Financial Inclusion Officer (New Tenancy)
- Part time
- Circa £33,000 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (EH16 4AQ)
- Closing 30th November 2023
- Advertised from 27th October 2023
- Hours per Week: 18. Permanent.
Role
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about your role
As part of our Financial Inclusion Team you will play a key role in supporting our most vulnerable customers by providing a comprehensive service incorporating information, advice, assistance and representation on a wide range of social, welfare, financial and health issues. The role will involve working with new tenants and supporting them through the process.
You will deliver a customer focussed financial inclusion service to our tenants and other customers, providing a bespoke service to our diverse customer base with a view to maximise income, community enhancement and tenancy sustainment.
Assisting customer and providing advice on a range of topics from debt advice, financial management to promoting digital inclusion this is a truly customer focussed role, providing empathy and compassion to all situation whilst ensuring the correct information is delivered and understood by out customer.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
We are looking for applications from people who are able provide our customers with complex information in more simplistic way, excellent customer service skills are an absolute must, as is this ability to adapt your communication style to fit our customers who may have different or complex needs.
You will have previous experience & understanding of welfare benefits, current social housing and wider welfare issues as well as an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislations & welfare reform.
The ideal applicant will have great communication skills which will allow you to build a good repour with our customers and colleagues.
Due to the nature of this role applicants will need a full driving license and access to a car.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
• Training and development
• Annual pay review
Application notes
Additional Support Needs Development Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £30,314 – £32,683
- Hybrid – home/nearest SU Scotland office
- Closing 5th January 2024
Ministry at the Margins is a key area of focus for SU Scotland. We are creating a culture amongst our staff and volunteer team consistent with God’s concern for the marginalised, seen throughout the entirety of Scripture.
This concern, we trust, develops a posture towards and alongside children and young people who experience marginalisation We have identified six areas in which young people can be marginalised:
· Additional Support Needs
· Relative poverty
· Affected by a family member’s imprisonment
· Care-experienced
· Refugee/asylum seekers
· Minority ethnic
Young people with ASNs access all our areas of ministry - schools, missions, holidays, school residentials, discipleship events, and yet we recognise that there is far more that could be done to see “every child and young person” engaged in SU Scotland ministry. This new full-time role aims to help us do just that connecting with staff and volunteers across the breadth of the organisation.
Who we are: Scripture Union Scotland's vision is to see every child and young person in Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. We are a national charity, with around 100 staff and around 2,000 volunteers. Our activities take place in schools, outdoor activity centres, and churches.
We are seeking a full time Additional Support Needs Development Coordinator to join our Ministry at the Margins team, leading SU Scotland’s ministry in this area.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing strategic leadership: developing and enabling good practice for ASNs in all ministry contexts across SU Scotland
• Ensure appropriate resources are developed for use within ASN contexts
• Organising and delivering specialised events that train, resource and inspire different stakeholders
• Engaging in ministry with children and young people with ASNs
• Raising further financial support for this post
Who we are looking for: The successful applicant will have a passion for, have been involved in and have clear understanding and experience of working with children and young people with a wide variety of Additional Support Needs. A strategic and creative thinker, resource developer and trainer, you will be able to communicate confidently, sensitively and diplomatically, inspiring others, both SU Scotland staff and volunteers.
For this post, it is important that you able to demonstrate a commitment to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
SU Scotland want everyone to feel that they are welcome, valued, and respected. Having a diverse team allows for a range of perspectives and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
Who we are
withYOU is an organisation established in the 1980’s, previously part of Castle Rock Edinvar and latterly Places for People Scotland. In 2018, it separated to become its own independent charity.
Our services cover a broad range of social care areas, but have a unifying focus around ensuring those we support are able to have a safe, secure place to stay, and wherever possible are able to maintain their tenancy.
We work with people 16+. Our service models range from housing support in core and cluster, outreach services and we have a number of 24/7 supported services, including homelessness hostels.
Our services cover:
• Homelessness, Prevention and Housing Support
• Older Age Care
• Learning disability and Neurodiversity.
We work with over 1200 people each year, employ 230 staff and have an annual turnover of over £6m. Whilst our organisation is relatively unknown, we have ambitions to become a more recognised provider of high quality care and support. Alongside substantial internal transformation activity, we are also undergoing a re-branding exercise which will culminate in a new name and visual identity, alongside new external communications approaches to support our development.
Our Vision
To enable the people we support to live their best lives.
Our Mission
We provide expert services that make a positive impact for people who require support with independent living. Our people are passionate, caring professionals, thriving within our progressive learning environment.
Our Values
Respect – “We respect the choices and dignity of our people, and ensure integrity in all we do.”
Compassion – “We care deeply about one another, promote diversity and create spaces of compassion free from judgement.”
Thrive – “We learn, develop, work and grow together, supporting people to thrive.”
Who we are looking for
We are undertaking a substantial transformation and improvement programme, and are looking for several trustees who can play an integral role in the governance of our charity.
You do not need to have been a Trustee before, nor hold a senior position elsewhere. What we are looking for is people with an interest in supporting our organisation to develop through contribution of their own skill sets, a passion for ensuring high quality care and support is provided to those in our services, and a desire to play an active role in our governance.
We would particularly like to speak to individuals with a background in:
• Finance
• Social Care / Social Work / Health
• Legal.
However, if you have a background in an alternative area, but are interested in the work of withYOU and believe you could bring energy and value to our organisation, please do get in touch.
Purpose of the board and the position of Trustee
The withYOU Board provides leadership and direction to the organisation, determining strategy and ensuring that people and financial resources are available to support its delivery.
The Board promotes high standards of governance to ensure that the organisation complies with legal and regulatory requirements, both as a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The Board monitors performance ensuring that risks are assessed, monitored and managed, and that quality service provision and innovation is thought through and implemented. Working collectively, Board Members share and accept responsibility for the decisions made by the Board.
The role of Board Member is non-executive and unpaid; the Senior Leadership Team, led by the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for operational management within a framework of controls established by the Board. In practice, the Board and CEO work in partnership to develop innovative approaches to business development and delivery and to safeguard the organisation’s future.
Top job! Senior Trusts and Grants Officer
- Full time
- £35,976 – £38,536
- Edinburgh/remote
- Closing 10th December 2023
About us
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the incurable blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
About the role
Myeloma UK is embarking on an ambitious five-year income generation strategy, which aims to increase income from £5m to £10m by 2028. This position will play a critical role, working alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships to lead income generation from major trusts, foundations, and grant funders and secure 5-6 figure grants for a range of innovative and life changing programmes – including patient and family support, research and advocacy. This role is also responsible for managing the Trusts and Grants Officer, who delivers our small trusts and grants programme.
Our major trusts and grants programme is at an early stage of development and this role offers the opportunity to build the foundations and significantly grow this income stream. It will involve working across the charity to identify fundraising priorities and co-create projects and will involve all aspects of cultivation – from research to relationship building with key prospects, through to preparing compelling proposals.
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK, with a new organisational strategy, a new fundraising strategy, alongside investment in fundraising, creating the opportunity to significantly grow income. We are looking for someone who can build and shape the programme, as well as deliver an increase in income.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious trusts and grants fundraiser with experience of raising 5-6 figure gifts from a range of UK trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations. You will be a strategic thinker, who is ready to lead and implement our trusts and grants strategy alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships.
Strong relationship management skills are a must, as this role involves working collaboratively with a range of colleagues to identify fundraising projects and develop project concepts and proposals. We have a committed Trustee board and there is an opportunity to work with them, and other senior volunteers and donors to leverage opportunities within their networks. We need someone who is comfortable working at this level with the ability to build long-term cultivation strategies.
You will also need exceptional writing skills, with the ability to understand complex scientific information and translate it to a range of audiences. We need someone who can communicate the significant impact of our work and inspire funders to work with us.
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities?
Role overview
Ecas is looking for a part-time (28 hours per week) administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall organisation and co-ordination of Ecas’ office operations, procedures, and resources to facilitate organisational effectiveness and efficiency. This includes acting as the Health and Safety Officer and administering Ecas’ grants fund.
About us
Ecas is an Edinburgh based charity and was established over a hundred years ago. The charity works to improve the quality of life of physically disabled people in the Edinburgh and Lothians area: promoting equality, choice and participation through our activities, befriending service and grants.
Orientation/induction
After 23 years, our current administrator is retiring. To assist the new administrator in their vital role within our small office team, there will be a handover period to work alongside our current administrator and become familiar with the widely varying tasks and responsibilities.
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