Following the forthcoming retirement of our current Chief Executive, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead Ayrshire Cancer Support into our next exciting phase. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who has demonstrable senior leadership, management, diplomatic and collaboration skills, to help shape the future of Ayrshire’s leading cancer support charity.
Working collaboratively with our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Colleagues, the post-holder will drive our strategy, identifying and prioritising opportunities to sustain and grow income, as well as developing our cancer support services. They will also work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and practical ways to increase turnover and profitability to deliver the required impact.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in income growth, will be commercially astute and able to demonstrate high levels of business acumen, having an excellent understanding of the financial planning requirements of a self-funded charity.
Possessing drive, resilience, ambition and empathy we are seeking someone who will be ‘hands on’ and relish the challenge of providing the very highest levels of support to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire, acting as an ambassador and champion for our charity and our services.
Are you a strategic and innovative leader passionate about driving income growth for a meaningful cause?
St Vincent’s Hospice is seeking a Head of Business Development to play a pivotal role in our financial sustainability and long-term growth. Reporting to the CEO, this exciting new position will focus on:
What We’re Looking For:
Why Join St Vincent’s Hospice?
Are you passionate about supporting recovery from domestic abuse? Do you have experience in coordinating and delivering training opportunities? Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a part-time Team Manager to join our supportive management team.
The successful applicant will have at least SCQF Level 8 or equivalent level of qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of learning and development and a knowledge base of trauma-informed practice as well as an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about Fife Women’s Aid services and the Team Manager role. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 29th April 2025. 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 post, please contact Kate McCormack, CEO at kate.mccormack@fifewomensaid.org.uk.
We are seeking an experienced Wellbeing Lead Activities Co-ordinator to join our team at Rowan Alba.
To be successful in this role you will have experience in a care environment and preferably have experience within and organisational role and managing finances. You are compassionate and committed to providing high quality care to our residents. You are able to work autonomously as well as part of a dedicated team.
As well as competitive rate of pay, we offer all our employees the following benefits:
Gateway is looking to recruit two new Board Members.
Gateway is one of the leading charitable organisations in Highland, providing a diverse range of services in Inverness City, Easter Ross and Wester Ross.
We provide services for vulnerable adults including Care at Home, Community Housing Support, and supported accommodation.
We are looking to recruit an additional two Board members to join our experienced team of Directors. This is an exciting time for Gateway and members find their work rewarding in so many ways.
As a Director, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organisation through developing the strategy, ensuring we uphold our values and achieve our mission, and making a tangible and positive impact on people’s lives. Our Directors are critical friends whilst providing the senior team with constructive challenge.
We are specifically looking to appoint members based on demonstrable experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:
Your expertise in any of these areas will be invaluable in steering our strategic direction and maintaining robust governance.
Being a Chairty this is a voluntary position, however travel expenses to meetings would be paid.
Board meetings are held quarterly, lasting approximately two hours, and are normally held on a Monday during working hours. These meetings are held in person at our Head Office in Inverness, although we can accommodate a hybrid arrangement to meet the suitable person’s needs.
If you have the skills, interest, and time to commit to the organisation we would love to hear from you.
As a Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) approved assessment centre we have a long record of achieving high grades for our delivery methods across awards in social care and childcare, including Vocational qualifications and Professional Development Awards.
We work with a variety of organisations from education centres to statutory, private and voluntary organisations providing services in social care and childcare. The quality of our assessment processes, and the support we offer to candidates, has been fundamental to our success for over 40 years.
We are currently looking for qualified Peripatetic Assessors (L&D 9DI) and/or Internal Verifiers (L&D 11) to join our Social Care team.
This role would suit a variety of applicants seeking to earn on a self-employed basis at a capacity that suits them. You may already have a part time role and be looking for an additional opportunity to develop your career; you may have family commitments that mean you have limited time available or be approaching retirement but be keen to continue to work flexible hours.
The role provides an opportunity to continue to develop knowledge and understanding around the assessment process as well as the skills required to motivate and support staff in their professional development.
Experience working in adult social care services along with the necessary qualifications to register with the SSSC are essential. We offer competitive rates of pay - £16.50 to £18 per hour for assessment and £19 - £22 per hour for IV.
Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol (DACA) is recruiting for our Steps to Recovery Project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The Steps to Recovery Project offers a programme of groups and events each week to provide members of the DACA recovery community with diversion, routine, stimulation, social connection and fun.
How would you like to spend your Mondays fishing on the beach, your Wednesdays hosting a slap-up social dining event and your Fridays getting your hands dirty in the garden? DACA offers these activities and much more through our Steps to Recovery project, and now we’re looking for the right person to lead up this workstream for the next five years. Unlike with our fishing group, there’s no catch. It’s a great job and you’ll be supporting a great bunch of people who are working on healing the harms that alcohol has brought to their lives.
So, if you’re a compassionate, motivated, hands-on group leader, then why not drop us a line.
The candidate should have previous experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating a project, and strong communication skills. An appropriate qualification in addictions or the health and social care sector is preferred. This post is funded for 5 years.
We are looking for applicants who are dynamic and flexible team workers, and who have experience of working with people with complex needs, preferably in a community-based alcohol service setting. Compassion, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude are essential.
This is a great opportunity to join Health in Mind and be part of our growing future!
As Business Support Team Leader within Health in Mind Corporate services, you will play a key role in supporting the Business Support Team to welcome people to our organisation, ensuring that people can access the right support at the right time.
This is a varied role, providing secretariat support for Health in Mind Committee and Management meetings, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions, and overseeing use of and access to our Head Office.
Founded in 1923, we’ve been working to improve Scotland’s mental health for more than 100 years. From national services, like our confidential Infoline and online wellbeing support Time for You, to our 70 services based in communities across Scotland, we work every day to support better mental health and wellbeing.
We are a service provider and a campaigner. We’re proud of this.
We listen to what matters locally, and we campaign nationally – for the changes, big and small, that can make all the difference in life. Because now, more than ever, we need to make change happen. We take action for Scotland’s mental health.
About the Role
It is an exciting time to be joining SAMH as we launched our new four-year plan ‘Taking Action, Creating Change’. Our new plan, prioritising the needs of people, places and communities, reflects the urgent need for progress, as we know that mental health challenges are at an all-time high in Scotland.
For that reason, we launched our first ever major appeal. We are aiming to raise £10 million over the next three years to transform access to mental health support within communities across Scotland, putting our belief into action, that everyone with a mental health problem should be able to “ask once and get help fast”. This ambitious and bold solution will see SAMH opening a network of walk-in mental health hubs and outreach programmes across Scotland. The Nook
from SAMH - Your Place for Mental Health Support. The Nook
The Nook will deliver mental health and wellbeing support that offer choice and flexibility in a safe, stigma-free and non-clinical environment. By eliminating barriers and championing self referral, we will offer immediate access to tailored support, seven days a week, through our skilled and compassionate workforce. We will meet the diverse needs of people locally, whether reaching out for help for the first time or managing ongoing mental health problems.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about delivering change and transforming mental health support within Glasgow. As Service Manager you will play a leading role within our first ever ‘Nook’ opening in Glasgow in Autumn 2025. Being the first, we are looking for someone who is dynamic, with the ability to adapt quickly to the ever-changing demands of implementing a new service. We are looking for someone who thrives in an environment where no two days will look the same.
You will need experience of successfully implementing community-based services in a mental health and wellbeing setting. As a compassionate and inspiring leader, with excellent communication skills you will motivate your team to respond to the needs of The Nook, ensuring practice and delivery is always of the highest quality.
You will demonstrate a professional approach, whilst maintaining effective working relationships internally, and externally, with partners, local community organisations, groups and individuals.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and provided with comprehensive 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.
Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.
We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.
We are looking for a confident, innovative and collaborative Community Activities Organiser for the Pitlochry area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.
The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups.
You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.
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