- Advertised from 1st October 2024
- 37 hours (8am – 10pm; 5 days over 7). 12-month fixed-term (Maternity Cover).
Role
Includem requires an experienced Team Manager to lead our services based in Aberdeen on a 12-month fixed-term basis, to cover a period of maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team that is co-located at Craigielea Children’s Centre, working in partnership with Aberdeen Children and Family Social Work.
The key responsibilities of the Team Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Manage service delivery to maximise capacity and ensure compliance with contract specifications.
- Maintain a young people focus in relation to services delivered by ensuring best outcomes achieved and recorded for young people.
- Lead a team of professionals, with responsibility for all elements of people management.
- Engage effectively with partner agencies on a day-to-day basis, in addition to seeking new opportunities for partnership/collaborative working.
About You
With proven experience of managing and supervising professional individuals delivering high quality services, you will be able to maximise service delivery resources efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of children, young people, and families. With knowledge of young people policies and legislation, you will put risk enablement at the heart of your decision making. In addition, you will possess:
- Educated to degree level in relevant qualification in Social Work or Social Care, or a willingness to work towards this.
- Ability to embrace challenges, take initiative, originate action, and work well with a great deal of autonomy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence a variety of stakeholders with well-reasoned arguments.
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement.
Experience:
- Team management: 1 year (required)
- children social work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Full Job description can be found here:
Application notes
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@includem.co.uk
Closing date: 13th October 2024
If you are shortlisted for the position, you will be invited to attend:
Group interview: 22nd October 2024
Individual interview: 30th October 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
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card
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Venture Trust is a personal development charity whose strengths lie in the trust and relationships we forge. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to recover from trauma and experience the transformational benefit of being outdoors and in nature, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to supporting people to live full and fulfilling lives.
This is an exciting time at Venture Trust and we’re looking for a new Director of Operations to join our organisation. This is an important and diverse role, and as a member of the Senior Leadership team, the Director of Operations will work alongside colleagues to develop, embed and grow our new multidisciplinary locality teams to apply our developmental approach in communities, in greenspaces and across Scotland’s wilder places.
We would like our new Director of Operations to:
- provide strategic leadership across all Venture Trust operations and participant service portfolio including 1:1, therapeutic and adventurous activity provision
- lead on ensuring the quality and safety of Venture Trust’s operations across all our services
- innovate new provision, health and safety and staff learning and development
In return, you will receive:
- £53,000 annual salary
- a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays)
- an employee benefits package
- flexible and hybrid working
- a joint contributory pension scheme
Family Support Worker – Targeted Family Support in Aberdeen
- Full time
- £24,757
- On site: Deeside Family Resource Centre, Balnagask Circle, Aberdeen, AB11 8TT
- Closing 17th November 2024
Includem is recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join our service providing Targeted Family Support in Aberdeen. Applicants should demonstrate skills in delivering support through an early intervention model supporting families in their communities. In addition this service will also support young people who are in conflict with the law. Applicants should demonstrate skills in supporting diversion from prosecution and demonstrate knowledge of court processes.
Take a peek at the job description on our website: Family Support Worker - Targeted Family Support in Aberdeen - Includem.
Looking for a new challenge? We want to hear from you!
Includem is committed to developing employees and will help you to achieve the relevant qualifications required to carry out the role. These qualifications will be fully funded by includem. The successful candidate should have a full driver’s license and access to a car.
Additional Information
· You must have a valid driving license and access to a roadworthy vehicle
· Be available between 8am and 10pm
· Be flexible to work weekends
· Have minimum of 2 years Social Care work experience
Benefits for our employees:
· 28 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
· 9 public holidays
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Counselling service
· Family friendly leave
· Access to Blue Light Discount Card
Office and Communications Administrator
- Full time
- £23,375
- On site: The administrative base is in Dalkeith. Travel throughout Midlothian and East Lothian including operating from other venues, may be required.
- Closing 18th November 2024
Special conditions:
- The post is funded for an initial fixed term for one year – continuation dependent on securing additional funding
- The post may involve occasional evening and weekend working.
- You must be able to travel across Midlothian and East Lothian if required.
Role
Midlothian Young Peoples Advice Service (MYPAS) promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian and Midlothian and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health and substance use. MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status and based in Dalkeith.
Working as part of busy Core Team, the post holder will offer administrative and communications support to MYPAS management and service teams designed to contribute towards MYPAS aims and objectives, The key areas of focus for this role are:
- Administrative support
- Meeting and events support
- Communications co-ordination including social media
- Production of reports and resources.
The successful candidate will have experience of providing administrative support in a service-based organisation, a good knowledge of general office procedures, excellent IT and literacy skills, and the ability to accurately manage databases and spreadsheets.
This post may require evening and occasional weekend work.
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a significant impact in the third sector? Avenue, a leading charity in the North East of Scotland, is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will ensure our financial health and sustainability, driving our mission to support families, children, and individuals through life’s challenges.
About Us:
For over 70 years, Avenue has provided a range of services across Grampian, designed to help families and individuals overcome obstacles and improve their relationships and wellbeing. With values rooted in effectiveness, integrity, respect, credibility, innovation, and independence, we are committed to making a real difference in our community.
The Role:
As Finance Manager, you will lead all aspects of our financial operations, from strategic planning and budgeting to cash management and financial reporting. You'll work closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees, providing insightful analysis and advice to support strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Developing and implementing financial policies and controls
- Leading the annual audit process and preparing statutory accounts
- Supporting funding bids with excellent financial analysis and planning
- Supporting managers in budget management and financial literacy
- Ensuring compliance with financial, charity, and company legislation
What We’re Looking For:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or part qualified with commensurate experience
- Proven success in a senior financial management role
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and financial regulations
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in finance software (preferably Xero) and advanced Excel skills
- Experience in strategic financial planning and risk management
Why Join Avenue?
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a vibrant and impactful organisation. You'll work in a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional development and to influence the financial direction of our charity.
The person specification gives a broad indication of expectations. Please get in touch if you
feel you would have a lot to offer even if it isn’t an exact match with our requirements.
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