Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Livingwell Advisor.

About the role

Our Livingwell service helps older tenants live independently in their own homes for as long as they can.

We provide Livingwell services to a number of Registered Social Landlords, including Wheatley Homes Glasgow and Loretto Housing Association, which are part of Wheatley Group.

Livingwell includes:

• Staff, or volunteers, on site at certain times over seven days to offer advice or signpost to other agencies;

• Staff, working in small local teams as part of wider area hubs, providing cover 365 days a year;

• A wide range of leisure and social activities for tenants;

• Opportunities for tenants to take part in volunteering; and

• A tried-and-tested OkEachDay service where tenants press a button to let us know everything is fine in their home and, if not, they will receive a call from a friendly person.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

• Have solid work or personal experience of supporting vulnerable people;

• Have good verbal and written communication skills and IT skills;

• Be able to work on their own and use their own initiative but also work as part of a team;

• Have enthusiasm and a genuine interest in working with people aged 55 and over; and

• Experience sourcing and facilitating activities would be advantageous.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

About Bridges Partnership- Glasgow

The Bridges Partnership is jointly provided by Aberlour Glasgow Family Support Service and Shelter Scotland to provide support to mothers and their children living in the North East of Glasgow areas who are or have been affected by domestic abuse.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for a Child and Family Worker to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week. As this post includes an unsocial hour’s allowance, you are required to be flexible with your approach and available to work weekends, evenings and public holiday to meet the needs of the families you would support. This post is funded until 31st March 2025, however we are actively seeking further funding to extend this further.

As a Child and Family Worker within our Bridges Partnership project you will;

• Undertake risk assessment and work to develop safety plans

• Advocate in statutory meetings, court settings and with other agencies on behalf of women and children who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.

• Using the safe and together model, you will develop reports to be used in courts in relation to civil and criminal proceedings.

• Work in partnership with the parents, either on a 1:1 basis or in groups to enhance their parenting skills and build their confidence

• Work with children and parents in a therapeutic and trauma-based approach to help them reach their full potential.

• Provide housing information and assistance

• Inform women and children of their rights

• Signposting and helping each mother to access additional services as needed.

You will have relevant experience and a sound knowledge of domestic abuse and the impact on the children and adult survivor and relevant theory in attachment and parenting. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to women and children’s rights. You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above. It is desired that you are IDDA trained or are willing to work towards this.

Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity

Our Routes Young Persons programme is currently expanding in West Dunbartonshire. Due to an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for a Young Persons Support Worker to join our existing team.

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference to young people’s lives? Routes is our youth work programme which launched in 2019. We support young people in East and West Dunbartonshire aged 12-26 years who are affected by family alcohol and drug use. You will play an integral part in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young people, helping them to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

The post is predominantly located in West Dunbartonshire but will involve travel throughout both East and West Dunbartonshire for weekly groups. The post has an area-wide remit and will involve significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow, as well as occasional travel elsewhere in Scotland. Some home working is involved. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be managed by the Senior Family Support Development Officer – Young People. There will be a close working relationship with young people and with local partner agencies in West Dunbartonshire.

The post-holder will support the delivery of Routes; ensure that young people engaged with the project are properly safeguarded and supported; co-facilitate a range of group activities with the young people; support young people to develop coping skills and strategies to help reduce the negative impact that other’s substance use may have on them; transport young people to and from groups, trips, and activities; plan, organise and facilitate trips and activities; and support young people to source and apply for Education, Training and Employment opportunities.

Applicants should be educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant experience; with an understanding of the emotional and developmental issues for children and young people. Experience of community-based youth work experience via employment or as a volunteer, and experience of delivering group work activities, are an advantage. We are seeking someone who is able to build rapport, positively engage and support young people; with the ability to listen and talk to young people from differing abilities, understanding and backgrounds. You should be available to work flexible hours, including some evenings (rarely beyond 7pm). Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential.

We are looking for a highly motivated and supportive Family Support Worker for the Early Years Scotland Family

Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss.

Families who are affected by imprisonment face emotional, financial and practical difficulties as a result of their family member’s imprisonment and they can find it difficult to access the information and support they need to overcome these difficulties.

The EYS Family Visitor Centre improves the visits experience for families and friends. Provides independent and impartial advice, information and support to prisoners’ families, which meets their needs.

This in turn creates less stress, builds confidence and improve emotional, financial and practical support for families.

The service aims to achieve positive outcomes for imprisoned family members, children and families by fulfilling three core functions:

• improving the experience of visiting a family member or loved one in prison
• allowing families to access independent and impartial advice, information and support which meets their needs
• championing families’ needs towards the prison system

The Family Support Worker will connect positively with visitors offering information and advice and one to one support and collaborate effectively with community- based services to develop the service. They will work alongside the Centre Co- Ordinator and a Family Engagement Practitioner in order to provide a support and positive environment.

Post Details

29 hours per week over 52 weeks per annum following a 3 week rolling rota (to include weekends and evenings) as follows:

Week 1:

Mon – 11.30am – 7.30pm

Tues – 9am – 5pm

Wed – 9am – 5pm

Thurs – 4.30pm – 7.30pm

Fri & Sat & Sun – off

Sat & Sun – 1pm – 4.30pm

Week 2:

Mon – off

Tues – 11.30am – 7.30pm

Wed – 9am – 5pm

Thurs – off

Fri – 4pm – 7.30pm

Sat & Sun - off

Week 3:

Mon - off

Tues – 9am – 5pm

Wed – 11.30am – 7.30pm

Thurs – 9am – 5pm

Fri – 4,30pm – 7.30pm

• £24,937 per annum (FTE)
• (Point 24 on scale 24-26)
• 25 days Annual Leave in the first year rising to 30 days thereafter
• 12 public holidays per annum
• PVG Scheme membership will be required
• Salary, allowances and entitlements are pro-rata to hours worked

This post is partially funded by the Scottish Government until 31 March 2025; (subject to continued funding thereafter).