Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £50,000 – £55,000
- : Livingston, home and possibly other locations in West Lothian.
- Closing 24th April 2024
- Advertised from 2nd April 2024
- 35 hours per week.
Role
Carers of West Lothian is looking for a Chief executive officer who will: manage the day to day operations of the organisation, providing direction and leadership in the development and implementation of the organisation’s purpose, vision and strategic priorities and delivering the annual objectives as agreed by the Board: secure and manage various funding streams to achieve greater sustainability and expansion of Carers of West Lothian’s services.
Application notes
Closing Date:
24 April 2024
For more information download the Job Description below. Please follow the links below to complete an application and equalities form.
You can call 01506 448000 to speak to Alison Wright with any questions or for further information.
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Shared Care Scotland is a dynamic and ambitious charity dedicated to improving the provision of short breaks in Scotland for adult and young carers and the people they care for. It is estimated there are 700,000 to 800,000 unpaid carers in Scotland who support family members, friends, and neighbours with various needs, including physical and mental health conditions, disabilities, and age-related issues.
Shared Care Scotland aims to support unpaid carers and cared-for people by ensuring they have access to meaningful breaks and activities that promote good health and wellbeing. As one of Scotland’s leading National Carer Organisations, their work is focused on improving the choice, availability, and quality of breaks.
Their activities include policy influencing, advocacy and campaigning, conducting research, delivering learning events and networks, and co-producing practice guidance. They also host a national online directory of short break services and helpline, manage a £6m third sector Short Breaks Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government, and lead Scotland’s pioneering national Respitality project.
The role
Shared Care Scotland is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to join their team as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will collaborate closely with the Senior Management and Board of Directors to lead a dedicated team committed to enhancing the provision of short breaks across Scotland. The role requires a commitment to the organisation’s vision and values, proven leadership skills and management experience, and the ability to build alliances and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
The person
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a proven track record in strategic leadership and senior management within a not-for-profit or similar organisation. They will have high integrity, resilience, empathy, and a collaborative leadership style that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. In addition, they will possess a deep understanding of Scotland's health and social care sector and related legislation, and knowledge and experience of implementing governance best practices, including financial, legal and ethical standards.
In return Shared Care Scotland offer a supportive, collaborative team environment with excellent terms and conditions. Staff benefits include a pension scheme with 15.5% employer contribution, employee health plan, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.
If you are an experienced, visionary leader passionate about making a difference and interested in helping Shared Care Scotland lead the transformation of short breaks and respite care for unpaid carers in Scotland, we would love to hear from you.
You can contact Lauryn Pringle or Debbie Shields at Aspen People for a confidential discussion about the role on 0141 212 7555.
More Information on the role and organisation can also be found at - sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/chief-executive-recruitment
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £47,000 – £57,000
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 17th August 2024
Stirling Carers Centre is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation providing tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their help.
We are seeking a creative, entrepreneurial individual with a successful track record as a senior leader, ideally as a CEO/Manager, to achieve our ambitions as the leading organisation supporting Unpaid Carers throughout Stirling Council and the wider area.
You will be a person with enthusiasm, determination, vision and superb interpersonal and team building skills. You will be able to provide a strong visible presence to statutory partners as well as all stakeholders, engendering trust and confidence and giving clarity to our vision and mission.
As our CEO you must be passionate about improving the lives of Unpaid Carers and have a proven record in strategic leadership as well as the ability to meet the challenges of attracting and managing resources in an uncertain environment. It is critical that the person appointed has the ability to lead and develop staff to provide excellent and agile services.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the flair to initiate innovative projects as well as manage and develop our existing range of services, including those in which we take a leading role with partners. Knowledge and experience in the Health & Social Care Sector and the voluntary sector is essential.
We would particularly like to hear from you if you have three years’ leadership experience as CEO or at a senior level and proven ability to motivate, develop, delegate and lead a team.
Short Breaks Bureau Link Worker
- Full time
- £26,534 – £28,214
- Hybrid: Post holders will be based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required.
- Closing 29th July 2024
What are we looking for?
If you are a positive, caring, responsive, hardworking and professional practitioner who shares our values and our commitment to providing excellent unpaid carer services and support across Lanarkshire. The work within the Short Breaks team is demanding and diverse, requiring an organised and skilled approach. We operate public offices and outreach activities; carers contact us in many different ways. Lanarkshire Carers is a digitally enabled organisation, and you will be able to demonstrate the required skills in all aspects of your work. We are looking for people who understand the culture and value of this sector and nature of job roles within a carer led organisation.
Who are we looking for?
You will have a relevant experience in health or social care or preferable a relevant qualification to this post. We will consider someone who is qualified by experience with demonstrable relevant skills. You must have a good understanding of the impact of caring and the issues unpaid carers face.
Lanarkshire Carers
Lanarkshire Carers is a well-established, award winning carer led organisation built on a vision to work with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference to their lives. A value-based organisation, our mission is to ensure that carers in Lanarkshire are identified, well informed, involved, supported, and empowered. We deliver information, advice and direct support services that enable unpaid carers to continue to care, whilst maintaining their own health and wellbeing.
Staff values and benefits
Our Board of Directors are committed to making Lanarkshire Carers a great place to work. Lanarkshire Carers works flexibly and is a carer positive employer. A generous annual leave and public holiday allocation provides 37 days leave rising to 42 days with increased length of service. A workplace pension scheme is available along with group life and critical illness cover and other benefits. We offer an Employee Assistance Programme and also Credit Union Membership. Our staff learning and development programme ensures you have access to continuous professional development, with progression routes across the organisation.
Lanarkshire Carers is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.
Additional Information
Please view our website for more information about Lanarkshire Carers where you will also find our Annual Report - Carers at the Centre for 2022/2023. This provides a good overview of our work and job roles. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience.
PVG
Post holders require a countersigned membership of the PGV scheme.
Our workstyles
Post holders will be based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required. All staff work on an outreach basis in community, health and social care venues across Lanarkshire.
Human Resources Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £19,953 – £21,163 pro-rata
- Hybrid: based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire
- Closing 16th August 2024
Lanarkshire Carers is recruiting a Human Resource Co-ordinator to join our professional and committed staff team working to make a positive difference delivering information, advice and support services for unpaid carers throughout Lanarkshire. The position is part time, up to 21 hours per week, which is negotiable for the right candidate, meaning options for less hours could be considered.
Lanarkshire Carers is a progressive organisation where you will be supported, valued and well rewarded. Human Resources Co-ordinator salary is Grade 5, SCP 15-17, £19,953 – £21,163.
What are we looking for?
If you are a positive, caring, responsive, hardworking and experienced Human Resources professional who shares our values and our commitment to providing excellent unpaid carer services and support across Lanarkshire please read on.
The role of Human Resources Co-ordinator is a new role developed to support the management team with the delivery of the organisations human resource business functions, helping to ensure we recruit and retain high quality staff and have effective people management and development processes. You will assist the Board of Directors, as part of the leadership team within the Business/Finance support, progressing their ambition to be an employer of choice.
Lanarkshire Carers is a fast paced and digitally enabled organisation. We operate public offices and outreach activities; carers contact us in many different ways. We are looking for people who understand the culture and value of this sector and nature of job roles within a carer led organisation.
Who are we looking for?
You will have a relevant qualification and/or experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills required for this role. You will understand HR policy, practice and procedures and how to support managers with all aspects of this work. You might also have an understanding of the impact of caring, the issues unpaid carers face, the services Lanarkshire Carers provides and our organisational structure.
Lanarkshire Carers
Lanarkshire Carers is a well-established, award winning carer led organisation built on a vision to work with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference to their lives. A value-based organisation, our mission is to ensure that carers in Lanarkshire are identified, well informed, involved, supported, and empowered. We deliver information, advice and direct support services that enable unpaid carers to continue to care, whilst maintaining their own health and wellbeing.
For more information see the attached job description for the post.
Staff values and benefits
Our Board of Directors is committed to making Lanarkshire Carers a great place to work. Lanarkshire Carers works flexibly and is a carer positive employer. A generous annual leave and public holiday allocation provides 37 days leave, rising to 42 days with increased length of service for full time staff and pro rate for part time staff. A workplace pension scheme is available, along with group life and critical illness cover and other benefits. We offer an Employee Assistance Programme and also Credit Union Membership. Our staff learning and development programme ensures you have access to continuous professional development, with progression routes across the organisation.
Lanarkshire Carers is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.
Additional Information
Please visit our website lanarkshirecarers.org.uk for more information about Lanarkshire Carers where you will also find our annual report for 2022/2023. This provides a good overview of our work and job roles. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience.
PVG
Post holders require a countersigned membership of the PGV scheme.
Our workstyles
Post holders will be based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required.
All staff work on an outreach basis in community, health and social care venues across Lanarkshire.
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