Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability and/or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector/work environment?

About Aberlour Options Fife Residential Glenrothes

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring our young people live their best lives and are valued members of their community. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role. We are looking for someone who will contribute to the leadership, management and development of services for children, young people and their families in line with agreed objectives and assist with service review and evaluation.

You will have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability and/or autism in a community or residential setting and understand the impact of disability on inclusion. You are required to meet the qualifications requirement for this post which is at SCQF Level 8 (e.g. HNC, SVQ Level 4). This post requires you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Residential Child Care Worker with Supervisory Responsibilities.

There is an expectation that you will work 18.75 hours per week management time, and 18.75 hours on shift, offering direct support to the young people as part of our 4 week rolling residential rota, which includes evenings, weekends, nights and public holidays. There is also the requirement to undertake the occasional sleep over.

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.

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

We require an enthusiastic individual to work with our User Panels and Local Forums. The Panels will be made up of people aged 70 and over who are less able to get out and about without assistance and who use health and social care services. The Forums will be made up of retired people who are more able bodied.

• Do you have a track record of providing high quality 1 to 1 and group work?

• Are you passionate about working with people?

• Do you have energy and commitment?

• Are you up for the challenge of working with people, some of whom may be vulnerable?

• Do you have an interest in emotional and social care?

• Do you think you can work with people, their carers/relatives and service providers in individual and group settings?

• Are you a dynamic and creative team player?

If you are then we want to hear from you.

Fife Forum has a part-time vacancy for an advocacy worker for older people, who live in or are in transition to living in residential care settings or, who are in community hospitals.

21 hours per week (£15,000.00)

Role Purpose

This role will provide advocacy for older people, raising awareness of professional advocacy for older people in care across Fife.

This post is to assist and support individuals to determine the level of care and other provision that may be appropriate to their individual circumstances and aspirations. To work with their families and communities helping them to build their capacity and networks, strengthen local opportunities and divert them away from statutory provision.

• Do you have a track record of providing high quality 1 to 1 support?

• Are you passionate about working with people and the wider community to help facilitate access to services and resources alongside identifying and supporting the development of such provisions?

• Do you have energy and commitment?

• Are you up for the challenge of working with people, some of whom may be vulnerable?

• Are you a dynamic and creative team player?

Salary set depending on qualifications

Grade (A): £29,245 - £33,112

Grade (B): £26,242 – £29,245

The Residential Rehabilitation Worker will support the delivery of the Residential Rehabilitation Service by working with clients pre and post residential stay ensuring a seamless delivery of service as well as supporting the Residential Rehabilitation Co-ordinator with the management of the Family Support Group and marketing/promotion of the residential rehabilitation service.

GRADE (A): £29,245 - £33,112

Candidates should:

• be qualified to Degree/Diploma level or equivalent in Social Work, Nursing, Community Learning and Development OR hold an SVQ4 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9.

• have experience of working with individuals with issues relating to their drug and/or alcohol use.

• Be computer literate.

GRADE (B): £26,242 - £29,245

Candidates should:

• be qualified to HNC in Social Care or equivalent OR SVQ3 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 7.

• have experience of working with individuals with issues relating to their drug and/or alcohol use.

• be computer literate.

This service operates Fife-wide with clients accessing residential units further afield. The ability to travel where required is essential.

FIRST operate a blended model of office/home working.

Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to be launching a new service for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit two full-time support workers to develop this service.

The roles will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in accordance with the Housing First and will enhance our existing service provision for women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

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

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 14th December..

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.

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) is an independent charitable trust who work to promote, manage, and maintain Fife’s exceptional outdoor spaces, connecting environment and people. We are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife’s natural heritage and are committed to promoting understanding and care for the natural environment.

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will be invaluable in providing a key supportive and pro-active role within the Trust, performing a variety of specialised and confidential duties in support of the CEO, wider senior team and our Board including administrative operations, CEO hospitality, project and Governance support, deadline compliance and email account management.

The successful candidate will have excellent minute taking and IT skills, be highly organised, an excellent communicator who can maintain strong working relationships with staff and external partners alike, who is diplomatic and resourceful in their interactions and who is self-motivated and confident in taking the initiative to manage their workload, competing priorities and expectations.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.

Whilst our preference is that this post be delivered on a full-time basis (36 hours); we put greater importance on getting the right person to join our team. As such, we would welcome applications from those considering a working week of between 28-36 hours. Please make your preference clear in your application.

This role is offered on a permanent basis with a salary from £26,242.46 – £29,245.89 (pro rata). The successful applicant will be based at our Harbourmaster’s House Office in Dysart, Fife. Work will largely be delivered over a five-day week (Monday – Friday) but may include some evening and weekend work as required.

Additional benefits include:

• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (rising to 30 days after the completion of 5 years of service) plus 8 days Public Holiday (pro rata)

• LGPS Pension Scheme (with an employer contribution of 21.8%)

• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme

• An induction and training programme

• A Health and Wellbeing Programme

• Access to training and professional development

• Flexible working

Please see the supporting job description for further information on the role and person specification.

The Programme and Funding Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of the portfolio for the organisation’s funded programmes.

The role will involve preparing, submitting, following up and reporting on relevant funding applications and income generating opportunities whilst co-ordinating activities and monitoring the results to ensure the programmes are developed and delivered smoothly to meet the needs of children, young people, and the wider community.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees, the successful applicant will provide strategic information and advice on programmes and funding affecting the organisation whilst developing relationships with the team, stakeholders, regulatory and government bodies, local authorities, and the public.

Success in this role requires senior management and leadership experience.

A full Job Description is available on request.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit support workers to join our Children, Young People and Families team.

Candidates should have good communication skills, a passion for supporting children and young people and a commitment to recovery from domestic abuse.

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 Wednesday 7th December 2022. 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.

Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field. If you share our values, this could be the role for you!

At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:

l Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)

l Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)

l Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)

l Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:

· Personal development and employability programmes

· Self-help coaching

· Supported accommodation

· Care at home

· Housing support

· Befriending

· Social cafes

The Service

The Fife Visiting Support Services work with people in their own homes, sheltered housing, and temporary accommodation in the community throughout Fife to help them live independently, therefore access to a car and a full driving licence are essential.

The Job

Support Workers in the Fife Support Services are responsible for delivering a visiting care at home and/or housing support service to enable people to live as independently as possible in their own homes (including the provision of personal care and administering medication, where required, and help to enable people to develop practical household skills).

The post holder will provide emotional support, to assist people to take part in activities that matter to them and help them engage with their community to reduce social isolation.

It is the Support Workers responsibility to develop effective relationships with people affected by a range of challenges, support them to cope in difficult times and enable them to live a good life. In doing so, to provide emotional, practical and social support to help people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.

As a Support Worker in this service, you will support and assist service users to maximise their income and benefits and in applying for housing benefit. This might involve liaising with other agencies that may be involved with the service user, advocating on their behalf and accessing professional help if required and appropriate. In addition, you will support service users to cope with the responsibilities of a tenancy and help them take responsibility for the safety of themselves and their home.

To find out more about a career in care, the following video provides an insight into what you can expect -aquestionofcare.org.uk

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

· Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme

· 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service, with an opportunity to buy and sell holiday

· temporary enhanced business travel mileage allowance to support employees with increased fuel costs

· access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships

· defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options

· life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries

· healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services

· employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being

· discounted travel schemes including cycle to work scheme, monthly bus pass scheme and travel ticket loan and much more!

Successful applicants will be required to register with SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

Further Information

Interested? If you have any questions about the role, please email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and we can arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal chat.

To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our website at linkliving.org.uk