Jobs in Cumbernauld East, North Lanarkshire

Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly (CACE) is looking for passionate individuals to join our dedicated team of Trustees. As a charity that promotes and supports the needs of older people in Cumbernauld and the surrounding areas, we play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for our elderly community members.

Find out more about us here! cace.info

As a Trustee, you'll have the opportunity to share your skills and expertise, contributing to the well-being and independence of our elderly beneficiaries. You'll build strong relationships with fellow Trustees, staff, volunteers, and the wider community, while gaining valuable experience in governance, financial management, and strategic planning. By engaging with stakeholders and partners, you'll expand your network and promote our services in the community. Moreover, serving as a Trustee can also help you develop transferable skills that can enhance your career opportunities, such as leadership, decision-making, and project management.

Key Responsibilities of a Trustee:

• Collaborate with fellow Trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance to CACE.
• Ensure that our charity operates in line with its mission, values, and legal responsibilities.
• Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and funding applications to maximize our impact.
• Support our management team in delivering high-quality care and services to older people.
• Engage in fundraising and community engagement activities to promote our cause.

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in HR and employment law, finance, and charity governance experience but we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to our cause. Previous Trustee experience is not always essential as we provide induction and training.

Chair Vacancy

Our current Chair is coming to the end of their term in 2023 and we would like to hear from candidates who are specifically interested in this trustee role. The Chair leads and facilitates the Board to ensure it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.

By becoming a Trustee or Chair of our Board, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people in our community. Your expertise and dedication will help shape our future and enable us to continue our essential work. Join us in creating a caring community where older people are supported, valued, and cherished.

Could you be Key?

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.

• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.

• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.

• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.

• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.

• Full, in-depth training for your role.

• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.

• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.

• A Workplace Pension.

• Free access to occupational health support.

• Credit Union Membership.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Costco Membership.

• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.

• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.