Jobs in Linlithgow, West Lothian

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is“Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation”which we hope to achieve through our mission of“Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.

Our main priorities are;

·Driving Environmental Initiatives

Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.

·Improving Community Health and Wellbeing

Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building

·Facilitating Community Engagement

Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.

Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

Job Purpose:

This role will play a vital part in the growth of the organisation and success of our projects. This new position will be responsible for driving forward several projects linked to community development, volunteering and learning. As an LCDT Project Officer you will work closely with project staff and partners to increase the number of volunteers recruited and support new and existing volunteers to ensure an overall positive experience. You will develop processes and procedures to safely and effectively recruit, induct, train, mentor, retain, and empower volunteers including those experiencing barriers, to build their confidence and to maximise their impact in our local community.

In addition to volunteer development, you will also drive forward some learning events and projects that will predominantly be run by volunteers to achieve outcomes that we have committed to with our funders. This will involve reaching out to community groups across the ward to gain a better understanding of their needs and aspirations.

This role will be heavily focused on engagement with those seldom heard and experiencing barriers so a strong understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity is essential.

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is“Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation”which we hope to achieve through our mission of“Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.

Our main priorities are;

·Driving Environmental Initiatives

Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.

·Improving Community Health and Wellbeing

Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.

·Facilitating Community Engagement

Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.

Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives.Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

Job Purpose:

This role will act as the project lead, to encourage local involvement and behavioural change around sustainable active travel. You will be responsible for staff and volunteer management, stakeholder management, budgets and monitoring and evaluation.

Embedded within Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT), you will be part of the development and delivery of events to promote a culture of Active Travel both within and around the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. You will work with partners and staff to lead on all aspects of the active travel project, coordinating and supporting a facility programme that adds value to other cycling, walking and wheeling related activities within West Lothian.

You will ensure a programme of activities are delivered in the heart of the communities and at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. The project outcomes are that more people will gain confidence to cycle, walk and wheel more for everyday journeys.

Are you an experienced Adult Practitioner? Are you passionate in supporting independence and positive wellbeing of others?

If yes, then we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking to appoint practitioners to join our growing team within our Adult Services here at Donaldsons. We are looking for Permanent staff on a Full time and Part time basis.

We are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so please apply early, as we will be holding interviews throughout the application window.

Our core service operating hours are 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with our full time maximum working week of 32.5 hours. Looking for shorter days with part time hours? We have those opportunities too! We welcome applications from those who are available to work between the hours of 11:30am and 2:30pm, and full days on Thursdays and Fridays. Just let us know what you are looking for when you apply.

You will have SVQ L3 in Social Services and Healthcare (or the willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe) and have proven experience supporting neurodivergent adults with individualised needs.

You will provide calm, attuned support that is responsive to each supported persons sensory profile and be confident in working 1 on 1 with each person we support. You will also support with personal and intimate care needs and support safe administration of medication where required. A strong understanding of safeguarding, and working knowledge of the Health and Social Standards and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice are essential.

You will align with our purpose, values and attributes of being professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable and if you are able use and/or understand Makaton/Sign Supported English or British Sign Language, then that is a bonus!

What we offer?

• An opportunity to work in a values-led, inclusive environment

• Ongoing professional development

• A culture of team support, innovation and reflective practice

• A meaningful opportunity to make a positive, long-lasting changes to our service users wellbeing and independence

• A great pension (up to 12% employer contribution)

• Generous annual leave 7.8 weeks, plus special leave allowances

• Life Assurance scheme

• Health Cash Plan

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.

We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.

View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.