement in the improvement and development of the service by the people we support
Attend and participate in training and share learning experiences
Shifts are worked on a 6-week rolling rota: 8am – 4pm, 2pm-10pm and 1 in every 3 weekends, 8am-8pm
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.
We’re looking for someone that has an understanding of what people are going through when facing homelessness and how this affects their day-to-day lives. We also need you to have a compassionate nature, be non-judgemental and be willing to learn. You will be an excellent communicator and be able to build trusting relationships with the young people we support.
What you can expect from us..
- The post holder will report to the Senior Support Worker
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Your normal working hours are an average of 39 per week worked Monday to Sunday in shifts which are defined by your line manager on a rolling rota
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Annual leave entitlement of 234 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 312 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
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You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
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Life insurance from day one
- Cycle to work scheme
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Option to purchase and sell annual leave
Full list of benefits is detailed in the job & person specification