- Advertised from 18th January 2023
Role
At CrossReach we are proud to deliver high quality social care to support the different needs of people across Scotland, and our Corporate Services teams are vital in supporting our staff to do just that.
We’ve created a new role of Assistant Management Accountant to work with our Finance Business Partners to support our services. This is a key role within the Finance Team, in which you’ll gain experience of a broad range of financial activities. This role will be ideal for someone who already has some level of accountancy knowledge or experience and is looking to develop their skills and qualifications further.
As you will be supporting the Finance Business Partners, you will be responsible for assisting in the production of monthly performance reports, monthly budgets, and forecasts and in reviewing management accounting information for errors and omissions. You will also assist in any ad hoc projects and provide one off support as needed.
Educated to Higher level or equivalent, you will have an intermediate level knowledge of accounting and be able to demonstrate this with your strong numeracy, literacy skills and computer skills. You will have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective relationships, a customer-focused approach to service delivery, excellent organisational and time management skills as well as proven analytical and problem-solving skills are all essential for this role. As this post is likely to include some travel (within Scotland) a driving licence would be an advantage.
Because we want you to reach your true potential, we can also support you to achieve AAT/ACCA professional qualifications as well as offer you the possibility of career progression within our finance department.
We also offer a benefit package which includes enhanced annual leave, flexi time and an occupational pension scheme. There’s also a Healthcare cash plan for employee and dependents to support health and wellbeing, giving access to cashback on essential health care as well as access to a confidential employee assistance program to support health, mental and financial well-being.
But most importantly, at CrossReach, we strive to ensure that we are accepting, respectful and compassionate to both our customers and our employees. So, join us and you’ll be part of a professional, transparent, and trusting environment that truly respects and values it’s people. It’s a career that will enhance your life and the lives of vulnerable people across Scotland.
For further information please refer to the job description below.
Application notes
To find out more and apply please go to crossreach.org.uk/careers
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role or have any questions, please contact Kate Blackledge on 0131 454 4345 or email recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
Closing date: 29th January 2023.
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
To lead the provision of relationship-based support delivered to young people and families in the community and to promote positive outcomes in line with the values and principles of includem.
Purpose & Context of Role
The postholder will manage their own caseload ensuring support plans are developed with the young person to respond to their individual needs and supporting them to improve outcomes in line with GIRFEC principles and includem’s model of support.
A project worker will demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people by managing outcomes for young people through use of line managers, colleagues and organisational tools, processes, policies, and procedures.
The key responsibilities of the Project Worker include, but are not limited to:
Service Delivery
- To build relationships and deliver outcome-based support to young people and families, involving all key stakeholders.
- To be available for young people and families at critical times
- To explore values and attitudes with young people in a supportive manner, to affirm and validate their feelings and ideas, and nurture and confirm their learning.
- To ensure a focus on regular and appropriate case progression to help young people and families recognise progress.
- To assess and respond appropriately to situations where young people and/or families may be at risk of harm.
- To support with crisis management and generate solutions for young people and families using the Helpline, with risk enablement being at the heart of professional judgement and decision making.
People
- To understand the different coping mechanisms that young people and their families use to deal with stress and high emotions, and to respond appropriately.
- To demonstrate professional resilience when providing support with sensitive or challenging issues
- To use a strengths-based approach to empower individuals facing adversity to find solutions and make positive changes, ensuring resources are in place to sustain these changes.
- To establish mutually trusting, open and non-judgemental relationship with young people and their families
- To encourage and lead collaborative team work to provide a ‘scaffolding of support’ around each young person and their family.
- To respect and value the contribution of wider stakeholders and the delivery of includem services.
- Where opportunity allows experience of directing, supporting, and mentoring Assistant Project Workers/Sessional staff.
- Any other duties as designated by your line manager.
Resources
- To deploy time effectively to meet the needs of young people and families to ensure the service is available 24/7, 365 days per year.
- To maintain and produce accurate and timely records and reports.
- To ensure support is delivered in line with includem’s Policies Procedures, SSSC Codes of Practice & National Guidelines
Influence
- To gain commitment from other stakeholders with varying demands and priorities
- To ensure young people and families are empowered to make informed choices.
- To support young people and families to effectively communicate with others.
- To work with young people to identify goals aligned to wellbeing indicators and to positively influence progression towards these goals.
- To reflect on practice, share learning and promote continuous practice improvement within a team setting.
- To articulate and endorse the includem framework of intervention and the key aspects of the service delivery model to a wide audience.
- To role model appropriate practice standards and professional boundaries to others
- To ensure a high-quality service is delivered to young people and families.
- Demonstrate understanding of your impact on people and how they might see you.
Quality Assurance
- To be accountable for the quality of your work and be able to evidence this work effectively.
- To actively participate in formal supervision and continuous professional development.
- To generate creative and new solutions to issues faced by young people and families.
If you want to apply you must have full UK driving licence.
Service Manager- Business Services
- Full time
- £34,621 – £39,305
- On site: Scotland
- Closing 29th July 2024
Come lead a Innovative and forward-focused team, helping Carr Gomm go even further in supporting people across Scotland to live their best possible lives.
The role
As the Service Manager in our Business Services Team, you will be reporting to the Senior Operations Manager and take a lead role in the following key areas:
- Support with the governance of Carr Gomm, directly enabling the Board of Directors and Chief Executive to lead the organization
- Management of records and schedules relating to properties
- Day to day management of the central administration team in Carr Gomm
- Monitoring and reporting on key compliance indicators relating to Health and Safety, GDPR and operational services
Who we are looking for
In our eyes, the best managers are proactive with a logical and organized mind whilst also being focused and flexible in both their outlook and approach. Although you will not have regular direct contact with the people we support, we expect that you will have an awareness of the support we deliver, and the service needs.
You will have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce management reports, maintain databases, update policies, provide support to the wider organisation and support the development of your team.
You will be comfortable presenting information as well as participating in meetings / working groups. You will also be a confident problem solver with ideas to support new ways of working and provide expert knowledge to help motivate, shape and drive the people agenda within Carr Gomm.
Experience within social care is beneficial, but not essential.
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year (Rising with length of service)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leav
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contribution.
- Membership to Lifeworks; employee well-being and perks platform access to the Carr Gomm App, with access to online physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts with leading hotels; and more!
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Paul Marshall- paulmarshall@carrgomm.org
Service Manager : Advice and Information Services
- Full time
- £30,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 31st July 2024
LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help shape and develop our work with disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
We do this in part through our advice and information services:
• Our Independent Living Service provides independent advice and information as well as support to disabled people, their carers, and families on all aspects of Self-Directed Support. This service covers all of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
• Our Disability Advice and Information Service provides specialist advice and information to empower disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, to understand and access their rights and welfare benefits entitlements.
We’re looking for a Service Manager to support our advice and information services, providing day-to-day leadership and support to both services, ensuring strategic and operational goals are successfully met.
This post is an essential management role contributing to LCiL’s ongoing sustainability, enabling it to take forward a new three-year strategic plan, which is currently being developed.
Service Manager role:
• The post holder will manage a team and oversee the delivery of advice and information services.
• Implement strong monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Promote and represent LCiL at relevant networks and events.
• Ensure that all services agreed targets and deadlines are achieved.
We offer generous benefits, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Gaby Nolan via HR@lothiancil.org.uk
LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
LCiL are recruiting for a full time Peer Support and Learning Facilitator to facilitate the effective delivery of the PSL programme deliver workshops and peer support groups in Edinburgh and the three Lothians.
PSL facilitates group peer support with disabled people and carers on all stages of their social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS) journey, empowering them to take ownership of, and have more control over, their health and wellbeing. The team also work in partnership with The Action Group (TAG) to facilitate peer support with carers from BAME backgrounds.
Peer Support and Learning Facilitator role:
• Alongside PSL and TAG colleagues and LCiL Champions, facilitate peer support groups with disabled people and carers in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian.
• Support Champions within their roles; work with the Service Manager to ensure meaningful opportunities for volunteers are available and people are supported to learn, develop, and lead.
• As part of team, create content for information workshops and co-deliver with colleagues and Champions.
• Benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
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