Job Description

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Supported Accommodation programme based in Inverness.

Supported Accommodation Inverness provides 24-hour accommodation for care experienced young people aged 16-26 who are leaving care or at risk of homelessness.

We are Right There, a charity that recently celebrated our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person's story is unique, and everyone's route home is different - it doesn't matter what the situation is - we're not here to judge, only to help.

The Support Worker will provide support in a person-centred manner meeting the needs of the young people that we support as well as providing emotional and practical support which is aimed at nurturing essential life skills and promoting independence.

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. Developing life skills with those we support, including how to maximise income, involvement in meaningful activities, budgeting, shopping, cooking and any other skills that aid to independence. Assist the people we support with engaging and integrating into the local community and helping them to become active citizens. Utilising support plans to record and assess the progress of the people you are supporting. Compiling and reviewing risk assessments for the people we support. Promoting involvement in the improvement and development of the programme from the people we support.
Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.

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 what people are going through when facing homelessness and how this affects their day to day lives, as well as the effects of trauma. We also need you to have a compassionate nature, be non-judgemental and 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 Registered Manager Your usual place of work will be 75 Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 Your normal working hours are 31.5 waking hours per week plus 1.75 sleep-in shifts per week,worked Monday to Sunday, between in shifts which are defined by your line manager on a rolling rota. Annual leave entitlement of 280 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 310 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 Refer a Friend

Shifts are worked on a 4 on, 4 off basis:

2 x 9am to 9pm

2 x 6pm -11pm, sleepover until 8am, waking hour till 9am

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.

Right There is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,743.00-34,281.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person