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Together we can shape a better future for vulnerable children and adults.
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join VSA, a leading social care charity with over 150 years of experience, at the forefront of providing vital care and support to vulnerable children and adults living across Aberdeen and beyond.
The Organisation
With a £20M+ turnover, employing some 650 staff across 25 services, in the last year we supported over 11,000 people through some of the most challenging times they have ever experienced, and we help them take control of their lives for a brighter and better future.
Every day we change lives by supporting a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a wide range of health and social care services, such as residential services and community outreach programmes.
We support vulnerable children and adults who are living with:
- Mental health diagnosis
- Loneliness and isolation
- Living with life-long conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s
- Learning disabilities
- Complex additional learning and additional support needs
- People who are in recovery from addiction
- Living in extreme poverty (including fuel poverty)
For more information about the work we do to change and improve the lives of children and adults you can visit our website at vsa.org.uk
The Job
Working with the Board of trustees, the CEO is responsible for leading the organisation in the effective development and implementation of strategy closely aligned to our core values and objectives, which will support the delivery of creative solutions that meet the changing needs of our community.
Through effective engagement in the political and socio-economic agenda relating to the future of Health and Social Care, the CEO will ensure that VSA’s interests are represented and that we are at the forefront of influencing the future direction of our sector. Continually horizon scanning and ensuring the organisation’s resilience in a changing environment and ensuring our long-term financial stability and sustainability.
The Person
You will be able to demonstrate experience gained at a senior level of strategic leadership within a multi-functional organisation across multiple fields. Through your career you will have developed the ability to build effective partnerships and to demonstrate influencing capabilities through effective networking and engagement of key stakeholders. Evidence of leading the design and delivery of high qualify, financially effective services for the benefit of service users will be key, as will the ability to effectively lead and implement change.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to pursue goals and objectives with enthusiasm, as well as the ability to instil the same attitude and passion in others. Emotional awareness and the capacity for self-reflection will be essential.
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! 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.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
- Part time
- £33,119 – £36,052 pro-rata
- Edinburgh
- Closing 28th November 2022
Due to the retirement of its current Coordinator, Edinburgh Carers Council is seeking an interim CEO to lead the organisation. Edinburgh Carers Council is an independent advocacy organisation, delivering individual and collective advocacy for unpaid carers. It also supports carers through Peer Support work
Edinburgh Carers Council works with unpaid carers of people with mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, dementia, autism, traumatic brain injury and physical disabilities. It is part of national and local strategic planning, including THRIVE Edinburgh.
The post
The main purpose of the post is to lead and manage the organisation, to ensure a focus on carers’ needs and views, and encourage and support staff and volunteers working for ECC. The CEO will represent the collective expressed views of carers at partnership and planning meetings and to the Board of Trustees. They will work closely with our Trustees to focus on our vision and strategy.
The post requires excellent communication skills and an understanding of the issues faced by unpaid carers and the impact of caring on health and wellbeing
The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £35,000 per annum and a permanent contract.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer works with the Chief Executive and the Board of Directors to deliver the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation. They work to strengthen the sector through the delivery of services and participation in partnership working and engagement. They are responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of our programmes and creating new opportunities for service development.
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
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Kindness Call Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Hospital to Home services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.
The role of the Kindness Call Coordinator is to manage a telephone support service operating across the country, assisting those living with our conditions, who have become lonely or socially isolated.
Our Kindness Call Service is designed to provide a listening ear and an opportunity for those using the service to talk about what matters to them, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation and supporting them to live life to the full. Our trained kindness volunteers make regular calls, forming reassuring and encouraging relationships and are supported by the Kindness Call Coordinator.
We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long term conditions; an understanding of the challenges faced by people with cardiac, respiratory and stroke conditions as well as Long Covid; an understanding of community service provision; the ability to recruit, manage and motivate a team of volunteers; and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
As this post is not a face to face role, applicants can be situated anywhere in the country.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
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.