The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services.

For more information visit childminding.org

We are recruiting a part-time Childminding Development Officer, to support the delivery of our Community Childminding Service in Stirling and our Supported Childminding Service in Scottish Borders.

You will have an awareness and understanding of families and the support needed; an understanding of childminding and the role of childminders; as well asthe ability to identify and support training needs, as well as represent childminding locally.

The successful applicant will work alongside local authority partners such as Education and Early Years services, as well as third sector and family support organisations.

Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills are required and working as part of a team is essential. You should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and highly developed written and oral communication skills.

Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services.

For more information visit childminding.org.

We are recruiting a part-time Childminding Development Officer, to support the involvement of childminders in the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in Stirling. You will have an understanding of childminding and the role of childminders in funded ELC, the ability to identify and support training needs, as well as represent childminding locally.

The successful applicant will work alongside local authority partners such as Education and Early Years services, as well as third sector and family support organisations.

Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills are required and working as part of a team is essential. You should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and highly developed written and oral communication skills.

Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.

Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future

Are you passionate about high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf of childminders, and delivering services across Scotland?

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visit childminding.org

We are recruiting a passionate and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our exciting new Workforce Programme, Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future, aimed at retaining and growing the number of childminders across Scotland.

As Finance Coordinator you will contribute to the operational management and delivery of the Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future programme finance functions. You will assist with providing financial support to the programme whilst adhering to organisational finance procedures. You will deliver effective, efficient, and accurate financial administrative support to the Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future team.

We require an excellent communicator with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices who has excellent attention to detail and accuracy. The postholder is required to have proven ability to prioritise work, present information, and forward plan.

Initial funding is until March 2025, however this is part of a 3-year proposal with funding confirmation received on an annual basis. The post is home/office based, requiring regular attendance at Head Office in Stirling.

Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.

We are a caring and compassionate team of 9 and, have a vacancy due to retirement, Supporting people living in the city of Perth and North Perthshire.

Assisting people who have been classed as homeless who may have been living in

temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or fleeing abuse - the list is endless.

We provide 1:1 person-centred support to help people to sustain their tenancy. Getting to know the person, building trusting relationships, leading by example, and looking after ourselves and each other too.

Welcoming people with a wide range of skills and experiences – including those who have lived through life experiences.

We are flexible, humourous, and have a ‘can do’ spirit. Walking alongside people to help build their confidence and give them the tools so they can do this on their own.

Job Purpose

The role of a Floating Housing Support Worker (FHSW) will be to provide positive, practical, and emotional support to people who use our service, focusing on goals, promoting choices, and encouraging personal responsibility.

Multi-agency work, by building and maintaining effective professional relationships with a range of external partners we can ensure support for the people is tailored to their needs and their voices are heard.

People who use our services are often excluded from many other places and are often quite hard to reach, so a can-do attitude is essential. So our team are experts in building positive relationships with people who understandably find it difficult to trust others, demonstrating perseverance and resilience.

You will be responsible for maintaining your own caseload and service records. You will ensure that the service you provide is delivered in line with the Scottish Social Services Council’s Codes of Practice for Social Services

Any other duties directed by your Service Leader

Key Responsibilities

Warmth and Regard

• Treating people with kindness, dignity and respect
• Act with compassion and discretion.
• Recognises and values everyone (equality and Diversity).

Inclusion and Participation

• Builds local partnerships to understand the needs of each service locality
• To provide quality services to people through effective planning, monitoring,
• and reviews.
• Participating in organizational initiatives and opportunities to engage with
• colleagues and services across Simon Community Scotland
• Embracing technology in delivering your role.

Personalized and Creative

• Working with people to plan support that is person-centred and responsive to
• their needs and wishes being creative in your approach.
• Have a can-do attitude, to find solutions that are a good fit for someone, irrespective of who they are or the problem they have.
• Be intuitive, so when someone isn’t at their best, quickly recognize there’s probably something else going on and find ways to respond with care.
• Being adaptable and flexible, as things can change quickly.

Partnership and Collaboration

• Working and building a positive relationship and working in partnership with other
• providers.
• Deliver evidence-based outcomes for people.
• Demonstrates and promotes resilience

Leadership and Learning

• To act as an advocate, or facilitate advocacy, where appropriate by acting on behalf of
• people who use the service
• Ensure your practice complies with all SCS policies & procedures, with particular
• reference to HR, health & safety, equalities & diversity and confidentiality
• Maintaining SSSC registration and PVG membership
• Keep abreast of developments within the field and undertake relevant training and learning development as necessary and sharing with others.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications:

Essential:

• SVQ 3 social care or willingness to work towards
• SSSC Registered or willing to become so

Desirable:

• Trauma-informed practice
• Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained

Experience:

Essential:

• Being creative in working alongside people.

Desirable:

• The lived experience of homelessness
• Experience working with a range of agencies as a team
• Networking and connecting skills

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

• Understanding of the issues faced by people who use services
• Understanding of regulatory requirements including SCSWIS, SSSC, HSCS
• Good digital skills or desire to learn

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions, and mental health
• Evidence of good communication skills, written, verbal and digital

Personal:

Essential:

• Able to lead by example.
• A team player.
• A desire to learn and to develop innovative practice
• Flexible, responsive