Senior Programme Officer
- Part time
- £30,000 – £32,000 pro-rata
- On site: North Lanarkshire Disability Forum, 41-42 Civic Square, Motherwell, ML1 1TP
- Closing 26th July 2024
- Advertised from 3rd July 2024
- Dependent on experience and previous/current salary. 21 hours per week. 18 months part time, with the possibility of a further 2-year extension.
Role
The Senior Programme Officer will be employed by North Lanarkshire Disability Forum (NLDF), which was established in 1991 by and for disabled people and their carers, and continue to be a user led organisation. NLDF provide up to date information on disability issues throughout North Lanarkshire. The ethos of NLDF is keeping people independent and in their home for as long as possible by empowering people with information, access to appropriate supports and ensuring they know their rights.
NLDF are keen collaborators within Health and Social Care supporting individuals and their carers to contribute to consultations that matter to them such as National Care Service, devolved benefit consultations through Social Security Scotland, Strategy guidance on Self-Directed Support (SDS), and more local issues.
NLDF currently has three projects providing practical supports around finances, social needs and carer breather sessions for people in North Lanarkshire to link into providing information, advice and wellbeing tools.
NLDF are Volunteer Friendly accredited and Living wage employers.
For more information on us visit our website nldforum.org.uk
Application notes
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Closing date: 26th July.
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Community Connector
- Full time
- £25,000 – £29,000
- On site: North Lanarkshire Disability Forum, 41-42 Civic Square, Motherwell, ML1 1TP
- Closing 26th July 2024
Role Purpose and Background
Community Solutions is an exciting, respected and effective partnership programme which supports community and voluntary organisations to improve people’s wellbeing, promote equality and provide support to vulnerable people across North Lanarkshire by:
• funding 6 locality host organisations to facilitate joint working at local level, including sharing information and good practice; identifying priority needs; managing allocation of small grants through a Locality Activity Fund and promoting other funds managed through the Community Solutions Programme
• funding over 200 local and/or NL-wide thematic projects on a wide range of issues including advocacy and self-directed support; carers support; children and young people; mental health and wellbeing
• supporting wider community engagement in the Community Solutions programme and health and social care integration
• promoting the Community Solutions values and approach to inform development of other health and social care services and, where appropriate, other services and initiatives that support wellbeing.
The Community Solutions programme was established in 2012 and now has recurrent annual funding of around £1.1 million from Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire (HSC-NL), plus additional funding from HSC-NL and other sources – with a current annual total of over £3 million.
With additional funding over the coming two years coming from:
• Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire Prevention and Early Intervention additional funding
• NHS Charities Together – Connecting Communities for Health: Investing in Lanarkshire’s Social Prescribing Network
• Macmillan Cancer Support – Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ)
The Community Solutions programme is piloting a new Improving Lives Initiative (ILI). In addition to increasing the resources to support the Locality Hosts and increasing the funding to distribute through the Locality Activity Fund; the ILI will also establish a team of Community Connectors to provide support to people who would benefit from informal community-based support and help accessing formal statutory support should they need it. The Community Connectors will signpost people to community supports provided by Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) Organisations and where appropriate link to statutory services such as Home Assessment Teams and Integrated Rehabilitation Teams.
The Community Connectors will be employed by North Lanarkshire Disability Forum (NLDF), which was established in 1991 by and for disabled people and their carers, and continue to be a user led organisation. NLDF provide up to date information on disability issues throughout North Lanarkshire. The ethos of NLDF is keeping people independent and in their home for as long as possible by empowering people with information, access to appropriate supports and ensuring they know their rights.
NLDF are keen collaborators within Health and Social Care supporting individuals and their carers to contribute to consultations that matter to them such as National Care Service, devolved benefit consultations through Social Security Scotland, Strategy guidance on Self-Directed Support (SDS), and more local issues around supports for people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) such as accessing Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
NLDF currently has four projects providing practical supports around finances, social needs and carer breather sessions for people in North Lanarkshire to link into providing information, advice and wellbeing tools.
NLDF are Volunteer Friendly accredited and Living wage employers.
Enable Works is the largest employability and EDI service in Scotland, specialising in disability and health. As a senior leader at Enable Works you will be a critical part of a team whose mission is to deliver exceptional employability services for disabled people, and you will play a pivotal role in driving our organisational impact and reach forward.
Your role as Head of Partnerships will be to develop and deliver our strategic vision, navigate through a challenging but rewarding environment and lead the development of new and existing partnerships that support people who have barriers to work into well paid, high quality careers.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has vision, energy and creativity to join our senior leadership team and create real impact
What will you do?
Strategic Planning
- Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organisational goals and sector developments.
- Identify and evaluate potential partners
Market Analysis
- Develop a strong understanding of the employability skills and training sector, including market trends, competitor analysis and potential opportunities for expansion
- Relationship Building
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including existing and potential partners, government agencies and grant giving organisations
- Negotiate and execute partnership agreements that deliver mutual value
Partnership Development
- Oversee the implementation of partnership programmes, Think creatively and identify innovative solutions to address challenges and differentiate our organisation in the market
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and launch innovative partnerships, monitor and evaluate the impact of partnerships programmes, ensuring they meet defined objectives and deliverables.
Bid and Tender Writing
- Lead in the development, writing and completion of compelling bids and tenders for contracts, grants and funding opportunities
You will be accountable for:
- Meeting growth expectations and income targets
- Leading and mentoring our regional partnership managers
- Fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within our partnerships
- Supporting our management team to deliver on their growth targets
- Managing data and income to accurate track impact
- Development of research leading to new business
- Researching opportunities for growth of our flagship ''All in'' partnership model
- Managing your time efficiently
- Handling and storing information in line with Enable Works GDPR and data protection policy
- Reporting accurately on all developments as requested
Contribution to strategy:
- Staying up to date with policy landscape developments, identifying opportunities for growth in existing and new areas
- Working alongside Director to develop growth strategy which increases our reach and impact
- Having a positive and flexible response to change
- Collaboratively working across the team on department delivery
- Taking part in our regular staff get together and sharing your experiences, challenges and successes
About You
The Skills you will bring
- We really need you to have these
- Ability to develop and execute strategic development and growth plans
- Ability to bring partners on a journey with us, understanding their unique contributions and strengths, delivering on each organisations ambitions
- Ability to analyse data and policy developments recognising opportunities and identify areas to increase our reach and impact
- Ability to breakdown and understand tender requirements crafting persuasive partnership proposals that effectively showcase Enable Works and our partners capabilities and value proposition
- Strong bid and tender writing skills
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- Confident communicator with effective negotiation skills
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire leaders across our wider team, foster collaboration and drive results
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Financial acumen with a keen understanding of budget management to develop accurate to develop accurate financial forecasts
- Demonstrate track record of success in commercial development
- Professional presentation and personality
- IT literacy
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full drivers licence
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
- We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
*Terms and Conditions Apply
We are looking for staff members who share ENABLE Glasgow’s values in promoting the rights of individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Our frontline support workers are incredible, caring and talented individuals whose skills are invaluable to supporting the wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
You will share our passion and commitment to our service users and demonstrate empathy and a strong desire to assist individuals to reach their own potential through a person-centred approach. In return you will have the reward and satisfaction of making a real difference to individual lives and will benefit from the excellent terms and conditions ENABLE Glasgow offers its employees. You will receive regular and comprehensive training to give you the tools to do your job and will be supported by a committed management team.
Established in 1960, ENABLE Glasgow’s Fortune Works is a social enterprise which provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. Based primarily in the Drumchapel area, the service combines accessible social and enterprising activities and offers individualised support for people to make a positive contribution to their community.
You will provide a high quality of care and support for service users with a range of learning disabilities and encourage their participation in group activities.
The successful candidate will undertake a senior role in the support of adults with a range of learning disabilities, and will encourage participation in economic, social enterprise and other activities that enable people to gain skills and confidence. The Support Coordinator will play a lead role within the staff team and contribute positively to the development of the service.
The successful applicant will have experience of and proven track record in leading a support team in the context of the post. The ability to play a proactive role in the promotion and development of the service, as well as excellent communication skills is also essential. Most importantly the role requires a positive and empowering approach to the support of people purchasing the service at Fortune Works.
For more information on Fortune Works and ENABLE Glasgow, visit our website enableglasgow.org.uk and Facebook pages, facebook.com/EnableGlasgow and facebook.com/EnableGlasgowFortuneWorks
Service Transformation Manager
- Full time
- £42,669 – £44,920
- On site: Dumbarton
- Closing 14th July 2024
Are you an ambitious and dedicated Health or Social Care manager? Are you driven and passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and support? We have a great opportunity for you!
We’re on the lookout for a Service Transformation Manager to join us on a 3-year fixed-term basis in Dumbarton.
The Role
As our Service Transformation Manager, you’ll take the lead in developing and transforming one of our biggest services. Our service provides support to eight individuals with complex support needs who all live in their own flats in the same supported living complex.
Working alongside our Branch Leader, Culture Lead, PBS Lead and Depute Delivery Director, you’ll develop a high functioning, accountable and professional support team who are dedicated to making sure that the people we support live the best lives possible.
You’ll take on Registered Manager responsibilities and will drive improvements in standards and quality and help us achieve our strategic aims.
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the role profile attached to our advert.
About you
This role would be ideal for someone who is looking to develop their career in our sector in a more senior role, or a Registered Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nurse with leadership experience.
What we need you to bring:-
- Extensive experience in a leadership role in the Health or Social Care setting
- Significant experience of managing and leading teams, with evidence of improving performance
- Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities and Autism
- Knowledge of legislation and governance within the Social Care sector, specifically SSSC codes of practice and Health & Social Care Standards
- A sound understanding of professional boundaries, accountabilities, and responsibilities, particularly in relation to working with vulnerable people
- A proven solutions focused approach to problem solving with a flexible approach to emerging or changing circumstances
- SCQF level 9/10 in Social Services and Healthcare or equivalent
About us
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
Our Strategic Aims
- To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs.
- To be the best employer in social care in Scotland.
- To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.
So, if you’d love to showcase your experience and make a real difference to people’s lives in a well-respected, national organisation, what are you waiting for? Apply today! We’d love to hear from you!
Have any questions? Please contact Nikki O'Brien, our Deputy Delivery Director at nicola.o'brien@cornerstone.org.uk
The successful candidate will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards a relevant SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare and PDA in management with the support from our Training Academy, if not already attained. If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.
The successful candidate will Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.
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