Context:

Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 18 young women who are experiencing homelessness or are care leavers aged between 16-25 years. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service and satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill area of Glasgow. Elpis provides a high quality support service which addresses young woman’ identified and assessed needs and reflects the aims of the service to work within relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. This includes adhering to Scottish Social Services Council codes of practice, National Care Standards and contractual requirements. Staffs work closely with the young women to write up support plans and deliver an individually tailored service, utilising Ladders to Success and GIRFEC, SHANARRI Outcomes.

Job Purpose:

To have specific working responsibility at present for 19 vulnerable young women, 9 living in the Core building and 9 in scatter flats and 1 in Mother & Baby flat in the Ruchill and Maryhill areas of Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to young women who have experienced homelessness and/or have a variety of complex emotional and mental health needs.
• Provide support to young women in all areas of service.
• Establish a supportive relationship with each young woman, enabling them to maximise their own resources in order to improve their quality of life, and to assist each young woman to be as independent as possible in all aspects of their daily life, in line with their support plans.
• On a daily basis assist and support young women to carry out identified housing support tasks to ensure that they maintain and sustain their accommodation and be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the young women, as well as the housing support service itself.
• Problem solve unexpected and difficult issues that may arise during shift and deal with challenging behaviour when lone working, use own initiative in order to support the young women’s complex issues, and make decisions based on current assessments of risk, following set risk assessments protocols and procedures.
• Resolve complex young women issues, involving discussion with colleagues and relevant agencies through reviews and meetings, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Risk assess young woman’s needs and actions and consult with appropriate people such as line manager, social worker, case worker.
• Complete and update all relevant paperwork including housing support plans, risk assessments and case notes for each young woman, complying with National Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, GIRFEC model of outcomes (SHANARRI) to ensure person centred service delivery and to meet service aims.
• Complete regular health and safety welfare checks of the young women, the building environment and equipment, reporting and dealing with any issues raised during these checks.
• Inform line management of any areas of concern or significant change when delivering young women support, to ensure that appropriate risk assessment is undertaken.
• Carry out all duties in compliance with Elpis Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in 3 monthly support, supervision and observation.
• Work closely with and with direction from the Duty Manager, to plan and deliver young women’s identified support needs.
• Work co-operatively as part of a team including attending and contributing to team meetings and work in co-operation with other members of the support team, as well as colleagues from other agencies.
• Communicate in a knowledgeable, confident and professional manner with external agencies, including social workers, case work team, commissioning team, carers and relatives of young women. This may include email, telephone calls, letters or face to face meetings.
• Communicate with other team members in a respectful and supportive manner in order to promote positive team work and cohesion.
• Ensure the young women’s views and wishes are central to your work and encourage a high level of young women participation.
• To actively participate in identified training, on-going supervision and performance development.

Note: Duties will be reviewed and modified in line with the exigencies of the service.

Knowledge, education, qualifications, competences and experience:

Essential:

• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
• Able to meet registration requirements with Scottish Social Services Council, Health and Social Care at S.V.Q. level 3, or be willing to achieve qualifications within specified timescale.
• Have an awareness of relevant National Care Standards and their application to work practice.
• Understand and adhere to the Codes of Practice from Scottish Social Services Council.
• Willing to maintain and enhance own knowledge, practice and competency.
• Previous experience working in Social Care.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with vulnerable young women and an understanding of the issues and needs involved.

Context:

Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 18 young women who are experiencing homelessness or are care leavers aged between 16-25 years. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service and satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill area of Glasgow. Elpis provides a high quality support service which addresses young woman’ identified and assessed needs and reflects the aims of the service to work within relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. This includes adhering to Scottish Social Services Council codes of practice, National Care Standards and contractual requirements. Staffs work closely with the young women to write up support plans and deliver an individually tailored service, utilising Ladders to Success and GIRFEC, SHANARRI Outcomes.

Job Purpose:

To have specific working responsibility at present for 19 vulnerable young women, 9 living in the Core building and 9 in scatter flats and 1 in Mother & Baby flat in the Ruchill and Maryhill areas of Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to young women who have experienced homelessness and/or have a variety of complex emotional and mental health needs.
• Provide support to young women in all areas of service.
• Establish a supportive relationship with each young woman, enabling them to maximise their own resources in order to improve their quality of life, and to assist each young woman to be as independent as possible in all aspects of their daily life, in line with their support plans.
• On a daily basis assist and support young women to carry out identified housing support tasks to ensure that they maintain and sustain their accommodation and be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the young women, as well as the housing support service itself.
• Problem solve unexpected and difficult issues that may arise during shift and deal with challenging behaviour when lone working, use own initiative in order to support the young women’s complex issues, and make decisions based on current assessments of risk, following set risk assessments protocols and procedures.
• Resolve complex young women issues, involving discussion with colleagues and relevant agencies through reviews and meetings, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Risk assess young woman’s needs and actions and consult with appropriate people such as line manager, social worker, case worker.
• Complete and update all relevant paperwork including housing support plans, risk assessments and case notes for each young woman, complying with National Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, GIRFEC model of outcomes (SHANARRI) to ensure person centred service delivery and to meet service aims.
• Complete regular health and safety welfare checks of the young women, the building environment and equipment, reporting and dealing with any issues raised during these checks.
• Inform line management of any areas of concern or significant change when delivering young women support, to ensure that appropriate risk assessment is undertaken.
• Carry out all duties in compliance with Elpis Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in 3 monthly support, supervision and observation.
• Work closely with and with direction from the Duty Manager, to plan and deliver young women’s identified support needs.
• Work co-operatively as part of a team including attending and contributing to team meetings and work in co-operation with other members of the support team, as well as colleagues from other agencies.
• Communicate in a knowledgeable, confident and professional manner with external agencies, including social workers, case work team, commissioning team, carers and relatives of young women. This may include email, telephone calls, letters or face to face meetings.
• Communicate with other team members in a respectful and supportive manner in order to promote positive team work and cohesion.
• Ensure the young women’s views and wishes are central to your work and encourage a high level of young women participation.
• To actively participate in identified training, on-going supervision and performance development.

Note: Duties will be reviewed and modified in line with the exigencies of the service.

Knowledge, education, qualifications, competences and experience:

Essential:

• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
• Able to meet registration requirements with Scottish Social Services Council, Health and Social Care at S.V.Q. level 3, or be willing to achieve qualifications within specified timescale.
• Have an awareness of relevant National Care Standards and their application to work practice.
• Understand and adhere to the Codes of Practice from Scottish Social Services Council.
• Willing to maintain and enhance own knowledge, practice and competency.
• Previous experience working in Social Care.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with vulnerable young women and an understanding of the issues and needs involved

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who is looking to progress their skills and career in the housing support sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Elpis Centre as a Housing Support Worker, supporting young women to reach their potential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including enhanced annual leave arrangements, enhance occupational maternity leave and group life assurance.

Successful candidates should have experience of working with homelessness and with vulnerable young women and have an understanding of the issues and needs involved. You should ideally hold an SVQ 3/or HNC in Health & Social Care.

Full training will be provided.

All appointments are subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who is looking to progress their skills and career in the housing support sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Elpis Centre as a Housing Support Worker, supporting young women to reach their potential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including enhanced annual leave arrangements, enhance occupational maternity leave and group life assurance.

Successful candidates should have experience of working with homelessness and with vulnerable young women and have an understanding of the issues and needs involved. You should ideally hold an SVQ 3/or HNC in Health & Social Care.

Full training will be provided.

All appointments are subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who is looking to progress their skills and career in the housing support sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Elpis Centre as a Housing Support Worker, supporting young women to reach their potential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including enhanced annual leave arrangements, enhance occupational maternity leave and group life assurance.

Successful candidates should have experience of working with homelessness and with vulnerable young women and have an understanding of the issues and needs involved. You should ideally hold an SVQ 3/or HNC in Health & Social Care.

Full training will be provided.

All appointments are subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who is looking to progress their skills and career in the housing support sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Elpis Centre as a Housing Support Worker, supporting young women to reach their potential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including enhanced annual leave arrangements, enhance occupational maternity leave and group life assurance.

Successful candidates should have experience of working with homelessness and with vulnerable young women and have an understanding of the issues and needs involved. You should ideally hold an SVQ 2/or HNC in Health & Social Care.

Full training will be provided.

This post is for night shift and will include some weekend work.

All appointments are subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who is looking to progress their skills and career in the housing support sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Elpis Centre as a Housing Support Worker, supporting young women to reach their potential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including enhanced annual leave arrangements, enhance occupational maternity leave and group life assurance.

Successful candidates should have experience of working with homelessness and with vulnerable young women and have an understanding of the issues and needs involved. You should ideally hold an SVQ 2/or HNC in Health & Social Care.

Full training will be provided.

This post is for night shift and will include some weekend work.

All appointments are subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this role.

Scottish Charity SC017103

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who is looking to progress their skills and career in the housing support sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Elpis Centre as a Housing Support Worker, supporting young women to reach their potential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including enhanced annual leave arrangements, enhance occupational maternity leave and group life assurance.

Successful candidates should have experience of working with homelessness and with vulnerable young women and have an understanding of the issues and needs involved. You should ideally hold an SVQ 2/or HNC in Health & Social Care.

Full training will be provided.

This post is for day shift and will include some weekend work.

All appointments are subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this role.

Scottish Charity SC017103

Our Service

Elpis Trust provides accommodation and support to 18 young women, aged 16-24, in North-West Glasgow who are Care Experienced, have been affected by homelessness, or have been Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers.

Our dedicated staff team provide young women with life skills, a focus on wellbeing and mental health support to help them transition to independence once they are ready to leave our supported accommodation.

We work closely with Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership, Maryhill Housing Association - and funders including Bank of Scotland Foundation, The Robertson Trust, Agnes M Hunter Trust and the Volant Foundation - to really make a difference to the lives of our young women.

What will you gain?

Being a Board member is a rewarding and enriching experience. In exchange for your time and commitment, we will provide you with:

• The chance to make a real difference to young women The opportunity for personal and professional development
• Experience of leading a progressive service operating across fundamentally important sectors in our societ
• Excellent networking opportunities with our experienced board members and partner organisations A comprehensive induction to our board and ongoing
• board training to support you in your role

This is a voluntary position however appropriate expenses can be paid in line with our Expenses Policy.

Are you an enthusiastic person who is committed to women's rights, tackling social inequality and improving outcomes for young people?

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and progressive organisation with a passion for supporting young women to have the best chance in life?

If this sounds like you and you have free time, skills and enthusiasm to put to good use, why not become a Board Member / Trustee for Elpis Trust in Glasgow – elpiscentre.org.uk

Elpis Trust provides accommodation and support in North-West Glasgow for 18 young women (aged 16 – 24) who are Care Experienced, have been affected by homelessness or have been unaccompanied asylum seekers. Our dedicated staff team, with a focus on overall wellbeing, provide personal and life skills and mental health support to help young women transition to independence. We work closely with Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership, Maryhill Housing Association – and funders including Bank of Scotland Foundation, The Robertson Trust, Agnes M Hunter Trust and the Volant Foundation – to really make a difference to the lives of the young women.

As one of our residents said ‘Thanks you for all you have done and how much you have helped me. When I first arrived, I was lost, hurt and confused. But you all helped show me who I was and what I could do if I believed. I will never forget you’.

Elpis is 50 years old in 2024 and in an exciting period of development as we plan a new service for young mothers and their babies, alongside strengthening organisational governance and functioning. We are looking for energetic people to help us deliver our Strategic Plan 2021 – 2024 by joining our committed team of Board Members / Trustees. Everyone is welcome and we are very interested in people with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Lived experience of homelessness or Care Experienced Young People

• Policy at local and/or national levels

• Third Sector of Health and Social Care backgrounds

• Human Resources

To better reflect those who use our service, young women are especially encouraged to get involved. Elpis Board meets bi-monthly in person and members may also be involved in our Board sub-groups – Finance, Employment and Services, Sunflower Project – in between.

Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 18 young women who are experiencing homelessness or are care leavers aged between 16-25 years. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service and satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill area of Glasgow. Elpis provides a high quality support service which addresses young woman’ identified and assessed needs and reflects the aims of the service to work within relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. This includes adhering to Scottish Social Services Council codes of practice, National Care Standards and contractual requirements. Staffs work closely with the young women to write up support plans and deliver an individually tailored service, utilising Ladders to Success and GIRFEC, SHANARRI Outcomes.

Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 18 young women who are experiencing homelessness or are care leavers aged between 16-25 years. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service and satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill area of Glasgow. Elpis provides a high quality support service which addresses young woman’ identified and assessed needs and reflects the aims of the service to work within relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. This includes adhering to Scottish Social Services Council codes of practice, National Care Standards and contractual requirements. Staffs work closely with the young women to write up support plans and deliver an individually tailored service, utilising Ladders to Success and GIRFEC, SHANARRI Outcomes.

Job Purpose:

To have specific working responsibility for 18 vulnerable young women, 9 living in the Core building and 9 in satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill areas of Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to young women who have experienced homelessness and/or have a variety of complex emotional and mental health needs.
• Provide support to young women in both areas of service.
• Establish a supportive relationship with each young woman, enabling them to maximise their own resources in order to improve their quality of life, and to assist each young woman to be as independent as possible in all aspects of their daily life, in line with their support plans.
• On a daily basis assist and support young women to carry out identified housing support tasks to ensure that they maintain and sustain their accommodation and be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the young women, as well as the housing support service itself.
• Problem solve unexpected and difficult issues that may arise during shift and deal with challenging behaviour and when lone working, use own initiative in order to support the young women’s complex issues, and make decisions based on current assessments of risk, following set risk assessments protocols and procedures.
• Resolve complex young women issues, involving discussion with colleagues and relevant agencies through reviews and meetings, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Risk assess young woman’s needs and actions and consult with appropriate people such as line manager, social worker, case worker.
• Complete and update all relevant paperwork including housing support plans, risk assessments and case notes for each young woman, complying with National Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, GIRFEC model of outcomes (SHANARRI) to ensure person centred service delivery and to meet service aims.
• Complete regular health and safety welfare checks of the young women, the building environment and equipment, reporting and dealing with any issues raised during these checks.
• Inform line management of any areas of concern or significant change when delivering young women support, to ensure that appropriate risk assessment is undertaken.
• Carry out all duties in compliance with Elpis Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in monthly support, supervision and observation.
• Work closely with and with direction from the Duty Manager, to plan and deliver young women’s identified support needs.
• Work co-operatively as part of a team including attending and contributing to team meetings and work in co-operation with other members of the support team, as well as colleagues from other agencies.
• Communicate in a knowledgeable, confident and professional manner with external agencies, including social workers, case work team, commissioning team, carers and relatives of young women. This may include email, telephone calls, letters or face to face meetings.
• Communicate with other team members in a respectful and supportive manner in order to promote positive team work and cohesion.
• Ensure the young women’s views and wishes are central to your work and encourage a high level of young women participation.
• To actively participate in identified training, on-going supervision and performance development.

Note: Duties will be reviewed and modified in line with the exigencies of the service.

Knowledge, education, qualifications, competences and experience:

Essential:

• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
• Able to meet registration requirements with Scottish Social Services Council, Health and Social Care at S.V.Q. level 3, or be willing to achieve qualifications within specified timescale.
• Have an awareness of relevant National Care Standards and their application to work practice.
• Understand and adhere to the Codes of Practice from Scottish Social Services Council.
• Willing to maintain and enhance own knowledge, practice and competency.
• Previous experience working in Social Care.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with vulnerable young women and an understanding of the issues and needs involved.

Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 18 service users who are experiencing homelessness or are care leavers aged between 16-25 years. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service and satellite flats in the Ruchill and Mayhill area of Glasgow. Elpis provides a high quality support service which addresses service users’ identified and assessed needs and reflects the aims of the service to work within relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. This includes adhering to Scottish Social Services Council codes of practice, National Care Standards and contractual requirements. Staffs work closely with service users to write up support plans and deliver an individually tailored service, utilising Ladders to Success and GIRFEC, SHANARRI Outcomes.

Job Purpose:

To have specific working responsibility for 18 vulnerable young women, 9 living in the Core building and 9 in satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill areas of Glasgow. This post is for ad hoc night shift work to cover holidays and sickness leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to service users who have experienced homelessness and/or have a variety of complex emotional and mental health needs.
• Provide support to service users in both areas of service.
• Establish a supportive relationship with each service user, enabling them to maximise their own resources in order to improve their quality of life, and to assist service users to be as independent as possible in all aspects of their daily life, in line with their support plans.
• On a daily basis assist and support service users to carry out identified housing support tasks to ensure that they maintain and sustain their accommodation and be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service user, as well as the housing support service itself.
• Problem solve unexpected and difficult issues that may arise during shift and deal with challenging behaviour and when lone working, use own initiative in order to support service users’ complex issues, and make decisions based on current assessments of risk, following set risk assessments protocols and procedures.
• Resolve complex service user issues, involving discussion with colleagues and relevant agencies through reviews and meetings, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Risk asses service users’ needs and actions and consult with appropriate people such as line manager, social worker, case worker.
• Complete and update all relevant paperwork including housing support plans, risk assessments and case notes for service users, complying with National Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, GIRFEC model of outcomes (SHANARRI) to ensure person centred service delivery and to meet service aims.
• Complete regular health and safety welfare checks of the service users, the building environment and equipment, reporting and dealing with any issues raised during these checks.
• Inform line management of any areas of concern or significant change when delivering service user support, to ensure that appropriate risk assessment is undertaken.
• Carry out all duties in compliance with Elpis Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in monthly support, supervision and observation.
• Work closely with and with direction from the Duty Manager, to plan and deliver service users’ identified support needs.
• Work co-operatively as part of a team including attending and contributing to team meetings and work in co-operation with other members of the support team, as well as colleagues from other agencies.
• Communicate in a knowledgeable, confident and professional manner with external agencies, including social workers, case work team, commissioning team, carers and relatives of service users. This may include email, telephone calls, letters or face to face meetings.
• Communicate with other team members in a respectful and supportive manner in order to promote positive team work and cohesion.
• Ensure service users views and wishes are central to your work and encourage a high level of service user participation.
• To actively participate in identified training, on-going supervision and performance development.
• Note: Duties will be reviewed and modified in line with the exigencies of the service.

Knowledge, education, qualifications, competences and experience:

Essential:

• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
• Able to meet registration requirements with Scottish Social Services Council, Health and Social Care at S.V.Q. level 2, or be willing to achieve qualifications within specified timescale.
• Have an awareness of relevant National Care Standards and their application to work practice.
• Understand and adhere to the Codes of Practice from Scottish Social Services Council.
• Willing to maintain and enhance own knowledge, practice and competency.
• Previous experience working in Social Care.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with vulnerable young women and an understanding of the issues and needs involved.

Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 18 service users who are experiencing homelessness or are care leavers aged between 16-25 years. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service and satellite flats in the Ruchill and Mayhill area of Glasgow. Elpis provides a high quality support service which addresses service users’ identified and assessed needs and reflects the aims of the service to work within relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. This includes adhering to Scottish Social Services Council codes of practice, National Care Standards and contractual requirements. Staffs work closely with service users to write up support plans and deliver an individually tailored service, utilising Ladders to Success and GIRFEC, SHANARRI Outcomes.

Job Purpose:

To have specific working responsibility for 18 vulnerable young women, 9 living in the Core building and 9 in satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill areas of Glasgow.

Full Job Descriptions are available for download below.

Elpis Centre is looking for an experienced and energetic Education and Employment worker to work within our housing support service in North-West Glasgow that works with young women (aged 16 – 25 years) who have been homeless, are care leavers or unaccompanied asylum seekers.

The Education and Employment Worker will focus on improving the outcomes of Elpis residents by providing 1:1 and group interventions (planned and ad-hoc), alongside supporting colleagues to enhance overall organisational capacity. This post is funded by funded by Miss Agnes Hunters Trust, Pilgrim Trust and The Roberston Trust and is initially available for two years.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups , SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care be an experienced team worker, and understand the impact of inequalities and trauma on Elpis’ client group.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this role.

Elpis Centre is looking for an experienced and energetic Education and Employment worker to work within our housing support service in North-West Glasgow that works with young women (aged 16 – 25 years) who have been homeless, are care leavers or unaccompanied asylum seekers.

The Education and Employment Worker will focus on improving the outcomes of Elpis residents by providing 1:1 and group interventions (planned and ad-hoc), alongside supporting colleagues to enhance overall organisational capacity. This post is funded by the Bank of Scotland Foundation and is initially available for two years.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme, have a level 3/4 diploma in careers and advice and guidance or similar as a minimum qualification, have at least 3 years’ experience of a similar role in Education and employment (including providing 1:1 and group support for young women), be an experienced team worker, and understand the impact of inequalities and trauma on Elpis’ client group.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this role.