The Brief: Support people we work for to live their good life.. To achieve this, you will be part of a team of front line managers who walk alongside people we work for to help each individual manage their team of Personal Development Workers. You will ensure each person we work for receives high quality support which is personalised, meaningful and aspirational, and that the person we work for is empowered to enjoy everyday living and are part of the community they live in. This role is be a dedicated Support Advisor for a young man who lives in Crieff, initially to help him establish his team and live his good life.

About You: You will be a people-person, authentic, assertive, flexible, patient, confident and resilient. You will be a team player who can work to your own initiative and not be afraid to ask questions. You will be supportive and able to adopt a coaching and mentoring approach to your work to support teams to work to the best of their abilities, to meet the needs of the people we work for. Experience of working with adults with a learning disability/autism would be beneficial.

Your Skills: It is essential that you can demonstrate effective communication, IT skills, planning & prioritising of work, relationship building and multi-disciplinary partnership working skills. At heart, you will be a people person who can support and encourage others around you to thrive and achieve. A relevant qualification in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (an SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care) or a willingness to undertake study to achieve this is a requirement of this role.

Full Driving license and access to a car is preferred for this position.

The Reward: Be part of a dynamic, forward thinking organisation working actively to promote and implement a human rights based approach, supporting people to live their best lives and being a key player in a dynamic team.

Benefits include:

• We pay PVG and SSSC fees.
• 30 days annual leave - rising to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Life Assurance
• Access to discount scheme
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Credit Union affiliation
• Flexible working options (We are currently exploring a four day working week).

We have an exciting and RARE opportunity to join us as an Area Lead in Glasgow. Are you a visionary leader skilled in developing new work, relationship building and a strategic thinker who gets work done? If so, read on…

The Brief:

You will lead the work that we do across Glasgow, ultimately supporting people we work for to live good lives. You will do this by providing effective line management to our Support Advisor colleagues (front-line managers), by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, by being accountable and driving forward the strategic business plan for the area. Your work will help ensure each person we work for receives high quality support which is personalised, meaningful and aspirational.

About You:

You will be a strategic thinker whilst being honest, level-headed and a confident decision maker. You are creative, motivated, with a ‘can do approach’. You will be committed to developing the team around you by identifying opportunities for others to thrive.

Your Skills:

You will have the ability to lead, to coach and mentor. You will be organised and a role model for others. You will be able to facilitate change and to motivate others to get things done. You will be confident and elicit your colleagues confidence in you. You will be articulate with strong communication skills. You will be people orientated and able to quickly build relationships and rapport with others.

The Reward:

You will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking organisation that is deep rooted in a Human Rights based approach. An organisational culture founded in Inclusion, respect, learning and growing together. Above all else, we’re nice people and we’re sure you will agree, that’s important for a happy work place. Additionally, we offer 30 days annual leave – rising to 35 after 5 years with us. We offer Cycle to work and Tech Scheme, contributory pension scheme and access to colleague saving scheme through Glasgow Credit Union. We are currently exploring options around a 4 day working week.

Do you believe that everyone has the right to love and to be loved?

Do you recognise the importance of friendships?

Are you looking for a job which is exciting and different?

Yes? Then read on...

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Dates-n-Mates team in Aberdeen as a Community Engagement & Events Planner. You will play a key role in engaging with our members to facilitate social events and opportunities for people with a learning disability. These events help our members to meet new people, build confidence, and be the catalyst for friendships and relationships to grow.

Dates-n-Mates (a project of C-Change) are Scotland’s first friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities. We have over a decade’s experience of connecting people with learning disabilities. We believe it is people’s right to live life free of discrimination and to develop relationships of their choosing.

You can now join our Aberdeen branch to help facilitate social events and relationship opportunities for local people with a learning disability.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join us as an Area Lead in West Lothian. Are you a visionary leader skilled in developing new work, relationship building and a strategic thinker who gets work done? If so, read on…

The Brief: You will lead the work that we do across West Lothian, ultimately supporting people we work for to live good lives. You will do this by providing effective line management to our Support Advisor colleagues (front-line managers), by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, by being accountable and driving forward the strategic business plan for the area. Your work will help ensure each person we work for receives high quality support which is personalised, meaningful and aspirational.

About You: You will be a strategic thinker whilst being honest, level-headed and a confident decision maker. You are creative, motivated, with a ‘can do approach’. You will be committed to developing the team around you by identifying opportunities for others to thrive.

Your Skills: You will have the ability to lead, to coach and mentor. You will be organised and a role model for others. You will be able to facilitate change and to motivate others to get things done. You will be confident and elicit your colleagues confidence in you. You will be articulate with strong communication skills. You will be people orientated and able to quickly build relationships and rapport with others.

The Reward: You will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking organisation that is deep rooted in a Human Rights based approach. An organisational culture founded in Inclusion, respect, learning and growing together. Above all else, we’re nice people and we’re sure you will agree, that’s important for a happy work place. Additionally, we offer 30 days annual leave – rising to 35 after 5 years with us. We offer Cycle to work and Tech Scheme, Wagestream, contributory pension scheme and access to colleague saving scheme through Glasgow Credit Union.

We look forward to welcoming our new colleague to the team! If you think this could be you, then apply now…

Do you believe that everyone has the right to love and to be loved? Do you recognise the importance of friendships? Are you looking for a job which is exciting and different? Yes? Then read on...

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in Aberdeenshire. Moray and Tayside as a Community Engagement & Event Planner. You will play a key role in engaging with our members to facilitate social and cultural events in the heart of our vibrant communities. These events help our members to meet new people and can be the catalyst for friendships and relationships to grow.

We are Scotland’s first friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities. We have over a decade’s experience of connecting people with learning disabilities in Aberdeen, Falkirk, Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Stirling and Clackmannanshire and now Aberdeenshire, Moray and Tayside.

Our work is underpinned by a human rights-based approach. We believe it is people’s right to live life free of discrimination and that everyone deserves to have meaningful relationships and the opportunity to find love.

*Position initially funded for a period of two years. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Could you lead the Dates-n-Mates Aberdeen team to support love and friendship in the Aberdeen area? It’s a rewarding, ‘one of a kind’ job!

If you have great leadership, management and communication skills, come help us transform the lives of local people with learning disabilities.

*Subject to a satisfactory PVG.

The Brief : You will lead the work that we do across North Lanarkshire (and some neighbouring areas of South Lanarkshire) ultimately supporting people we work for to live good lives. You will do this by providing effective line management to our Support Advisor colleagues (front-line managers), by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, by being accountable and driving forward the strategic business plan for the area.

About You : You will be a strategic thinker and visionary whilst being honest, level-headed and a confident decision maker. You will be committed to developing the team around you by identifying opportunities for others to thrive.

Your Skills : You will have the ability to lead, to coach and mentor. You will be organised and role model for others. You will be able to facilitate change and to motivate others to get stuff done. You will be an analytical thinker whilst being practical in your approach. You will be confident and elicit others confidence in you. You will be articulate with strong communication skills. You will be people orientated and able to quickly build relationships and rapport with others.

The Reward : You will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking organisation that is deep rooted in a Human Rights based approach. An organisational culture founded in Inclusion, respect, learning and growing together. Above all else, we’re nice people and we’re sure you will agree, that’s important for a happy work place. Additionally, we offer 30 days annual leave – rising to 35 through time. We offer cycle to work and tech scheme, wagestream, contributory pension scheme and access to colleague saving scheme through credit union.

The Brief : For each person we work for to live their good life. To achieve this, you will be part of a team of front line managers who walk alongside people we work for to help each individual manage their team of Personal Development Workers. You will ensure each person we work for receives high quality support which is personalised, meaningful and aspirational.

About You : You will be a people-person, authentic, assertive, flexible, patient, confident and resilient. You will also be a team player who can work to your own initiative and not be afraid to ask questions.

Your Skills : Can you wear different hats on different days…and sometimes on the same day? Coach, mentor, leader, line manager, strong communicator, problem solver, organised and supportive of people we work for and colleagues.

The Reward : Being part of a dynamic, forward thinking organisation that is deep rooted in a Human Rights based approach. An organisational culture founded in inclusion, respect, learning and growing together. Above all else, we’re nice people and we’re sure you’ll agree, that’s important for a happy work place. Additionally, we offer 30 days annual leave – rising to 35 through time. We offer cycle to work and tech scheme, wagestream, contributory pension scheme and access to colleague saving scheme through credit union.

The Brief: You will be part of a team of front line managers (Support Advisors), you will manage the development workers who are supporting people to live their good lives. You will walk alongside the people we work for to ensure that they receive a high quality service and are supported to achieve their aspirations and be active citizens in their communities. You will be an integral part of developing the C-Change business and strategic outcomes in the West Lothian area.

About you: You are creative, motivated and confident with a ‘can do approach’. You are able to work autonomously and collaboratively in line with C-Change’s aims, ethos and values. You are also approachable and inclusive in your practice.

Your Skills: You are able to manage teams and support them to realise the aspirations of the people they work for. It is essential that you have demonstrated effective communication, IT skills, planning & prioritising, relationship building and multi-disciplinary partnership working skills.

The Reward: Be part of a dynamic, forward thinking organisation working actively to promote and implement a human rights based approach. As well as supporting people to live their best lives and being a key player in a dynamic team.