Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and about the opportunities that Self-Directed Support brings to support each person’s individual journey?

Are you an experienced worker in health or social care, looking for an exciting and challenging personal development opportunity?

Do you have excellent Leadership qualities and a willingness and appetite for your own learning and development?

If your answer to these questions is “YES”– you may be the person we are looking for!

Key is a leading social care organisation that provides high quality, flexible support, to people with disabilities, some of whom have complex needs. We provide Self-Directed Support that has a clear focus on positive outcomes, tailored to meet individual needs of the people we support.

We are seeking a highly motivated, imaginative, and enthusiastic individual, with a true commitment to personalisation, to join our established, integrated management team in Glasgow.

In addition to providing some direct support to individuals, the successful candidate will lead and manage a small team(s) of workers who provide personalised support to a number of individuals with a range support needs, gifts and talents.

As part of our established and supportive management team, you will take a lead role in planning, co-ordinating and monitoring support to a number of people.

Our staff are our most important asset and as such we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to obtain relevant SSSC recognised qualifications.

You will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:

· 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays

· Organisation sick pay

· Pension Contributions

· 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

The post includes evening and weekend working as well as support to local managers and other workers out with normal working hours.

About Healing for the Heart

Healing for the Heart is a Glasgow-based charity dedicated to supporting individuals and communities in improving their mental health and well-being. We provide a range of services including counselling, workshops, and community projects to build resilience, promote recovery, and enhance quality of life.

Job Overview

We are seeking two creative, enthusiastic Project Workers to join our team on a part-time basis. The successful candidates will work closely with our existing, experienced team and local communities to identify needs, develop and implement projects, and build strong, supportive networks.

Key Responsibilities

Working with our current community development team, the successful candidates will be involved with some or all of the following:

Community Engagement:

- Building and maintaining relationships with community members, local organisations, and stakeholders as well as facilitating groups, training and community meetings.

Project Development and Implementation:

- Deliver, monitor and evaluate projects and initiatives which address identified needs and promote mental health and well-being.

- Capacity Building:

- Provide training and support to community members and volunteers to enhance their skills and confidence in community development activities.

- Recruit, support and develop teams of volunteers to make a meaningful contribution to the work of the organisation and within their local communities.

- Advocacy and Awareness Raising:

- Raise awareness about mental health issues and the services offered by Healing for the Heart in local or regional forums.

- Administration and Reporting:

- Maintain accurate records and collect data as required by Healing for the Heart.

- Prepare regular reports for the management team and funders.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

- Experience in working with people and groups.

- Strong understanding of mental health issues and community dynamics.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Good organisational skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency in using MS Office and other relevant software.

Desirable:

- A relevant qualification in community development, social work, or a related discipline.

- Experience working within the charity sector.

- Knowledge of the Glasgow community and local resources.

Our belief at Healing for the Heart is that, although skills are important, the person is much more important than the job itself and so we are looking for someone to who is empathetic and compassionate with a genuine desire to help and support others. We envisage that, although there will be some crossover, one of the posts will focus on delivering community groups and the other on working with volunteers.

Because this is a role which is very time bound, the successful candidates also need to be able to be organised and able to work within clear boundaries. Things change quickly in terms of communities and individuals and so you will need to be adaptable and great at thinking on the spot. As with all of our staff, you also need to be committed to the mission, values and ethos of the organisation.

Please visit healingfortheheart.co.uk/category/jobs for more information.

To support the Depute Manager and Service Manager in the operation of the Wellbeing for Good Mental Health service and Wellbeing 60+ service. These services support approximately 400 people who have been identified and assessed to benefit from additional support to remain well and maintain their tenancies in the local community. The Wellbeing for Good Mental Health Service is registered with the Care Inspectorate, and the Wellbeing 60+ service provides enhanced housing management.

The role will involve supervisory responsibilities including providing support to a team of 11 Wellbeing Workers. The role will also involve key working.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting vulnerable adults.

• Experience supervising within a support service.

• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with other professionals.

• Good interpersonal skills and effective time management.

You will:

• Supervise and support a team of 11 Wellbeing Workers.

• Oversee the delivery of person-centred support services.

• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate and SSSC standards.

• Assist in the planning and delivery of team meetings and annual regulatory inspections.

• Manage service delivery efficiently to meet contractual agreements.

• Maintain and build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide key working support and maintain accurate case notes.

• Promote and adhere to health and safety, equality, diversity, and sustainability policies.

You can find the full job description and person specification attached below for further information.

We will:

Provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment and much more. Read all about our benefits and commitments here.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and about the opportunities that Self-Directed Support brings to support each person’s individual journey?

Are you an experienced worker in health or social care, looking for an exciting and challenging personal development opportunity?

Do you have excellent Leadership qualities and a willingness and appetite for your own learning and development?

If your answer to these questions is “YES”– you may be the person we are looking for!

At Community Lifestyles, we are committed to developing and delivering high quality, individualised services which support people of all ages with a disability to live a full life, as active citizens within their communities.

In addition to providing direct support to individuals, some of whom may have complex needs, the main responsibilities of the Team Leader role include helping to plan, co-ordinate and monitor service delivery to individuals and to support, supervise and manage workers providing support to these individuals.

We are currently looking to recruit Team Leaders who are highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic social care practitioners who are able to:

• Make a commitment to individuals, enabling each person we support use their talents, fulfil their dreams and be in control of their life.
• Work creatively and flexibly in their day-to-day work to provide positive leadership and support to their team, prioritising and delegating effectively.
• Work with our Community Development Workers and others to assist in harnessing community assets and maximising independence.
• Commit to their own learning and development.

The post includes evening and weekend working and may include sleep over provision/waking night support, as well as some support to workers out with “normal working hours”.

Our staff are our most important asset and as such we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to achieve an SVQ 3 and PDA Supervision qualification in Health and Social Care.

You will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:

• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
• 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