“I lost my kids a few times they went to foster care and I would have gone to a place like this if I had the chance. This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and she was in withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this.” A mother who has been supported by Aberlour
About Aberlour Mother and Child Recovery House Dundee
Aberlour is proud to be working in partnership with the Scottish Government and we are delighted that the work being done in our dedicated Mother and Child Recovery in Dundee has recently been recognised with a high level assessment awarded by the Care Inspectorate. Our service is designed to enable children of women with problematic substance use to stay with their mothers during recovery. Aberlour’s approach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes for women and their children.
We use the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) programme which combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The programme is highly individualised to suit each family. Mothers are given their own Workbook and for many of them this becomes a personal journal of their treatment experience. The overarching aim of the PuP programme is to help parents facing adversity to develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within this strength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual. Full training on the PuP Programme will be provided to the whole team.
“Too many women with problem drug and alcohol issues are having their young children taken into care and many other women won’t engage with support agencies for fear of their children being removed. The new houses will improve outcomes for these women and children; reduce deaths of mothers with problem drug use; avoid family breakdown and increase the likelihood of children being cared for by their parents.” Aberlour Chief Executive SallyAnn Kelly
What we are looking for....
We are looking for a Service Manager with the passion, enthusiasm and expertise to lead this team. As part of the Management Team, you will be responsible for enhancing our relationships with the Scottish Government, Local Authorities and other stakeholders. You will play a lead role in developing the service, identifying where our role and service delivery can be enhanced and overseeing the delivery of quality care and support to mothers and their babies. The service operates a shift rota in order to provide 24-hour care. The service is registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Care Home for Adults and so you are required to register with SSSC as a Manager in a Care Home for Adults.
Ideally you will have experience of direct work with mothers in recovery, enhancing their skills and capacity for them and their babies. You must also have experience of working collaboratively with other professional agencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol use and its effects on women and children.
We strongly encourage people to apply who have lived experience of alcohol or drug use, with a minimum of 2 years living in recovery, free from all drug use and problematic drinking.
Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above
Plus
Any award in management that is certificated at or above SCQF level 9* (minimum 60 credits) and mapped against the National Occupational Standards: Leadership and Management for Care Services SCQF 10
Or
SVQ Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. We want the mothers and babies in the Mother and Child Recovery House to experience what it is to be nurtured and loved, supporting them to begin their new family relationship in a safe and positive way. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our Aberlour team.
What we offer...
As well as being in a supportive team with excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives, with experience in health & social care and a focused drive for quality and continual improvement? If this sounds like you, then this could be the role you have been waiting for!
We have an exciting opportunity for a quality focused individual to join Cornerstone as a Quality Improvement Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
This role 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
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
As an integral part of our Continuous Improvement team, you’ll drive positive change across the organisation by providing expert guidance and support on all quality improvement initiatives.
You’ll uphold all legal, regulatory requirements, and standards while promoting a culture of continuous learning whilst driving innovation and improvement.
Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About You
What we'll need you to bring: -
If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply, we'd love to hear from you.
Have any questions? Contact Gillian McPake, our Head of Continuous Improvement and Leaning at gillian.mcpake@cornerstone.org.uk.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview on 5th or 7th June 2023.
The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
We are delighted to offer a significant opportunity for a Senior Development Officer at the University of Dundee, a renowned institution celebrated for its world-class research and innovative teaching. This role represents a chance to be at the forefront of philanthropic efforts that support ground-breaking research and transformative educational experiences.
The University of Dundee has been a beacon of innovation for over five decades, with notable achievements that include pioneering flat-screen technology and keyhole surgery, and playing a vital role in Dundee’s regeneration through initiatives like the V&A Museum of Design. With a global alumni network of over 100,000 graduates, the university has a robust foundation for fundraising and alumni relations.
The successful candidate will join the Directorate of External Relations, where they will be instrumental in securing substantial donations for priority projects such as scholarships, research, and infrastructure. The role involves engaging with a diverse range of donors, planning and executing fundraising events, and crafting strategies to maximise donor contributions.
The University of Dundee is in an exciting phase of its development, with a strategic vision focused on enhancing its social impact both locally and globally. The Senior Development Officer will be key to realising this vision, requiring a dynamic and committed individual who can harness the power of philanthropy to make a genuine impact.
This full-time role is based in Dundee and offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package. It is tailored for someone passionate about higher education and research, possessing the drive to engage and inspire donors towards contributing to the university’s ambitious goals.
If you are looking to lead transformative change and thrive in a vibrant academic community, the role of Senior Development Officer at the University of Dundee offers a unique and rewarding opportunity.
DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.
The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.
A new and exciting volunteering opportunity!
Are you looking for an opportunity to offer your experience and leadership skills to an innovative a growing Dundee charity?
Do you want to use your skills in finance to make a difference in the lives of the people of Dundee?
This is an excellent opportunity for a person, passionate about the proper management and flow of financial systems, to have proper influence and leadership of financial matters of an organisation.
This post would suit a person with experience in finance to have a real impact on a developing organisation at a point of growth.
ROLE - Volunteer Treasurer to the Board of Trustees
Boomerang Community Centre SCIO are looking to recruit a full time (37.5 hours) Centre Manager to oversee the management, development and financial oversight of the Centre.
We are looking for a motivated person with a minimum of 2 years’ experience of management of staff and volunteers in a community setting, to run our busy Community Centre.
This post is fixed until 31st March 2025 (continuation subject to funding).
Boomerang Community Centre is based in Stobswell area of Dundee and provides groups, activities, and support to all ages. Our volunteers are central to the smooth running of the Centre.
Established more than 40 years ago, AMEE is an international and world-leading charity whose mission is to promote and inspire excellence, collaboration, and scholarship across the continuum of health professions education.
We are a membership organisation (both individual and institutional), we hold an annual conference which attracts more than 4,000 delegates and run courses, publish journals and have a webinar programme.
We are now looking to diversify our current Trustee Academic Board and recruit a Trustee who has preferably business / entrepreneurial/ financial expertise.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with a commercial background to help guide the strategic development of a medical association.
We seek a part-time (21 hours per week) Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead’s Dundee Learning Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.
The successful applicant will be committed to:
1) Engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys, making positive, sustained transitions into their chosen progression routes and positive destinations.
This post is home-based in Dundee and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
About you:
You will be passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, be confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.
You will have great organisational skills and previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. Access to a car is essential due to the nature of the work in homes and communities across the region. You will hold an Assessors Award or be willing to work towards this.