- Advertised from 3rd May 2021
- 39 hours per week. 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (with continuation dependent on further funding)
Role
The Number 6 One Stop Shop provides free social opportunities and 1-1 advice and support on a range of issues to autistic adults living in the Lothians and Scottish Borders.
The OSS Coordinator will assist the Number 6 One Stop Shop Manager to develop and deliver a wide range of needs-led services by effective liaison with a range of external agencies, professionals, autistic adults, parents and carers. This will include responsibility for at least one of the following areas: employment; housing; benefits; health and wellbeing; activity coordination. The OSS Coordinator will also play a role in delivering training to external services and Autism Initiatives staff.
We are looking for people with a broad understanding of autism and the particular issues faced by those recently diagnosed as autistic, with the ability to develop positive working relationships and deliver workshops and training. Many of our services are currently being delivered remotely, so you will also need to be able to deliver 1-1 and group support across a range of platforms, including Skype, Zoom and Teams.
Application notes
If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
To apply please visit our website, where you can view our application pack and complete our application form online: autisminitiatives.org/careers/edinburgh-one-stop-shop-coordinator
We welcome applications from autistic people. To discuss the nature of the role and the expected hours of work, please call Matthew Day, National One Stop Shop Manager, on 07507 847 878.
If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact Joanna Dickinson, Recruitment Officer, on 0131 551 7260 / recruitment@aiscotland.org.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 19 May 2021 at 12 noon
Interviews, including a short presentation, will be held on Thursday 27 May 2021
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
Registered Charity No. SC040905
We are looking for a full-time Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh.
In this position, you will lead a team of Project Workers as they provide support and opportunity to the adults who attend Upmo.
On a day-to-day basis, Team Leaders supervise and coordinate activities on site, provided support to staff, ensure onsite operations are in line with policy and procedure and assist Team Managers with case and site management. We are looking for a confident communicator with excellent leadership skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
This Team Leader position is primarily based in our service in Edinburgh, where we offer workshop activities to adults with learning disabilities and autism from Links House in Leith, and St. Margaret's House at Meadowbank.
The starting salary for this position is £24,100.
No formal qualification is necessary, but experience of working in social care is preferred.
Support Workers, Edinburgh
- Full time or Part time
- £24,368 – £25,243
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 1st May 2024
*New Development - West Harbour*
We are near completion of an exciting, brand-new housing support service in the Granton area of Edinburgh. We are therefore looking for wonderful people to make these houses into homes!
In preparation for the tenants moving into their flats from May 2024, we are now building our team of support staff. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the supported individuals to make sure their move to their new home is as positive as possible, and help them to settle into their new homes, and live happily there. Not only will you be directly supporting autistic people to ensure they have a great quality of life, but you will be part of the team who develop this brand new service.
Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.
Benefits of working with us include:
• Competitive Salary - £11.97 to £12.40 per hour (under review)
• Sleepover rate paid at £10.90 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
• Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts
As a Support Worker you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.
Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
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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.
Kidscene is an after school and holiday club for children from the schools in the surrounding area as well as children from the Royal Blind School who have additional support needs as well as a vision impairment.
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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.
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