Public Affairs and Press Manager
- Full time
- £33,587 – £38,275
- Edinburgh based with some travel across Scotland as required
- Closing 30th October 2023
- Advertised from 13th October 2023
- 37 hours per week. Permanent.
Role
Are you an experienced communications professional with a passion for tackling social exclusion and homelessness in Scotland? Do you enjoy working with journalists to keep the stories that matter high on the political agenda? Could you persuade decision makers in Government, in Parliament and across the public sector that the time for action to tackle Scotland’s homelessness crisis is now?
If so, this role leading our public affairs and influencing work is for you.
About the role
You will achieve positive change in policy and practice regarding homelessness and social exclusion by engaging with decision makers on new legislation, including the Housing Bill, and lead our engagement with mainstream media.
This will include assimilating complex information and developing clear and impactful communications. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across our organisation and with others working across the sector.
About You
You will be an experienced communications professional who understands how Government and Parliament work, the process for legislation and the influence of the media in political decision making. You may not have worked in the homelessness sector before, but you will have a passion for systems change to end poverty and social exclusion and a strong track record of achieving positive change to policy and practice at a national level.
How we’ll support you
As part of the Relationships Team you’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who share your passion to tackle homelessness and its root causes. You’ll be supported by the Senior Relationships Manager and Director of Commercial and Trading, with the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across our Marketing and Communications Team and Senior Management Team. You will have the opportunity to attend training and networking events to deepen your knowledge of the issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion and extend your professional network.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Read more about our values here.
Website: cyrenians.scot
Application notes
For full details and an application pack please visit cyrenians.scot , call 0131 475 2354 (during working hours) or e-mail: recruitment@cyrenians.scot
Closing date 12 noon on Monday 30th October 2023.
Interviews will be held during the week of 6th November.
CVs will not be accepted
We will review applications as they are received and arrange to meet with candidates that we wish to take forward (usually within 5-7 days from receipt).
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Community Gardener
- Part time
- £25,101 – £27,907 pro-rata
- On site: Linburn Walled Garden, Wilkieston, West Lothian
- Closing 13th January 2025
Are you a skilled gardener who wants to contribute to creating a nurturing garden environment for veterans and their families? Do you have experience supporting people who may have experienced mental health difficulties, and delivering group activities or workshops?
If so, this could be the role for you!
About Linburn Walled Garden
The Linburn Walled Garden sits in the grounds of Sight Scotland Veterans in Wilkieston, West Lothian. At the garden, we focus on growing food, skills, and community. This half acre garden offers a place where veterans and their families can connect, learn new skills, and benefit from activities which promote positive relationships.
About the role
The Community Gardener will support the coordination and facilitation of family events and workshops hosted in the walled garden for veterans, their families and Scotland’s Veterans’ Wellbeing Alliance partners. The post-holder will also support the planning and maintenance of the walled garden. The main responsibilities for the role include:
- Support the year-round maintenance of the walled garden
- Provide informal support to veterans and their families who visit the walled garden
- Co-facilitate groups, workshops and events, including family open days
- Support volunteers to carry out various gardening activities
The role will work primarily during the day on weekdays, although some weekend work will be required.
The post is currently funded until September 2026 with hope to extend beyond this date.
About You
You’ll be an experienced gardener with an interest in supporting others to enjoy the benefits of gardening and the outdoors. You should also have:
- Great relationship building skills
- Experience in maintaining a garden throughout the seasons
- Experience co-facilitating groups, workshops and events
- Experience supporting people who may have experienced trauma
How we’ll support you
We’ll encourage you to be creative and innovative, and to take a pragmatic approach to planning and implementing new initiatives. You’ll have passionate people around you and a supportive manager. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About Cyrenians
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services. Read more about our impact and our values.
Assistant Key Worker
- Part time
- £23,360 – £24,738 pro-rata
- On site: Crighton Place Community, Leith, Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
Come and join the team at Cyrenians Communities.
Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centered way? Do you want to work in a small team making a big difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work somewhere which ensures that the voice of those with lived experience and staff working in front line roles is central to decision making?
If so, then our Assistant Key worker role may be made for you.
About Crighton Place
Located in Leith, Crighton Place provides supported accommodation and mental health support for up to four people as they make the transition from hospital care back into the community. Our Community model is based on Cyrenians core values, prioritising trusted relationships and putting the person at the heart of the decisions which matter most to them.
About the role
The Assistant Keyworker will work alongside Keyworkers to provide support to individuals living in the community and create a healthy and safe household for the community. The main responsibilities for the role include:
- Supporting our residents with household chores including cooking and cleaning
- Administer medication to residents (training will be provided)
- Ensure all community members are involved in planning and development of the service
About You
As a committed, compassionate and reliable member of the team, you’ll be able to develop trusted relationships with those we support and with your colleagues and be an encouraging presence but able to work at the pace of the individual.
You will be joining a small team of staff committed to the highest quality of care and support and always striving to do develop further. This means there will be great opportunities for you to both learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences.
The shift pattern for this role will be Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Support Coordinator
- Full time
- £37,716 – £41,729
- On site: Glasgow, Edinburgh
- Closing 21st January 2025
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling the heart of another”
Alfred Adler
| Compassion | Integrity | Respect | Realising Potential | Inclusion |
Health in Mind is one of Scotland’s best-known and trusted Mental Health Charities. Established in 1982 we have evolved in response to need which means we actively promote positive mental health in local communities across Scotland. Our vision is straight forward, we build hope and live life through our values because people are at the heart of what we do.
We have a great opportunity for a number of experienced practitioners to join our team. You will bring compassion, integrity, positivity and reflection, delivering effective and high-quality support to those individuals who access support from Future Pathways.
Future Pathways offers support to people who were abused or neglected a child when they were in the Scottish care system. The service was established alongside the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and has expanded considerably since its start in 2016. Future Pathways’ aim is to help people live well. To change paths, enjoy life, succeed and grow.
Reaching our shortlist is straightforward providing you can say ‘yes’ to our list of ‘must haves’. You can start your journey now by simply directly asking for an information pack and application but before you start your travels, please kindly make sure the following ‘fits’ into your career and personal attributions rucksack because life is a journey.
- We’d like a degree in Health and Social Care, Social Work or similar field but, if you hold a recognised, relevant professional qualification at a minimum SVQ Level 4 with relevant workplace experience this works too.
- Up to date child and vulnerable adult protection knowledge together and ideally completion of suicide prevention training such as ASIST.
- You are an exceptional compassionate individual with experience of working with those in society who’ve faced personal challenges, childhood disturbance, abuse, separation, institutional care and trauma
- Curiosity, empathy and a focus on learning, empowerment, collaboration and self-awareness.
- Experience of personal outcomes focused approaches, working in partnership with people to set goals, agree plan and support people to achieve their potential.
- Able to hold hope and walk alongside someone on their journey, you are good at nurturing self-confidence and supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.
- Worked in accordance with the statutory framework and requirement including GDPR, BACP, the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.
With a great range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays and 2 wellbeing days we work fulltime 36.25 hours per week. The salary scale for this post is Point 39 to 43 (£37,716 to £41,729).
Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we embrace and encourage people from all walks of life, including welcoming applications from Neurodiverse individuals. It is important to us that you feel comfortable and confident and, as such, we are willing to adjust or adapt our application, interview and selection process to suit your needs, including working patterns and hybrid working wherever and whenever we can. Simply contact us and we’ll come back to you.
This role does, however, require periodic but not continuous office presence.
About Us
Kindred is a vibrant organisation supporting over 800 families of children with complex needs each year. Established in 1990 at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh (RHCYPE), our organisation has always been parent-led. Our core services are delivered by dedicated teams based in hospitals and through our Community team. We also provide specialised counselling services and a Parenting Programme (Early Positive Approaches to Support).
Our vision is that parents of children with complex needs in Scotland will have early access to peer-led support and information.
About The Job
As CEO, you will lead Kindred in achieving its mission of supporting families of children with complex needs. You will manage the implementation of the Strategic Plan and drive growth by enhancing the charity’s visibility while maximising the impact of our work. As an organisation we are evolving and you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Kindred. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team and maintain an expert knowledge of issues relevant to our service users (including statutory provision, benefits, charitable funding and other support available through the voluntary sector).
As CEO, you will lead Kindred with passion and dedication, ensuring our mission of supporting families of children with complex needs remains at the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans, build strong partnerships, and secure sustainable funding. Your role will involve overseeing day-to-day operations, managing our talented team, and advocating for the needs of our families.
Main Areas of Responsibility
People Management: Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective management of Kindred’s staff team including liaising with external HR support. Develop Kindred’s team to support the delivery of Kindred’s services and strategic plan.
Fundraising: Lead on a competitive and responsive fundraising strategy, supported by our fundraising team.
Governance: Support Kindred’s Chair and trustees in providing strategic leadership and governance. Ensure Kindred’s governance processes are robust and effective.
Finance: Ensure Kindred’s finances are managed to a high standard with timely reporting.
Kindred Services: Ensure operations are supported to enable the delivery of high-quality services to our service users in line with our objectives.
Administration: Enable the smooth running of our organisation including leading on the development of online systems.
Public Profile: Represent Kindred in the charity sector and liaise with key stakeholders to support our brand and strategic impact. Maximise technology use to increase our public profile and the impact on the community.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running in this role and therefore we require candidates to have:
- Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record in senior leadership roles within an organisation.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organisational goals.
- Financial Management: Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and financial reporting.
- People Management: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and create a positive work culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including funders, partners, and government officials.
- Policy and Governance: Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory frameworks, and data protection.
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in report writing, journal writing, public speaking, and media engagement.
- Fundraising and Income Generation: Experience in securing funding and developing fundraising strategies.
- IT Proficiency: Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideally you will also have:
- Postgraduate qualification in management or a relevant field.
- Personal experience of caring for a child with complex needs.
- Understanding of practice supervision and/or qualification in counselling
- Experience of liaising with Scottish Government, local authorities and health boards
- Current driving licence
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