- Advertised from 2nd April 2021
- 35 hours per week
Role
ENABLE Works are the leading Scottish organisation delivering high quality employability services for people who have disabilities and / or other complex barriers to employment.
ENABLE Works are recruiting for a Digital Diversity Specialist, to bring in skills and abilities in developing new and exciting services and support, for young people in Dundee.
Your role as a Digital Diversity Specialist within ENABLE Works is to play an integral role in the development of a Digital Creativity Hub, in partnership with D&A College, to provide specialist training and support, alongside the established Digital Dundee partnership being delivered for neurodivergent individuals, interested in learning more about the digital sectors of employment.
You will work closely with learners and play a key role in identifying referrals for the Digital Dundee course, working closely with referral partners and organisations. You will support learners through courses, in collaboration with D&A College faculty. You will work with every learner, to ensure they progress into a positive destination, including supporting learners to secure paid employment opportunities, within the digital and tech sectors, whilst ensuring aftercare is delivered for every learner.
You will lead on partnership building with key employers in the digital and tech sectors in Dundee, and across Tayside, creating new links and partnerships to create opportunities for our clients and learners. This will require high-level negotiation and partnership skills, and ideally you will already have established relationships to build from.
About You
PERSON CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL:
- Full UK Driver’s License
- Further / Higher Education learning in relevant subject(s)
- A commitment to, and understanding in, employability – supporting individuals to progress into employment
- High level digital support / digital inclusion knowledge
- Knowledge of the local labour market, regarding digital and tech sector employers
- Ability to partner and negotiate with stakeholders
- Professional presentation and personality
- Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively
- Proactive and collaborative approach to team work
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Experience of working to deadlines and timescales on delivering pieces of work
- Experience of achieving success through innovation
- Experience in the creation and coordination of digital content
- Experience with visual communication principles
DESIRABLE:
- Knowledge of local authority areas, and employability networks in these areas
- Effective project management skills and ability to think strategically to achieve long term goals
- Experience of delivering, or supporting, employability programmes, including for example Fair Start Scotland / Dundee Pipeline.
- Experience of working with people who have multiple and/or complex barriers
- PDA Level 7 in Supported Employment
About Us
At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Application notes
To apply please visit our website
Closing date: 16 April 2021
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you have excellent communication skills?
Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?
Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?
Then come and work for Enable Works.
Your role will involve delivering on our Individualised Placement and Support (IPS) service in Perth and Kinross. This is a service that is designed to support individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions, following the 8 evidence-based principles of IPS. These include a focus on competitive employment, zero exclusion, open to all who want to work; and close integration with mental health teams, as such this post is co-located within the NHS Perth and Kinross Mental Health team.
Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.
Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 29 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you. Please tell us in your supporting statement how your values align with our organisation.
About You
We really need you to have these
- The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
- quality, well paid jobs
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- Some knowledge of the local community
- Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
- IT literacy
- Comfortable working towards targets
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
- Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
*Terms and Conditions Apply
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?
Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?
Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?
Then come and work for Enable Works.
Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment.
ENABLE Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.
Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 29 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you. Please ensure that you submit a strong and detailed supporting statement, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable requirements, in the ‘More About You’ section of the application.
For further information please see our full job pack.
About You
We really need you to have these
- The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
- quality, well paid jobs
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- Some knowledge of the local community
- Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
- IT literacy
- Comfortable working towards targets
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Our Activity Centres provide innovative and person-centred services and support to veterans struggling with sight loss. This job exists in order to provide tailored support to veterans carrying out woodworking projects. You will work alongside the veterans to identify abilities, share ideas and plan projects within the activity Centre. You will ensure that the support provided is person-centred, tailored to their needs and is the right support for them. You will support the leadership team to coordinate and manage the activities provided within and from the Activity Centre which will support the overall wellbeing of the veterans and their families. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders to ensure that veterans can access the relevant support.
About us
We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Family Support Team Lead – North of Scotland (maternity cover)
- Part time
- £27,694 pro-rata
- Home-based (Remote)
- Closing 7th May 2024
You will be helping disabled people feel unstoppable. As Family Support Team Lead in the North of Scotland you will be delivering vital support to families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
You will be the person who will empower them to reach their potential, offering one to one support and coordinating chances for people to get together, make friends and build their support network.
You will be the person that raises awareness of spina bifida and hydrocephalus within the community and with service providers to ensure that no one affected by our conditions feels alone.
What Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland can offer you
Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.
Motivated and supportive colleagues – Staff scored SBH Scotland as 9 out of 10 for motivation and a supportive work environment.
An opportunity to express yourself – Staff scored SBH Scotland as 8 out of 10 for being supportive in taking risks with new ideas.
We also offer: Workplace pension scheme, salary sacrifice scheme, death in service benefit, childcare voucher scheme, 30 days annual leave entitlement and 4 days Public Holidays.
Role reports to: CEO
Key duties and responsibilities:
To be as unstoppable as the people we support.
- To coordinate the delivery of engaging social groups for our children, young people, adults and their carers.
- To provide one to one support to people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families – offering specialist information and advice.
- To work with families and people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to help them advocate for services and support.
To be a team player who unifies people around our cause.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations to respond to and develop resources to meet the needs of service users.
- To manage and motivate a small team of sessional workers and recruit volunteers.
- To work with fundraising and communications colleagues in identifying stories that can promote the work of the charity and motivate our service users, supporters and staff.
A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- To provide regular analysis of the service’s impact.
- To ensure that reporting and recording of all service user intervention is accurate, up to date and secure.
- To gather data and feedback to learn from failures and apply learning to improve processes and service delivery.
- To ensure all Safeguarding disclosures and regular updates are notified and recorded as per current SBH Scotland guidelines.
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