Advocacy Practice Lead
- Part time
- £33,990 – £36,050 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Argyll & Bute
- Closing 22nd July 2024
- Advertised from 25th June 2024
- 17.5 hrs £16995- £18025 + £312 pa Working from Home allowance. 2 posts.
Role
Organization: Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service have been delivering advocacy services to people in West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute council areas for over 20 years. Initially focusing on those with a statutory need
for Advocacy under the Mental Health Care and Treatment Act and further supporting adults with a learning disability and people in the local community, our service has grown to cover a wide range of individual need, including specialist services supporting those challenged by addiction and those recently liberated from prison
Purpose of the Post: Practice Leads perform a key first line manager and leadership role for Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service whilst still taking responsibility for a case load and direct service provision. The postholder takes responsibility for leading a small team of Advocacy workers, suitable to the hours and location of the post. Taking responsibility in conjunction with the Operations Manager, for supervision, case work allocation and prioritisation, leave, sickness absence, health and safety, expenses/ resources and case work, this post offers direct support and leadership to the advocacy workers and volunteers (where applicable).
Post Holder will also deliver high quality advocacy services in addition to their leadership and management role.
Main Responsibilities
- To lead, supervise, direct and support Advocacy Workers and Volunteers. To ensure one to one supervision, staff appraisal, development, training, sickness management, the use of resources and expenses and appropriate practice while supporting Advocacy Workers to provide a high-quality advocacy service.
- To ensure Advocacy Workers are aware of and follow Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service Policies and Procedures and conform to the tenets of the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance. To conduct return to work interviews and first line grievance, disciplinary or complaint investigation supported by the Operational Manager. To be responsible for the health and safety, work practice and day to day support of a small team of advocacy workers.
- To hold a case load and deliver direct advocacy support to vulnerable adults in their area (and beyond as agreed). This will from the majority of your working time and involve attending case conferences, meeting with individuals. Offering information and seeking their views in order that they are heard.
- You will meet with a range of Health, Social care and other services as part of your role to publicise your role as and advocate, the role of advocacy and to develop networks to support your and your local advocates, networks for individuals .
- To directly support and guide Volunteer Advocates and Advocacy Workers and / or recovery or justice workers or other advocacy workers in their day to day practice and to take responsibility for the relevant areas of the allocation and priority system, recording of case notes, diary management, safe working, practice and quality audits and service evaluation and lone working practices and compliance with LAAS policy and procedure.
- Alongside the Operational Manager and CEO, take forward the recruitment of and co-ordinate, supervise and support the work of volunteer advocates and advocacy workers across Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service.
- To assist the Operational manager and CEO in the development of practice and policy and the Leadership of Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service, taking responsibility for or contributing to workstreams, project work, training, preparation of bids or applications for grant funding, presentations to external organisations and forum and collegiate working with other organisations.
- To deputise for the Operational Manager as appropriate and to form positive relationships with key stakeholders and external partners, dealing with enquiries, complaints and raising issues as appropriate.
- To contribute to the development of funding and service applications and to ensure the delivery of services which comply with the terms of our funding
- To raise awareness of independent advocacy and promote the use of advocacy services among service users, carers and statutory, voluntary and community groups through the provision of information, presentations and publications and other media and mechanisms.
- To implement and monitor the performance and quality measures agreed by the organisation and ensure that high standards are maintained.
- To ensure that accurate and confidential records are maintained in line with the policies and procedures set out by the organisation.
- To identify training needs and assist in the development, arrangement and deliver of appropriate training courses.
- To undertake direct advocacy casework, often more complex cases, on a day to day basis across any client group.
- To participate in and on occasion lead staff meetings and other meetings as required.
- To offer support, guidance and leadership to staff across the organisation including in the absence of colleagues/ allocated line manager
- To attend and participate in or develop and provide training sessions as required.
- Any other tasks consistent with the remit of the post.
Flexible hours to be worked between 9-5 Monday to Friday. Ability to work from home within area however the ability to travel in the locality is essential.
Application notes
Completed application form to be returned to admin@laas.org.uk
Closing date: 9am, Monday 22nd July 2024
Interview date: 7th August 2024 (*and 8th August if 2 days required)
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Recovery Advocacy Worker (Recovery Advocacy Project (RAP))
- Part time
- £26,880 – £29,497 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Isle of Bute. Home working and office base with in person meetings with clients across the Isle of Bute.
- Closing 23rd July 2024
Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service are seeking a recovery advocate on the Isle of Bute to join our team.
Your core mission will be to offer people information about their rights and services and to assist them in seeking to have their voices heard and their wishes respected.
Lomond and Argyll Advocacy service are looking for a person who has Lived Experience of problematic alcohol or substance use, either;
- personally and in recovery
- Awareness through a family member or close friend
- Working knowledge of substance and alcohol dependency issues
This is a part time post, and will focus on continuing to improve access to independent advocacy and other local supports for people impacted by problematic alcohol or substance use. The post will also provide rights based peer advocacy in line with the Scottish Governments Strategy: Rights, Respect and Recovery.
This will be achieved by:
- undertaking relevant learning and development on a Rights Based Approach in Independent Advocacy
- working with individuals in line with the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
- working within the aims of LAAS
- managing your workload efficiently in accordance with the policies and procedures of LAAS
- working as an individual, but also as part of a team
- developing your skills by identifying opportunities for learning
- promoting and raising awareness of LAAS and its work across Argyll and Bute with a focus on ensuring awareness within services and communities on the Isle of Bute.
- Uploading information, maintaining files on joint virtual working space
- Sending and receiving emails and using a range of digital platforms’
- delivering rights based independent advocacy
- monitoring progress towards specific project targets and outcomes
- using and developing existing networking techniques to create links with appropriate individuals and groups (statutory and voluntary) to raise awareness of Independent Advocacy
- supporting LAAS to develop and deliver learning opportunities
This post requires the successful candidate to apply for membership of the PVG Scheme.
Flexible hours to be worked between 9-5 Monday to Friday. Ability to work from home within area however the ability to travel in the locality is essential.
REPORTS TO: Advocacy Practice Lead
Programme Officer- Equally Safe at Work
- Full time
- £32,062
- Hybrid: 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW*
- Closing 7th July 2024
*Close the Gap is operating a hybrid working model, with the option to work from the Buchanan Street office or from desk space in Edinburgh. An expectation to work from the office one day per week.
Responsible to: Head of Equally Safe at Work
Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce and particularly encourages applications from disabled people and racially minoritised people, who are currently underrepresented.
Flexible working options are available for this role, and we’re open to part-time and jobshare applications.
Purpose
To work with employers across the public and third sectors in Scotland to progress gender equality and prevent violence against women, by engaging with Close the Gap’s Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme. To support and influence employers to take action, and support the development of innovative approaches to meet the programme criteria. To build capacity in employers and relevant stakeholders on key topics related to women’s labour market equality.
Role
Equally Safe at Work is Close the Gap’s innovative, world-leading employer accreditation programme which enables organisations to develop improved gender-sensitive employment practice, and prevent violence against women. Initially piloted with a group of early adopter councils, Equally Safe at Work has proven to be an effective vehicle for change with 18 employers now accredited, and almost 40 organisations engaged in the Equally Safe at Work community of practice.
We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about being part of this exciting change-making programme. You’ll understand how to make a persuasive argument for action, and how to convey new concepts and information to different audiences. You’ll be an integral part of the team, who’s proactive about getting things done, and able to think creatively in doing the job.
This is a really exciting time to join the team, as Equally Safe at Work has recently opened up to new employers.
Organisation profile
Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. Our vision is for a Scotland where all women have a good working life. We do this by influencing policymakers to develop and implement gender-competent policy around women’s labour market participation; developing research and insight into women’s diverse experiences of employment; producing guidance, products and services that will enable and influence employers to address the causes of gender inequality in their workplace; and designing guidance and tools to build capacity in trade union reps to advance women’s workplace equality. Close the Gap has over 20 years’ experience of influencing change and delivering improved outcomes for women in Scotland.
Communications Manager
- Part time
- £36,102 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Hybrid working, with office space at the Close the Gap main office in Glasgow or in shared office space in Edinburgh. An expectation to work from the office one day per week.
- Closing 11th July 2024
Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce and particularly encourages applications from disabled people and racially minoritised people, who are current underrepresented in our team.
Flexible working options are available for this role, and we’re open to jobshare applications.
Role purpose
To effectively communicate Close the Gap’s work in innovative, authoritative, and accessible ways to our key audiences – employers, policymakers, women, trade unions and wider civil society. To develop and implement Close the Gap’s communications strategy, helping to create new and engaging approaches to promote our work. A key part of this role is co-ordinating Close the Gap’s social media channels and websites, to promote our products and services to employers and build Close the Gap’s brand recognition.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced communications professional who understands how to craft effective messaging that can motivate action on gender inequality. You’ll have great ideas on how to expand the reach of our work and be able to effectively market our products and services to key stakeholders. You’ll be able to create tailored content for our different audiences, and communicate complex information in accessible and engaging ways.
You’ll be a core part of our team, who’s proactive about getting things done, and willing to take the lead on key projects.
Organisation profile
Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. Our vision is for a Scotland where all women have a good working life. We do this by working strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to influence and enable action that will address the causes of the gender pay gap.
Top job! Director
- Full time
- £45,000 – £52,000
- Remote: Home working with regular meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow (BEFS has no office).
- Closing 5th July 2024
Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead our organisation. BEFS works across policy and strategy to ensure a sustainable future for Scotland’s built environment.
The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping BEFS future, providing leadership and strategic vision. You will manage a small, dedicated team, cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, and champion the interests of the built environment sector.
Who we are looking for:
- A confident and resourceful leader with a proven track record in managing organisations of similar size.
- An excellent communicator with strong written, oral, and presentational skills.
- An experienced networker with the ability to build strong relationships at senior level.
- A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and organisational development.
- A champion for the historic and existing built environment in Scotland.
What you will do:
- Lead and manage the BEFS team, overseeing networking, policy development, and organisational development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including Scottish Ministers, Parliamentarians, and industry leaders.
- Develop and implement a strategic direction for BEFS, including securing sustainable funding.
- Oversee effective governance, resource management, and budget control.
What we offer:
- Salary range: £45,000 – £52,000
- Permanent role, subject to funding
- 37.5 working hours with some evening events and travel throughout Scotland.
- Home working with regular meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- Benefits package including pension, flexible leave, and more.
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