Sacro’s mission is to deliver life changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. We are currently recruiting Sessional Support Workers for our temporary supported accommodation services for individuals who have become homeless. Our aim is to provide support to service users to move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life by providing practical advice and assistance. In addition to providing a planned programme of support, staff have a caretaker role in the management and operation of the premises and to ensure the overall safety of the accommodation. You must be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a small team. You will have experience of partnership and inter-agency work and ideally have worked in social care, housing, mentoring, ideally within a residential setting. Duties will include supporting individuals to access benefits, engage with other agencies, attend appointments, develop social support networks, general living skills and addressing reasons for homelessness. A commitment to Sacro’s value base is crucial, as this type of work can be challenging. The ability to use initiative and organise workload within a pressurised environment is essential. Successful applicants will be flexible and imaginative in their approach and sensitive and confident in their ability to help service users. Hours of work are as and when required. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is a requirement for this role, which Sacro will cover the cost of. We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and value diversity from all sections of the community.
Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. Sessional workers are required for our Intensive Support Packages services operating across Scotland, particularly in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Ayrshire, Edinburgh and the Lothians. To join this team, you will need experience of working with people who commit offences. Experience of working in a social care setting is advantageous. This work is challenging and rewarding. You will need to have a non-judgmental value base, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be flexible to meet the changing needs of our services. You will also need to be able to work as part of a team and to agreed plans. Hours of work are as and when required and include evenings and weekends. A valid driving license and access to a car are essential for this post. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will be a requirement for the above posts for which Sacro will cover the cost. Please state in your application the location/s you are willing to work in. If you are specifically interested in working in Renfrewshire and/or West Lothian areas, you can apply directly for these via our website (see links below): Link: Sessional Workers - Renfrewshire Link: Sessional Workers - West Lothian We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and value diversity from all sections of the community.
Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. Do you have forensic residential or social care residential experience? Do you have a valid driving license and access to a car? Do you stay within a reasonable commutable distance to Renfrew? If yes, please read on! We are looking to recruit sessional workers to support our 24 hours Intensive Support Packages service in Renfrewshire and Glasgow. This work is challenging and rewarding, supporting people with convictions, who have offending/challenging behaviour, living in the community. You will need to have a non-judgmental value base, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be flexible to meet the changing needs of our services. You will also need to be able to work as part of a team and to agreed plans. Hours of work are as and when required, working during day and nightshifts, including weekends. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will be a requirement for the above posts for which Sacro will cover the cost. We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and value diversity from all sections of the community.
Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. Do you have forensic residential or social care residential experience? Do you have a valid driving license and access to a car? Do you stay within a reasonable commutable distance to West Lothian? If yes, please read on! We are looking to recruit sessional workers to support our 24 hours Intensive Support Packages service in West Lothian. This work is challenging and rewarding, supporting people with convictions, who have offending/challenging behaviour, living in the community. You will need to have a non-judgmental value base, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be flexible to meet the changing needs of our services. You will also need to be able to work as part of a team and to agreed plans. Hours of work are as and when required, working during day and nightshifts, including weekends. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will be a requirement for the above posts for which Sacro will cover the cost. We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and value diversity from all sections of the community.