- Advertised from 3rd January 2024
- 35 hours per week (typically 9am – 5pm; Mon-Fri, however some weekend work may be required) Permanent.
Role
About includem
Since 2000, includem has grown and developed a wide range of services and projects for children, young people, and families across Scotland. Initially focussed on bridging the gap between social care and justice services, we have expanded our offering of specialist support not just for young people in conflict with the law but for families as well.
We work with children and young people in care, and their caregivers, as well as supporting those facing challenges with education, their mental health or transitioning to adulthood. Regardless of who we are supporting, our commitment to relationship-based, 24/7 support, remains unchanged.
Our mission is to provide the support children and young people need to make positive changes in their lives and inspire a more hopeful future.
This is where you come in! Working for includem means getting the chance to use your talents to the fullest, doing work that makes a real difference to the lives of many, in an environment where your contributions get noticed. Will you join our mission?
We are recruiting a dynamic and engaging Trainer who will facilitate the learning and development of our employees. Dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, the Trainer will develop and deliver learning initiatives to our staff, stakeholders, and external professionals. Collaborating closely with our L&D Business Partner, they will ensure the workforce possess the necessary skills and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. The key responsibilities of the Trainer include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for delivering the full suite of includem’s internal training.
• Design, develop and deliver training material and products for the organisation with the aim of delivering training to external stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the HR Coordinators, schedule and deliver includem’s induction to all new employees.
• Receive and/or prepare materials for training sessions and workshops, including the coordination of pre- and post-work for training sessions.
• Maintain all systems and databases which capture L&D information for employees.
• Assist in the setup of systems and processes to enable L&D initiatives to be effectively implemented.
• Identify organisations and external bodies where there is opportunity to develop and foster partnership working.
• Track and report on all employee training activities.
• Support the L&D Business Partner and HR Manager with the development and implementation of L&D initiatives.
• Ensure evaluation methods and materials are developed, to demonstrate learning is embedded across the organisation.
About You
With previous experience of delivering training, you will be creative with a knack for innovation and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You will be eager and determined, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve learning initiatives offered to our employees. In addition, you will possess:
• Qualification in relevant social care subject (minimum SVQ Level 3).
• Have, or be willing to work towards, a relevant training qualification.
• Experience of working in the care / charity sector.
• Experience in scoping, developing, and delivering training materials to a wide and varied audience.
• Knowledge of the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills – be solutions driven.
Benefits
Includem offers the following benefits:
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service.
• 9 public holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Counselling service
• Family friendly leave
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card
Application notes
To apply for this role please send a Cover Letter and CV to Mhairi Shields, at mhairi.shields@includem.co.uk
Key Dates
Closing date is 30 January 2024
If you are shortlisted for the role, you will be invited along to:
Individual interview: Tuesday 13 February 2024
Young Carers Support Worker
- Full time
- £25,789 – £28,064
- On site: West Dunbartonshire
- Closing 11th January 2026
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team. Y sort it Young Carers Service supports young carers aged between 8-18 years across West Dunbartonshire.
This exciting post offers a unique opportunity to work with Young Carers within school, home & community based settings. The role of the Young Carer Support Worker will be to support young carers in making informed choices around issues that are important to them, through one to one, group work sessions & respite.
You will be offering and completing Young Carers Statements (Assessments), developing support plans, providing advice and information, training and group work to support young carers with their caring role.
Young carers are supported through a range of measures to alleviate the caring role and your role will be to work closely with schools, partner agencies and family members to ensure they are able to be a young person first and foremost.
You will be active at providing support and encouragement, helping them to overcome challenges and /or barriers working towards goals to improve their learning, skills and personal development. Offering guidance, rights based information, creating learning opportunities. You will be developing support plans, providing advice and information, training and peer support. Your role will be to work closely with schools, partner agencies and family members.
The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work will involve working, evenings, school holidays and weekends. The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work may change to respond to the demands of the work of the Young Carers Service including overnight stays for respite.
Top job! Service Head, Residential Care
- Full time
- £75,160 – £81,938
- On site: Montrose
- Closing 6th January 2026
The Service Head of Residential Care, is a key member of the Senior Leadership and Management Team (SLMT) and has a critical role in achieving Rossie’s vision and mission. This post has both an inward and outward organisational focus, ensuring delivery of safe trauma informed residential care in line with all internal and national requirements. Our organisation is multi-disciplinary and the post-holder must work collaboratively, in line with our values, with all departments and services. As a Senior Manager, the post-holder will contribute to the development/delivery of the Business Plan, operate within budget and manage all resources effectively and efficiently. This post will be responsible for developing and improving Residential Care and Throughcare services, fostering a sound organisational culture and in line with The Promise and other national developments.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Long service awards
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
- Inhouse training programmes
- Significant Gym discounts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A wide range of family friendly policies
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union
- £200 refer a friend scheme
And many more!
About the Role:
We’re seeking a vibrant and compelling Trainer to drive the learning and growth of our team on a full time basis. Committed to creating a lively and inclusive learning atmosphere, the Trainer will design and conduct learning programs for our employees, stakeholders, and external experts. Working in close partnership with our Service Delivery team, they will guarantee that the workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to adapt to the organisation’s changing requirements.
Interviews are expected to take place from our Central Support base in Glasgow, consisting of a Values based interview with panel which shall consist of Training Department & Human Resources.
In addition, please prepare and deliver a training session for the panel on a topic of your choice. You will have 15 minutes maximum, and we’d ask you to think about the type of organisation we are, our values and vision when deciding on a topic.
To find out more about being our Trainer, click the link below:
About You:
Drawing on your past experience in delivering training, you should be characterised by creativity, a flair for innovation, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your enthusiasm and determination will drive you to consistently seek opportunities for enhancing the learning programs provided to our employees. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- A qualification in a pertinent social care subject (at least SVQ Level 3).
- Possession of, or a willingness to work towards, a relevant training qualification.
- Previous experience in the care or charity sector.
- Proficiency in scoping, developing, and delivering training materials to a diverse audience.
- Familiarity with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on finding practical solutions.
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Family Support Worker (Children, Young People and Parents/Carers)
- Full time
- £23,549 – £29,669
- Hybrid: Hamilton
- Closing 23rd January 2026
Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has operated across Lanarkshire for 32 years supporting 5,000 children, young people and parents/carers to become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential. COVEY provides 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support.
COVEY is seeking a passionate, professional and proactive individual to provide support to families who are experiencing difficulties or challenges in their everyday lives such as isolation, mental and physical health problems, disability, poverty and trauma. This involves direct work with children, young people, parents/carers and whole families via 1-1 intervention/support and group-based mentoring.
The successful candidate will provide person centred, relationship-based support to children, young people and parents/carers to help them identify and address short-term needs (strengthening confidence, wellbeing and family/community relationships) and support long-term aspirations into positive destinations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, manage complex cases, and support volunteer mentors. If you have a strong background in family support and are driven by our mission to create positive change, apply today and help families thrive.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:
- 6% employer pension contribution
- flexible working (including flexi-time)
- access to learning and development opportunities
- one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
- annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
- quarterly staff wellbeing activities
- annual all staff outing/activity
- HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
- access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts
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