Support Worker

About the role

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join the team at our Supported Accommodation programme based at Branston Court in Glasgow.

The programme provides 24-hour support and accommodation for young people, many of whom have experienced significant tough times in their lives.

The Support Worker provides support for people transitioning from temporary to permanent, or other long-term suitable accommodation.

The post is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave, this may be extended.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• 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

Full details can be found in the job & person specification with can be downloaded below.

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.

We’re looking for you to have gained relevant experience from working  a similar role supporting vulnerable people and to have knowledge of the issues surrounding homelessness. You will also have good IT skills competent in the use of MS Office and good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.

What you can expect from us..

• The post holder will report to the Senior Support Worker
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Life insurance 4 x salary
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes

Interested in applying? 

Send us your cv and cover letter, telling us why you would like to work with us and how you will fulfil the skills and competencies required to carry out the role. If you are looking for less than full time hours, tell us in your cover letter and we will take this into consideration.

Send your application to recruitment@rightthere.org

Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews arranged therefore the advert may close early

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 

Thanks and good luck!