Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a learning disability and or Autism?

We have an exciting opportunity for a family focused, warm friendly, resourceful and empathetic individual to join our newly extended Disability Service as a Family Worker.

About Options Fife...

At Options Fife we have been providing person centred services to children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism for over 25 years. Our Family Workers enhance the existing provision offered, enabling whole family support for children and families with complex learning needs.

What we are looking for....

As a Family Worker, you will offer emotional and direct practical help to families experiencing short- or long-term challenges. You will work with families; identifying areas where support is required, working with them to co-produce a family support plan which will be individually tailored to their child’s and family’s needs. You will agree outcomes and personal goals within the child’s plan.

• The role of the Family Worker will be diverse and wide ranging and will include the following: Promote and develop healthy routines, including sleep.
• Provide practical support with personal care.
• Support the development of play routines.
• Support parents to address difficulties and reduce risks.
• Build upon parents existing knowledge and equip them with enabling strategies and tools.
• Support families to have positive and rewarding relationships.
• Support families to implement structure, identify triggers and understand the function and purpose of their child’s behaviour and reduce challenges from escalating.
• Along with families, liaise and work with partners and colleagues from Social Work, Health and Education to assess, review and evaluate progress.
• You will have experience of supporting children and families with a learning disability and Autism. You will have up-to-date knowledge of best practice and supporting tools and interventions.

You will manage your own diary, and your hours will be 20 per week, worked flexibly between 7am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday. The days and hours worked will be agreed with families within the family support plan. There may also occasionally be a need to provide additional support out with these times and to be able to respond to crises and family stress.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity

Special conditions:

• The contract will run until 30th of November 2027 (fixed term contract). Extension of the contract will be dependent on continuation funding.
• The post can involve regular evening working.
• Post holders must be able to travel across Midlothian.

Role

The postholder will be responsible for developing the service - this will include delivering weekly youth groups and planning activities alongside young people. The post will also provide one to one support for young people. We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting and working with young people in a non-judgmental and empathetic way. A good knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting LGBT+ young people is essential.

There is no specific qualification required; however, the post holder will be expected to be educated to degree level. This should be in a relevant field such as Health, Community Education, Social Work or Education, but significant equivalent experience will also be considered. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and work effectively with other agencies in partnership settings. This post may require regular evening working.

Responsible to: Service Manager

Express Group Fife is an established mental health charity with a network of social groups throughout Fife. The aim of the groups is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. This aim is as relevant today as it was in 1977, when Express Group Fife started to operate, and the number of people living in the community with mental health problems is as large as ever.

We are looking to recruit a Group Co-ordinator to cover support groups in St Andrews, Methil, Tayport and Cupar.

Many people in East Fife face mental health challenges. Our groups strive to be a place of community and support, bringing people together, reducing isolation and loneliness, improving general wellbeing. They offer a wide variety of activities such as board games, puzzles, bingo and arts&crafts amongst others.

We are looking for someone who is caring, proactive and organised to host these groups in East Fife. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

There are 4 elements to the service:

●To run weekly groups with support from the caseworker and manager,

●To be proactive in running the groups - to make sure the groups are interesting and relevant to those who attend,

●To provide emotional and practical support to group attendees,

●To arrange and serve a basic healthy lunch.

The hours are 18 per week. Most of that time is to be used for the group facilitation between 9am and 1pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The rest of the time is to be used for outside the group duties, e.g. shopping, admin.

Permanent contract, salary £21,840 per annum pro rata (£12 p/h; we are a Living Wage Employer, salary increase due in April).

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

Background

We have developed expertise in stimulating demand for, and trust in, green home improvement through our cooperative membership and through in-person events such as community hall presentations and open house events. This report summarises some pilot work in this area. We have since refined our approach and seek to expand it across Glasgow City Region, complemented by traditional and digital marketing approaches.

The Role

This role is an opportunity to take a senior role in an expanding social enterprise focused on the climate change crisis.

The Marketing and Community Engagement Manager will drive demand for our householder services. This will be achieved primarily through in-person community engagement events. Public speaking is a key part of this role. This role also covers brand development, digital marketing and traditional advertising but these are lesser considerations than expertise with in-person activity.

In addition, they will ensure an excellent customer experience using customer feedback and market knowledge to steer improvements in service design.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet targets for numbers of customer enquiries
• Deliver a programme of in-person and online community events.
• Other marketing activity including traditional advertising and partnerships with other service providers.
• Manage our retrofit champion volunteering programme.
• Data protection for customer data, including GDPR compliance, with outsourced advisory support.
• Monitoring our customer handling and feedback. Steering service design improvements.
• Manage team member(s)
• Support delivery of innovation and consultancy projects

Skills And Experience

Required

• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful campaigns which create demand, including community events, online and traditional media.
• Skills in market research, brand development and product/service design.
• Confident public speaker
• Experience of successfully engaging with communities, such as participatory design processes or consultations.
• Line management experience

Preferred

• Experience in service design.
• Expertise in workshop facilitation
• Comfortable with managing IT platforms such as CRM, website, collaboration tools.

Location

You should be based within a commutable distance of our office in central Glasgow.

• There will be a mixture of office working, events in the community and flexibility to work from home.
• We serve households and communities across Glasgow City Region.

Schedule

We will consider schedules between 0.6 to 1.0 FTE. Please tell us your preference.

This role involves community engagement events in evenings and at weekends.

About You

We are looking for team members who share our commitment to our aims, mission and values. See more information on the Vacancies page.

You may be…

• looking for a step up or a fresh challenge in a related career path
• making a change of career and bringing relevant transferable skills.
• returning to work after an absence, such as for caring responsibilities.

Legal right to work

You must have a legal right to work in the UK. We are not currently in a position to act as a sponsor.

Supported by Postcode Innovation Trust, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery

To help strengthen our Board we are seeking 2 new members who would like to support our work delivering positive change for unpaid carers across Scotland and who have the skills and experience to support us to deliver our objectives. In addition to this, we have together identified that the advisory board would benefit from growing the number of members on the board with skills and experience in:

• Strategic health and social care improvement (e.g. working with or for Health Improvement Scotland, COSLA or HSCP).
• Unpaid carer finance: employment and/or benefits knowledge and experience.
• Further and higher education.
• Third sector sustainability

Full details available in the information pack below.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the management and operation of a charity dedicated to Edinburgh’s historic environment and heritage, working with skilled and passionate staff, Trustees and partners.

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Operations Manager to lead on the delivery of finance, governance, HR, digital and our office, enabling the organisation to run smoothly and efficiently. The successful candidate will be self-starter with experience of doing day to day finance operations for an organisation.

Part of the Senior Management Team and reporting into the Director, the Finance & Operations Manager supports the Director and other senior managers in the leadership and direction of the charity, helping to formulate and execute the organisational strategy and business plan.

This is a vital role at an exciting time for the organisation. The role will suit someone who enjoys variety and the opportunity to work independently and across the organisation with a wide range of staff.

About Edinburgh World Heritage

Edinburgh World Heritage is an independent charity dedicated to ensuring that our World Heritage status is a dynamic force that benefits everyone – those who live, work or study in the city, and those who visit.

Edinburgh is a unique place – steeped in history, with iconic topography and stunning historic buildings and public spaces. The ‘Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’ was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.

Our mission is to connect people to their heritage. We work in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure that the management and conservation of the WHS preserves it for future generations to enjoy.

We do this through distributing grants and working with partners to deliver active conservation of historic buildings, conservation and creative interpretation of historic public spaces, developing solutions and guidance through our new climate emergency programme and engaging people directly with the rich heritage of their city.

For more information on Edinburgh World Heritage, please visit our website at ewh.org.uk.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working (min 2 days in the office)
• Historic office just off the Royal Mile

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, equitably and respectfully.

Research shows that underrepresented groups apply only if they fully meet the criteria in a job description. We are committed to levelling the playing field, and we encourage anyone from any background to apply even if they don’t tick every box.

We believe flexibility is important, and we’re happy to chat to you about flexible and remote working.

If you need any flexibility or adjustments in our interview process - to help set you up for success - then please let us know too.

We are a small charity that supports military and emergency service veterans who struggle with mental and physical health problems. The therapy team work in a garden site in Dundee. Management functions are carried out by 5 trustees who work from home but are encouraged to drop into the garden to chat with therapists and veterans. We are looking for a trustee to join this management team as Secretary/Administrator with responsibility for meetings, record keeping and ensuring that the trustees meet the duties and obligations set out by OSCR. Time commitment is up to the individual and their availability. Salary and account functions are carried out by the auditors and the treasurer. A background in management would be useful. The charity has a good record of success helping veterans and a sound reputation for administration.

Who we are

The charity aims to help veterans recover their health to a level that enables them to return to work, further education/training or an acceptable level of independent living. Staff also collaborate with a range of local support agencies to address problems such as finance, housing, mobility limitations, abuse, employment, training and physical health. Staff have created a dedicated therapeutic space where veterans feel safe and are able to engage in a wide range of activities to suit individual needs and abilities. The site is run by 3 qualified therapy staff, a fundraiser and a gardener. The charity is comfortable supporting 16 veterans and their families at any one time.

Beneficiaries

All beneficiaries engage voluntarily. Most are slow to seek support and need help to understand their problems. Some have a history of substance abuse and require the help of primary care GP services. A fear of crowded places can stop veterans attending crucial medical appointments so that they fall through the safety net provided by the NHS. Social isolation is common. Aided by the therapy team, veterans are encouraged to complete any NHS treatments offered, reconnect with family, friends and community and make new friends in the garden. Former beneficiaries are welcome to return for further support.

Our search

Two DTG trustees have been with the charity since it began in 2016. We are looking for a new trustee to inject fresh ideas and up to date skills. With the help of the Scottish Tech Army, the charity has recently upgraded its IT systems to enhance security, enable remote access and set up role specific email accounts. We have a strong, well qualified team running the Garden and want to ensure that the management team continues to have the right strengths and skills to support them.

Job Purpose

Provide administrative, events and communications support to assist in the delivery of legacy and trust fundraising including the management of legacy gifts and the management of relationships with donors’ families, executors and legacy pledgers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Secure and schedule appointments with legacy pledgers, prospective pledgers, Trustees and Trust Administrators for all members of the Legacies and Trust teams. Draft meeting plans where necessary, book and arrange travel, and prepare and compile briefing packs with meeting locations, directions etc. Use own judgment to resolve any problems because of last-minute changes to appointments and travel arrangements. This will involve dealing with influential people external to the University including prospective and existing donors.

2. Use Raiser’s Edge to maintain accurate records and manage data relating to legacy pledgers and donors and their gifts, ensuring that all information is up-to-date and correct. Make judgements on the best way to reflect meetings and relevant information on the database, ensuring a complete record of the relationship with the University is maintained and that privacy regulations are complied with. Use expertise to suggest improvements to procedures.

3. Assist in the process of identifying and managing segments of the alumni/donor database from which potential legacy pledgers could be drawn. Interrogate databases and spreadsheets to support stewardship, events and fundraising and run legacy activity reports in liaison with Planning & Development Operations staff to monitor progress.

4. Maintain an action timeline to ensure all legacy administration and stewardship activity is completed efficiently and ensure legacy fundraisers maintain efficient contact and follow up, “managing up” where required to ensure actions are completed.

5. Work with gift management staff to ensure legacy gifts are correctly allocated to the appropriate fund.

6. Co-ordinate arrangements for events for the 1451 Society of legacy pledgers, including drafting invitations, liaising with guests and venues, compiling materials such as information packs, presentations, signage and badges. Ensure the correct people receive the correct invitation and that an accurate picture of invitations and attendees is maintained and recorded on Raiser’s Edge database.

7. Support the delivery of selected follow up actions for legacy pledgers or prospective pledgers, for example co-ordinating campus visits involving academic departments and the University’s Senior Management Team, liaising across the University and with donors to compile schedules.

8. Support the communication strategy for legacy fundraising and stewardship by writing and editing communication materials, sourcing quotes and content and liaising with bequest pledgers and executors. With guidance, draft, upload and ensure the maintenance of content for the University’s web pages on legacy giving in liaison with Development & Alumni and Marketing colleagues. (CMS T4, training will be given).

9. Act as liaison with the Regular Giving Team and Digital team to provide legacy information to support mass mailings, telephone fundraising and legacy communications on social media.

10. Act as first point of contact for enquiries related to legacies and, when appropriate, act in the place of the Legacy Gift Manager / Philanthropy Officer - Legacies when they are absent or unavailable by responding to queries in a timely and efficient manner to maintain the smooth running of the operations.

11. Provide the Strategic Philanthropy Manager (Legacies and Trusts), Trusts and Foundations Manager and Philanthropy Officer-Trusts with administrative support as and when required to maximise income from Trusts and Foundations. This may include producing gift acknowledgements, proof reading of applications, formatting of applications, coordinating information and assisting in the submission of applications to Trusts and Foundations as and when appropriate .

12. Keep general administrative procedures up to date, including drafting correspondence, opening mail, photocopying and filing as well as arranging catering and supporting visits with donors.

13. Act as a purchasing officer as required.

14. Participate fully as a member of the Development & Alumni and External Relations teams, ensuring strong links and good working relationships.

15. Be prepared to undertake projects appropriate to the grade of the role but that might fall outside its direct remit of as the line manager, Director and/or Vice Principal External Relations may advise. This will include providing administrative support in other areas of the Development and Alumni team and External Relations directorate from time to time.

Are you known for your exceptional organisational skills and your ability to deliver first class support?

This is a unique opportunity to join SCIAF as an Administrative Assistant. By providing administrative assistance across teams, you will play a vital role in supporting the team who manage our development programmes overseas.

About SCIAF

SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Our mission is to enable the poorest to lift themselves out of poverty and work together to protect our common home, help people recover from disaster, and inspire people in Scotland to put their faith into action. SCIAF works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, to bring about lasting change. We reach out to those in need, regardless of age, race or religion and believe in supporting the whole person, including their spiritual wellbeing, political voice, cultural and community life.

The Role

As a member of the Central Services team, you will contribute to the achievement of SCIAF’s vision and mission by providing administrative support across the organisation but predominately to the Integral Human Development department and by providing excellent customer care to SCIAF’s supporters prominently by telephone and occasionally by email.

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong administration skills who can work autonomously, take ownership of projects and tasks, and consistently show initiative in moving them forward. Also essential to the role is a hands-on team player, willing to get stuck in. Previous experience of call handling will be a major advantage, as is experience of making domestic and international travel arrangements. You will have a can-do attitude and have a flexible approach to your role.

Safeguarding

SCIAF undertakes to ensure that all staff, volunteers and relevant others, whose work might involve contact with children and vulnerable adults, will have completed additional recruitment procedures and have obtained a satisfactory PVG Check from Disclosure Scotland. All staff are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct which specifies the attitudes and behaviour that all staff are expected to maintain.