Jobs in Aberdeen

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as our new Facilities Advisor, based in Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen.

This is a brand new full-time, permanent role that can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

As our Facilities Advisor, you’ll provide advice and support to our organisation in respect of facilities and procurement and support the provision of an effective, efficient and high-quality property and facilities management service.

You’ll use your knowledge to assist with our corporate procurement function, including the roll out of policy changes, savings initiatives and centralisation of purchasing.

Main duties and responsibilities include: -

• Property Management
• Energy & Utility Supply Management
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Fleet Management
• Insurance
• Scope of Planning and Organisation
• Scope of Judgment and Decision Making
• Building & maintaining relationships (internal and external)

About You

For this role, we will need you to bring demonstratable experience in one of the following areas: -

• Facilities or property management
• Managing procurement and supplier chains
• Business Administration, reporting and support and/or
• Planning, organising, monitoring for a charity, large organisation or commercial buildings

About Us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Our strategic aims

• To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
• To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
• To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Do you have a passion for engaging with children and young people?

Are you able to develop supportive relationships with young people 1:1 and within a groupwork setting, whilst introducing them to new experiences, working to increase their confidence, and ambition and to help them realise their own potential?

We are recruiting a dynamic Project Worker, who can support us to deliver our Young Carers service in Aberdeen.

The role is diverse and will involve not only supporting young carers 1:1, through group work and short break activities , you will also be responsible for completing young cares statements, delivering training to a wide range of professionals, securing funding to support young carers and raising the profile of young carers both locally and nationally.

Our service is designed to support and improve young people's mental wellbeing, and support to run events that young people can access to develop skills and confidence and enable them to live a fulfilled life alongside caring.

Some session will run in evenings, weekends and school holidays.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Confident and creative in engaging and working alongside young people.
• Inclusive, kind and non-judgemental in their approach to engaging with young people.
• Able to provide emotional and practical support to young people, in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends where required to meet the needs of the service.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Nicola Williams or Lisa McCulloch on 01224 624090

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Our basis and values

We are looking for Family Wellbeing Project Workers to join our team

This is an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced Project Workers to join our dynamic team in Aberdeen. Children First along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. Children First Family Wellbeing Service in Aberdeen City is fully aligned to ‘Fit Like? Aberdeen’ providing whole family support to families aiming to be the right support at the right time.

What kind of person will make a great Family Wellbeing Project Worker for Children First?

• has experience of keeping children safe in their own families
• is fiercely passionate about children’s rights
• thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
• is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of Family Wellbeing Project Worker will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives
• determined to support children to stay safely with their own family
• big hearted and courageous
• able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations
• is compassionate and understanding of trauma
• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
• inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
• an amazing ambassador for children and Children First

Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

At Children First, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects communities across Scotland. Guided by our values, With Love, With Purpose, With Strength, we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively work to remove barriers to inclusion and promote equity in all aspects of our work. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from marginalised communities, and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and supportive recruitment process.

Base

You will work across our 3 community-based hubs in Northfield, Kincorth and Bridge of Don

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. We also have a cash healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme and access to a credit union.

Hours

This is a permanent, full-time post of 35 hours per week. Hours to be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you!

Are you someone who believes in second chances? Do you have the passion and commitment to help people turn their lives around?

At Apex Scotland, we work with individuals who have been involved in the justice system, supporting them to build brighter futures. From helping people find work or boosting their confidence and motivation, we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions.

As Operational Service Manager in the North of Scotland region, you will have oversight for the leadership and management of Apex Scotland services and staff delivery teams, in the area. You will be responsible for the Highland, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire areas, progressing our key partnerships for the delivery of high-quality services that drive maximum, meaningful impact for the people we exist to support.

You will also be allocated an area of work to lead on that is of strategic importance to Apex Scotland - Amplifying Lived Experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain and grow working relationships with key contractual and service delivery partners.
• Manage budgets attached to service contracts and contribute to organisational budget management.
• Have responsibility for high quality service provision where participant needs are met.
• Have oversight for contractual target performance and monitoring.
• Line management responsibility for a team of Lead Practitioners, Practitioners and Support Workers.
• Manage and oversee casework for effective work with participants.
• Challenge stigma and advocate for second chances.
• Be an active member of the Apex Scotland Management team.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have leadership experience.
• Can work in collaboration with others understanding all stakeholder needs.
• Hold emotional intelligence, have good judgement and decision-making ability.

What We Offer:

• Full training - no prior experience in criminal justice needed.
• A supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
• This role is ideal for anyone with experience in leadership and who has an understanding of service provision, meeting the needs of individual people while adhering to contractual requirements, taking cognisance of policy and strategy.

You will operate and be required to have a weekly presence throughout the geography specified (Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire). As an active member of the Apex Scotland Management team you will be required to attend regular management meetings at a location directed by the organisation and attend online sessions.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), pension scheme and death in service, company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly developed Staying Connected Service providing quality family time for siblings who have been separated due to family circumstances and the care system. Alongside Aberdeenshire Council, our vision is to establish a mobile resource which can transform venues in the heart of our local communities into places where siblings, separated by family circumstances and by the care system, can regularly come together to share experiences and have fun.

This unique role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children and young people, providing them with the vital support they need. By joining our team, you will play a crucial part in reuniting and maintaining sibling relationships by coordinating and facilitating regular family time. This will involve liaising with various stakeholders, including adoptive families, kinship carers, and social workers. Your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail will be essential in ensuring the smooth and successful execution of these sibling interactions. Please note sessions are mostly run at weekends and school holidays.

To excel in this role, you should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with a diverse range of individuals. Your ability to empathise and understand the unique challenges faced by Brothers and Sisters in the care system will be crucial in providing them with the necessary support and guidance.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and believe in the importance of maintaining sibling connections, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to support the existing Ministry Team, Kirk Session and congregation in developing internal and external relationships to further the mission and vision of Aberdeen North and to provide practical support as Aberdeen North redevelops its facilities and resources to meet the needs of the church and community.