Spirit of Springburn the SCIO was established at the beginning of 2021 and provides a much needed and valued service for the community. We're made up of local residents and local service providers from Springburn and are committed to creating a place-led approach to improve life in the area by identifying the needs of the community, to make Springburn a safe and healthy place to live, grow and work.

Job Overview:

The Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator is a new role that will be supported by the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

We are seeking a motivated, solution focused individual who has the confidence and experience to help shape this new role and to make it a success. You will support and develop the delivery existing wellbeing projects, helping to ensure they are sustainable, as well as creating new groups and activities to meet the needs of the local community.

The duties of the Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator are varied but include day-to-day running of the hub including dealing with the public, stock control, developing partnership opportunities and increasing awareness of our services.

A full induction programme, training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervision of volunteers, ensuring sufficient skills and experience
• Oversee the creation of a volunteer training programme
• Volunteer rota’s, ensuring services have sufficient volunteer support
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Support with the undertaking of risk assessments within the hub
• Assist with inductions for volunteers
• Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety and security in the working environment
• Co-ordination and support for events and activities
• Ensure that day to day financial matters (such as any charitable funds raised and any expenses reimbursement) are recorded and dealt with timeously and in line with policy and procedures
• Work closely with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to report on key performance indicators and budgets

Spirit of Springburn the SCIO was established at the beginning of 2021 and provides a much needed and valued service for the community. We're made up of local residents and local service providers from Springburn and are committed to creating a place-led approach to improve life in the area by identifying the needs of the community, to make Springburn a safe and healthy place to live, grow and work.

Job Overview:

The Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator is a new role that will be supported by the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

We are seeking a motivated, solution focused individual who has the confidence and experience to help shape this new role and to make it a success. You will support and develop the delivery existing wellbeing projects, helping to ensure they are sustainable, as well as creating new groups and activities to meet the needs of the local community.

The duties of the Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator are varied but include day-to-day running of the hub including dealing with the public, stock control, developing partnership opportunities and increasing awareness of our services.

A full induction programme, training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working with the hub volunteer co-ordinator to ensure the health and wellbeing groups are fully and appropriately supported
• Imbed sustainable approaches to improving and increasing the range of health and wellbeing activities offered
• Develop good partnerships with other key organisations and charities to create opportunities for the people of Springburn
• Establish processes to capture feedback on services offered
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to report on key performance indicators and budgets
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to complete funding applications
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Support with the undertaking of risk assessments within the hub
• Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety and security in the working environment
• Co-ordination and support for events and activities
• Ensure that day to day financial matters (such as any charitable funds raised and any expenses reimbursement) are recorded and dealt with timeously and in line with policy and procedures

Are you committed to delivering best practice to support children and young people with complex needs?

Are you ready to use your experience and skill to shape practice in delivering quality services to children and young people?

Do you feel excited about the opportunity to take your first step towards a management position?

If so, this is a great opportunity for you.

About Aberlour Options Fife – Glenrothes Continuing Care

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

What we are looking for....

As someone who has built up experience working in residential childcare, you will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care to the children and young people in the service. You will play a pivotal role, working in partnership with parents and families to meet the emotional and physical needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.

When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated.

Engaging positively with children, young people and families you will plan and implement appropriate support for the children and young people. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour’s recording system: Dynamics.

This role offers the opportunity to consolidate and build on your experience combined with the ability to enhance your skills and knowledge through training, for example, in Dyadic Developmental Practice.

As part of the management team you will play an active role in ensuring that shift duties are delegated and completed in accordance with service guidance.

Senior Young People’s Workers will work a Residential Rota 2.5 x 12.5 hours shift direct care of their role on shift and 0.5 x 12.5 hours of their time working alongside the Service Manager on operational tasks and standardising practice. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff.

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. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice.

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.

About Angus Carers Centre

Angus Carers Association (trading as Angus Carers Centre) is an organisation established by carers, for carers. The Association was established in October 1996 and became part of the Royal Princess Trust for Carers network in November 1997, then becoming known as “Angus Carers Centre”.

Angus Carers Centre is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation providing tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who care for a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their care and support.

Today Angus Carers Centre has 24 staff, 20 volunteers, and over 2000 registered adult and young carers.

Job Summary

As part of the Angus Carers Centre Senior Management Team, the Operational Manager will oversee service delivery, manage resources, lead teams, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. They will also act as a key ambassador for the charity, building strong relationships with stakeholders, funders, and the wider community.

Full details are available in the document below.

“Are you looking for a new challenge which will directly improve a community? Do you want a job with responsibility to plan and execute projects with lasting impact? Are you self-motivated? Adept at sourcing funding opportunities? Able to motivate others and focused on driving delivery? We have the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

The Kilmadock Development Trust (KDT) has secured funding for a Project Officer 2 years on a part-time basis for two days a week/ 14 hours a week.

We are looking for someone with relevant qualifications and experience to work with the KDT, involving engagement with the local Community Council, the Community, external stakeholders and funders on community projects. Initially this will involve completing some projects that have been started and are at various stages. Also identifying funding streams to allow major community projects to progress. The suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, excellent interpersonal, presentation and IT skills. They will be proactive, able to work on their own initiative, provide reports and plans working strategically. Salary £14,560 per annum, position will be based from the Centre, but homeworking will be considered as appropriate. The position requires someone educated to degree level and/or previous experience in these areas.

We are seeking part-time workers who share our values and have the experience and skills to support adults with autism and learning disabilities, within their homes (Supported Living), to access meaningful work, and to have fun and develop relationships. We have a few posts available with different contracted hours so please get in touch to discuss hours.

Previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable, as is a good understanding of autism and the needs of people who use different forms of communication and a confidence in working with people with behaviour that challenges.

Tiphereth is a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.

Key Tasks

• To build relationships with people using a person-centred approach founded on dignity and respect for individuality, and that enables choice and control
• To provide shared support, 1:1 and 2:1 support.
• To work positively with any behaviours of concern.
• To provide care and support with personal / intimate care tasks, administering medication safely, assisting a person’s mobility safely including using equipment, supporting meals, social activities, outings and attending appointments.
• To support people to live in a rich environment, manage a tenancy and build a home.
• To share and support members with daily cleaning tasks and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing working/living environments
• To support people to participate as fully as possible in tasks and activities that interest and engage them, developing skills and a sense of purpose and value
• To act as keyworker for some people taking a lead role in ensuring outcomes, support plans and risk assessments are reviewed at least every 6 months.
• To build good relations with families, carers, and other relevant professionals.
• To plan, organise and facilitate group and individual activities
• To work as an effective member of a team following agreed procedures, and contributing to professional discussions and a positive team working environment
• Support members both inside the home, but also to utilise the outside spaces, supporting gardening, growing vegetable and plants, and enjoying nature.

If you are bright, reliable, energetic, passionate about making a difference and have access to your own vehicle, we want to hear from you!

ESUB is an award-winning charity based in Edinburgh. We support families experiencing hardship by providing school uniform and other essentials so that children and young people can go to school with dignity and confidence, fitting in with their peers and ready to make the best of their education.

ESUB is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Operations Assistant to work closely with the small staff team and a busy group of volunteers. We are based in the Gyle area of Edinburgh, and travel in and around Edinburgh will be required. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable administrative skills and experience gained in a work or volunteering. If you genuinely have an eye for detail and are committed to providing a quality customer service then we would love to hear from you.

The Position:

To assist the Operations team with the day to day running of the charity including:

• Purchasing new clothing, footwear and other items to fulfil requests, and undertaking the associated administrative tasks.
• Sorting and recording donations,
• Maintaining a stock of suitable items
• delivering items around the city, and various other activities.

The Operations Assistant will need use of their own vehicle to travel in and around Edinburgh as part of the role. Please note that this post is not suitable for working from home.

Our Benefits:

• Salary of £24,479 (pro rata)
• Family-friendly working hours (20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday).
• Provision of work laptop and mobile phone
• Mileage allowance for travel on ESUB business
• 25 days per year annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Initial 12 month contract, renewable subject to funding.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Work experience in a similar or transferable capacity.
• Demonstrable organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with functional maths skills, for example managing lists and putting together accurate costings
• Basic proficiency in using Excel, Word and Email in the Microsoft environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work as part of a small team in a cosy space
• Familiarity with what children and young people wear to school
• Personal values that are aligned with ESUB’s ethos of equity and dignity for all

We are recruiting for Support Practitioners to join our team in Glasgow.

If you are good at seeing people as unique individuals with their own skills, opinions, and dreams then we currently have full-time and part-time opportunities for you to join our team in Glasgow.

As a Support Practitioner you will support people with all aspects of daily living at home and in their communities. You will assist people with planning for their future and to prevent the effects of social isolation and loneliness in their lives. We adopt a person-centred approach to working with individuals who require support for a variety of reasons including to improve their Mental Health. We anticipate this role including an element of night shift work from time to time.

Whilst experience is always welcome, full training (including SVQ qualifications) is provided alongside regular support and supervision from your Service Manager. The right values and motivation are essential; honesty, respect, empathy, and compassion are key skills that are required in people who join our teams.

As a way of demonstrating how much we value you and your commitment we offer a range of great benefits:

• Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
• 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
• £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&C apply)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
• Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme; and more!

*Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post

The Safety Zone Community Project has been successfully operating for some 25 years. We wish to recruit a new staff member to oversee the smooth running of our purpose-built Centre in Bargeddie, on the outskirts of Glasgow. The successful candidate will possess proven organisational ability and good interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and – ideally – have a heart for the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• The effective day-to-day management of The Safety Zone.
• Overseeing the daily functions of property, identifying building and maintenance requirements in a timely manner, and assisting in keeping premises and equipment to the required standard.
• Ensuring the Health and Safety of all staff, volunteers, individuals and groups using the Centre.
• Researching and securing core funding for the project, with assistance from relevant personnel.
• Coordinating the duties of full-time, part-time, sessional and volunteer staff, in conjunction with the Senior Youth Worker.
• Liaising with service users or service providers as required.

Key Tasks:

• Administrative duties consistent with the position, and other appropriate duties as directed by the Board.
• Preparing reports on the activities and developments in the Centre, to be circulated to Board members one week prior to Board Meetings.
• Replenishing housekeeping and office supplies as necessary and monitoring expenditure.
• Supervising the administration of the letting of premises.
• Assisting in the promotion and development of The Safety Zone’s aims and ethos.
• Attending and participating in staff/user group meetings, chairing where appropriate.
• Helping to update Safety Zone policy documents on a regular basis.
• Liaising closely with other organisations and groups to prepare new collaborative strategies on matters of local concern or mutual interest.

Essential qualities:

The Centre Administrator will possess proven organisational ability, good interpersonal skills and self-motivation.

Cassiltoun are committed to regenerating our community not only through first class housing services but by our wider community development work. We also work closely with our subsidiary companies and in partnership with other organisations and agencies.

The Community Team deliver a range of projects that respond to community aspirations and seek to address local issues through an asset-based community development approach. This includes community art initiatives, a community woodland project (Castlemilk Park), youth work, health and wellbeing activities, community events, community gardening, community food initiatives, and a volunteer development programme – at the centre of all of these is participation and involvement from the local community.

You are required to have an understanding of community development, be passionate about meaningful participation, and have the energy to work in a fast-paced busy team delivering a range of projects. You will be comfortable in a range of environments, including: outdoors, professional meetings, groups, busy events, and with all age groups. You will work with the Community Development and Engagement Manager and the Community team to ensure the voices of our tenants and residents are at the heart of what is delivered across the Cassiltoun Group, be involved in all stages of project development and delivery and be part of a team striving to meet local aspirations.

This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.