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Quarriers
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Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Transition Mentors (Full Time, Nightshift & Relief) Glasgow
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Contract Type: Permanent |
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Salary: £19,938 per annum pro rata + various benefits |
Overview
Care to join us? Then come reach your full potential at Quarriers. Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? We are looking for caring individuals who share Quarriers values. Male and female applicants will be assigned for selection at What If Male, however only female applicants will be assigned for selection at our What If Female project. This is exempt under Section 9(2)(b) of the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000. Quarriers What If Female Service support 16 young women aged 18-25 years and is based in the north of the city. The young women are accommodated in project flats, with a project base and a staff sleepover flat being in close proximity. Quarriers What If Male Project provides a specialist supported accommodation service, which consists of housing and therapeutic support to young males between the ages of 18 – 25 years old. The service provides 24 hour support to 12 young men between the ages of 18 - 25 years old who are affected by homelessness, and have been unable to use existing supports to change the direction of their lives. The young men supported by the service also have a range of complex support needs; they do not fit into traditional support services and have been excluded from many of them due to their chaotic behaviour and lifestyle. Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are one of only two social care organisations in Scotland to have this prestigious award. We also pay sleepover hours at £9.00 per hour. We are looking for a Transition Mentor’s to provide comprehensive housing and therapeutic support to young males referred to the project; elements include assessment of need, emotional support, advice, practical support and advocacy. The successful candidate has a number of key objectives and accountabilities including: To ensure that the young people supported by the project receive the best possible service at all times. To ensure young people who use the service receive a high level of individual attention, in terms of support, advocacy and inter-agency representation. To help develop a co-operative relationship with all other relevant agencies and providers to maximise the potential benefit to the young people using the service. To contribute to the formation of operational policy and to the development of practice within the service. To create a safe, nurturing and enabling environment. To be aware of the content of all young people’s support plans and offer assistance as directed by the keyworker or management team. To work directly with young people within the service, offering support using the widest range of individual and group work methods. To work collaboratively with outside agencies where appropriate and as directed by keyworkers or managers. To undertake duties as designated by keyworkers or managers related to young people in accordance with the project’s established policy and practice. To record all work undertaken to a high standard of accuracy and detail. To participate in team meetings where possible and necessary, and all other forums aimed at developing policy and practice within the service To participate actively in either individual or group supervision as organised by the management team Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies. It is preferable that candidates have a full driving licence and access to their own transport. Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date. At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. We are a SVQ accredited centre. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives. ABOUT US Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide much-needed care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, young people, adults and families to reach their true potential. Quarriers supports thousands of people across more than 120 services throughout Scotland. Our work promotes a just and accepting society, where everyone is included. We support children and families facing challenging circumstances and help to transform lives for people affected by epilepsy. We support young people to unlock their potential. We give adults with disabilities more opportunities, and importantly, a voice. Quarriers has been transforming lives for over 145 years and this is just the beginning. Quarriers in partnership with its recognised trade union UNISON have reviewed the Fair Work Framework and have agreed to work together to ensure that Quarriers continues to be a good and fair employer, by achieving the requirements of the Fair Work Framework. We are fully committed to supporting the well-being of each and every staff member. WHAT WE OFFER Help with training and development: We offer externally recognised SVQ qualifications. We are an SVQ accredited centre. We offer training on job specific skills (medication, epilepsy, safer handling etc.). The opportunity to work additional hours in another service. Help with family life Family friendly and flexible working policies and procedures, we will try to match rota requirements to your own commitments, allowing you to achieve a good work-life balance. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay and a competitive holiday entitlement. Opportunity to join our HSF Employee Benefits service. Extra support when you need it Access to free physiotherapy and occupational health. Free access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Non-contributory life assurance scheme. Workplace pension. Extra Benefits Christmas savings scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Long service rewards.