Charity registered in Scotland SC033491
Carr Gomm is one of Scotland’s leading social care organisations. Everything we do is shaped by our core values of choice, control, interdependence, openness & honesty, and respect. We are a registered charity and not-for-profit company: we put people first.
Top job! Operations Manager- Falkirk, Forth Valley
- Full time
- £41,148 – £48,905
- On site: Falkirk, Forth Valley
- Closing 9th September 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations manager in Carr Gomm (due to the retirement of the current post holder), primarily based in our Falkirk office in Forth Valley.
This role would suit an experienced, values-oriented, person-centered social care professional. With a desire to lead teams working to support adults with learning and physical disabilities, you will be familiar with the complex challenges that people can face, with a determination to support people to live full, meaningful lives.
The role:
As an operations manager, you will be working closely with the Local Management Team – a brilliant team of experienced, social care managers. With the ability to manage your own diary and work routines you will thrive in roles with a good degree of autonomy, within clearly defined values and strategic objectives. You will be working within a busy and dynamic locality, which requires the flexibility to be responsive to the ever-changing environment. Contributing to the strategic management of Carr Gomm, you will have an appreciation of organisational values while developing a greater understanding of the organisational goals and objectives both for the people we support and all colleagues.
Excellent communication skills are crucial as a key contact for our internal and external partners. This role requires strong leadership and the passion to drive the locality towards achieving Carr Gomm’s strategic objectives.
This is a dynamic role in which you will never settle for ‘good enough’ but will always prioritize effectively in an ever-changing environment. You will appreciate that there is always capacity to innovate, improve, develop and stretch targets in the pursuit of a more equitable society in which people can lead full and positive lives as active citizens.
Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Operations Manager is a key role for the success and development of the locality.
Success in this role includes, but is not limited to:
- Being the lead contact with local authority commissioners and regulators as a registered manager for the services.
- Maintaining excellent links with other health and social work and social care professionals.
- Participate in the strategic management of the organisation through formal groups; taking a lead on specific issues as and when required.
- Maintaining an overview of risk management for the organisation and services, and to take appropriate action to manage and minimize risks.
- Supporting Service Managers to develop services in line with Carr Gomm’s strategy, including the consideration of alternative and imaginative ways to support new and existing people.
- Ensuring that the services are working in line with Carr Gomm’s policies, procedures and values to meet the outcomes of the individual people supported.
- Ensuring that the services operate flexibly in response to changing requirements.
- Providing leadership and support to the Service Managers and other key staff, to assistant them to carry out their responsibilities in managing the services.
- Working with the Service Managers to ensure the services are contractually compliant, and financially viable by managing budgets.
- Being a strong role-model, and working with HR colleagues to lead positive employee relations and good working practice.
- To take charge of your own priorities for professional development, which you will be supported to achieve.
Who we are looking for:
Successful Operations Managers may come from different backgrounds and have a range of work and life experiences. All are creative and a have flair for engaging and inspiring people, whilst sharing our values of respect, interdependence, choice, control, openness and honesty, kindness, and compassion.
Key to being successful in this role in Forth Valley is the experience of managing person-centered services to individuals with often quite complex learning and physical disabilities, and an awareness of what getting it right for people means, both when developing new services, and when driving quality in existing services.
In our eyes, the best Operations Managers are natural leaders who are passionate, logical, and flexible; they have excellent communication and people skills which they use to forge strong, productive relationships; and they have the capacity to deliver. They are also confident problem solvers – curious with potential solutions and ideas to improve new ways of working and contribute to the development of Carr Gomm.
We expect that you will have experience of managing a range of community care services providing complex support. We also expect that you will have an understanding the Scottish Social Care sector, alongside good knowledge of the requirements of regulatory bodies such as the Care Inspectorate and SSSC. Professional qualifications (enabling registration with SSSC) and / or the ability to demonstrate relevant skills and experiences are desirable, as is an ability to demonstrate the experience of work which matches the requirements of this profile.
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Membership to TELUS; employee well-being and perks platform
- Access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes online access to physiotherapy, personal training and counselling
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
We have a unique opportunity available to join our fantastic Finance Team. We are looking for someone who will be instrumental in supporting our organization’s shared values to demonstrate and promote Carr Gomm’s values in your day-to-day work, with a person-centered approach.
“We will demonstrate and grow the Carr Gomm DNA to build identity, appropriate recognition and sustainability within the social care sector in Scotland and across the globe.”
The role:
The Finance Team are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our busy National Service team. The successful individual will be well-versed in the functionality of finance as a whole and have an ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent accuracy in all aspects of your work. You will report to the Operations Manager (Finance).
Responsibilities
- Carry out Finance and administrative tasks of the Finance department, e.g., bank reconciliations, assist with management accounts tasks, prepare and post weekly bank transactions, provide cover for/assist with Purchased Ledger, administer online expenses system, monitor email accounts and deal with any related queries.
- Contribute to the continued development of the Finance department.
- Demonstrate and promote the Carr Gomm values in your day-to-day work, being Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty and Efficiency, Joint Working and Involvement.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a proactive learner, one with a flair for engaging with and relating to people, who is enthused by our work and shares our values. Successful finance officers come from varied backgrounds and have a wide range of work and life experiences. All are logical, with an organised mind and great attention to detail, ensuring fixed deadlines are met. Excellent organisational and planning skills are essential, as is the ability to respond quickly to changing environments
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme with incremental employer contributions
- Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform. Access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes online access to physiotherapy, personal training and counselling
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts with leading hotels; and more!
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Mary Dundas – marydundas@carrgomm.org.
We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.
Operations Manager- Human Resources
- Full time
- £41,148 – £48,905
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th September 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Human Resources Operations Manager in our HR department (due to the retirement of the current post holder). This is a hybrid post with occasional travel throughout Scotland.
As the senior manager within the HR Team, you will ensure that we have a positive impact upon the lives of people, families and communities ensuring we systematically support every worker to be at their best and reach their potential.
This is a dynamic leadership role in which you will never settle for “good enough” but will always prioritise effectively in an ever-changing environment. You will appreciate that there is always capacity to innovate, improve, develop, and push the boundaries of possibility in support of Carr Gomm’s pursuit of a more equitable society in which people can lead full and positive lives as active citizens.
You will develop strong relationships throughout Carr Gomm, gaining and developing a deep knowledge of our operations, policies, and strategic objectives.
The role:
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will be responsible for all Human Resource operations within the organisation, including developing and implementing relevant policies, partnering with senior managers to provide advice and guidance, and ensuring our HR operating model continues to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of our organisation.
Success in this role includes:
- Providing an effective and efficient comprehensive HR service, including payroll.
- Leading the development and implementation of strategic HR policies and projects.
- Championing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion as an integral part of our culture.
- Using management information to ensure informed strategic decision-making.
- Ensuring Carr Gomm’s voice contributes to sectoral HR best practice and influences the future of social care in Scotland.
This is by no means an exhaustive list; rather it gives a flavour of the joy that can be achieved in this leadership role. Experience within social care is beneficial, but not essential.
Who we are looking for:
Successful Operations Managers come from different backgrounds and have a range of work and life experiences. All have the flair to engage with and relate to people, and share our values of respect, interdependence, choice, control, openness and honesty, kindness, and compassion.
In our eyes, the best Operations Managers are creative, tech-savvy, results-driven, positive, and self-motivated team players who are wonderful ambassadors, analytical thinkers, and passionate world changers, with a strong network of HR and social care colleagues.
We expect that you are an established , qualified (MCIPD) HR professional with significant experience of leading a generalist HR team to develop and implement people strategies and engaged in the following activities…
Resourcing & Organisational Development
- Leading the development of sustainable and creative recruitment and retention initiatives appropriate to different employment environments throughout Scotland.
Employee Relations and Engagement
- Supporting the HR team to provide expert advice and constructive guidance to colleagues, in partnership with our partners and Stakeholders.
Absence Management
- Delivering proactive, person-centered wellbeing supports, in partnership with colleagues and line managers, to maximise the impact of all employees in the workplace and to minimise sickness absence.
Management Information
- Ensuring the development, integration and capability of HR systems are maximised and that robust HR management information continually meets the needs of the organisation, regulatory bodies and legal compliance.
Human Resources Team
- Coaching the team of HR professionals to promote a responsive, creative, curious and committed culture in-line with the philosophy and values of the organisation.
Learning and Development
- Supporting local teams to achieve organisational consistency and excellence in all learning and development.
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Membership to TELUS; employee well-being and perks platform
- Access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes online access to physiotherapy, personal training and counselling
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Andrew Thomson at andrewthomson@carrgomm.org
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time worker in Carr Gomm’s team of Specialist Link Workers. Primarily based in the Rivers Centre in Edinburgh city centre but expected to travel throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The successful candidate will work with colleagues to ensure that people, usually with a diagnosis of complex PTSD and / or a history of childhood abuse are supported in a person-centered way and in line with Carr Gomm’s values to identify their aims and put them into effect.
Whilst reporting to the Project Manager the Specialist Link Worker will support individuals to achieve practical tasks and arrangements as well as their ambitions.
“We will demonstrate and grow the Carr Gomm DNA to build identity, appropriate recognition and sustainability within the social care sector in Scotland and across the globe.”
The role:
This is an exacting role in an unusual environment, working with individuals who experience complex and various needs. You will therefore have the skills and leadership abilities to meet the demands of this post, and team. As well as experience of working in communities and of partnership working, and of supporting and engaging with people in difficult circumstances
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a proactive learner, one with a flair for engaging with, and relating to people, who are enthused by our work and share our values. Creative, patient, positive and motivated with a wide range of skills to draw on. A natural communicator at all levels and in multiple formats so you can both build networks and links with our stakeholders and managers.
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform.
- Access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes online access to physiotherapy, personal training and counselling.
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Helena Richards helenarichards@carrgomm.org