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* 2x full time and 1x part time. £12.00-£12.60 per hour.
Role
Gateway supports vulnerable adults and young people in Inverness and throughout the Highlands. Established over 20 years ago as the Highland Homeless Trust, we are recognised as one of the main support providers in Highland and have considerable expertise in the Social Care Sector, and an established service base.
Due to continuing expansion in our varied services, we are recruiting people who have a passion for helping others to achieve their potential.
You will promote:
* mental and physical health and well-being
* self-help skills and daily living tasks
* access to the community
* forming positive relationships
You will be enthusiastic, caring, patient, reliable, hard-working and resilient. Above all, you will have a commitment to supporting people and making a positive difference to their lives.
You will have experience either working or volunteering in the health and social care sector. Ideally, you have knowledge of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health issues. You may also have:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to contribute to the preparation of support plans
* Ability to work flexible hours and shift work, including evenings and weekends.
* Have an SVQ2 or equivalent qualification, suitable for SSSC registration, or willingness to work towards the qualification.
* A full driving licence is required
You will join friendly, dedicated, professional teams of experienced support workers. We value all our employees as vital to the work we do. We are committed to supporting our staff with continuing training and professional development. You will be supported to achieve necessary qualifications and develop in your role. We consider all requests to progress with specific training relevant to your role. You will receive ongoing support by colleagues and managers along with regular supervision.
Waking Night shifts will be on a rota basis.
We offer competitive rates of pay (£12.00-£12.60 per hour) and a pension scheme.
We welcome informal discussions, so you are invited to call us to request further information on Inverness 01463718693.
About Gateway
Gateway is a Charitable Organisation established in 1998, that has a Gold Investors in People award. Our goal is to support vulnerable people in our community. We aim to provide a range of high-quality care services and activities that improve the well-being of the vulnerable people we support.
Role of the Support Worker
Duties of the role may include assisting with personal care, bathing/showering, meal preparation, assistance to take medication safely and light domestic duties.
Experience & Requirements
* Availability: Various shifts - 7.00am-2.00pm and / 4.00pm-10.00pm or 7pm-10pm / Just weekends.
* Care Experience: Although desirable, it’s not essential as we offer a full induction training, mentoring and shadowing.
* Personality: You should have a positive attitude and have patience and good verbal and written communication skills.
* Our Values: It's key that you align to our five company values.
* Driving Licence: Essential due to locale.
What does Gateway have to offer you?
* Full Time and Part Time contracted hours.
* Paid per shift, not per call payments.
* Paid travel time between each Service User’s homes.
* Mileage allowance for using your own vehicle.
* Use of company pool car (evening & weekends)
* Uniform & full PPE.
* Fully paid induction training, including shadowing and mentoring.
* Ongoing training and support.
* Full paid PVG membership.
The opportunity to sign up to Charity Workers discount scheme, Blue Light Card and Discount for Carers schemes.
For further information on the role, please contact Pam Craig Mackie, Service manager or Joanna Kennedy, Business Administrator on 01463 718693.
Gateway is looking to recruit two new Board Members.
Gateway is one of the leading charitable organisations in Highland, providing a diverse range of services in Inverness City, Easter Ross and Wester Ross.
We provide services for vulnerable adults including Care at Home, Community Housing Support, and supported accommodation.
We are looking to recruit an additional two Board members to join our experienced team of Directors. This is an exciting time for Gateway and members find their work rewarding in so many ways.
As a Director, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organisation through developing the strategy, ensuring we uphold our values and achieve our mission, and making a tangible and positive impact on people’s lives. Our Directors are critical friends whilst providing the senior team with constructive challenge.
We are specifically looking to appoint members based on demonstrable experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:
* Legal and Risk Management;
Your expertise in any of these areas will be invaluable in steering our strategic direction and maintaining robust governance.
Being a charity this is a voluntary position, however travel expenses to meetings would be paid.
Board meetings are held quarterly, lasting approximately two hours, and are normally held on a Monday during working hours. These meetings are held in person at our Head Office in Inverness, although we can accommodate a hybrid arrangement to meet the suitable person’s needs.
If you have the skills, interest, and time to commit to the organisation we would love to hear from you.
Four Square are looking for a contractor to act as a Reflective Practice Group Practitioner for approximately 5 hours per month.
The Reflective Practice Group Practitioner will engage with the staff across our homelessness accommodation services in a continuous process of analysing their experiences, actions, and decisions to improve their professional practice and personal growth. They will work together to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, using structured methods or tools to facilitate this reflection.
The organisation exists to prevent homelessness and find routes out of homelessness into independent living for the people we support every day.
Our values are support, integrity, dignity, excellence.
Purpose of the service
The purpose of a homeless youth accommodation service is to provide safe, stable, and supportive housing for young individuals experiencing homelessness. This type of service aims to address the unique challenges faced by homeless youth and offer a range of support to help them transition to stable and independent living.
Purpose of the Role
The Practitioner for Youth Services plays a crucial role in delivering practical and emotional support to empower young people through a strength-based trauma informed approach, enabling them to make informed choices about their lives. The service aims to evidence and monitor the progress of young individuals through regular assessments, ensuring their safety and well-being. Additionally, the role involves supporting young people in various aspects, such as housing benefit applications, understanding housing options, accessing education and employment opportunities, and connecting with community resources. The service is dedicated to delivering a supportive environment and seeking feedback from young people to continuously improve the quality of the service.
The successful candidate will be working with young people between the ages of 16-25 years old.
The behaviours we expect are someone who will demonstrate:
* Initiates conversations and activities with the people supported, adjusting their approach to meet individual need.
* Demonstrating the importance of proactive engagement with individuals and adapting communication styles.
* Adaptable to changing circumstances and adjusting support plans when needed.
* Will use feedback to improve and enhance the quality of support provided.
* Adheres to the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) Codes of Conduct, Health and Social Care Standards and Care Inspectorate requirements.
* Respecting confidentiality, boundaries, and privacy.
* Recognises and addresses any potential conflict of interest.
* A person with good judgment and communication skills who will make informed decisions that involve critical thinking and problem-solving skills, especially in situations that require navigating challenges or conflicts with people who use our services.
* Taking accountability for your actions, decisions, and the outcome of support provided.
* Transparent about actions, decisions, and processes, including open communications with people we support and colleagues across the organisation.
* Constructively questions colleagues on best practices and provides feedback.
* Clear and respectful communication with young people and colleagues.
* Actively listening to understand and respond appropriately to individual needs.
* Collaborates effectively with colleagues, healthcare professionals and colleagues to contribute towards a positive and supporting team environment.
* Recognises when a colleague is facing challenges and proactively offers support without being prompted.
* Can demonstrate a problem-solving mindset, as it involves identifying issues and taking initiative to address them.
* Paying close attention to individual needs, preferences, and support requirements.
* A person who can accurately document and report information.
* Typically spends less than 1 hour per shift on administrative tasks and demonstrates the importance of focusing on direct support and is effective when recording.
* Takes calculated risks and can handle crisis situations in the service when they arise.
* A person who can remain composed under pressure and has the capacity for quick thinking and problem resolution in high-pressure situations.
* Can lone work in the service, other services or in the community.
* Builds positive relationships with people supported while managing expectations and boundaries.
* Using feedback to improve and enhance the quality of care provided.
* Respecting the dignity, autonomy, and independence of individuals we support. Involving individuals in decision making about their support.
* Role modelling that demonstrates a positive regard, respect, and kindness towards those receiving support.
* Take an active role in continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement, participating in training and education, and contributing to the overall improvement of the service.
* Is engaged in learning opportunities, sharing learning, and putting learning into practice. Emphasises a commitment to personal and professional growth and a culture of shared knowledge.
* Prioritise the safety and well-being of people we support and will follow safety protocols and guidance.
The person needs to:
* Attend and participate in monthly reflective practice groups.
* Attend and participate in monthly team meetings.
* Attend, prepare for and action monthly case management meetings.
* Evidence training and development undertaken to meet SSSC requirements.
* Participate and contribute to debriefing of significant incidents and near misses.
* Take responsibility for scheduling and preparing for supervisions, case management meetings and appraisals.
To apply for this job, you must have:
* Minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or have at least 2 years relevant experience in a social care setting with young people.
* Knowledge of trauma informed practice and ways of working.
* Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
* Registration with SSSC and meet requirements.
* Be able to use IT effectively including management systems, databases, and Microsoft 365.
Due to the nature of the service, applications are invited from women only, the post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010).
This is a weekend position, the hours of work are Saturday and Sundays, working 8 hours per day between the hours of 7.30am and 10pm.
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