Local Support Fund Team Manager
- Full time
- £39,828 – £43,019
- travel throughout Scotland
- Closing 13th October 2021
- Advertised from 30th September 2021
- This position is full-time (based on 35 hours per week) and is fixed term for 5 years.
Role
Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is Scotland’s national resource of expertise on drugs and related issues. We seek to lead and represent the drugs field in Scotland in order to improve Scotland’s response to problem drug use. SDF works with policy makers, service planners and commissioners, service managers and staff as well as people who use or have used services to ensure service quality and evidence-based policy and practice.
We are pleased to be recruiting for a Local Support Fund Team Manager. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a busy and dynamic team.
About the Project:
This project is being developed and delivered as part of the Scottish Government-led National Mission on Drugs to address the public health emergency around drug-related deaths and improve the lives of people who are affected by a drug problem.
Corra Foundation will support the Scottish Government in dispersing and managing a variety of new funds to support the delivery of the National Drug Mission. One of these funds, The Local Fund, will support relatively small organisations with a turnover of less than £500,000 to deliver a range of work that can support a reduction in drug-related deaths in Scotland.
Scottish Drugs Forum has been funded by the Scottish Government to ensure that the resources of the Local Fund are used to best effect.
This post will involve delivery of a range of support to organisations who are preparing a bid to the Local Fund or have been funded through the Fund. The two primary aims will be to -
· assist the development of strong bids to the fund from eligible organisations
· support those organisations funded through the Local Fund to deliver their proposed projects.
About the Post Holder:
We encourage applications from people who can utilise their experience of organisational management and development, to support community organisations to develop so that
· they have adequate leadership and governance structures, systems and processes, policies and procedures, and monitoring and evaluation systems, in order to improve the prospects of them making a successful application to the Local Fund.
· they can deliver the impacts and outcomes for which they have been funded by the Local Fund.
As a new post, this is a development role and the successful candidate will require a flexible approach and an ability to work on their own initiative to develop the service according to need. They will also have relevant experience of or an ability to develop the necessary knowledge to map existing grassroots organisations, construct funding bids and awareness of financial and governance aspects of running a successful project.
But we emphasise this project will take an iterative approach – learning through doing. The ability to reflect, evaluate and change approaches will be crucial. There will be ample opportunity for the postholder to ‘grow’ with the role.
Benefits of working at SDF:
As an SDF employee you will benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, a range of learning and development opportunities, competitive pension contribution, enhanced sick pay and an employee support and counselling service. SDF encourage a healthy work life balance and offer a flexible working scheme.
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We are mainly working from home, but it is envisaged this post will have a significant amount of in person work and will require regular travel throughout Scotland and an ability to attend work in our head office based in Glasgow as required. Candidates should be willing and able to work effectively from home.
Application notes
Contact Michael@sdf.org.uk or recruitment@sdf.org.uk for an application pack or download from sdf.org.uk/jobs
CVs will not be accepted. No Agencies.
Closing: Wednesday 13th October 2021
Interviews: 27/28th October 2021
Registered Scottish Charity No. SC008075
National Localities MISTQ Officer (Experiential)
- Full time
- £29,500
- Glasgow with regular travel throughout Scotland (On site)
- Closing 28th April 2024
Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) is looking for a pro-active, team player to join the multi-disciplinary Medication Assisted Treatment Standards Implementation Support Team (MIST). As an employee of the Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC), reporting to SRC Chief Executive & Public Health Scotland MISTQ Team the successful post holder will have a unique opportunity to support the implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards created to improve addiction services and reduce drug related deaths in Scotland.
The postholder will work with a range of organisations and people across the alcohol, drug and recovery sectors in Scotland e.g. third sector organisations, NHS, Public Health Scotland, people with lived experience, NHS staff and family members of people accessing treatment.
Your role will be to:
- To design, develop and deliver training in association with MISTQ Experiential Team and the SRC’s Learning, Education and Development Officers.
- Support Alcohol & Drug Partnerships (ADPs) local team of interviewers, to collect experiential evidence on an ongoing basis, to use this evidence to support local quality improvement work and to submit evidence to MISTQ.
- To facilitate strategic partnerships between national and locality structures and ensure that data is collected, analysed locally, used for local quality improvement work and fed into MISTQ Experiential Team and other relevant partners.
Being based within SRC ensures a joined up and creative way of affecting change alongside an organisation dedicated to building recovery from addiction in Scotland.
This exciting role involves contributing to the development, support and delivery of a national programme designed to measure outcomes of implementation.
Opening in Autumn 2024, we are seeking an exceptional individual to provide leadership in opening and managing a brand new Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.
Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.
About You
Are you ready to make a profound impact on people's lives? We're seeking an extraordinary leader to drive the success of our new residential rehab service. Your experience should include:
- Previous experience in a CI service
- Expertise in substance use, mental health, or related fields
- Demonstrated leadership skills with at least 2 years of experience managing staff or volunteers
- A burning passion for creating positive change and improving lives
The Role
As the Registered Manager, you'll be responsible for securing registration with the Care Inspectorate and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the facility. Your leadership will inspire a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering stakeholder engagement.
Your journey begins with supporting the development of our brand-new service in Alford, West Aberdeenshire. From recruiting staff to preparing for the grand opening, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of addiction recovery in Scotland.
You will be supported and guided by the Operations Lead for the North East Scotland and you will provide leadership and management to deputy managers (who in turn will manage the staff teams) and a nurse. This role is the figurehead of the service on-site, and balances the ongoing service provision with regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.
Phase one of the role will involve supporting the Operations Lead and wider colleagues with the development of a brand-new service on the site, in the village of Alford, Aberdeenshire. Contractors are currently undertaking a 26-week building programme to bring the property up to specification and readiness to open. As part of your role, you will also be responsible for the ongoing development of the service to meet resident and stakeholder needs
You will lead on the implementation of the programme, plus the recruitment of the staff team, and preparing the service for opening, with the support of experienced internal teams across the charity.
As a partner working to promote your services, it will be essential for you to align efforts with your organisation's goals, whilst ensuring both quality and financial targets are met.
The Service
Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
About Phoenix Futures
Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, and we value our history.
Top job! Head of Business Development & Grants
- Full time
- £50,450
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 2nd May 2024
Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who is skilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnership with our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existing services. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading and implementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play a key part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunities including submissions.
As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunities including managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure against budget and set targeted income.
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday) in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally within the social care/healthcare sector.
- An understanding of social care/healthcare service design.
- Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant funding landscape and innovative practice.
- Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using database systems.
- Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complex organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strict deadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience of managing a team and delivering positive results.
- Driving licence is essential
What’s in it for you?
- Substantial holiday entitlement.
- Generous workplace pension.
- Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
- Life Assurance.
- Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? Do you possess exceptional skills and a drive to create meaningful change? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Therapeutic Practitioner for our brand new Dayhab service in Aberdeen City.
As a Therapeutic Practitioner at our brand-new Dayhab facility in Aberdeen, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality therapeutic services to our service users. Supported and guided by the Service Manager, you will also take on a senior role in guiding and supervising volunteers within the facility.
The Role
- Provide leadership and guidance to volunteers to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Collaborate with the Service Manager and colleagues to develop and refine the Therapeutic Community program tailored to the needs of our service user
- Oversee the implementation of the Therapeutic Community program, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the program, making adjustments as necessary to optimize outcomes for service users.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the overall service in Aberdeen, working closely with the Service Manager and other team members.
About You
- Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating group programmes
- Experience of delivering 1 to 1 support
- An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
- Experience of working with individuals in the substance use sector or related field.
- The ability to be innovative and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.
- Knowledge of adult and child protection essential as you will be working with vulnerable people in a community setting
The Service
Due to new funding from the Scottish Government, this brand new service will be based in Aberdeen City centre and is currently being procured. This community based service will be framed around our Residential Therapeutic Community model, providing a structured day service. This flexible service will run a structured group work programme in addition to 1 to 1 support, including a range of meaningful activities to build recovery capital. Ran by a small team of 3 staff with support from volunteers and peer mentors. You will also work closely and collaborate with our new Residential service based in Alford and the new Housing team also based in Aberdeen city centre.
About Phoenix Futures
Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, and we value our history.
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