- Advertised from 2nd February 2024
- 35 hours per week (9am – 5pm; Mon-Fri). 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Role
We are seeking 3 Development Workers to join our team. You will be joining an exciting and dynamic team within Includem with a specific focus on supporting the implementation of The Promise which will see you work across Scotland.
You will help support local and national organisations to ensure they embed lived experience and participation at its core. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to identify gaps in service provision, work with partners to identify pilots and support the delivery and evaluation of these pilots. You will engage with key stakeholders including infants, children, young people and their families to understand the barriers they may individually and collectively face and to identify supports enabling them to experience success in their local community and move to a preventative model. You will also help and support organisations to explore what they need to do differently to ensure the promise is kept.
You will be supported and guided every step of the way to ensure you can carry out your role to the best of your ability. Training and development opportunities will be provided.
The key responsibilities of the Development Officer include, but are not limited to:
- Support the development of programmes and initiatives that helps #KeepThePromise.
- Support the development of meaningful engagement methods and resources.
- Develop a Participation Programme
- Actively participate in formal supervisions and continuous professional development.
- Create partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders.
- Work as part of a team from national and local perspective.
- Support the identification and subsequent design and delivery of appropriate pilots across Scotland.
About You
With experience of working/living in and around the care and justice system, you will also have experience in meaningful participation, with the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders. In addition to having a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of young people and communities, you will possess:
- Ability to promote positive values and anti-discriminatory, non-judgmental practice.
- A track record of implementing or creating new initiatives would be advantageous.
- An understanding of trauma informed practice would be advantageous.
- An understanding of youth and community development approaches would be advantageous.
- Sound understanding of participation and engagement methods.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and formal written communications.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and schedule work.
Application notes
visit our website: includem.org/careers
Closing date is 3 March 2024
If you are shortlisted for the role, you will be invited along to an Individual interview: 13 March 2024
Benefits
Includem offers the following benefits:
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
- 9 public holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Counselling service
- Family friendly leave
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead our Glasgow Supported Accommodation and Outreach Housing Support programmes. Branston Court provides 24/7 support and accommodation for young people, it is also home to our Outreach Housing Support East Dunbartonshire/Panmure, allowing us to support people that are ready to transition into a tenancy of their own.
We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.
Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.
The Service Manager will be responsible for providing a high-quality support service for young people experiencing a period of homelessness and for those moving on to permanent or other long-term suitable accommodation.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
People Management
- Provide leadership and management and act as a role model for Right There staff by developing supportive relationships with your team
- Provide support and leadership to Senior Support Workers and Support Workers
- Arrange and facilitate regular support and supervision sessions with your team
- Complete annual appraisals and personal development plans
Programme Delivery
- Maintain all contractual obligations ensuring that individual needs are met through a process of regular review and support
- Lead and support new initiatives and the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines as they impact on the programme
- Ensure those we support are involved in the development and improvement of the programme and that feedback mechanisms are in place for the people we support
- Shared On-call rota responsibilities
External Relationships
- Develop strong working partnerships with external agencies and have detailed knowledge of relevant local/national agencies that can positively impact on the programme
Information and Finance
- Report to the Care Inspectorate, ensuring all required reports, returns and documentation are completed and submitted within timescales
- Support the compiling and associated management of approved annual budgets
Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.
What we expect from you..
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for you to have gained experience of managing a service with a proven track record in effective service planning including setting and managing budgets, and quality assurance. You will have the ability to lead a team through effective coaching and people management and the ability to implement effective performance measures.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7, or have an HNC in Social Services. You will also be qualified to, or be willing to work towards SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9.
Management experience gained in Third Sector/Not for Profit organisations providing housing, social care and support services is highly beneficial.
What you can expect from us..
- The post holder will report to the Locality Manager
- Your normal working hours are 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, depending on the needs of the service, with 1 hour-unpaid break.
- Your usual place of work will be 95 Panmure Street, Glasgow, G20 7SJ. Working arrangements are in agreement with the line manager based on the needs of the service
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
- You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
- Life insurance 4 x salary
- Option to purchase and sell annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellness programmes
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead the management and ongoing development of supported accommodation, counselling and mentoring services across Orkney, ensuring each programme is delivered to a high standard which meets the needs of the people we support.
We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.
Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.
The Service Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day delivery of the services, driving delivery performance and encouraging a culture of support with dignity and respect.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
People Management
- Provide leadership and management and act as a role model for Right There staff by developing supportive relationships with your team
- Provide support and leadership to Senior Support Workers and Support Workers
- Arrange and facilitate regular support and supervision sessions with your team
- Complete annual appraisals and personal development plans
Programme Delivery
- Maintain all contractual obligations ensuring that individual needs are met through a process of regular review and support
- Lead and support new initiatives and the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines as they impact on the programme
- Ensure those we support are involved in the development and improvement of the programme and that feedback mechanisms are in place for the people we support
- Shared On-call rota responsibilities
External Relationships
- Develop strong working partnerships with external agencies and have detailed knowledge of relevant local/national agencies that can positively impact on the programme
Information and Finance
- Report to the Care Inspectorate, ensuring all required reports, returns and documentation are completed and submitted within timescales
- Support the compiling and associated management of approved annual budgets
Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.
What we expect from you..
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for you to have gained experience of managing a service with a proven track record in effective service planning including setting and managing budgets, and quality assurance. You will have the ability to lead a team through effective coaching and people management and the ability to implement effective performance measures.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7, or have an HNC in Social Services. You will also be qualified to, or be willing to work towards SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9.
Management experience gained in Third Sector/Not for Profit organisations providing housing, social care and support services is highly beneficial.
What you can expect from us..
- The post holder will report to the Locality Manager
- Your normal working hours are 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, depending on the needs of the service, with 1 hour-unpaid break.
- Your usual place of work will be Glaitness Farmhouse, Glaitness Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1TN. Working arrangements are in agreement with the line manager based on the needs of the service
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
- You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
- Life insurance 4 x salary
- Option to purchase and sell annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellness programmes
Funding Manager
- Part time
- £29,728 – £34,812 pro-rata
- Hybrid/Remote: Lanarkshire - Flexible
- Closing 12th January 2025
COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You) is a lifeline for children, young people, and families across Lanarkshire. Since 1992, we have provided 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring, and family support services tailored to those who need it the most.
As Funding Manager, you will play a key role in securing the financial resources to sustain and expand our befriending, mentoring and family support services for children, young people, and families facing significant challenges. Your work will directly contribute to transforming lives, enabling children, young people and families to thrive, no matter the challenges they face.
Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you will help develop ambitious proposals, manage grant and tender agreements, and ensure successful outcomes to continue transforming lives in Lanarkshire and beyond.
You will have proven success securing funding from grant-making bodies, statutory funders or corporate partnerships; strong research, writing, and communication skills; have the ability to manage complex information and present clear, compelling reports; and possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.
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
Intensive Support Team – Youth Support Worker
- Part time
- £31,285 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th January 2025
To provide 1:1 support and potentially group based support to children and young people living in Pilton and the surrounding areas, in North West Edinburgh.
Pilton is an area of multiple deprivation where young people and families face a range of challenges.
Support sessions will take place across the week, usually in schools. The service is referral based working with a host of other organisations and also taking referrals from young people and families.
The Youth Support Worker will support young people with a range of issues affecting their lives, such as social isolation, school related difficulties, family problems, or poor mental health.
The Youth Support worker will develop a tailored plan with each young person to work towards positive outcomes in their lives.
Experience essential: See job description for full details.
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