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Shared Care Scotland
Shared Care Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC005315

Shared Care Scotland is a small organisation with a big ambition. Our vision is for a Scotland where every unpaid carer can live a full and balanced life, with the assistance they need to take regular, quality breaks from the demands of their caring routines. We aim to be the leading source of information on short breaks in Scotland. In Scotland it is estimated there are between 700,000 and 800,000 people of all ages who provide unpaid care for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who needs assistance due to a physical or mental illness, disability, age or addiction-related health problems. Access to breaks from caring provides a much-needed release from the physical and emotional demands of the caring situation and can help carers achieve better balance in their lives by looking after their own health and wellbeing. Our work is focused on ensuring carers and the people they care for have access to regular, meaningful breaks that work for them. We want to improve the quality, choice and availability of short breaks and respite care across Scotland. At Shared Care Scotland, we pride ourselves on being a supportive organisation which recognises the commitment of all employees and allows them to reach their full potential.
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Shared Care Scotland

Top job! Head of Policy and Communications

  • Full time
  • £42,282
  • Hybrid: Shared Care Scotland offices, Dunfermline. Hybrid working applies and a copy of our Hybrid (Remote) Working Policy is available on request.
  • Closing 8th November 2024

Shared Care Scotland is recruiting a new Head of Policy and Communications following the promotion of the current postholder. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic communicator to join the team at a pivotal time with short breaks and respite care policy high on the political agenda.

Shared Care Scotland is an innovative national charity, based in Dunfermline, working to support Scotland’s unpaid carers to access short breaks and respite. We aim to be an influential, leading voice advocating for carers’ rights and helping shape the future of short breaks provision in Scotland; a trusted partner that can be relied on for consistent high-quality information and guidance; and an organisation that connects good practice, ideas, and people to support learning and improvement.

The Head of Policy & Communications role will help us achieve this ambition by ensuring we have effective links between our policy, communications and evidence-related activities to optimise our impact, strengthen our reputation and increase our visibility. The successful candidate will lead on the development and implementation of our influencing and communication activities across all workstreams of the organisation and oversee policy-related work of the organisation. This will involve building relationships and engaging with government, policymakers, sector leads and influencers and developing joint working with strategic partners.

For the right candidate this offers huge potential to develop and deliver innovative and creative ideas and be part of a team that can have real impact of the lives of unpaid carers.

In return we offer a supportive, collaborative team environment with excellent terms and conditions. Staff benefits include a pension scheme with 15.5% employer contribution, employee health plan, flexible working and opportunities for professional development.

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