Support Worker - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Right There

Right There

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones._
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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._
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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 (Nights) to join our Branston Court programme based in Glasgow.

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

We offer a safe environment for 22 young people, many of whom have experienced significant tough times in their lives.

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.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

Develop positive, respectful and compassionate relationships with the people we support, focusing on their strengths and aspirations as individuals.
Advocating on behalf of the people we support
Actively practicing personcentred planning and unconditional positive regard
Taking a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach.
When required, assists case manager of the person we support in facilitating key work meeting to develop and review support plans in collaboration with those we support.
Accurately record matters relating to the wellbeing of those we support when required.
Ensure those we support are aware of the programme provision on referral including emergency referrals.
Manage health and safety/fire safety controls within the programme as guided.

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 £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 worked Monday to Sunday on a shift rota system to ensure 24hour programme provision and provide adequate level of support to the programme
4 on 4 off shift pattern
Your usual place of work is 95 Panmure Street, Glasgow, G20 7SJ.
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.
Option to purchase and sell annual leave
Life Insurance from day one
Cycle to work scheme
Wellness programmes
Ongoing learning and development