Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

The Service

Fife Visiting Support Service comprises three distinct visiting support teams, each of which is headed up by a Team Leader who holds operational responsibility for day-to-day delivery.

• Short Term Housing Support: This outcomes-based service is commissioned by Fife Council and provides visiting housing support to people living across all Fife localities. The service is available for up to 6 months and is delivered flexibly to meet the changing needs of the people we support.
• Care at Home / Supported Living: This service is commissioned by Fife Health and Social Care Partnership and provides individually-tailored visiting support to people living across Fife. This is a longer-term service with individual support packages funded through social work spot contracts. As well as enabling people to live as independently as possible in their own homes, we also work with people to reduce social isolation through encouraging engagement with opportunities available in local communities. Where required, we provide personal care.
• Resettlement: This service supports people who have come to Fife through the UK resettlement scheme. Primarily based in Leuchars, the staff team provide flexible support to help people settle within their new communities and to access all services for which they are eligible.

Across these three teams, we currently provide visiting support to over 200 people aged 16+ in Fife, helping them to sustain their homes through the development of independent living skills. We also support people to engage with opportunities available within their local communities, reducing isolation and supporting the achievement of individual outcomes. All service provision is underpinned by our trauma-informed approach.

We support people from a diverse range of backgrounds and with a wide range of support needs, including but not limited to:

• mental health issues
• homelessness
• substance misuse issues
• physical disabilities
• sensory impairments
• lack of experience in managing a tenancy due to young age

The Job

As a key member of the LinkLiving leadership team, the Service Manager will lead, develop and direct our Fife Visiting Support Services in line with LinkLiving’s vision, strategic objectives and values and achieve positive outcomes for the people who we support.

The Service Manager will use their knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to social care practice to lead, motivate, develop and supervise a team of support staff who provide professional person-centred services to vulnerable and excluded people.

The Service Manager will participate in a range of external networks for the benefit of service users, acting as an ambassador for the whole organisation internally and externally, and will negotiate effectively with external funding partners to secure funding for service consolidation and development.

The Service Manager will manage a complex budget of Local Authority funding streams along with grant making trust income and will manage a complex and extensive range of stakeholders.

Leading by example, the Service Manager will respond to a review of needs, gaps and best practice, maximise service user involvement and choice, and oversee support services to service users in line with service delivery and regulatory standards requirements. The Service Manager will be required to be the (Care Inspectorate) Registered Manager for the services and, as a member of the LinkLiving Management team will be required to participate in an out of hours on-call rota for LinkLiving.

About You

You are a dedicated professional who holds a SSSC-recognised practice qualification at SCQF Level 9. You either possess or are committed to achieving a Management qualification (e.g. SVQ4 Care Services Leadership and Management at SCQF Level 10) within required timescales.

Your leadership abilities shine through your experience of leading or contributing to management teams within the care/support service sector. You possess a comprehensive understanding of the Social Care/Housing Support Sector and are well-versed in the issues affecting service users, including legislative matters.

Your expertise extends to at least one specialised area of care/support, such as mental health, trauma, or child protection. With a non-judgmental attitude and a commitment to diversity, you excel in managing resources, setting clear objectives, and driving performance.

Your analytical mindset allows you to review situations adeptly, recommending appropriate actions to address challenges. You are adept at fostering effective relationships and partnerships with voluntary and statutory agencies, coordinating and prioritising resources effectively.

Your written communication skills are of a quality that ensures clear and concise reports and funding applications. You embrace a proactive approach to your own learning and development, reflecting our organisation's commitment to continuous improvement.

Your dedication to service user involvement is evident through your proactive approach, ensuring their voices are heard and valued. Flexibility is second nature to you, as evidenced by your willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service which may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays, you embody reliability and practicality, bringing a flexible and resilient approach to your work each day. Ideally you will have a current driver's license and access to a car and the ability to travel between services as required.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack below.

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service
• opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• annual flu vaccination
• access to a savings and borrowing scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• monthly bus pass scheme
• season/travel ticket loan and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us

Successful applicants will be required to apply for registration with SSSC within 3 months of their start date and be registered within 6 months.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

We are Lar Operations CIC (CIC), a community interest company who provide property management services as part of the Lar Group, which is headed by a Scottish charity who buy and build homes in Scotland and rent them at an affordable mid market rent.

As CIC, we are responsible for letting, management and maintenance of Lar’s, portfolio of residential and commercial units and factoring of a number of private developments and we are recruiting for a new role of Property Manager (Factoring and Commercial) to support us as we continue to grow, with our increasing portfolio of commercial properties consisting currently of a 14 office suite building in Dunfermline, a retail unit in Blairgowrie, and a three retail unit complex in East Lothian.

This is a new role and will have responsibility for management and letting of commercial buildings, factoring and management and oversight of commercial cleaning services provided by CIC.

We are also the factor of a large private development in Edinburgh made up of 165 residential units and three commercial units where it also provides a daily stair cleaning service. In addition, we manage a number of buildings developed by the Lar Group’s construction subsidiary, and provide a twice weekly turnover cleaning service to one short term let property leased out to Edinburgh Social and Healthcare Partnership. We are currently in the process of developing an approach to provision of hospitality and community facilities across two of Lar’s current development sites.

This is role involves working closely with the Managing Director, Asset Manager, Property Managers and members of the maintenance team in the provision of a high-quality service to our commercial clients.

This role will contribute to the creation of vibrant and well-looked-after communities for the Lar Tenants, many of whom chose to stay with Lar long term. Our tenants express high degrees of satisfaction with their homes, and Lar’s mission is to provide environments “where people can put down roots.” At our head office in Dunfermline, and our branch offices, you will find a diverse and highly skilled collaborative team, all invested in working towards the goal of providing excellent homes for our tenants. We think it is a very nice place to work.

2. Role

Working as part of an ambitious and friendly team, key duties will include:

• Providing a providing a high-quality factoring service including regular inspections; overseeing compliance, reactive repairs and planned maintenance to common areas of developments; budgeting; factoring charges collection; and communications with owners and tenants.
• Managing a diverse and growing portfolio of commercial properties including building management; monthly inspections; letting; budgeting; rent and service charge collection; oversight of maintenance and compliance; and communications.
• Overseeing the delivery of commercial cleaning services including quality control; invoicing; and communications.
• Working to a system of Key Performance Indicators to ensure a consistent level of quality inclusion internal and external reporting on all commercial activities.
• Business development including being the main contact for, and building good relationships with all commercial and factoring clients; commissioning and handover of new developments; identifying and delivering new business opportunities.
• All connected office and systems administration.
• Other duties as reasonably required as part of the day-to-day activities of the team.

3. Person Specification

The candidate will be a motivated individual who:

• Has commercial property management experience in factoring / letting.
• Can work independently to a high standard and take pride in the developments they are looking after.
• Has good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Works well as part of a team, however self-motivated and able to manage own workload.
• Can be flexible as the business needs require it.
• Has a full, valid driving licence.

work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

The Service

LinkLiving is a trauma-informed Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people of all ages to overcome the negative impacts of trauma, mental health, inequality, and isolation. Our Link Academy SQA training centre provides a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses that help people develop new skills. The service works hard and creatively to maintain the early engagement of participants. We support people by offering mental health and wellbeing programmes, independent living skills and a wide range of qualifications to support their progression including volunteering, employability, tenancy, youth work and leadership award qualifications

The Job

The purpose of the job is to recruit, train and support a team of volunteers who have an interest in, or have been affected by homelessness. As Volunteer Peer Educators, they will deliver a range workshops in Fife high schools, focusing on homelessness prevention, independent living skills and wellbeing. From experience, we know that pupils are more likely to listen to peers with lived experience than a teacher or adult sharing similar information.

You will manage volunteers by providing training and support in their role while also supporting their personal development and future aspirations. As a Project Worker, you will work with local schools to implement the programme as part of their provision. You will also develop relationships with other agencies and actively promote Linkliving's programmes and services.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual with a strong educational background and a passion for volunteer management to join our team. You will possess a good standard of education, with standard grade passes (or equivalent) in core subjects such as English and Maths.

Your experience in coordinating training courses will be crucial, and you will bring a wealth of knowledge in best practices in volunteer management, particularly with an understanding of Investing in Volunteers. You will have a solid grasp of the Trauma Skilled Practice Framework (NES Framework) and have demonstrated experience working with individuals with complex needs or backgrounds.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential, alongside a comprehensive understanding of the employability sector and volunteering initiatives. Your effective communication skills, both written and oral, will allow you to convey information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.

You will have experience in developing and delivering training programmes and be knowledgeable about evaluation methods to ensure their effectiveness. A non-judgemental attitude and a willingness to embrace diversity are core values you hold, enabling you to work empathetically with volunteers from various backgrounds.

Adaptability and the ability to integrate into new environments quickly are key, as is the capacity to work openly and honestly within a team setting. You will be adept at prioritising and planning both your workload and that of your team members.

Building and nurturing relationships with other voluntary organisations, employability networks, and statutory agencies will be second nature to you. Additionally, you must have the ability to drive and be willing to travel between services as required.

If you are an organised, communicative, and compassionate individual with a strong understanding of volunteer management and training, we would love to hear from you.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack.

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service
• opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• annual flu vaccination
• access to a savings and borrowing scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• monthly bus pass scheme
• season/travel ticket loan and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced manager who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ young people and is committed to doing that through this strategic role.

As Capacity Building Manager, you will have an important role in developing the LGBT Charter as an invaluable inclusion programme supporting young people across Scotland, ensuring that the places where LGBTQ+ young people work, access services and learn are inclusive and welcoming. You will be responsible for a team who develop and deliver the Charter Programme and it’s aligned training packages whilst having a strategic goal of building partnerships and networks across Scotland.

This is an exciting role as we look to grow the LGBT Charter programme over the next 5 years; supporting young people to access inclusive education, services and workplaces.

We are looking for an individual who fits with the values of LGBT Youth Scotland, building strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally, developing the LGBT Charter which is integral to our mission and vision. You will have strong organisational and communication skills as well as knowledge and experience in delivering and growing a commercial inclusion programme.

Your employment will be confirmed after successful interview and any necessary checks including a basic disclosure, references, and your right to work in the UK. The Charity will complete these checks with you

If you feel you have the relevant experience and can meet the essential criterial in the job role, we would love to hear from you. We always welcome applications that clearly demonstrate the skills and criteria we need, whether that be in a professional or volunteer capacity.

We also appreciate that the best person for the job might not have all the essential and desirable criteria, so if you are unsure whether your skills and experience fit the specification, please contact michelle.mccartney@lgbtyouth.org.uk for an informal conversation prior to applying.