Housing Support Fife is a service providing housing support in the Levenmouth, Glenrothes and North East Fife area. Bethany Christian Trust is looking for a support worker to be part of this team. The successful post holder will work as part of a team delivering flexible and creative support to vulnerable people to meet their housing needs and help them maintain their tenancies.

You will have a proven record as a team player with excellent communication skills; you will have experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues. We would welcome applicants with lived experience of these issues. Competence in the use of Microsoft office tools is essential. An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a ‘Housing Practitioner’ is desirable; the willingness to work towards this is essential.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme and registration with the SSSC.

At Poppy Scotland, we believe in building on potential.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new Scottish Benefits, Debt, and Money Advice Service as a Regional Manager. Unlike other organisations, we are self-funded and not driven by targets.

If you are passionate about providing a holistic and person-centred service to your clients, we are the perfect fit for you. With us, your team will have the freedom to manage their own caseload and access grants for priority debts and insolvency fees. Additionally, the newly established Scottish team will be part of a national service, providing support across all four nations.

As a Regional Manager, you will play a crucial role in establishing the service, utilising your expertise in Scottish debt enforcement, insolvency, and the welfare benefits system. Your responsibilities will include recruiting a team of advisers who will be responsible for delivering this essential service. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing the necessary governance measures to ensure that the service is both compliant and of high quality.

If you want to improve people’s lives, then please consider applying. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Service Development & Promotion: Partner with the Head of Welfare to develop and promote the Benefits, Debt & Money Advice Service across Scotland, leveraging strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure that service delivery aligns with FCA regulations, nationally agreed standards, and best practices in benefits and money advice.
• Resource Coordination: Oversee resource allocation and plan support activities to deliver flexible, person-centered assistance through both community-based and remote services.
• Team Leadership: Manage the Regional team, including recruitment, onboarding, and training, to uphold high service standards while ensuring adherence to relevant policies, practices, and procedures.
• Technical Knowledge Maintenance: Handle a small caseload of benefits, debt, and money advice cases to stay up-to-date with industry developments and technical expertise.

Please note this role will be Home based with occasional travel to Poppy Scotland/RBL offices and/or throughout Scotland (travel expenses covered).

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including an PVG Adult and Child check.

Here at Poppy Scotland/RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

Poppy Scotland/RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

About the Role

Thrive Edinburgh is about thinking big and thinking differently. We should have big ambitions and long-term strategic aims when it comes to mental health. We have made it our goal to promote mental health and protect our citizens’ resiliency, self-esteem, family strength and joy and reduce the toll of mental illness on individuals, our communities and our city.

The Thrive Service Manager is responsible and accountable for maintain high quality standards across Redhall Walled Gardens and SAMH staff within the South West Welcome Team.

SAMH Redhall is a mental health recovery project based in a beautiful walled garden in South-West Edinburgh. We have a wonderful location in a wooded dell by the Water of Leith and indoor and outdoor facilities including polytunnels, vegetable beds, ornamental gardens, orchard, kitchen, library and training room.

The Instructor Team at Redhall provide a supportive environment to learn and practice skills in horticulture. The service has structured days and encourages people to build routine, be more active, spend time outdoors and work alongside others. Our Employability Practitioner offers additional support for people to better manage their mental health, develop confidence and progress their goals.

The garden is open to the public during the week and also plays host to local partner projects who might arrange their own activities in the grounds. We also organise open days to sell plants, promote the service and raise awareness.

The Thrive Service Manager will also line manage our SAMH Welcome Team Practitioners who work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the South West of Edinburgh, delivering short-term focused support for mental health challenges and support citizens to access the support they are looking for.

The role will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing teams to ensure safe and effective provision of support to those people who use the service through the promotion of outcomes focused person centred approaches.
• Compliance with relevant, legislation, contracts and service specifications, SAMH policies and ensuring practice reflects current research findings.
• Effective management of key stakeholder and external partnerships
• Effective and efficient management of all resources.
• Contributing to the wider work of SAMH to support the achievement of SAMH strategic objectives

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Service Manager who is able to lead teams and relationships within networks to explore opportunities for developing our Thrive Services. You don’t need to have horticultural experience or knowledge to manage our Redhall service, although this would be desirable.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Four Square Homelessness Charity is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Practitioner to join our Domestic Abuse and Gender based violence service, this position plays a crucial role in providing overnight support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate will be vigilant, empathetic, and committed to creating a safe and secure environment for vulnerable women during the night.

The service addresses the unique and complex needs of individuals who are experiencing both homelessness and abuse. This service aims to provide support, protection, and resources to survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence who are also facing the challenges of homelessness.

This is a waking nights post, with shift pattern 9.45pm - 7.45am, working 3 shifts/4 shifts per week on a rotational basis.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide support and assistance to the Dundee Women’s Aid team to enable the best possible service to be provided to service users.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome women and children into refuge accommodation and carry out the admission process including explaining the occupancy agreement as well as the rules and conditions of stay.
• Provide an induction to new residents on the heating system, security of the premises and electrical equipment.
• Where appropriate assist women in refuge with the completion of forms, etc.
• Clean and prepare refuge properties for occupation by service users. This can include moving furniture, working at heights and some manual handling.
• Carry out weekly checks of refuge accommodation for Health & Safety purposes and ensure that flats are properly maintained.
• Report all welfare concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Arrange and coordinate any necessary refuge repairs with the necessary tradesmen.
• Respond to ad hoc Health and Safety checks including CCTV.
• Arrange and assist with routine Health and Safety inspections from outside agencies.
• Maintain and check periodically the inventory of furnishings, bedding, crockery, kitchen utensils, etc pertinent to each flat and arrange to repair or replace items where necessary.
• Complete minor DIY repairs and maintenance tasks including painting and decorating and building flat pack furniture.
• Ensure all refuge resources and stock are replenished, accessible and stored in a tidy manner.
• Assist in the update of refuge information packs for refuge properties.
• Contribute to team meetings and work plans.
• There may be a requirement to work outwith normal working hours on occasions.
• The post holder is required to travel extensively throughout Dundee. It is a requirement of the post holder to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with insurance cover for business use. Please note, applicants who do not meet this criteria will not be shortlisted.

Join our friendly team at Clannalba in Lamington, near Biggar. We are seeking a Senior Autism Practitioner with leadership experience.

In Clannalba, you will work as part of a close-knit managerial team, where mutual support and collaboration are key. You’ll use your communication skills to collaborate with agencies, teams, and families, implementing support plans to enable and empower individuals to succeed.

This role offers excellent training and the chance to lead a dedicated team. Flexibility is required including weekends, evenings, and on-call duties.

About You:

• Proven leadership experience with a passion for supporting individuals with autism
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with teams, agencies, and families
• Proactive in recruiting and strengthening your team
• Flexible with working shifts, including weekends, evenings, and on-call duties
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality care
• Aligns with Scottish Autism's values: collaboration, compassion, and making positive change

What We Offer:

• 32 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Fully funded training, including SVQ & LMC
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program

See more about our colleague benefits here: scottishautism.org/jobs/colleague-benefits

For more information or an informal chat please contact Jennifer Somerville, Services Manager, by email: Jennifer.Somerville@scottishautism.org

You can view the full Job Description by copying the following URL into your browser:

scottishautism.org/sites/default/files/senior_autism_practitioner_jd_1.pdf

This role requires a PVG Disclosure check and SSSC registration within six months, covered by Scottish Autism.

Funded by Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Carers Challenge Fund, this is one of two Family Support Development Officers post within the existing Forth Valley Family Support Service. This post focuses on developments within Falkirk, and is responsible for developing, delivering, supporting, and promoting a range of family support and engagement for family members who are affected by someone else’s substance use.

Funded developments include: Design and delivery of group sessions in partnership with the Carers Centre; Establishing link working with Hospital Support & Discharge Priorities; Exploring opportunities to engage with families in areas with low referral rates.

The post holder will work in partnership with partner organisations, families and communities, and have responsibility for co-leading Scottish Families’ Forth Valley Family Support Service (established in 2014) alongside our existing Forth Valley Family Support Development Officer. Responsibilities include co-leading the development, delivery and promotion of Forth Valley Family Support Service, offering a range of family support and engagement for family members across Forth Valley who are affected by someone else’s substance use; and ensuring the Family Support Service offers, choice, consistency and flexibility for adult family members (aged 16+ years) in their own right.

The post is located in Forth Valley (main base: Falkirk) and has an area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Senior Family Support Development Officer.

We are seeking applicants who have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification; and experience of direct client work, group work and direct work with families. Experience working with or as a carer and/or working with or as a volunteer is desirable, along with knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use. Knowledge of carers rights is an advantage. Candidates should be able to encourage and promote the development of family support groups, and effectively and sensitively advocate for others, with strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

We are recruiting – come and join Scottish Families!

We are seeking a Senior National Family Support Practitioner (Job Share, 0.5 FTE) to lead the development of our national family support services and provide day-to-day management of the Scottish Families national support team, providing appropriate support, personal development review and performance management to ensure the delivery of high-quality services, the safety and well-being of the staff and effective use of resources.

The Senior National Family Support Practitioner will work together with their job share partner to manage and participate in the day-to-day operational delivery of Scottish Families national support services. Scottish Families’ innovative national family support programme ensures a positive and empowering support approach that respects and recognises individuals’ needs, and balances these with the ethos and capacity of the service. Scottish Families national support services are branded and promoted as Helpline; ‘Click & Deliver’ take-home Naloxone; one-to-one Ripple Family Support; My Family, My Rights; and Bereavement Support.

The post is based at Edward House, Glasgow – Scottish Families’ national office. (Note that staff are currently working between home and office). This is a national post which includes some travel across Scotland. Hours worked will be in line with service delivery requirements, including occasional evenings and weekends when required. The post will be part of the Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Head of Programmes.

Together with their job share partner, the post-holder will line manage the national family support team; effectively manage the workflow within the national family support team, including caseloads, to ensure that family members’ support needs are met appropriately within a timely manner; directly participate in delivering national support, including scheduling and delivering virtual one-to-one structured evidence-based intervention sessions (includes delivering CRAFT; Community Reinforcement & Family Training); Helpline contact handling; and providing initial bereavement assessment and support, facilitating referrals to bereavement counselling where appropriate. The role includes overseeing the ongoing development of these services, as required, and quality assuring the work of the team by a range of means. The role also focuses on strengthening family support practice and resource development, advancing specialist skills and expertise, developing consistency of approach, and promoting information-sharing and peer support between team members.

We are seeking applicants who are educated to degree level or equivalent, with experience of direct client work, direct work with families, relationship-based practice, and group work. Applicants should have experience in identifying and managing risk; working in partnership; and the development of services; as well as knowledge of issues affecting families affected by substance use and bereavement. We are seeking an excellent listener, with the ability to support individuals from diverse demographics, and to identify and evaluate risk. Applicants must be organised and efficient with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of competence in MS Office programmes, including MS Excel. You should be available to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

The Ripple Project is seeking a chair to help the community of Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny to flourish.

We are a company limited by guarantee and charity that both serves and works with its local community to tackle poverty and inequality by responding to local priorities, circumstances and needs in a sustainable way.

The Ripple is looking forward over the next 5 years to build our capacity to respond to the increasing needs within our community. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chair to help make a genuine difference in a community that is struggling but strong.

We are looking for someone with a deep knowledge of the third sector with good influencing and networking skills.

If you share our ambition and vision for better lives for local people and their communities we would love to hear from you.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time and a part-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA children, young people and family support services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the posts, please contact Cheryl Horn, Team Manager, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk.