EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our mission is to ensure that people’s voices are heard, and their rights are respected.
This is an office-based post. The majority of the working hours will be spent working in Edinburgh and East Lothian communities, with the people who seek your support, and working from the West Lothian office to join meetings, record notes and compile reports. Mileage expenses are reimbursed for travel within work.
Applications
We especially welcome applications from people with any of the following:
Enabling and encouraging a middle-aged man who needs total care to achieve and enjoy life is very rewarding and satisfying. Some nursing care is also needed. He enjoys gardening, craft, Christian activities, reading books, horse riding.
Communication through body language and vocalising has to be learnt alongside how this man likes to do activities and how he likes things done. The Enabler/Carer needs to be able to drive. It is a position where one needs to be willing to learn the basics and then be able to move on into a senior position on the individual's team.
Various permanent hours from part-time to full-time are available for a responsible person good at problem solving and communication. They need to be comfortable around horses and dogs. Male person would be preferred at least 170cm or 5ft 7inches tall.
For the right person the rate of pay would be at £18ph pro rata after probation period. You would also be entitled to 6 weeks paid holiday pro rata.
We are looking for a Community Activity Organiser in West Lothian based in our office Unit 1 Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston, EH54 6QF.
The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with Memory concerns, dementia and their families to:
The post holder will deliver a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms are essential for this role along with proficiency in standard office software and IT systems, will enable you to coordinate activities seamlessly
Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.
Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Manager who would be excited to lead our Green Skills Centre team into its next phase?
Are you looking for a role where every day is different and you lead a team who make a real difference to people’s lives?
Would you like to work with others to create a thriving, therapeutic green space that connects people to each other, nature and community?
If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the service
Our newly named Green Skills Centre offers group training and development work to young people and other groups at risk of experiencing homelessness. We realise that many 'at risk' groups can suffer from a nature deficit and sense of disconnection which can intensify and compound the struggles people face. We aim to be a restorative and supportive influence. We offer workshops, accredited training and client-led learning pathways. Our learning work includes sustainable horticulture, market gardening, woodland skills, peer-mentoring and outdoor-education.
About the post
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Green Skills Centre into the next phase of its journey. Our ambition is a thriving, therapeutic green space that allows those in need to benefit from learning opportunities and skills development in a safe space that connects them to nature and to people.
This role will lead on the management and development of the Centre, with responsibility for all delivery and the site itself, as well as responsibility for ensuring it is managed in line with the organisations vision and strategic aims.
About you
You will be an experienced manager with knowledge of sustainable food production.
You will have experience of project and financial management, be well organised with the ability to manage your own workload and working within policies.
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build robust relationships, treating others with respect and compassion, in line with our values.
This is a varied role that will require you to support the team and volunteers, problem solve, co-ordinate the site and to be positive, creative and flexible in providing support.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be working independently leading a team with a supportive manager. We will encourage you to use your creativity to manage the Green Skills Centre, innovate new activities and support you to introduce them.
You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
Read more about our impactand our values.