An opportunity has arisen to join the Access to Industry (AI) Passport CashBack team, focussing on supporting young people returning to and living within Fife. You will be a self-starter who is able to build trust with young people and develop a network of partners and resources to support the progression of young people. You will be confident working in outreach.
A Recruitment Pack is available for download below.
Closing date for applications is: Tuesday 1 October 2024 (9am).
•Interviews will be in-person in Edinburgh on: Wednesday 9 October 2024.
Caseworker - Passport CashBack
Postcode: KY1 4BX
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An opportunity has arisen to join Access to Industry’s (AI) new NOLB Stage 1 programme for parents. You will be a self-starter who is able to encourage engagement, build positive relationships based on trust and respect, and support progression to positive destinations. You will be a confident network builder, working autonomously in outreach.
In February 2021, Fife Council produced an initial phase service brief relating to Community Mental Health and Wellbeing supports and services for Fife. The funding for this service brief was initially for a 6-month period with a view that the data/reports collected from the initial phase would inform this longer-term service supporting Community Mental Health and Wellbeing in Fife. Barnardo's was successful in this second phase for the following areas: North East Fife, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath and have since acquired Dunfermline and South-West Fife allowing us to support children, young people and families across the whole of Fife. Barnardo's Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is currently funded by Our Minds Matter, Fife Council until March 2026.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing service aims to provide Fife-wide support to children and young people aged 5-24 (up to 26 depending on life circumstances). We deliver a variety of interventions which aim to support the emotional and mental health needs of children, young people, and families and do so through a range of supports. This can be in the form of one-to-one therapeutic support, group work, workshops and we also offer capacity building sessions to parents and professionals.
The service seeks to provide early intervention at an additional level through support by upskilling, supporting, and educating. Our hope is to enable young people to have positive mental health and wellbeing, thrive in their community and to be able to bounce back from life's challenges. We also aim to support parents to feel confident in responding to their children's mental health needs and increase their capacity to support them.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and excited about joining a small but committed team to help develop practice and meet the mental health needs of the children, young people and families across Fife. To make this happen we are looking to recruit to the following post.
1 x Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Full time, fixed term until March 2026) – You will carry a caseload and be responsible for providing ongoing therapeutic support to children, young people and their families as well as capacity building for parents and professionals.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
We are looking to recruit a suitably experienced HR and Office Management Officer to support the charity specifically in the areas of HR and office management, providing advice and support to the organisation, and ensuring that the working environment and processes – both in the office and virtually – meet the needs of the wider team and facilitate service delivery.
This is a new role to support the Business & Finance Manager.
You will support the wider team’s development and implementation of strategies covering HR, health and safety, IT, data and office management.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the staff team and their line managers with respect to good practice and compliance with HR, health and safety, IT, data and office management policies;
Ensuring that all employees are well equipped to operate safely, securely and effectively in person and remotely while hybrid or home working;
Implementing and updating respective policies, processes, recording and reporting.
Excellent IT skills are vital, as are strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. The HR & Office Management Officer will have experience in a similar or related role.
The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities, hybrid working, and a generous contributory pension scheme with life insurance policy.
Organisational Profile
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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:
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:
The Service
The Link Academy team works primarily with people with complex backgrounds. 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 employability, tenancy, personal development and leadership award qualifications.
The Job
The purpose of the job is to support people to achieve their goals and aspirations through group work by providing opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. You will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting the programme participants. You will support the achievement of high standards and provide monitoring information in relation to the project’s outcomes.
You will ensure that opportunities are provided to people equipping them with the skills to make a valuable contribution to the service and their wider community. You will support people into a positive destination whether that be re-engagement with education, training or employment. The Project Worker will provide support and offer guidance to programme participants, develop relationships with other agencies and services and actively promote LinkLiving’s programmes and services.
About You
You will have a good standard of education with standard grade passes (or equivalent) in core subjects such as English and Maths. Your background includes a proven track record of co-ordinating training courses, showcasing your organisational and logistical skills. You are knowledgeable about the Trauma Skilled Practice Framework (NES Framework) and understand its application. Additionally, you have experience working with individuals who have complex needs or backgrounds, demonstrating your ability to handle diverse and challenging situations.
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is essential. You possess a solid understanding of the employability sector and volunteering initiatives, enabling you to contribute effectively to our mission. Your excellent written and oral communication skills allow you to convey information clearly and effectively.
You have experience in developing and delivering training programmes, showing your ability to educate and inspire others. Understanding and applying evaluation methods to ensure the effectiveness of training is another of your strengths, ensuring continuous improvement. You possess a non-judgemental attitude and a willingness to embrace diversity, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Adaptability is one of your key traits, allowing you to thrive in new environments and challenges with ease. You work openly and honestly within a team setting, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work culture. Your ability to prioritise and plan your workload, as well as that of team members, ensures efficient and effective task management.
You are skilled in creating and maintaining relationships and partnerships with other voluntary, employability networks, and statutory agencies. Possessing a valid driver's license, you are willing and able 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.
What’s in it for you?
The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:
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.