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Assistant Short-term Housing Support Worker
- Full time
- £19,694
- Based in Kirkcaldy, working across Fife
- Closing 31st May 2023
- Advertised from 12th May 2023
- 36 hours per week
Role
Frontline Fife works to end homelessness through preventative action and by supporting people to choose the life they aspire to.
As a charity which embraces change head on, we have secured additional funding and have taken bold steps to reshape our approach to support and care to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the people we serve. As a result, we are now seeking to recruit compassionate individuals who gain personal satisfaction from supporting people to be empowered and who are committed to enabling others to develop their skills and confidence to thrive in their communities. If you believe you have the ability to build positive relationships, enjoy developing new skills and knowledge and want to be part of a team which values diversity, wellbeing and self-improvement, then why not consider joining our team to help us achieve outcomes which can make a lasting difference across Fife.
As a member of our reshaped House to Home project team, you will help to develop and deliver new approaches to supporting people to move to, establish and sustain living in their permanent tenancy and assist them to strengthen their community connections. As this is a registered service, you will be expected to work to the standards set out by the Care Inspectorate and SSSC. Therefore, as a requirement, successful applicants will be supported to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.
This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Frontline Fife will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.
Employee & Wellbeing Benefits
• 32 days annual leave per year with 1 day additional per year served up to 5 years (pro rata).
• Working Monday to Friday (9 to 5pm).
• Flexible and remote working arrangements.
• Competitive employer/employee Pension Contribution Scheme.
• Business travel allowance.
• Ongoing professional learning and development.
• Free access to an employee assistance programme with confidential advice/counselling support.
• Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits e.g. discounts on lifestyle benefits, Gym Memberships and access to membership scheme e.g. Blue Light Membership Scheme.
• Where appropriate, welcome payment for PVG check and SSSC registration fee.
Successful candidates are subject to PVG Disclosure checks. Successful candidates securing a post regulated by the Care Inspectorate must register with the SSSC and must meet the required standards for the post within the permitted time as directed by the SSSC.
Application notes
If you believe you would be a good candidate but are unsure about applying, then please contact us as we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12 noon, 31st May 2023
Want to Find Out More?
To find out more about the post and to download an application pack, please go to: frontlinefife.co.uk/about/vacancies. Alternatively, e-mail info@frontlinefife.co.uk or telephone 01592 800430. Applications packs can be provided in an accessible format upon request. To apply for a post, please submit your application form to shona.glover@frontlinefife.co.uk by the closing date noted above.
Frontline Fife is a registered charity: Charity No: SC021832 and is committed to Equal Opportunities
Learning Facilitator
- Part time
- £28,759 – £31,595 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh based with travel across Scotland
- Closing 13th August 2024
Are you an experienced trainer with the ability to engage a wide-ranging audience, and knowledge of conflict resolution?
If so this could be the ideal opportunity for you
About the service
Cyrenians’ Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) is a National Resource Centre for best practice in conflict resolution, mediation and early intervention work with a particular focus on young people and families. Our award-winning digital resources, free training and events improve understanding of conflict and emotional needs, to transform relationships and lives.
About the role
This role will ensure that the SCCR continues to evolve and extend its reach. You will:
- Develop and deliver workshops and events, both online and in person
- Contribute to our range of digital resources
- Maintain and develop working relationships with family support services, schools and other groups / organisations
- Monitor and report on the progress of our work
About you
We are looking for an experienced trainer / facilitator with energy and enthusiasm to take this work forward. You will be creative, innovative and a highly motivated team player with an interest in improving the relationships and lives of young people and families.
You should also be:
- Well organised and effective with your time management.
- Flexible and creative in your approach
- Able to demonstrate our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and innovation in the work that you do.
How we will support you
You’ll be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. There will be opportunities for you to learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
You can find out more about our impact and our values online.
Are you passionate about working with older people and do you have ambition to contribute to system change?
Are you creative in your working approach?
If so, this role may be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the programme
The Edinburgh Resilience Programme, inspired by the Edinburgh Wellbeing Pact, works with people aged 60+. We work holistically to support clients to; discharge from hospital, access suitable housing, food, energy security and welfare. We encourage social connections to enable them to live well within their local community and have more good days. We are funded by the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership.
About the role
Partnership working will be central to this role. You will work autonomously in the community, providing one-to-one holistic support to people aged 60+ living in Edinburgh. You will also actively participate in research activities with our partners and the people we support to shape the vision for this project.
About you
We are looking for someone who is good at building trusted relationships with people. You should be positive, able to work on your own initiative, and be innovative and flexible in providing support.
Knowledge of challenges faced by older people and experience of working with them will be important. Experience of carrying out assessments and/or being involved in research would also be an advantage.
How we will support you
You’ll be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. There will be great opportunities for you to learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
You can find out more about our impact and our values online.
Website: cyrenians.scot
Befriending Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £27,093 pro-rata
- On site: Post will be based in Kirkcaldy and will involve travel across all areas of Fife.
- Closing 30th August 2024
Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project are seeking a Befriending Co-ordinator to assist in developing and co-ordinating all elements of volunteering including : advertising, recruitment, training, development and matching and supporting of befriending volunteers within the organisation.
Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of providing services to vulnerable client groups and have proven experience of all aspects of managing and retaining volunteers.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and have the ability to motivate others. They will also have a passion for improving the lives of women and men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Post will be based in Kirkcaldy and will involve travel across all areas of Fife.
Subject to PVG check.
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Express Group Fife is an established mental health charity with a network of social groups throughout Fife. The aim of the groups is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. This aim is as relevant today as it was in 1977, when Express Group Fife started to operate, and the number of people living in the community with mental health problems is as large as ever.
We are looking to recruit two Group Co-ordinators.
Post 1: for Central Fife to cover groups in Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.
Post 2: for East Fife to cover groups in Methil, Cupar, St Andrews and Tayport.
There are 4 elements to the service:
- Working with groups of people around a shared activity
- Providing a basic healthy lunch
- Supporting service users in the development of individual support/recovery plans
- Mental health promotion and community development work.
Job purpose:
- To support the team in working effectively with individuals by supporting service users in a group setting and assisting in the management of individuals.
- To co-ordinate and manage day support groups; in consultation with the Manager and caseworker, be responsible for the management of groups.
- To co-ordinate, manage, monitor and review the development of the groups in order to make them interesting and relevant to the people who attend.
- To provide emotional and practical support to service users with high support needs.
- To enable provision of a basic healthy lunch.
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