We are looking to recruit an Outreach Lead Support Worker to organise our Outreach provision.

The role requires you to plan and deliver outreach service to care and support to older people in Dunbar and the surrounding area. Our aim is to increase people’s participation in their local community and increase general health and well-being through attendance at the Day Centre or support in the wider community.

Qualifications SVQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Muirshiel Centre is a small local independent charity offering day opportunities and support to adults within the Inverclyde East area for over 30 years.

We offer a day support service in Port Glasgow which promotes various social, therapeutic and recreational activities designed to boost self-esteem and encourage socialisation amongst participants. We aim to maximise independence, support older people to remain active through an active and rewarding lifestyle and promote social interaction.

We are actively seeking Voluntary Directors who can oversee the direction, aims and guide the strategic future of our Centre. We are offering a collaborative environment where your insights and expertise will be valued and a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a respected organisation within the community.

No previous board experience is required, however, we are looking for people with a commitment to the successful future of Muirshiel Centre.

We are keen to hear from individuals with skills, knowledge and experience in areas such as accountancy/ finance, senior management in Social Care/ Social Work or individuals with strategic planning and decision making skills.

We are also keen to hear from those who have other relevant skills and experience that they consider could benefit Muirshiel Centre.

Our board meets once a month, generally in the afternoon, within the Muirshiel Centre and tea and coffee is provided!

Muirshiel Centre is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of its staff and board members.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
• Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

Couthie House provides long-term residential care and support to children who are unable to live within their family home. The service offers a stable, secure, and nurturing environment with a strong focus on individual needs and developing life skills. These life skills empower each young person to make meaningful choices, develop, grow up, and become resilient.

Our Team Leader Residential plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality of care and support for children who are unable to live within their family homes. With a compassionate and dedicated approach, the Team Leader oversees the day-to-day operations of our residential care service, fostering a stable, secure, and nurturing environment.

You'll lead, encourage, inspire and motivate a team of up to 14 staff and will work closely with the Registered Manager. With a strong background in managing complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviours, this role exemplifies dedication, insight, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the children in our care. Your leadership is instrumental in creating an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential, as well as, creating and maintaining the culture across the services that's needed to support our staff.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities for the Team Leader Residential role are;

• Providing direct line management to a team of residential staff to deliver high standards of care.
• Support staff team development through training opportunities, staff supervision, and multidisciplinary working.
• Leading shifts and working with the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedure.
• Working to achieve positive outcomes for individual children and young people and contributing to the achievement of an outstanding, good or equivalent rating in external inspection including deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager.

Let's talk about you

• Must possess SVQ4 Leadership & Management or willing to work towards within 2 years of taking up post.
• Experience of managing staff, also providing visible and effective leadership and management by example.
• SSSC registered.
• Significant experience of working with children and young people with Learning Disabilities.
• Demonstrate informed decision making and judgement, utilising these skills to anticipate and identify problems and find solutions
• Good knowledge of Safeguarding, and keeping young people safe.

ACT is one of the projects funded through the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund, money provided to local authorities from the Scottish Government.

Role of the service:

The primary goal of ACT is to disrupt patterns of concern (antisocial behaviour and /or exploitation), enhancing the existing Early and Effective Intervention provision.

The service will accept referrals from young people, parent/carers, education, C&F Duty Social Work, Community Safety Partnership, and the 3rd Sector.

Job Purpose:

The post holder will work as part of a small multi agency team including staff from Youth Justice, Youth Action Project, and Action for Children.

The part time worker will deliver 1-1 interventions for a 3-to-6-month period, supporting young people from coming into conflict with the law, to prevent involvement in criminality and reduce risk of harm or exploitation.

Worker will provide information and strategies to manage conflict, improvement of family and peer relationships. Support to access education/training and employment, advice on substance misuse, health, and ways to manage leisure time more effectively will also be provided.

Development of group work programmes where appropriate and inclusion of contextual safeguarding workshops.

Accountable to: WLYAP Project Director and Team Manager / Assess and Connect Team.