Operated by ENABLE Glasgow, Fortune Works is one of Scotland’s largest social enterprises which provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. The service combines accessible social and enterprising activities with individualised support for people to make a positive contribution to their community.

The Support Assistant duties will include supporting positive person-centred activities which support people with a learning disability to play a worthwhile economic role as a valued member of the local community.

The successful candidate will provide a high quality of care and support for service users with a range of learning disabilities and will encourage participation in group activities to support people to gain skills and confidence. They will also play a part in the effective operation of a busy service. Most importantly they should have a positive and empowering approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.

Please note: We currently have one full time Support Assistant Post available (35 hour pw).

As indicated sessional hours are also available.

The shift pattern for the full time Support Assistant role is Monday to Friday 9am - 4 pm with a 30-minute lunch. 20 days holiday to start, and 13 Public Holidays.

Successful Candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

ENABLE Glasgow Branch strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles in all aspects its work.

Are you experienced Finance leader who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!

We have an exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our Head of Finance on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting to our Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the management and development of our Finance function, ensuring the provision of accurate, reliable and timely financial information and analysis to support our organisation in its activities. This is a varied role which encompasses many aspects within our Finance department.

Location

This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the delivery of Cornerstone's strategic, operational and departmental plans.

You'll assist our Director of Finance to establish and maintain effective financial management and business support to ensure that appropriate financial policies and management information systems are in place to guarantee ongoing stability and growth.

Providing an accounting service to all departments and areas within Cornerstone, you'll combine your accounting skills with effective financial management to provide concise communications to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

You'll have responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial reporting and monthly written reports analysing performance and mitigation steps where necessary. You'll also support the preparation of annual budgets, monitoring reports, forecasts and annual accounts.

Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About You

What we'll need you to bring: -

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
• Recognised chartered accountancy CCAB qualification
• Knowledge and experience of the legal and charitable framework
• Experience of leading, developing and managing a Finance team to deliver high quality and service within a similar type or size of organisation
• Proven experience in the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies and procedures
• Good analytical and evaluation skills with the ability to understand and carry out complex numerical and financial calculations and analyse data
• The ability to transfer strategy into operational and departmental work plans
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work
• Proven track record of working to tight deadlines and simultaneously managing several initiatives
• The ability to identify quality processes and procedures with the ability to communicate these clearly verbally and in writing

About Us

Established in 1980, Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

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.

If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply today with your CV and cover letter, we'd love to hear from you.

Have any questions? Contact Lynn Wallace, our Director of Finance at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview in person at our Dundee office on Friday 29th November 2024.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

We are currently recruiting Project Workers to work with Upmo. Join our dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to reach their individual goals and ambitions.

We have vacancies in our teams based at:

• Links House (Leith)
• St. Margaret's House (Meadowbank/London Road)
• Prestonpans (East Lothian)
• Gorebridge (Midlothian)

We are recruiting for full time staff who can work 30 hours a week, between the hours of 10-16:00, Monday to Friday, however both full time and part-time contracts are available. At this time, we won’t be able to consider applicants looking to work less than 2 days per week.

Upmo is a Living Wage Employer; the rate of pay for this role is £12.00 per hour.

Holiday entitlement for this role is 30 days pro rata, which is enhanced by long service at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days.

As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshops and activities within our site-based services, and café sites.

For this role, we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with skills and expertise in art, IT, music, drama, dance, photography, gardening, and outdoor activities. Or, if you have any other skills, let us know!

This role includes supporting students in workshops of their choosing, working one to one with students, and facilitating workshops, and supporting people with personal care, as and when required.

While previous experience in care or support is highly advantageous, it is not required as we provide full training and ongoing support to our staff team. An interest in visual arts, performing arts, cooking, IT, gardening, or sports would be beneficial.

Fair Deal is an award-winning Social Enterprise providing support for people with learning disabilities and additional support needs. Established over 30 years ago we have been recognised for our groundbreaking work. Based in Glasgow, we work alongside the people we support, to help them have the kind of life they want. At Fair Deal we are committed to personalised individual support arrangements enabling people to build and maintain the life they choose.

Our three core values are Empowering, Innovative and Encouraging. These three values are essential for anyone joining the organisation. We have a proud culture of inclusion and transparency, and we are looking for someone who will lead with their values. We consider our core values and the people we support first and build systems and processes around them – not the other way around.

This is a new post within the Leadership Team at Fair Deal to further strengthen and develop the organisations reach and capacity to deliver innovative services.

It’s an exciting time for the organisation as we have lots of development plans. If you feel your values and skills are a match for us, we would love to hear from you!