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Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the early interventions introduced by Clackmannanshire Councils Justice Hub aimed at addressing Domestic Abuse. This multi-disciplinary team works in partnership with Clackmannanshire’s Violence Against Women and Girls and Community Justice Partnerships, providing support on a voluntary basis for those affected by Domestic Abuse.

Space is a co-production partnership between Sacro, Clackmannanshire Justice Services and Clackmannanshire Housing Service. Safe Space will provide early intervention support to females who’s partners have behaved abusively towards them.

This is a transformational role and the successful candidate will split their time between:

• Working closely with Clackmannanshire Housing Service supporting women where domestic abuse is an issue and to achieve secure and sustainable housing outcomes, including support to retain their own home where that is the preferred outcome
• Providing support for female victims of domestic abuse whose partners/ex-partners are being assessed for, or are attending, the Caledonian group
• Supporting women who are referred in via one of our three Early Intervention pilot projects (STRIVE and Non Court Mandated Caledonian and men’s self-referral phone line)
• To work collaboratively as part of a multi disciplinary, multi agency hub to provide a wrap around service for women referred to Safe Space

Successful candidates will undertake the suite of Caledonian training necessary to undertaking all aspects of the role. This training will take please over the coming months.

Support will include:

• Providing information, support and safety planning to all women who are referred appropriately to the service. This will in most cases involve working closely with them in a variety of settings including their own homes
• Conduct risk assessments and needs assessments
• Liaise with agencies and work to a multi agency model in order to contribute effectively to the safety of women and their children

The successful candidate will be co-located with the Clackmannanshire Justice Team – two days of which will be within the Housing Support Service.

Applicants are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and will involve delivering a service tailored to the needs of women surviving domestic abuse. Experience of working in this area, the ability to work on one’s own initiative and to work in partnership is desirable. Good communication and organisational skills are required as well as risk assessment and management skills.

Applicants should be educated to at least a Higher National Certificate level or hold a SVQ 3 in a relevant subject, such as Social Care.

The post holder will work with statutory and non-statutory agencies and partners. They will also receive specialist training and ongoing supervision for this role. The post requires hours to be worked flexibly and will include some evening work.

We are looking to recruit a passionate, committed person, with experience of working with young people and adults to join our team join our team as a Navigator supporting individuals away from violence.

In this equally challenging and rewarding role you will have the opportunity to be a stabilising influence on young people & adults and walk alongside them as they create healthier, safer lives.

Chair and Board of Director opportunities at Legal Services Agency (LSA)!

Would you like to help make a difference to address inequality and achieve social justice? Get on board as a Chair or Director joining LSA’s Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors play a crucial role in shaping our vision and mission. This is a particularly exciting time to join the Board as we set our Strategic priorities and enter our Fourth decade of challenging injustice.

LSA takes pride in tackling unmet legal needs, addressing the effects of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. As one of the largest law centre in Scotland, we provide legal advice and representation and enhance legal education through research, publications and seminars.

We are currently looking to appoint:

• Chair of the Board of Directors leading the Board of Directors to ensure it fulfils its governance responsibilities.
• Board of Directors responsible for the overall governance, financial management and strategic direction of LSA.

The incoming Chair will have the opportunity for a handover and transition, working with our current Chair until January/February 2025.

We welcome new directors to our Board with a diverse range of experience – from legal campaigners to community activists. Ideally (but not required) we’d like applicants with experience or knowledge of the following areas - – legal or voluntary sector, , business development and marketing, digital development and IT management, financial management, policy and campaigning, HR and people management, central government or local authorities.

You may be a professional with specific skills which we need to drive our Law Centre forward, or have general experience of committee skills; but you may also be a local campaigner committed to social justice and working to achieve a more equal society. We are looking to build a diverse Board with a range of ages and backgrounds that can reflect the areas of work we are involved in and provide the necessary oversight of the complex work we do.

Enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to get involved are key attributes. Previous Board/Trustee experience is not essential and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and will support you and provide necessary training where required.

The role of Board of Directors is voluntary and whilst the role is unpaid, Board Directors find the role hugely rewarding and any expenses incurred in the role will be reimbursed. Board of Directors are requested where possible to participate in various Sub-Committees and attend LSA’s AGM and Strategic Development Day. Board of Directors meet at least six times per year. In addition to Sub-Committees meetings six times a year.

To lead the provision of relationship-based support delivered to young people and families in the community and to promote positive outcomes in line with the values and principles of includem.

Purpose & Context of Role

The postholder will manage their own caseload ensuring support plans are developed with the young person to respond to their individual needs and supporting them to improve outcomes in line with GIRFEC principles and includem’s model of support.

A project worker will demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people by managing outcomes for young people through use of line managers, colleagues and organisational tools, processes, policies, and procedures.

The key responsibilities of the Project Worker include, but are not limited to:

Service Delivery

• To build relationships and deliver outcome-based support to young people and families, involving all key stakeholders.
• To be available for young people and families at critical times
• To explore values and attitudes with young people in a supportive manner, to affirm and validate their feelings and ideas, and nurture and confirm their learning.
• To ensure a focus on regular and appropriate case progression to help young people and families recognise progress.
• To assess and respond appropriately to situations where young people and/or families may be at risk of harm.
• To support with crisis management and generate solutions for young people and families using the Helpline, with risk enablement being at the heart of professional judgement and decision making.

People

• To understand the different coping mechanisms that young people and their families use to deal with stress and high emotions, and to respond appropriately.
• To demonstrate professional resilience when providing support with sensitive or challenging issues
• To use a strengths-based approach to empower individuals facing adversity to find solutions and make positive changes, ensuring resources are in place to sustain these changes.
• To establish mutually trusting, open and non-judgemental relationship with young people and their families
• To encourage and lead collaborative team work to provide a ‘scaffolding of support’ around each young person and their family.
• To respect and value the contribution of wider stakeholders and the delivery of includem services.
• Where opportunity allows experience of directing, supporting, and mentoring Assistant Project Workers/Sessional staff.
• Any other duties as designated by your line manager.

Resources

• To deploy time effectively to meet the needs of young people and families to ensure the service is available 24/7, 365 days per year.
• To maintain and produce accurate and timely records and reports.
• To ensure support is delivered in line with includem’s Policies Procedures, SSSC Codes of Practice & National Guidelines

Influence

• To gain commitment from other stakeholders with varying demands and priorities
• To ensure young people and families are empowered to make informed choices.
• To support young people and families to effectively communicate with others.
• To work with young people to identify goals aligned to wellbeing indicators and to positively influence progression towards these goals.
• To reflect on practice, share learning and promote continuous practice improvement within a team setting.
• To articulate and endorse the includem framework of intervention and the key aspects of the service delivery model to a wide audience.
• To role model appropriate practice standards and professional boundaries to others
• To ensure a high-quality service is delivered to young people and families.
• Demonstrate understanding of your impact on people and how they might see you.

Quality Assurance

• To be accountable for the quality of your work and be able to evidence this work effectively.
• To actively participate in formal supervision and continuous professional development.
• To generate creative and new solutions to issues faced by young people and families.

If you want to apply you must have full UK driving licence.

Full job description can be found here.