Support Worker

We are recruiting for a Support Worker (Nights) to join our At Home programme based at Branston Court 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.

This is a part time role working 19.5 hours per week, 2 shifts on, 6 shifts off on an 8-week rolling rota.
- **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 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.**_

Joining our team of Support Workers, you will support 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 person-centred 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.

We're looking for you to have gained relevant experience from supporting vulnerable people coupled with an awareness of the issues surrounding homelessness. We also need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare or SCQF equivalent or be willing to work towards this.

**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 19.5 per week Monday to Sunday on a shift rota system to ensure 24-hour programme provision and provide adequate level of support to the programme
- 2 nights on, 6 nights off on an 8-week rolling rota
- 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 additional leave
- Life Insurance from day one
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellness programmes
- Ongoing learning and development

**Interested in Applying?**

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

Thanks, and good luck

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 19.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Night shift

Work Location: In person