Kinross-shire Youth Enterprise (KYTHE), a dynamic Christian youthwork a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people in Kinross-shire to reach their full potential. They firmly believe in the strength of community partnerships, working together with local schools, churches, and government bodies to deliver life enhancing services to the youth of the area. Their comprehensive offerings include health support, youth band activities, arts workshop, and a holiday football camp, just to name a few.
At KYTHE, their doors are wide open to young people of all backgrounds, irrespective of their beliefs, ethnicities, genders, abilities, or orientations. They come to KYTHE to seek a path to self-discovery, inspiration, and skills development. We provide them not only with valuable skills but also with a supportive network of new friends. They nurture the young people’s mental health, well-being, and self-esteem, empowering them to find their purpose and a profound sense of belonging. Their mission is to help these incredible young individuals succeed in leading fulfilled lives, adapt to challenges, thrive, and grow.
The Role:
An exciting new opportunity has now arisen for a Head of Operations to join the fun-loving team at KYTHE. As the new Head of Operations, you will have responsibility for KYTHE’s operational and business management functions in support of KYTHE’s strategic plan. You will be responsible for creating and implementing KYTHE’s operational plan that will enable the organisation to sustain and grow its vital work making a difference to the lives of young people across Kinross-shire. Working closely with the senior team, management committee and board of trustees, you will oversee and manage the daily operations of KYTHE, encompassing administration, financial control, HR, client records, facilities, marketing and communications, and providing support to senior staff.
KYTHE’s new Head of Operations should be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience, demonstrate a strong alignment with KYTHE's values, and have a successful track record as a Head of Operations with diverse operational management experience. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to problem solve and apply creativity and initiative to challenging situations, this is the ideal opportunity for you. Whilst KYTHE is a Christian organisation, the successful applicant does not need to practice Christianity themselves, but they should be open and accepting of the views of the organisation and comfortable working in their environment.
Tayside One Stop Shop Coordinator
- Part time
- £31,258 pro-rata
- Perth One Stop Shop
- Closing 10th December 2023
The Tayside One Stop Shop provides free social opportunities and 1-1 advice and support on a range of issues to autistic adults living in Perth, Dundee and Angus.
The OSS Coordinator will assist the Tayside One Stop Shop team to develop and deliver services in Perth, Dundee and Angus. The OSS Coordinator will share responsibility for providing advice and support in many areas, including: employment; housing; benefits; and health and wellbeing.
We are looking for someone with a broad understanding of autism and the particular issues faced by those recently diagnosed as autistic, with the ability to develop positive working relationships and deliver workshops and training. Many of our services are currently being delivered remotely, so you will also need to be able to deliver 1-1 and group support across a range of platforms, including Skype, Zoom and Teams.
Support Practitioner -
- Full time or Part time
- £21,318 – £22,285
- Perth & Kinross
- Closing 8th December 2023
Because People Matter - Work with Us
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.
We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.
We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
Lead Practitioner - Perth & Kinross
- Full time or Part time
- £23,023 – £25,813
- Perth & Kinross
- Closing 8th December 2023
We are hiring! - Work with Us
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.
We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.
We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
Who we are:
The Hearing Voices Network Dundee (HaVeN) is a registered charity which provides a HaVeN for those who hear voices, as well as those in the community who experience mental health issues. The HaVeN is a drop-in centre as well as a community café which is based in the Hilltown area of the city, offering one to one support and a variety of groups which are run and supported by volunteers.
Our Mission:
For Voice Hearers to feel valued, accepted and empowered to thrive.
What we do:
The Hearing Voices Network Dundee seeks to inspire hope and promote empowerment for Voice-Hearers, their friends and families. We have a drop-in service which is open to all. No referral is needed to access the services and support that we provide. We offer support, advice, volunteering opportunities, befriending, peer2peer, training and have a community café on site. We work closely with other organisations in our community to ensure that we remain up to date and are able provide creative support solutions to our service users and the community around us.
Key responsibilities:
The Treasurer will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the whole board of trustees, to report regularly on them to the board and to make sure that money is properly managed. They will ensure that bookkeeping, record keeping, and budgeting are done accurately. This includes:
• Ensuring proper systems are in place for budgeting, financial control, and reporting.
• Keeping all trustees properly informed about the state of the organisation’s finances.
• Ensuring financial reports to the trustees are comprehensible and properly discussed.
• Ensuring accounts and other financial reports are produced in the proper form and on time as
required by other bodies.
• Overseeing the appointment and communications with auditors or independent examiners,
according to legal requirements.
• Monitor the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources
• Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health.
• Act as a counter signatory for online banking and applications to funders.
More information
This is a voluntary role; however reasonable expenses will be paid.
The Board of trustees currently meet up to eight times per year. Our meetings are currently a mixture of in-person and virtual.
About Outreach Dundee
Aberlour Family Outreach Dundee provides support to families who are struggling to cope as a result of drug and alcohol use within the family. We give children a trusted person they can talk to, while supporting parents to create a safe environment for their children through addressing their dependency and improving parenting confidence.
“The Aberlour Family Outreach Dundee worker visited me regularly and she was really friendly. She encouraged me to ask for help when I needed it. She introduced me to other people and got me involved in other services that could help me" – Parent
What we are looking for....
We are looking for a Child and Family Worker to work 22.5 hours per week over three days. Specific working pattern is negotiable.
We are looking for an energetic, creative and compassionate individual to join our friendly, supportive team. We value skills such as providing children and young people with a wide range of fun activities and experiences to enrich their lives as well as supporting families to actively participate in shaping and defining the support we offer.
You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by substance use as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.
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.
Independent Advocacy Worker (Dundee Service)
- Part time
- £24,652 pro-rata
- Dundee
- Closing 11th December 2023
Partners in Advocacy is one of the largest providers of independent advocacy in Scotland, delivering high quality advocacy services since 1998.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our supportive and friendly team for an Independent Advocacy Worker for Dundee. The post-holder will provide high quality, 1:1 independent advocacy for children and young people who have been detained under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 in specialist adolescent psychiatric inpatient units in Dundee, in addition to providing independent advocacy in the community for children and young people, e.g., education, isolation, communication, being a young parent, child or adult protection proceedings and many other issues.
The successful candidate will support children and young people to ensure they know their rights, have their views heard, and they are able to make informed choices so that they have influence over decisions that affect their lives.
The post-holder will adhere to the SIAA Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards and Code of Best Practice (2019). Full induction and training will be provided to the successful candidate.
The location of the role will be within the Dundee City, the Dundee office at Dudhope Castle, and home based. Mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed and calculated from our Dundee office. A hybrid working arrangement will be agreed.
We are interested in hearing from a diverse range of people. If you think your skills, experience and expertise can meet the criteria detailed in the person specification, we would like to hear from you.
Partners in Advocacy is a Disability Confident Employer (Committed)
Assistant Service Co-ordinator
- Full time or Part time
- £26,635 – £29,459
- Perth & Kinross & Rattray
- Closing 4th December 2023
Step Up - Come join our team
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross
are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.
We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.
We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As an Assistant Service Co-ordinator, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
DVVA are looking for a passionate and committed individual to support the development of our Community Hubs in Lochee and Whitfield. The Hubs work within the local communities to identify needs and provide or support access to relevant services, working in conjunction with Dundee City Council, Dundee Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and other key stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone to take a lead in role in developing the Hubs, working in partnership with the local communities and relevant stakeholders. You will have knowledge of the local communities and the issues affecting people within these and you’ll be committed to working with the communities to address these issues. You’ll lead the Community Hubs Team and oversee the delivery of Hubs and DVVA objectives, providing line management support, leadership, strategic direction and financial sustainability. Ideally, you’ll have a successful track record in community development and working effectively with partners. A qualification in Community Learning and Development, Social Work or a related area is essential, as is line management experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will ensure that you can connect effectively with a variety of stakeholders and establish networks to support the work of the Hubs.
Community Young Person and Family Support Worker (Crisis Response) – Scotland
- Full time
- £27,493
- Inverness and Perth + Kinross. You will be required to travel Scotland wide, with potential overnight stays away from home with expenses paid.
- Closing 22nd December 2023
Includem are looking for new Community Young Person and Family Support Workers to join our new Crisis Response team working across Scotland to support children, young people and families when they need us most.
Includem have a brand-new service starting and includem are looking for keen, enthusiastic people who have an interest in helping children, young people and their families.
Are you able to stay calm under pressure, do you have these qualities, then includem have a job for you?
Purpose & Context of Role
The postholder will manage their own caseload ensuring support plans are developed with the young person to respond to their individual needs and supporting them to improve outcomes in line with GIRFEC principles and Includem’s model of support.
You will be expected to actively demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people, by managing their outcomes through use of line managers, colleagues and organisational tools, processes, policies and procedures.
A UK driving license is an essential requirement to the role.
The full job description can be found here
If you would like further information about the role, please call HR on 01414270523