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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.
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.
Joining our team, you will help the young people that we support 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.
Salary: SCP 19-22 (£22,498-£24,354) 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 24-hour 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
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: £22,498.00-£24,354.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
