Children and young people outreach specialist
- Part time
- £24,344 – £28,700 pro-rata
- Home-based with travel within agreed areas to support children and young people, and occasional travel to our Edinburgh office (frequency to be discussed). We provide a nationwide service and, as such, welcome applications from across Scotland.
- Closing 29th November 2021
- Advertised from 10th November 2021
- Salary depending on skills and experience. Part time (21 hours). Flexible working can be offered.
Role
To promote the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UNCRC; to provide advocacy and support to neurodivergent children and young people; to ensure that the views of children and young people referred to Salvesen Mindroom Centre are taken into account in decisions that materially affect them; to develop materials and resources suitable for children and young people.
The post will be home-based, providing support to children and young people across Scotland using a mix of in-person and online communication. Travel will be required within agreed areas for direct work with children and young people and occasional travel to our Edinburgh office will be required (frequency to be discussed). The postholder will be required to work flexibly over 3 days to meet the needs of children and young people. The role may include very infrequent weekend working.
Organisation profile
Salvesen Mindroom Centre is an independent Scottish Charity with a big vision – a world where ‘no mind is left behind’ and where every person with a learning difficulty receives the recognition and the support they need to achieve their potential. We are going through an exciting period of change and growth as we move towards our goal of becoming an internationally recognised centre of excellence in neurodiversity. We are looking for well qualified, positive thinking individuals who want to work as part of our enthusiastic team.
Application notes
Please download the job application pack below or for more information contact us at recruitment@mindroom.org
Closing Date for Applications: 9am on Monday, 29th November 2021
Interviews will be held on: Friday, 10th December 2021
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Enquiries Administrator
- Part time
- £22,932 – £25,811 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Predominantly working from home with some work from our Edinburgh office required.
- Closing 8th January 2025
Mindroom supports neurodivergent children and young people and their parents and carers and professionals. The Enquiries Administrator is the first person people speak to when they contact Mindroom so is an essential role for the organisation. They provide an empathetic, friendly, informed, and consistently efficient first point of contact for anyone enquiring about Mindroom services, as well as providing administrative support to our Direct Help and Support Team.
The charity is based in Edinburgh but the Direct Help and Support Service in which this role sits, covers the whole of Scotland. The post holder will primarily work from home, with some work from our Edinburgh office required.
Organisation profile
Mindroom is a charity that champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to be a leading centre for change, in how we live, work and learn. We achieve this through support, education, advocacy, and research.
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The Service
Martingale Outreach provides Housing Support and Personal Care services to individuals in the Dundee Area. Individuals live in their own tenancies or with family. Their needs cover a wide range, predominantly mental health issues, learning disability, autism, drug and alcohol issues and dementia.
Community Wellbeing Flats aMartingale provide brief intervention support to individuals on a short term basis. Support needs will be assessed for each individual to help develop coping strategies, assisting people who may be going through a period of crisis.
David Street Outreach Housing Support and Personal Care services are provided to individuals in the Broughty Ferry & Dundee area. Individuals live in their own tenancies or with family. Their needs cover a wide range, predominantly learning disability, autism, and mental health.
All individuals require support to maintain their tenancies, keeping their homes safe and secure. Enabling them to live a good quality of life, and supporting them in the recovery process,
The Role
To support the individuals with;
- Emotional Support and support with recovery process
- Promotion of positive mental health including coping strategies
- Medication support such as administering medication
- Accessing community based resourses
- Daily life skills (menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping)
- Support to manage finances and money.
- Maintain personal health and hygiene including personal care
- Support with other issues that arise
You will
You will have;
- A positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
- Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
- Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
- The ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
- Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
- Flexibility with shifts patterns; weekend work are a requirement of this post
- Be required to obtain registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
Company Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Patterns
- Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
- Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
- Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
- Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)
About Us
Kindred is a vibrant organisation supporting over 800 families of children with complex needs each year. Established in 1990 at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh (RHCYPE), our organisation has always been parent-led. Our core services are delivered by dedicated teams based in hospitals and through our Community team. We also provide specialised counselling services and a Parenting Programme (Early Positive Approaches to Support).
Our vision is that parents of children with complex needs in Scotland will have early access to peer-led support and information.
About The Job
As CEO, you will lead Kindred in achieving its mission of supporting families of children with complex needs. You will manage the implementation of the Strategic Plan and drive growth by enhancing the charity’s visibility while maximising the impact of our work. As an organisation we are evolving and you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Kindred. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team and maintain an expert knowledge of issues relevant to our service users (including statutory provision, benefits, charitable funding and other support available through the voluntary sector).
As CEO, you will lead Kindred with passion and dedication, ensuring our mission of supporting families of children with complex needs remains at the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans, build strong partnerships, and secure sustainable funding. Your role will involve overseeing day-to-day operations, managing our talented team, and advocating for the needs of our families.
Main Areas of Responsibility
People Management: Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective management of Kindred’s staff team including liaising with external HR support. Develop Kindred’s team to support the delivery of Kindred’s services and strategic plan.
Fundraising: Lead on a competitive and responsive fundraising strategy, supported by our fundraising team.
Governance: Support Kindred’s Chair and trustees in providing strategic leadership and governance. Ensure Kindred’s governance processes are robust and effective.
Finance: Ensure Kindred’s finances are managed to a high standard with timely reporting.
Kindred Services: Ensure operations are supported to enable the delivery of high-quality services to our service users in line with our objectives.
Administration: Enable the smooth running of our organisation including leading on the development of online systems.
Public Profile: Represent Kindred in the charity sector and liaise with key stakeholders to support our brand and strategic impact. Maximise technology use to increase our public profile and the impact on the community.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running in this role and therefore we require candidates to have:
- Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record in senior leadership roles within an organisation.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organisational goals.
- Financial Management: Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and financial reporting.
- People Management: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and create a positive work culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including funders, partners, and government officials.
- Policy and Governance: Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory frameworks, and data protection.
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in report writing, journal writing, public speaking, and media engagement.
- Fundraising and Income Generation: Experience in securing funding and developing fundraising strategies.
- IT Proficiency: Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideally you will also have:
- Postgraduate qualification in management or a relevant field.
- Personal experience of caring for a child with complex needs.
- Understanding of practice supervision and/or qualification in counselling
- Experience of liaising with Scottish Government, local authorities and health boards
- Current driving licence
Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Philanthropy
- Full time
- £37,525 – £41,510
- Hybrid: Working from Edinburgh office for 2 days a week
- Closing 23rd December 2024
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Supporter Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers in the community.
The Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Sight Scotland, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
The primairy focus initially will be on developing corporate partnership income, as there is huge potential for partnerships ranging from transactional right up to transformational. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or major donor pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income.
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