Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
Supporting our Highland locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at Newcraigs Hospital, Inverness. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Muirshiel Centre is a small local independent charity offering day opportunities and support to adults within the Inverclyde East area for over 30 years.
We offer a day support service in Port Glasgow which promotes various social, therapeutic and recreational activities designed to boost self-esteem and encourage socialisation amongst participants. We aim to maximise independence, support older people to remain active through an active and rewarding lifestyle and promote social interaction.
We are actively seeking Voluntary Directors who can oversee the direction, aims and guide the strategic future of our Centre. We are offering a collaborative environment where your insights and expertise will be valued and a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a respected organisation within the community.
No previous board experience is required, however, we are looking for people with a commitment to the successful future of Muirshiel Centre.
We are keen to hear from individuals with skills, knowledge and experience in areas such as accountancy/ finance, senior management in Social Care/ Social Work or individuals with strategic planning and decision making skills.
We are also keen to hear from those who have other relevant skills and experience that they consider could benefit Muirshiel Centre.
Our board meets once a month, generally in the afternoon, within the Muirshiel Centre and tea and coffee is provided!
Muirshiel Centre is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of its staff and board members.
Fair Deal is an award-winning Social Enterprise providing assistance and support for people with learning disabilities, older people and young people. Established over 30 years ago we have been recognised for our groundbreaking work in valuing the people we support and supporting their needs. Based in Glasgow, we work alongside the people who use our support, to help them have the kind of life they want. At Fair Deal we are committed to personalised individual support arrangements enabling people to build and maintain the life they choose.
As a Support Worker, you will work within one of our highly motivated service teams to ensure delivery of a personalised individual support plan for people we support. The role is designed to enable people who use Fair Deal services to lead full and inclusive lives by meeting their support needs and working with them to achieve their wishes and aspirations.
Main Responsibilities
The main responsibilities are listed above, however, this list is not exhaustive, and the employee would be expected to perform any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties. Employees will be expected to apply for and maintain their Registration with the SSSC at the appropriate time, as specified by the SSSC, and to ensure they comply with the SSSC Code of Conduct
Qualifications/Skills key to the role
Ability to commute/relocate:
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Responsible to: Team Leader
In addition to a rewarding career, with competitive rates of pay, Fair Deal can offer a wide range of staff benefits including, competitive holiday entitlement, company sick pay scheme, workplace pension scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
The RSSW is a key role within Fair Deal which has been developed in order to provide skilled direct support to individuals with very complex and varied needs, including behaviour that challenges. The RSSW will work in services where alternatives to traditional models of care may be explored and implemented.
In addition to working directly with individuals with complex and varied needs, the RSSW will play a pivotal role in working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team, families and those being supported to ensure a robust and outcome focussed support plan and guidelines are agreed and implemented.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the RSSW will provide day-to-day support to people within Fair Deal’s services, ensuring that all support provided is of the highest quality. They have a responsibility for ensuring that they fully understand and are able to deliver support as per the individual’s Support Plan and able to follow and develop robust guidelines and Risk Assessments in collaboration with families and other relevant agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
The Individual:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
In addition to a rewarding career, with competitive rates of pay, Fair Deal can offer a wide range of staff benefits including, competitive holiday entitlement, company sick pay scheme, workplace pension scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
Please note the post is for permanent night shift however there is an expectation that the post holder will be available for some initial training in daytime hours for the first few weeks in post. There may be a requirement beyond this for occasional daytime training course planned in advance.
Revenue Scotland is looking for two Members to join its Board. The Board is currently made up of a Board of seven non-executive directors one Chairperson and six Board Members who oversee the work of Revenue Scotland. We also currently have just under 100 staff and a senior leadership team of four, led by our Chief Executive.
Since 2015, Revenue Scotland has been responsible for collecting almost £7 billion from two devolved taxes, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Scottish Landfill Tax.
Our Corporate Plan 2024-27 sets out our aspirations for the future and strategic objectives. Over the next three years we will be preparing to introduce two new devolved taxes: Scottish Aggregates Tax and Scottish Building Safety Levy. We are also investing in enhancements of our digital and data services, playing our part in the public service reform agenda and engaging more widely with other organisations involved in tax and related public services to enhance the user experience.
For more information about us, please visit our website or you can watch this short video.
Responsibilities
As a Board Member at Revenue Scotland you will play a key part in the running of the organisation. The role of a Board Member is to work with the other Board Members to fulfil the responsibilities for the Board which are to:
2025 will be our 10-year anniversary, and we are looking for individuals who see the bigger picture, and have the strategic vision, governance and leadership skills to support us to be the very best we can be as an organisation.
Role Criteria
To help us deliver our strategic ambition, we are looking for people to join the Board who have the relevant experiences and insights to support us through this journey. The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate all four of the essential criteria below:
You may also demonstrate evidence in respect of one of the desirable criteria below. This section is optional. You do not have to be able to evidence any of these criteria in order to be considered for these roles:
REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
These positions are remunerated at £303.52 per day (reviewed annually) for every 7.5 hours devoted to performing your functions (as required or requested by the Board) up to a maximum total fee of £10,926.72 per financial year.
Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Members are expected to work up to 36 days per year to perform their functions as and when required.
About us
Public appointments are made by Scottish Ministers. The appointments process is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner. You can find out more about the Commissioner here: Public appointments | Ethical Standards Commissioner
If you require support with your application, please contact the public appointments team at public.appointments@gov.scot.
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.