Support Worker – Port Seton

Company Overview

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive by delivering solutions in connected communities focused on the needs of each individual. We look for enthusiastic people who share our values—Kind, Passionate, and Creative—to join our services supporting people experiencing homelessness.

To join, you will register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3months of your start date. After registration, you must be qualified and maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Full‑time & part‑time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long‑service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to benefits platform with high‑street vouchers, tech discounts, and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• In‑house training programmes
• Gym discounts
• Continuing professional development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• Family‑friendly policies
• Life assurance cover of three times your salary
• Credit union benefits
• £200 referral‑friend scheme
• And many more

As a Support Worker you will work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You will provide practical and emotional support and encourage them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

• Work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people
• Support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system to achieve a positive person‑centred outcome
• Maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required time frames
• Plan and facilitate key work meetings, sessions, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person's support plan
• Provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements

• Genuine passion for helping people
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour (personal, voluntary and/or professional)
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Association’s policies and procedures
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence
• Flexibility to work as a lone worker and on a rota including weekend work every second weekend
• Competent use of Microsoft or equivalent applications
• Ideally hold an SVQ Level2 or above and willing to work towards an SVQ3

We care about one another while taking pride in the service we offer. You will work in a company with a strong identity and, with guidance and support from experienced managers, you can develop your career.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
Support Worker Role Profile