Right There
Right There

Charity registered in Scotland SC017093

Our charity has a proud history of serving communities in Scotland. Previously called Ypeople, we started a new chapter in April 2022.

Current vacancies

Service Manager

  • Full time
  • £31,601 – £34,616
  • On site: Kirkwall, Orkney
  • Closing 10th January 2025

We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead the management and ongoing development of supported accommodation, counselling and mentoring services across Orkney, ensuring each programme is delivered to a high standard which meets the needs of the people we support.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

The Service Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day delivery of the services, driving delivery performance and encouraging a culture of support with dignity and respect.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

People Management

  • Provide leadership and management and act as a role model for Right There staff by developing supportive relationships with your team
  • Provide support and leadership to Senior Support Workers and Support Workers
  • Arrange and facilitate regular support and supervision sessions with your team
  • Complete annual appraisals and personal development plans

Programme Delivery

  • Maintain all contractual obligations ensuring that individual needs are met through a process of regular review and support
  • Lead and support new initiatives and the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines as they impact on the programme
  • Ensure those we support are involved in the development and improvement of the programme and that feedback mechanisms are in place for the people we support
  • Shared On-call rota responsibilities

External Relationships

  • Develop strong working partnerships with external agencies and have detailed knowledge of relevant local/national agencies that can positively impact on the programme

Information and Finance

  • Report to the Care Inspectorate, ensuring all required reports, returns and documentation are completed and submitted within timescales
  • Support the compiling and associated management of approved annual budgets

Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.

What we expect from you..

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for you to have gained experience of managing a service with a proven track record in effective service planning including setting and managing budgets, and quality assurance. You will have the ability to lead a team through effective coaching and people management and the ability to implement effective performance measures.

We need you to be qualified to SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7, or have an HNC in Social Services. You will also be qualified to, or be willing to work towards SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9.

Management experience gained in Third Sector/Not for Profit organisations providing housing, social care and support services is highly beneficial.

What you can expect from us..

  • The post holder will report to the Locality Manager
  • Your normal working hours are 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, depending on the needs of the service, with 1 hour-unpaid break.
  • Your usual place of work will be Glaitness Farmhouse, Glaitness Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1TN. Working arrangements are in agreement with the line manager based on the needs of the service
  • Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
  • You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
  • Life insurance 4 x salary
  • Option to purchase and sell annual leave
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellness programmes
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Service Manager

  • Full time
  • £31,601 – £34,616
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 10th January 2025

We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead our Glasgow Supported Accommodation and Outreach Housing Support programmes. Branston Court provides 24/7 support and accommodation for young people, it is also home to our Outreach Housing Support East Dunbartonshire/Panmure, allowing us to support people that are ready to transition into a tenancy of their own.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

The Service Manager will be responsible for providing a high-quality support service for young people experiencing a period of homelessness and for those moving on to permanent or other long-term suitable accommodation.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

People Management

  • Provide leadership and management and act as a role model for Right There staff by developing supportive relationships with your team
  • Provide support and leadership to Senior Support Workers and Support Workers
  • Arrange and facilitate regular support and supervision sessions with your team
  • Complete annual appraisals and personal development plans

Programme Delivery

  • Maintain all contractual obligations ensuring that individual needs are met through a process of regular review and support
  • Lead and support new initiatives and the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines as they impact on the programme
  • Ensure those we support are involved in the development and improvement of the programme and that feedback mechanisms are in place for the people we support
  • Shared On-call rota responsibilities

External Relationships

  • Develop strong working partnerships with external agencies and have detailed knowledge of relevant local/national agencies that can positively impact on the programme

Information and Finance

  • Report to the Care Inspectorate, ensuring all required reports, returns and documentation are completed and submitted within timescales
  • Support the compiling and associated management of approved annual budgets

Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.

What we expect from you..

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for you to have gained experience of managing a service with a proven track record in effective service planning including setting and managing budgets, and quality assurance. You will have the ability to lead a team through effective coaching and people management and the ability to implement effective performance measures.

We need you to be qualified to SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7, or have an HNC in Social Services. You will also be qualified to, or be willing to work towards SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9.

Management experience gained in Third Sector/Not for Profit organisations providing housing, social care and support services is highly beneficial.

What you can expect from us..

  • The post holder will report to the Locality Manager
  • Your normal working hours are 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, depending on the needs of the service, with 1 hour-unpaid break.
  • Your usual place of work will be 95 Panmure Street, Glasgow, G20 7SJ. Working arrangements are in agreement with the line manager based on the needs of the service
  • Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
  • You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
  • Life insurance 4 x salary
  • Option to purchase and sell annual leave
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellness programmes
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Management Accountant

  • Full time
  • £36,629 – £40,568
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 23rd January 2025

We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Glasgow.

Reporting to our Financial Controller/Company Secretary, the Management Accountant will provide technical expertise to fully own the accounting process of our charity. The post holder will also manage our Finance Assistant and Finance Administrators to ensure that sales and purchase ledgers are maintained with proper financial controls, including aged debtors and creditors.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person's story is unique, and everyone's route home is different - it doesn't matter what the situation is - we're not here to judge, only to help.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Provide line management to Finance Assistant and Finance Administrators, with the ability to build and develop the team’s efficiencies, processes, and day-to-day controls
  • Lead the development of the finance team to better understand the chart of accounts, income/expenditure throughout the organisation, and how to fully maximise the use of general ledger to provide accurate reporting
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the team, feeding back on performance and highlighting where there are skill gaps
  • Responsible for General Ledger implementation and changes
  • Support the Finance Controller with the annual audit, prepare statutory accounts, and lead the audit field work
  • Support the Finance Controller and Senior Finance Officer with system implementation and changes including general ledger, suppliers, and project coding
  • Work with the Finance Business Partner to aid the budgeting and forecasting process, and budget holder reporting with accurate data and monthly accounts
  • Analyse and report accurate data
  • Prepare monthly accounts
  • Responsible for timeliness of month end processes
  • Review, Correct, and Input Monthly Journals
  • Develop and manage internal recharges, journal mis-postings, corrections, and reallocations
  • Balance sheet, profit and loss, and trial balance reconciliations
  • Reconcile all key balance sheet control accounts
  • Review of accounts payable and receivable ledgers and associated accruals and prepayments
  • Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are maintained with proper financial controls
  • Develop and monitor restricted income and expenditure allocations and accurately monitor spending against restricted funds
  • Produce and reconcile VAT returns

Full details can be found in the job & person specification on our website.

What we expect from you

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for you to have a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA and to have technical expertise and acute attention to detail within general ledger accounting. You will also have knowledge and experience of the processes and procedures that are central to a finance function, and you will confidently develop knowledge of income/expenditure throughout the organisation and understand how to accurately allocate and report on the charity’s diverse income types.

What you can expect from us

We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:

  • The post holder will report to the Financial Controller/Company Secretary
  • Your normal working hours are 35 per week Monday to Friday.
  • Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. Alternatively, you may also choose to work remotely from your home address where appropriate.
  • Working arrangements must be agreed with your line manager, based on the needs of the service.
  • Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays
  • All appointments are subject to a minimum of a 12-week probationary period
  • You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
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