Research Officer
- Part time
- £25,000 pro-rata
- based from home with the regular requirement to attend meetings and events throughout Scotland.
- Closing 24th September 2021
- Advertised from 8th September 2021
- 28 hours per week
Role
Scottish Care wishes to appoint a Research Officer to work alongside the Workforce Policy and Practice Lead in the delivery of ethnographic, qualitative and co-design research for Healthier Working Lives (HWL), an exciting new collaborative project funded by the UKRI’s Healthy Ageing Social, Behavioural and Design Programme. This is a temporary post, covering a two year and five-month period between October 2021 and March 2024. This is a part-time post (28 hours per week), based from home with the regular requirement to attend meetings and events throughout Scotland. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the post may require exclusive home working for an unspecified period.
This post will include engagement with participants, internal and external partners and other key stakeholders, project logistics, management and conduct of fieldwork, analysis of ethnographic and qualitative data and the dissemination of results verbally and in writing to a range of audiences and stakeholders. In addition, you will work with academic colleagues from the Edinburgh College of Art, Universities of Edinburgh and Reading, King’s College London and partners Creative Venue, Codebase, Legal and General, ACRC and the HWL Knowledge Network (including experts from academia, NHS, social care, and business and innovation) to meet HWL’s overarching aims and objectives.
Scottish Care is based in Ayr but works across Scotland as the representative body for the largest group of health and social care sector independent providers delivering residential care, day care, care at home and housing support.
Working on behalf of a range of providers, Scottish Care speaks with a single unified voice for members and the wider independent care sector, at both a local and strategic level. Our vision is to shape the environment in which care services can deliver and develop the high-quality care that communities require and deserve.
This post is key to the continued development and overall success of this high-profile organisation. The post holder will work with a complex variety of partners and stakeholders involved in the development and operation of the organisation. He/she must be able to communicate and maintain credibility at all levels; and understand partnership working.
Previous experience of working in policy or research roles with tangible evidence of impact is essential. Experience of working in the health and social care sector and a clear understanding of Scottish Care’s role and objectives is highly desirable.
The post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills. They must be able to communicate effectively, confidently, and clearly in a positive and open way with all stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to identify and understand internal and external audience needs and adapt style and language to meet them.
Application notes
To request a recruitment pack, please contact Laura Bennie (Office Manager & Executive PA) at laura.bennie@scottishcare.org
Closing date 12 noon on Friday 24th September 2021.
Interviews will be held virtually.
If you have not been called to interview by 1st October 2021, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Authentic Voices Project Manager
- Part time
- £30,363 – £33,737 pro-rata
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.
The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.
Scottish Women’s Aid has an opportunity to join their membership services team as a Participation Lead. This role has been established within SWA core work for a couple of years offering the opportunity to develop our participation work as an organisation and managing the relationship with the Survivor Reference Group (SRG), a group of women with lived experience who offer their invaluable knowledge and experience to our work. This position will work as a part of the Membership Services Team, but work very closely with other teams within the organisation including Policy and Training.
Location: Blend of home working and office, based in Rose Street, Edinburgh or can be entirely home-based anywhere in the UK. Please talk to us about your flexible working requirements.
Policy and Participation Officer
- Part time
- £38,512 – £41,297 pro-rata
- You can complete work from home or utilise a local office base but you may be required to travel to attend meetings. (Remote)
- Closing 21st April 2024
About Aberlour …
We are a values driven organisation delivering over 40 services across Scotland supporting children, young people and families.
We have a strong record of using knowledge and evidence from our work to campaign for the rights of children, young people and families across Scotland. Furthermore, the views of our children, young people and families are critical in shaping the support they receive as well as helping us shape internal polices and influence national policy makers.
What we are looking for...
You will work with our rights and participation team to identify appropriate ways for children, young people and families to share their views and experiences to help influence and inform Aberlour’s policy, influencing and campaigning work.
You will help analyse the political landscape to assess legislative and policy changes that impact the work of Aberlour.
You will have knowledge of the current Scottish political systems at a national and local level particularly relating to policy areas that impact on children and young people such as the UNCRC and The Promise. You will have experience working in the third sector along with skills in research and analysis. You will have a track record working directly with children and young people to amplify their voices and views to influence policy and decision making.
Please see the job description for further details on our website about the role along with the required qualification level.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme, life assurance worth 3x salary and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
If you’re passionate about fundraising and making a difference, this opportunity with The Jeely Piece Club could be a rewarding fit!
The Jeely Piece Club is currently seeking a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to join their team. As a fundraiser, your role will involve researching information, planning, and writing bid applications to contribute to the organisation’s fundraising efforts. You’ll be responsible for communicating key messages and data about The Jeely Piece Club, inspiring and engaging potential funders, and ensuring successful bid applications. Working closely with the Senior Management Team and other staff and trustees, you’ll implement The Jeely Piece Club’s fundraising strategy to achieve sustainable income.
About The Jeely Piece Club:
The Jeely Piece Club was formed in 1975 to provide play opportunities and early education services for children in one of Glasgow’s largest housing schemes. The organisation was started by a group of local mums who wanted activities for their children. Today, that ethos remains the same. To provide opportunities for children in one of Glasgow’s most deprived communities.
For over 49 years, The Jeely Piece Club has been providing services for children, and families affected by poverty
A sector-leading, trauma-informed organisation, our mission is to work with children and their families to improve life chances by providing a range of inclusive, safe, playful experiences and opportunities.
Key Accountabilities:
- Delivering fundraising priorities and targets for trusts and the foundation's income, including our current and future major appeals.
- Researching, identifying, and prioritising appropriate trusts and foundations to maintain and convert a pipeline of new, prospective trusts and foundations.
- Working with colleagues across the organisation to help shape projects for funding and creating strong Cases for Support to ensure effective applications.
- Writing and submitting high-quality targeted funding applications.
- Managing relationships with existing and new funders to encourage maximum funding, multi-year funding awards, and repeat funding.
- Monitoring outcomes, updating the Funding Matrix, and producing timely reports and information as required externally by funders and internally for Management reporting.
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