Calling all Project Managers!! Are you a skilled communicator with a natural ability to influence, motivate and lead others and ready for your next project? Then look no further!

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager with experience of successfully delivering change projects to join our team on a fixed-term 12-18 month contract. This role can be based in any of our offices across Scotland or as part of our hybrid working model.

Due to the extensive travel required in this role we will need you to have flexibility to travel across Scotland when required.

The role

Cornerstone are delivering digital tools and associated processes to our colleagues to enable them to work more efficiently and improve the quality of the care they provide to the people we support. We already have the digital tools and we’ll be looking to you to lead the project which designs the optimal way for our colleagues to use these tools. As Project Manager, you will implement these best practice processes into our teams through colleague engagement, communication and training.

Reporting to the Director of Delivery, you will lead a small, dedicated project team and tap into the expertise and support of the wider Cornerstone organisation to deliver this strategically important project.

To be successful in this role, you will be;

• An experienced project manager, able to create and maintain cohesive project plans using a project management tool such as MS project or similar to manage tasks, resources, schedules and create reports.
• A skilled communicator, able to negotiate and influence with diplomacy and tact.
• Able to motivate people with your management and leadership abilities, ensuring teams work collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable about change management practices, and techniques for effective management of change.
• Excellent at planning and organisation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Committed to professionalism and quality, with a practical, solution-focussed approach.

It would be a benefit if you also have:

• A project management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMQ, PMP
• An understanding of the social care sector

For a full list of key responsibilities and person specification, please see our Role profile attached to this advert.

About us

With over 40 years’ experience delivering great care and support across Scotland, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life.

Do you have what it takes to make a difference in someone’s life?

Maybe you are already working in social care and want to join an organisation with real relationships and community at its heart.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a small team providing specialist support to a young man with autism, who requires, reassurance, predictability, and consistency from those supporting him. More details below:

We are looking for a full-time support worker on a permanent basis to work with a very active young man, providing 1:1 support within a shared supported living setting.

I am a 34-year-old man with autism. I live in a flat with 3 other young men and I am an active part of my community. I attend two different day services on site four days a week. The Printmaking studio and the Peregrine’s of which I am a founding member and which I have attended for 10 years. I particularly enjoy being outdoors and litter picking. I enjoy languages and am good at puzzles like crosswords and also enjoy watching quiz shows and cartoons. I am healthy and enjoy physical exercise, particularly walking. I have a large family who I am close to, and I sometimes get the train home independently to see them.

I have very good verbal skills, however I can struggle to articulate myself and find this frustrating. I require clear communication, avoiding long sentences, open questions or abstract language. At times I get overwhelmed with situations and find it challenging to communicate my needs, at these times I need a gentle approach in order to move forward and be able to finish my set task.

I am looking for someone to provide support with activities like going to the gym, going for long hikes and generally further developing my core life-skills. I really benefit from 1:1 support and focussed attention although I also need personal space at times. I am looking to build on my ability to do things independently and to develop my sense of self and agency. I need someone to support me to plan and organise skill building sessions in order for me to become more independent which is my greatest wish. For example I would like to be able to travel on the bus and go to the shop by myself.

The ideal candidate for this role would:

• Have experience working with people with autism
• Have experience in managing stressed and distressed behaviour
• Be reasonably physically fit and able to provide support with physical exercise
• Be patient and empathic
• Be a clear communicator and able to work as part of a small team.
• Have an understanding of community and shared supported living services
• Have a flexible and adaptable personality
• Be able to embrace working in a vibrant community setting.

We have several permanent posts working a variety of shift patterns per week. These contracts require full flexibility, From 8am to 11.00pm during Monday to Sunday, and occasional sleepovers required.

Do you have what it takes to make a difference in someone’s life?

Maybe you are already working in social care and want to join an organisation with real relationships and community at its heart.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a small team providing specialist support to a young man with autism, who requires, reassurance, predictability, and consistency from those supporting him. More details below:

I am a 25-year-old young man who loves to get out and explore the outdoors, in particular walking at the beach and exploring big open spaces. I have specific words and phrases I use to communicate which I need whoever is supporting me to know well.

When I feel anxious or stressed, I can struggle with communication, I need whoever is supporting me to remain patient and calm to allow me to get my words out or give me space if needed.

I enjoy listening to music particularly Kings of Leon and Justin Bieber. I am also a big fan of Disney movies and like to relax and watch them on my iPad.

I work as part of a social enterprise once a week which involves making compost and preparing firewood to sell to the local community. I need some encouragement to get there but once I am there, I really enjoy it.

I have a set routine that involves work, supporting the community, maintaining my home and leisure activities. It’s important that I am involved in planning this at the start of the week, and we stick to this for my overall wellbeing and to ensure I don’t become anxious.

I am very close to my mum and sister and love to spend time with them. I stay with my mum once a month and spend some time there during holidays throughout the year.

I am looking for people to support me with the following qualities and experience:

• Have experience of supporting people with Autism
• Have experience in challenging behaviour/Behavioural Support
• Be able to be innovative with a can do attitude
• Enjoy the outdoors, having fun and be self-motivated
• Be on my side and understanding, even when things are difficult.
• Confident and able to think on your feet
• Flexible and able to respond to change
• Someone who is resilient and believes in me.
• Able to build a positive relationship with me and my family.
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative and consistently as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication skills with IT skills
• Patient and able to show empathy
• Passionate and dedicated

We are looking for inspiring, enthusiastic, and experienced support worker to join our team at Tiphereth providing focused personalised person-centred support. You will ideally have a good understanding of the support needs of Autistic people.

Your Role will be to:

• Develop a relationship with the young man.
• Become a part of a dynamic support team
• Support him in his own home and within his community.
• Help him to build on his independence and confidence in his environment.
• Utilise your experience of working with young adults with autism and behaviours that may challenge.

We have several permanent posts working a variety of shift patterns per week. These contracts require full flexibility, From 8am to 11.00pm during Monday to Sunday, and occasional sleepovers required.

Are you a solution driven and customer-focussed IT professional looking for a full time, flexible hybrid working routine where you can share your expertise?If you have in-depth experience of administration of Microsoft products and working as an integral part of a large organisation then we want to hear from you!

We’re now on the lookout for an IT Infrastructure & Azure Specialist to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a hybrid home and office role with some travel to any of our locations across Scotland. Your location will ideally be near our Elgin office. Other preferred locations would be Dundee, Aberdeen or Glasgow. As travel is required in this role you must flexible to occasionally travel throughout Scotland when needed.

We are on a journey of digital transformation, engaging our frontline workers in the tools and technologies to help them do their jobs and improve the lives of the people we support.

The Role

As our senior IT Infrastructure Specialist, you will support the Head of ICT and Digital Transformation to make technically sound and financially astute infrastructure choices which provide a stable, secure and resilient IT environment for our more than 2000 colleagues. Your role will include investigating and resolving ICT systems and process issues, suggesting improvements and liaising with third part contractors providing hardware, software and other ICT related services ensuring that agreed SLA’s are met.

You will be responsible for the management, administration and operation of our Azure and 365 environments and play a key roll in our infrastructure and systems upgrade projects. A key function of your role will be to provide third line backup for the support team. There may be times that you will be required to lend a hand to our first line IT Support function, along with providing coaching and mentoring.

See attached Role Profile for full list of duties and responsibilities

What we'll need you to bring;

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyse and interpret statistical data and to present informative reports.
• Significant experience of working as an integral part of an IT department in a large organisation.

You will need to demonstrate expertise and a willingness to be responsible for;

• Azure (Windows server management)
• Azure Active Directory and Group policy.
• Microsoft 365, including exchange.
• Basic network management & configuration (including VOIP)
• Desktop & Desktop virtualisation (RDS)
• Expert skills in performance tuning, systems monitoring and troubleshooting.

It would be great if you had;

• Degree in I.T. (or related professional qualification – MCSA,MCSE)

About Us

With over 40 years’ experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life. We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Talk to us about flexible working and reasonable accommodations.