Top job! Support & Development Manager
- Full time
- £41,860 – £44,047
- Stirling
- Closing 2nd December 2022
Are you an experienced manager in health or social care and are looking for an exciting and challenging career development opportunity?
Do you believe that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities in life as everyone else and are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Are you self-motivated and able to lead and inspire others?
If your answer to these questions is “Yes”, then you may be the very person we are looking for!
Key is committed to developing high quality, flexible services which support people with a range of disabilities and complex needs to enjoy life to the full as active citizens within their communities. We are seeking a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual for this role, with excellent leadership qualities and a commitment to personalisation.
The successful candidate will be involved in the continued growth, development, and management of a number of teams delivering individualised, person centred support to people living in their own homes and communities across Stirling.
We are seeking someone who has experience of managing social care services supporting people in their own homes and communities, at Team Manager/ Leader level or above and must be able to:
- Demonstrate a commitment to individuals, enabling each person to live a fulfilled life and achieve their dreams and aspirations with a clear focus on outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including family carers and other professionals and have excellent communication skills.
- Keep teams positive and support people through their more difficult times.
- Assist in harnessing community assets and maximising independence.
- Work positively and flexibly as part of a busy management team, prioritising and delegating effectively.
- Have excellent organisational skills and an ability to maintain and develop a number of systems and processes relevant to the role.
- Commit to their own personal learning and development as well as the learning and development of their teams
The post includes evening and weekend working as well as support to local managers and other workers out with ‘normal working hours.’
Top job! Support & Development Manager
- Full time
- £41,860 – £44,047
- Inverness and Nairn Services
- Closing 2nd December 2022
Are you an experienced manager in health or social care and are looking for an exciting and challenging career development opportunity?
Do you believe that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities in life as everyone else?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Do you have the drive and vision to be able to lead and inspire others?
If your answer to these questions is “Yes”, then you may be the very person we are looking for!
Key is committed to developing high quality, flexible services which support people with a range of disabilities and complex needs to enjoy life to the full as active citizens within their communities. We are seeking a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual for this role, with excellent leadership qualities.
The successful candidate will be involved in the development and management of a number of teams delivering individualised, person centred support to people living in their own homes and communities across Inverness and Nairn areas. This will include further growth, development and leadership of short breaks (respite) services in partnership with the Elsie Normington Foundation Haven Project.
We are seeking someone who has experience of managing social care services supporting people in their own homes and communities, at Team Manager/ Leader level or above and must be able to:
- Demonstrate a commitment to individuals, enabling each person to live a fulfilled life and achieve their dreams and aspirations with a clear focus on outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including family carers and other professionals.
- Keep teams positive and support people through their more difficult times.
- Assist in harnessing community assets and maximising independence.
- Work positively and flexibly as part of a busy management team, prioritising and delegating effectively.
- Have excellent organisational skills and an ability to maintain and develop a number of systems and processes relevant to the role.
- Commit to their own personal learning and development as well as the learning and development of their teams.
The post includes evening and weekend working as well as support to local managers and other workers out with normal working hours.
In return you will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Public holidays are paid at double time
- Organisation sick pay
- Paid PVG Membership
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings
- Registered with Concert for Carers
- Eligible to register for a Costco Membership
- Credit Union Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Contributions
Top job! Early Years & Family Centre Manager
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Methil, Leven
- Closing 28th November 2022
Poppyview Family Centre is a large Charitable ELC setting and Family Centre, sitting at the heart of the Methil community. We have been established in Methil, Leven, Fife, since 2014.
We are looking for a highly experienced, motivated, and passionate, Early Years & Family Centre Manager to lead and support our expanding friendly team. We strive to deliver a high quality, flexible, ELC experience, for all the children attending our service. We are looking for someone with the experience, skills, and knowledge, to drive and guide our team on their continuous journey of improvement.
We are in partnership with Fife Council, are members of Early Years Scotland and are registered with Care Inspectorate.
As our new Centre Manager, we would require you to:
• Ensure that the day-to-day management of the Family Centre complies with the organisations policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and national and local current policy.
• Have an excellent working knowledge and ability to implement the Curriculum for Excellence, How Good Is Our Early Learning & Childcare, the Health and Social Care Standards, GIRFEC, Realising the Ambition and National Standard criteria.
• Ensure that suitable activities are planned and implemented in accordance with current practice.
• Ensure that children’s individual learning needs are being met and that each child’s progress is recorded appropriately.
• Line manage staff and support their professional learning and development.
• Liaise with the Local Authority, Care Inspectorate, SSSC and other agencies as required.
• Ensure appropriate Quality Assurance systems are in place.
• Ensure there is an ambition of continuous improvement for the centre.
The Manager will be accountable to the Board of Trustees and will work closely with them in the governance and strategic development of the Family Centre, as it meets its contractual Funded Provider partnership requirements with Fife Council.
To be considered, you must hold an appropriate qualification for the role (BA Childhood Practice or equivalent) and need to be able to demonstrate an excellent background in Early Years Management.
This role requires membership of the PVG scheme.
Top job! Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Full time
- £44,151 – £52,490
- Robin House, Balloch
- Closing 29th November 2022
Do you want to be part of an incredible advanced nurse practitioner team delivering paediatric palliative care in CHAS?
An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual, passionate about palliative care, to join our committed and welcoming team. We are seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) who can autonomously assess, prescribe and evaluate care for children with complex needs.
Working within a supportive team comprising of ANPs, doctors, independent prescribers and a lead specialist pharmacist you will play a key role in the care of children across Scotland with palliative care needs through excellent multi-agency working with colleagues in other settings across Scotland.
The day-to-day work involves being part of a CHAS multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and assisting in coordinating the provision of comprehensive holistic evidence based advanced nursing care to children resident in our hospices.
CHAS does not hold clinical responsibility for children who are not resident at a CHAS hospice. However, increasingly families are being offered choices of place of care at end of life and CHAS may be part of that support. You will have the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team around the child approach.
ANPs have been part of our clinical team since 2017. This unique blend of advanced nursing and medical care has enhanced the support for children with very complex medical conditions and has given them increased access to paediatric palliative care.
We are committed to growing and developing the team and currently have nurses completing the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice program and are in the process of recruiting more nurses to commence the course in January 2023. You will have the opportunity to act as an assigned supervisor of practice for trainees and offer objective assessment of the practitioner’s attainment of knowledge, skill and critical development, which is pertinent to Advanced Clinical Practice.
About CHAS:
- We support around 400 children with palliative care needs and their families every year.
- There is an excellent nursing team and family support team across hospice and community offering outstanding holistic care
In return for your commitment we offer:
- A welcoming environment where all staff matter
- A competitive salary package which includes access to a CHAS or NHS pension scheme.
- Excellent training and continued professional development opportunities
- Clinical supervision
- A healthy work/life balance with 35 days annual leave, increasing to 40 days after five years’ service (pro rata)
Working hours are divided across four days with some weekend working and participation in an on call rota, with medical support, according to the demands of the service.
Young People’s Worker - Options Lothian, Prestonpans
- Full time or Part time
- £25,164
- Options Lothian, Prestonpans
- Closing 15th December 2022
Aberlour Options Lothian, Prestonpans
Aberlour Options Lothian offers a range of short break services to children and young people with complex needs. We offer a safe, homely environment for a child to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff. Our service is very much a ‘home from home’ for the children who stay with us. We are within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian with access via the number 26, 111 and 124 bus routes.
The difference we make to families:
“It’s not easy to accept that sometimes you need help. We had reached rock bottom but Aberlour Options Lothian was that lifesaving buoyancy aid.
It wasn't easy accepting leaving my son there especially in the early days when it was new to everyone. It is a safe and welcoming place and a second home in many respects now. Somewhere he is safe, cared for and has loads of fun with the carers and other children.
It’s not just about respite; we have received help with managing behaviour, preparing for hospital visits and operations. Help and advice when there seemed to be no one else listening or who understands. It’s hard to look back to where we were but no we wouldn't be here today without their help and support.
To sum it up: Saved our lives. Peace of mind. Finally a rest.”
What we are looking for....
We are looking for Full Time and Part Time Young People’s Workers that embodie our values for our residential respite service. As part of a small team, you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the children and young people. Experience in this type of work is preferred however we will consider all applications. The service opens Wednesday’s afterschool and from Friday 11am to Monday 12pm. As such, the requirement is to work mainly weekends. Shifts at weekends are 8am - 8pm or 12pm - 10pm and include sleepovers and wakened night shifts. Week days range from 2 to 5 hours in the evenings.
We appreciate that not everyone is available to work every weekend and so you can apply to work on specific days. This would still enable consistency for the children and provide rewarding work for you as you develop a meaningful relationship with the children. There are a range of options available, please get in touch to discuss.
Sleepovers form part of the regular working pattern as does occasional night awake shifts. Full details of rota requirements will be discussed at interview.
Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our team. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods. Availability should be specified on your application form.
Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates at aberlour.org.uk/jobs.
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. At Aberlour we have strong values - Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Challenging - which influence our everyday work. If you choose to apply for this role please tell us about your values in your supporting statement.
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 at aberlour.org.uk/jobs
Due to the ongoing growth and development of our support services we currently have a number of exciting job opportunities in the Dunoon area.
Working locally, you will join one of our teams delivering great quality individualised support to adults who have a variety of support needs, where every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.
Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service. Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required. Flexible working patterns and small contracts can also be considered.
If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about getting alongside people providing support to achieve the life they want then... you could be who we are looking for!
In turn, you will receive:
- 31 days annual leave
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Excellent local Induction and Training
- Support to achieve a SVQ 2 qualification
- Access to Employee Counselling Service
- A free disclosure Scotland check
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
We would encourage you to submit your application as the earliest convenience as we may be able to offer interview at an earlier date to shortlisted candidates.
Senior Huntington’s Disease Specialist (SHDS)
- Full time
- £34,976 – £38,074
- Highland region - Hybrid working model (office & home-based). Base will be negotiated depending on location of successful applicant
- Closing 19th December 2022
Are you looking for a role in which you will positively impact the lives of HD families in your community? A role that enables you to make a real difference and feel valued by the organisation you work for?
Scottish Huntington’s Association Vision and Values
Our vision is that every family in Scotland impacted with Huntington’s disease will have access to expert, committed, informed, honest and practical support as they navigate their complex HD journey.
Our core values guide how each one of us works in our individual day to day job: -
- Empowering individuals, families to meet the challenges of Huntington’s disease
- Supporting people living with Huntington’s disease in a way that promotes respect, dignity and self-worth and recognises that they have an important role to play in their community
- Passionate about the right of individuals to make choices about matters that affect their lives
- Flexible and designed around the individual needs of people living with Huntington’s disease
Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care management and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental and cognitive symptoms.
Due to a vacancy in the service an opportunity has arisen to join the Scottish Huntington’s Association Highland Adult Clinical Services serving families in the Highlands. Providing the opportunity to manage a bespoke Specialist Huntington’s disease service within our growing Scottish Charity which will offer specialist assessment, one to one emotional support, facilitation of Huntington’s disease care management and advice & information to families impacted by Huntington’s Disease (HD) Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, and with the support of the Grampian Genetics Service, the Adult Clinical Service for the Highlands also provides advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and who will have a positive influence on the quality of life for individuals and their families who are impacted by HD. Previous experience of working with Huntington’s disease is preferred but not essential, we will provide you with all the condition-specific knowledge you need. The successful candidate should have the ability to work autonomously using their own initiative in this challenging and innovative post. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as are excellent timekeeping and caseload management skill.
The Scottish Huntington’s Disease Association invites applications from professionals who have a background in allied health, nursing or social work, and who have a valid, current professional qualification & membership with their professional body.
A substantial level of post-basic experience is desirable. Community based practice knowledge and a clean current driving licence and use of a car is essential.
Join us and you will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families. We are recognised at national and international levels for our expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors and a Financial Wellbeing Service.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure.
Youth and Family Support Worker – West Dunbartonshire
- Full time
- £22,889
- West Dunbartonshire
- Closing 11th December 2022
If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact our HR department on 0141 212 8800.
We have a fantastic opportunity for motivated, positive, resilient individuals who really believe in young people, are flexible regarding hours of work and can help us to deliver includem’s innovative approach. Includem are committed to developing employees and will help you to achieve the relevant qualifications required to carry out the role. These qualifications will be fully funded by includem. Ideally the successful candidate should have a full driver’s license and access to a car.
What does the role involve?
We are recruiting for a Youth & Family Support Worker to work within the local community to provide 1 to 1 relationship based support to young people and their families/carers.
The successful candidate will be required to:-
- Build effective relationships with young people and their families and engage them in 1 to 1 support within their local community
- Identify and record individual support needs and work collaboratively with young people and their families to develop and deliver a sustainable individual support plan based upon presenting and underlying behaviours
- Use appropriate tools in order to help young people and families understand the impact of their behaviour within the wider community
- Work in partnership with existing community resources, organisations and supports to sustain positive change with families
- Develop and deliver groupwork activities
All posts require individuals to:
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the young people and families
- Develop safe, professional and committed relationships with young people and families
- Use their communication skills effectively to influence, record and evidence positive change and provide personalised, risk enabled, professional support
- Be able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes
- Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme (paid for by includem)
- To be registered or be willing to become registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold or be willing to work toward HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent (qualifications are fully funded by includem)
We value our staff and employee benefits include:
- A full and robust training and induction programme
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service and 9 public holidays
- Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
- Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation
- Free Vehicle Breakdown Cover
- Company Mobile Phone and Laptop
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Credit Union
- Flexible and agile working
- Family friendly policies
If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact us on 07718125204 to arrange an informal chat with one of our managers.
Please note a full driver’s license and road worthy vehicle are required for this role.
Liber8 are looking to appoint a p/t Counsellor/ Therapist.
The postholder will be expected to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions recommended by NICE/SIGN guidelines as effective approaches in working with addictions, mental health and related issues. Further they will contribute to maintaining opening, welcoming Psychological Informed Environments.
Main Purpose:
The postholder, will provide specialist counselling/therapy and group work to individuals, who have experienced alcohol and or substance use and associated issues. Demonstrable Experience of working in the area of alcohol and or substance use and facilitating, or co-facilitating therapy groups is a requirement for this post. The postholder may work in Liber8 and throughout each of the Beacons depending on demand.
We are looking for counsellor/ therapist who work in an integrative way, rather than being confined to a single therapeutic approach. We also welcome applications from those who can bring experience of expressive and creative therapies to their work
Liber8 are looking to appoint Peer Workers our Saoirse Service. The Peer Workers will support the delivery team in a range of areas. Saoirse covers South Lanarkshire and is delivered in collaboration between Liber8 Lanarkshire and Woman's Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire (WASLER) - Saoirse.
Main Purpose
This is a new service and works with women and girls throughout South Lanarkshire who are affected by domestic abuse / violence and alcohol/substance use – whether they are affected currently, have been in the past, or are at risk. Filling the existing gap in services for this group, this service will help women to keep safe, grow in confidence and feel empowered to re-join their communities as valued, contributing citizens.
If you are passionate about issues affecting women, including substance use and gender-based violence, and have experience of project development and implementation – we’d love to hear from you
Post open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1