Listen Up - Community Development Worker
- Part time
- £27,220 pro-rata
- Based in central Perth for at least one day of three
- Closing 17th February 2023
- Advertised from 3rd February 2023
- 18 hours per week (flexible, Mon – Fri)
Role
VisionPK is a small charity offering support and services to people in Perth & Kinross who have sight or hearing loss.
We want to recruit an experienced Worker to develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate our new ‘Listen Up’ project, an ongoing programme of group activities, learning and support for people with hearing loss.
With at least 2 years community development experience, your experience will include working with older people, setting up and facilitating groups, recruiting and managing volunteers and using a strengths-based approach to your work. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, with excellent people and communication skills. You will also need to be flexible, open to change and fit well with our values.
This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the Gannochy Trust and the Hugh Fraser Foundation
Application notes
If you think this is the job for you, or you would like to find out more about it, please download an application pack from our website, visionpk.org.uk or email gwenn.mccreath@visionpk.org.uk with your query.
Please let us know if you require information in any alternative formats.
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm on Friday 17 February 2023
Interviews: Tuesday 7 March 2023
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Top job! Chief Executive and Nurse Director
- Full time
- £84,000 – £90,000
- Hybrid: Based in our office in central Edinburgh, with scope for flexible working from home
- Closing 12th August 2024
About us
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) is a small charity making a big difference. QNIS supports, develops and inspires Scotland’s community nurses and midwives to be agents for health improvement and catalysts for social change. We help them develop their wellbeing and commitment to self-care so they can drive positive action to build a healthier, kinder, fairer, greener Scotland.
About the role
The current post holder has been leading QNIS for 10 years and is moving on to take up a new role. For the right person this is a great opportunity to shape the evolution of the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland as it enters a new chapter. As Chief Executive and Nurse Director, you will have the chance to lead the strategic direction of the charity. Working with a group of expert and committed trustees, the postholder will be responsible for the development of a small charitable organisation with a large reputation.
As Chief Executive, the postholder is accountable for the running of the charity, providing leadership and management to the team of 10 staff (6.5 WTE) and the delivery of programmes. They will lead on strategy, vision and values creating a compelling narrative to support income generation. They will nurture and manage relationships with funders and potential funders to enable a sustainable future.
As Nurse Director, the role requires representing the Institute and community nursing/midwifery in strategic forums, bringing professional expertise, good evidence and wisdom to high level discussion.
The post holder is accountable to the Board of Trustees (QNIS Council). They have regular meetings with the Chair and an annual appraisal. The post is full time (37.5 hours), based in our office in central Edinburgh, with scope for flexible working from home. We are offering a salary of £84-90k depending on experience. There is 10% employers’ contribution to a group pension scheme, life cover and 28 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays and an additional birthday leave day.
About you
A nurse, or midwife, you will be an experienced leader and manager. You will be highly numerate, able to set, monitor and manage financial plans including fundraising. You will be experienced in and knowledgeable about governance, particularly managing risk.
To support and supervise the team, you will be an experienced programme manager; familiar with designing and managing processes, budgets, evaluation and reporting on impact. You will be a highly skilled facilitator of learning and improvement, experienced in creating safe spaces for development. You will bring a range of creative, methodologies for improvement and change.
With a broad and deep knowledge of the health and social care policy landscape of Scotland, you will have a nuanced understanding of the range of issues affecting community nurses and midwives and Scotland’s public health challenges.
You will be highly self-aware and committed to wellbeing and self-care of yourself and others, bringing your own compassionate and creative leadership to setting a healthful workplace culture for the team at QNIS.
For more information about the role and the organisation, please download the Excellence Profile and visit the QNIS website.
Senior Development Officer - Integration
- Full time
- £33,173 – £36,011
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 16th August 2024
The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting a Senior Development Officer – Integration.
The Senior Development Officer role will work to deliver the strategic aims of the ALLIANCE. This includes an emphasis on the voice of lived experience, person-centredness and human rights. The ALLIANCE will be working with an increased focus on Health and Social Care Integration, the National Care Service, human rights incorporation and SNAP 2, and the National Performance Framework. The post holder will:
- Enhance the capacity of different stakeholders to engage with and contribute to health and social care integration with a focus on third sector and people with lived experience of accessing health and social care.
- Facilitate connections across the third sector.
- Enhance opportunities for peer learning, reflective practice and outcomes focused activity across the third sector and for the involvement of people with lived experience in shaping integrated health and social care in Scotland.
The successful candidate for this role should have:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience
- Experience of relationship building and partnership working
- Excellent communication skills including report writing and delivering presentations
- Good leadership and organisational skills
- IT skills in word processing, email, internet, databases and presentations
- Experience of carrying out social research and consultation
- Experience of organising and facilitating workshops, groups and events
- Excellent networking, relationship building and information management skills
- Understanding and commitment to: equal opportunities; non-discrimination; and the principle of people being the experts in their own lives and being at the heart of policy, support and services
- Good understanding of data protection
As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:
- 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days)
- 91 hours of public holidays (equivalent of 13 days) that can be taken flexibly
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Open to flexible working (formal and informal)
- Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Time off in lieu
- Cycle Scheme
- Carer Positive Employer
The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.
The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
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This new and exciting role comes with a blank slate and offers the opportunity to develop effective fundraising strategies, leading campaigns, and stewarding strong relationships. With a flexible approach to work arrangements, training and development opportunities, this position promises an enjoyable work environment coupled with great work/life balance.
The Organisation
MND Scotland, a leading Scottish charity, are committed to supporting individuals and families affected by Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Through their comprehensive services, they offer front line support to enhance the quality of life for those affected by MND, while also raising awareness to promote understanding and empathy within communities. Additionally, MND Scotland plays a key role in funding research initiatives aimed at uncovering effective treatments and ultimately finding a cure for this debilitating neurodegenerative disease.
MND Scotland offers a stimulating and supportive work environment where dedicated professionals can make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by MND. With competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development, this role is ideal for individuals driven by passion to contribute to a meaningful sector.
Their vision is clear: to create a future where MND is no longer a threat and where individuals affected by this condition can live with dignity and hope.
The Role
The Fundraising Lead role at MND Scotland is crucial in delivering this vision. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced, creative and strategic-minded fundraiser to drive the charities fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, including overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, cultivating and stewarding relationships, and identifying opportunities for growth and expansion. Additionally, the role involves working closely in a team, and managing the Fundraising Coordinator, coaching them in good practice, motivating them to compliment campaigns and promote a collaborative working culture.
The ideal candidate for this role will bring a proven track record in successful fundraising within the charitable sector, demonstrating the ability to secure financial support and meet/exceed set targets. As a strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Fundraising Lead will excel in stakeholder engagement, have a strong understanding of fundraising principles, and provide effective solutions, all whilst being an ambassador for MND Scotland. Although management experience is not essential, you must have experience in Trusts or Legacy.
The team is small but broad, where you can have a voice and be actively impactful on the direction of the team and organisation.
Development Officer - Membership
- Full time
- £26,170 – £32,517
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 16th August 2024
The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting a Development Officer – Membership.
The role of Development Officer works to deliver on the strategic aims of the ALLIANCE. A key responsibility of the Development Officer is to recruit, maintain and develop the ALLIANCE’s growing membership, building strong relationships with existing and new members across health and social care. The role will focus on delivering the ALLIANCE membership strategic plan prioritising:
- Diversifying membership
- Improving communications and information sharing with members
- Building strong relationships.
The successful candidate for this role should have:
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good understanding of data protection and how it relates to the role
- Research and analysis skills
- Good IT, organisational and administrative skills
- Strong facilitation skills
- Understanding and commitment to: equal opportunities; non-discrimination; and the principle of people being the experts in their own lives and being at the heart of policy, support and services
- Understanding of accessibility issues, particularly as they relate to involvement and communication
- Experience of organising and facilitating workshops, groups and events
- Excellent networking, relationship building and information management skills
- Good understanding of membership organisations/networks and an enthusiastic approach to involving, supporting and responding to stakeholders
As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:
- 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days)
- 91 hours of public holidays (equivalent of 13 days) that can be taken flexibly
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Open to flexible working (formal and informal)
- Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Time off in lieu
- Cycle Scheme
- Carer Positive Employer
The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.
The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
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