Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy Accreditation Lead
- Full time
- £36,500 – £39,500
- Remote in Scotland (with regular travel across Scotland and occasionally the rest of the UK)
- Closing 6th October 2023
- Advertised from 11th September 2023
- 37.5 hours per week. Permanent
- A generous package including 25 days holiday per year plus public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Workwork scheme, access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
Role summary
In 2022, SafeLives and ASSIST began the Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy project, contributing to priorities 2 and 4 of the Scottish Government’s Victim Centred Approach Fund (VCAF), to provide a consistent and effective approach to court advocacy that ensures victims of domestic abuse have a safe and informed journey through the criminal justice system. The project aims to build consistency in how domestic abuse court advocacy provision is delivered across Scotland via creation of Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy (DACA) Standards, establishment of an accreditation framework for DACA services, and delivery of a new SQA-accredited training block on specialist domestic abuse court advocacy.
To date, via broad stakeholder engagement, academic research and consultation with survivors of domestic abuse, the project team have created Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy standards for Scotland. In its second and third year, the DACA project will establish and roll out an accreditation and mentoring framework for domestic abuse services across Scotland that provide court advocacy to their clients, and design and deliver a new block of the well-established Idaa training block, in partnership with ASSIST and Scottish Women’s Aid.
Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and in partnership with an expert practitioner from ASSIST, you will shape and guide work to develop the evidence base for the accreditation process and pilot the new accreditation framework with frontline services. You will also be involved in design, development and delivery of the new training module on domestic abuse court advocacy, which will enhance the existing Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy (Idaa) training course.
Application notes
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by 5pm on Friday 6th October 2023.
Please visit our website to apply
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc, should you wish to send an alternative format please email Recruitment@safelives.org.uk.
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Top job! Breast Cancer Centre House Manager
- Full time
- £37,500 – £45,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 12th August 2024
The House of Hope will exist to help people in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. The centre will be a haven away from the outside world where those who are impacted by breast cancer can be who they need to be in a safe space, whilst offering connectivity, support, and friendship.
Cancer is hard and takes its toll on you and those around you. We aim to nurture, improve the quality of life, and enrich the emotional wellbeing of our users by offering sanctuary and support within a home-like environment at a time when they need it most.
You are more than a diagnosis. The service will be designed to be person centred with the voice of the patients and their families at the heart of The House.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for leading the launch, growth and development of professional, effective and accessible breast cancer support services for The House of Hope Scotland.
We have an experienced and passionate board of trustees, working alongside an active network of volunteers. You will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will work closely with our trustees and patient volunteers.
This dynamic role requires an individual who displays strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate must be proactive, adaptive and responsive to the changeable demands of working in a person-centred environment.
You will be the first point of contact for operations within The House of Hope. You will with the board and CEO to develop the launch operational strategy and programme, overseeing the refurbishment of the building and begin to carve out relationships with service providers and stakeholders.
We need a self-starter who is passionate about supporting those impacted by breast cancer - no two days will be the same.
Signposting and working in partnership with organisations across Scotland who can provide services of benefit to our user group will play another key part in this role. You will support the CEO and trustees with building relationships both across the Scottish cancer network and with potential service providers. We also want to work to increase our networks with health professionals, to help them support their patients.
Within the House of Hope itself and digitally we will provide information and support for those with breast cancer via a direct patient support service. You will help to establish and sustain support groups for breast cancer patients and their families, providing patient information about breast cancer to patients and major centres of breast cancer treatment, and running events (both online and face to face).
This is a unique and exciting role that will allow you to use your skillset to work with us to develop and open The House of Hope Scotland. The CEO, trustees, founders and wider voluntary team will support you at every stage.
Top job! Co-CEO – Corporate Responsibility
- Part time
- £45,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th September 2024
The Green Team was founded in 1995 to support young people to succeed in achieving the Duke of Edinburgh award. Since then, the team has grown significantly and now offers nine programmes along with corporate volunteering days and holiday activities. From one member of staff and a few volunteers, we now have 10 staff and over 50 volunteers.
The growth of the team since 1995 has been primarily driven by our current CEO, Penny Radway. The size of the organisation and number of programmes run mean that we believe the time is right to introduce a dual CEO approach. Penny will focus on CEO responsibilities for delivering our programmes and we are looking to recruit someone passionate about the outdoors and helping young people to become our CEO for corporate responsibility. We believe this represents an exceptional opportunity to help shape the Green Team strategy for the next decade, continue to grow the team and further enhance its reputation.
The role
To co-lead the charity promoting the mission, aims, values and objectives, be directly responsible for specific agreed areas of the charity’s corporate operations while overseeing and ensuring the success of these operations. To increase income generation, specifically unrestricted funds, enhance existing financial controls, and impact reporting. To also ensure there are clear and impactful communications, partnerships and marketing approaches for the development of the Green Team.
Work in partnership with the Co-CEO Programmes to advise the Trustees on the strategic direction of the organisation and to implement Board decisions. To ensure the sustainability of the Green Team, with a focus on increasing unrestricted funds to achieve longevity of the organisation.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Team Leader to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?
Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?
Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?
Then come and work for Enable Works.
Your role as Team Leader will be to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment and provide targeted coaching and mentoring for our front line teams.
What will you do?
- Delivering a person-centred approach to ensure the right job
- Work to our tried and tested models of success
- Generate referrals for the programme through partners and community
- Delivering individual opportunities for progression including Soft Skills training and work experience
- Accredited qualifications
- Vocational Skills
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients
- Build and cultivate professional relationships with stakeholders
- You will work largely out in the community engaging people face to face.
- You will work with clients on a one to one and/or group basis to profile their skills and aspirations for work.
- You will provide high quality support by: right person engagement and professional support circles and employers to create opportunities for your clients to get the job they want!
- Mentor & support staff including best practice and compliance.
Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.
Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 28 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.
Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.
About You
We really need you to have these
- The drive, energy and commitment to support young people to gain an aspiration for work as they transition from school
- Ability to build relationships with employers to offer opportunities for our young people
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- Some knowledge of the local community
- Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
- IT literacy
- Comfortable working towards targets
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high-quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each client’s individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
The Butterfly Trust is the lead agency providing social support for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis throughout Scotland. We provide a comprehensive and diverse range of outreach services for all ages of people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families across Scotland.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and approachable individual to join our team, with an appropriate skillset to add value and who has a commitment to continued professional development. We will provide both in-house and external training to ensure all of our team develop their skills and knowledge to fulfil their role to the best of their ability.
The successful candidate will have good communication, problem-solving and organisational skills and they will be able to motivate others and work with people at all levels.
The main duties for this role include:
- To take responsibility for delivery direct one-to one support for children affected by Cystic Fibrosis, and the supervision of the volunteer befrienders providing some of this the support
- To provide direct support for children and their carers and to deal with complex issues
- To work in collaboration with specialist medical personnel to ensure provision of professional and integrated medical and social support services
- To liaise, when necessary, with Social Care Services, Local Authorities and other relevant specialist agencies
- To contribute to recruitment, selection, induction and training of volunteers who provide outreach support and ensure volunteer befrienders are skilled to respond to issues affecting people living with Cystic Fibrosis and their carers
- To maintain communication and information systems to ensure good practice and effective monitoring, maintain accurate records and provide monthly reports to the Managing Director
Full driving licence and a car is essential.
For this regulated work the successful candidate will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership which will be paid for by the Trust.
We offer:
- Out of pocket expenses
- Mileage allowance
- Individual staff training budget/in-house training
- Generous holiday entitlement
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