Are you a senior support worker or team leader looking for career progression?

We are seeking a passionate and inspiring Operational Manager to lead our Supported Living services. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who truly believes in delivering high quality care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will play a key role in shaping services that are responsive to the unique needs of each individual we support. By treating everyone with respect and dignity, you will use your strong communication skills to build trusting relationships and work in partnership with families, communities and other key people.

We are looking for someone who can provide clear guidance, leadership and support to the Assistant Team Leaders and front-line support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and personalised services. You will champion excellence, maintaining strong standards of quality, impact and continuous improvement while always keeping people and families and staff at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, and in collaboration with your Operational Manager colleagues, you will contribute to the growth and development of our supported living services in line with Cosgrove’s Strategy and Values, leading with integrity, transparency and accountability in all aspects of your role.

You may not feel that you meet the essential criteria of the role, however we encourage you to apply if you have transferrable skills and experience gained in a different setting. We would love to hear from you!

Our Improving lives Initiative is an established model of community connectors for people living with long term conditions. You will join a team of Community Connectors to deliver a person-centred community support service for adults living with long term conditions, disabilities.

The role offers practical help, empowerment and early intervention support. It also plays a key part in improving mental wellbeing, reducing isolation, supporting smooth discharges from hospital, and linking individuals to sustainable long term community supports.

Skills and qualities

• Commitment to co production and amplifying lived experience in service design.
• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies.
• Awareness of inclusive communication methods and accessibility needs.
• Confidence in gathering feedback and contributing to continuous improvement across NLDF’s Independent Living Initiative.

The Carer Breather fund is a funding initiative through NL Carers Together to support community and voluntary sector organisations in North Lanarkshire provide ongoing breaks and activities for unpaid carers.

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum (NLDF) successfully accessed this funding to allow us to engage with carers and those they care for, who are affected by disabilities and or long-term conditions.

NLDF are a member led organisation who support people living with a disability or long term condition in North Lanarkshire. We have been established since 1999 and have built up an excellent reputation in North Lanarkshire as a supportive service, who listen and strive to meet the needs of those we support.

Job description

Arranging and facilitating in person information and support sessions for unpaid carers, with the people they care for within our Carer Breather Project – The Little Care Hub (TLC)

The sessions will have three elements:-

• Time and space to share their own experience, ideas and views;
• Sharing information about available supports and services; Benefit maximisation, help with heating costs, Self Directed Support services including statutory budgets, community support.
• Health and wellbeing activities eg nutrition, music, mindfulness techniques, simple yoga, breathing, feel good techniques to support on going self management of good health and resilience.

Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing programme.

• To provide quick feel-good strategies that can be used during and after sessions, linking into sessional supports with an emphasis on each activity being something new to help them in their caring role.
• To offer ways to participate and engage in local community, keeping participants informed of local support.
• Provide group in local accessible setting, clarify through consultation for best locations

We’re looking for Trustee Board Members

Capability Scotland works with people with complex and diverse needs, delivering exemplary care, support and education to meet the individual needs of the people we support.

Would you like to contribute to the work of Capability Scotland? We are looking to appoint new Trustees to complement the skills of our existing Board, to drive change and help us shape our strategic direction, giving clarity to our purpose, aims and objectives.

We are looking for a diverse range of people who may have an interest in helping us prepare for future challenges and demands. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in Health & Social Care/Social Work, fundraising/marketing/communications, education and technology, as we explore the use of assistive technology and AI in the delivery of person centred care. We would also love to see applications from people with lived experience of disability.

Our Board’s responsibility is to ensure the highest standards of governance and provide oversight, scrutiny and support of the management of the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation. We are entering a period of ambitious growth and transformation, with plans underway to redevelop our largest residential service in Perth. Our Inclusive Community Project will enable us to continue delivering exemplary care, while creating a modern environment shaped by innovation and best practice. The insight and expertise of our Board are central to this journey, helping to ensure the development becomes a leading example of future focused care.

Capability Scotland is proud to operate Corseford College, the first and only college in Scotland dedicated specifically to young adults with multiple and complex disabilities. The achievements of our students are a powerful testament to the success of this pioneering model. As we look ahead, our Board will play a crucial role in supporting the college’s continued growth and development, ensuring that many more young people can benefit from this life changing opportunity.

The people we support are at the heart of everything we do and there may be the opportunity to become more involved across the many aspects of the organisation, helping to empower our people to have a voice, realise their ambitions and achieve their full potential. We continue to develop innovative, high quality solutions to address gaps in care and support provision.

This is a non-remunerated position, however, travel and subsistence expenses are available in accordance with our Expenses Policy.

The Financial Wellbeing Specialist provides expert, rights-based advice on benefits and entitlements for individuals with visual impairments, including veterans. Working remotely across Scotland, the role supports clients and colleagues with applications, system navigation, and appeals processes. The Specialist manages an independent caseload, with referrals primarily received through Vision Information & Support Advisors or Vision Link Workers, and collaborates with Vision Link Workers when in-person client support is required. The focus is on helping clients access the financial support they are entitled to, ensuring accuracy in all work, and promoting clients’ rights while operating within the scope of financial advice.

You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via people@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.

About us

For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.

Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:

• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

Benefits

• Generous employee pension scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Discounts for
• carers

About Us

Borders Independent Advocacy Service has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional services since 1995. At the heart of our work are the rights of children and young people and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.

We provide individual, relationship-based independent advocacy and a wide range of participatory opportunities for people across the Scottish Borders. We work alongside corporate parents and communities to broaden understanding, and with policymakers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice based on the lived experience of Scottish Borders people.

The Role

As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people who live in the Scottish Borders. Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

The post-holder will be a key member of the advocacy team, supporting children and young people to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy, children’s rights, and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after, Care Experienced, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings, children’s hearings, and other formal processes, as well as assisting children and young people to prepare for them.

Working in partnership with professionals, carers, and organisations, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people by keeping detailed records of the work you undertake, writing liaison reports, and monitoring statistics.

As a vital part of the work of Borders Independent Advocacy Service your role will include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities throughout the Borders Independent Advocacy local and national network, as well as meeting with care experienced children and young people to introduce the service in agreement with the local authority. Raising awareness of Borders Independent Advocacy Service and its services with children, young people, professionals, and carers you will also be responsible for facilitating training amongst professionals, carers, and organisations.

The successful candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. You will be confident communicating with individuals and groups, both in writing and verbally, and be able to adapt to a wide range of situations. You will be confident in making effective plans, as well as evidencing your work, you can prioritise and meet deadlines. You take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working.

Committed to children’s rights, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You will demonstrate knowledge of the current structures, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland. You are also flexible, given the remit of the role, as some evening and weekend work may be necessary. A full driving licence and access to transport are essential.

While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

The successful candidate will be joining Borders Independent Advocacy Service at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity or any other enquiries, please contact us, at recruitment@bordersadvocacy.org.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Why Join Us?

You will join Borders Independent Advocacy Service at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are the most vulnerable are growing in strength and influence, bringing insight, challenge, hope and change. You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening advocacy services across the Scottish Borders.

We offer:

• A generous pension contribution scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays
• Flexible working where possible
• A highly supportive, values-led organisation
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Borders Independent Advocacy Service is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible working environment. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

Purpose of Role

Working with the Finance Manager to support all aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the charity, and supporting the Executive Team, the Grants Team and the Fundraising Team with financial matters where necessary.

The Veterans’ Foundation (VF) is an independent grant-making charitable foundation. The VF has established a substantial grants programme to support charities and organisations in the UK that provide charitable support to those in need among serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families.

At the Veterans’ Foundation, we believe that those who have served should never be left behind. Over the past ten years, we have raised more than £34 million and funded hundreds of organisations across the UK, supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families with the challenges they face — from mental health and housing to community and connection.

Principal Duties

The main duties of the Finance Assistant are:

• Take responsibility for basic finance functions including the recording of data and bank reconciliations, using the XERO accounting system
• Manage the VF Finance inbox, dealing with queries and correspondence
• Bank and record cheques received and deal with paper bank statements and other paper correspondence for the finance team
• Process invoices, staff expenses and requests for payment, ensuring associated accounting records and the VF’s filing system are updated accordingly
• Producing, submitting and allocating regular Gift Aid claims to HMRC
• Ensure electronic filing is kept accurate and up to date
• Set-up online bank payments for weekly invoice and expenses payment runs
• Collate monthly payroll information and liaise with (outsourced) payroll provider
• Create basic month end journals
• Assist as required with Management Accounts production, budgeting and forecasting and with the production of annual financial statements
• Work with the Grants team to ensure all grant payments are paid correctly and on time. This will include setting up the payments, confirming their safe receipt and ensuring the grants information in the accounting system (Xero) matches the information in the grants system (Salesforce)
• Work with fundraising and finance colleagues to record and monitor income and expenditure relating to donations and fundraising activities; assist with Gift Aid claims as required
• Work with the External Lottery Manager and the Finance team to monitor the Veterans’ Lottery income and expenditure. This includes reconciliation of lottery income, monitoring attrition, reviewing invoices and data provided by the External Lottery Manager
• Support the team with the production of annual financial statements and the financial audit as required
• Support with external regulatory requirements e.g. from the Gambling Commission or Charity Commission, as required

General Responsibilities

• Offer support for the work of the VF generally, including cover for other members of the team ensuring that the work of the VF can continue effectively and without interruption
• Represent the VF in a way that is consistent with its values and philosophy
• Contribute to effective team working by sharing information and skills including at weekly team meetings, and by supporting colleagues

Person Specification

• At least one year’s experience in a similar role; an interest in gaining accounting qualifications advantageous
• Experienced in posting and managing accounting records with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and experience in working with Xero or similar accounting software
• Knowledge and experience in working with Salesforce or similar databases
• Excellent IT skills including Excel and Word (including familiarity with functions such as lookup and sumif)
• High standards of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to the needs of the VF