Services Support Worker
- Part time
- £22,003 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Office based at Wardpark South, Cumbernauld G67 3EN. With some flexibility for hybrid working.
- Closing 20th October 2024
- Advertised from 23rd September 2024
- £12.09 per hour (This salary is partly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund) 21 hours
Role
We are a small charity dedicated to supporting older, vulnerable, and isolated individuals. In this role, you will work closely with the Service Activities Lead and the Senior Leadership Team to promote, develop, and deliver our services at CACE. You will also collaborate with and support our volunteers, ensuring that all services align with CACE's policies and procedures.
We are seeking someone who is genuinely passionate about helping older adults remain engaged in their communities, while promoting their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. You will also provide opportunities for them to explore fun, stimulating activities that encourage new skills and help maintain their independence.
Application notes
An application pack is available for download below.
Closing date: 20 October at 5pm
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Board Of Trustees Members & Chair Of The Board
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: Cumbernauld
- Closing 29th September 2024
As a few of our Trustees, including our Chair, are reaching the end of their extended terms, Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly (CACE) is seeking passionate individuals to join our dedicated team of Trustees. We are also looking to fill the position of Chair to help lead our mission of promoting and supporting the needs of older adults in Cumbernauld and the surrounding Northern Corridor.
As a charity dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life for the elderly in our community, we play a crucial role in combating isolation and loneliness. Our mission is to ensure that those we serve feel connected to their community, empowered to live fulfilling lives, and encouraged to embrace new learning opportunities. To learn more about us, visit our website (cace.info) or find us on Facebook (facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083135928840).
As a Trustee, including the role of Chair, you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your skills and expertise to support the well-being and independence of older adults. You'll collaborate closely with fellow Trustees, staff, volunteers, and the wider community, building strong relationships while gaining valuable experience in governance, financial management, and strategic planning. By engaging with stakeholders and partners, you’ll broaden your network, help promote our services within the community, and develop transferable skills—such as leadership, decision-making, and project management—that can enhance your career prospects.
Key Responsibilities of a Trustee, including the Chair:
- Collaborate with fellow Trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance for CACE.
- Lead and facilitate the Board (for the Chair) to ensure it fulfils its governance responsibilities.
- Ensure our charity operates in alignment with its mission, values, and legal obligations.
- Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and funding applications to maximize our impact.
- Support the management team in delivering high-quality care and services to older adults.
- Participate in fundraising and community engagement activities to advance and promote our cause.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and skill sets. Induction and training opportunities will be provided for Trustees.
Part Time Day Care Co-ordinator
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Lumphinnans
- Closing 30th September 2024
Essential Requirements for the post:
• SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Experience of working with older people and providing personal care
• Dementia awareness
Desirable Experience:
• Previous experience of working alongside volunteers
• Group work
The successful applicant will join the team operating Active Ageing Day Support Groups for older people in premises at Cedar Avenue Lumphinnans.
Access to a vehicle is essential with a car allowance of 52.5p per mile.
The post will be subject to references and successful registration with PVG Membership Scheme
Their Home - Our Houses Queens, Murray & Evanthea
We are QME Care - Kelso
Choose a Job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life As we hurtle towards the end of our five-year strategy, we’ve taken time to review our services and our structure ahead of the planning process for the next five years.
As a social enterprise we are charitable organisation which was formed to help people live happier, independent and fulfilled lives. Our Mission, Vision and Values are the foundations from which our five-year strategic plans are built upon.
Innovation and acting differently is at the heart of our strategic vision along with our approach to the care of our Residents. Our philosophy is unpretentious, warm and caring. We support our residents in a person-centred approach by focussing on their overall wellbeing. Our culture is inclusive, set entirely around our values which includes providing the very best accommodation, excellent food, stimulating activities, good conversation and upholding the rights of everyone especially our Residents’ and their closest relatives or friends’.
As part of our ongoing development, we are excited to announce an opening for a Registered Manager to join our Senior Management Team. This reviewed position reflects the evolving needs of our service, and we are seeking a qualified professional who is an exemplar in their field.
Our successful applicant will be an experienced the field of nursing (RGN/RMN), Health, Social Care, Social Work, or similar with relevant workplace management experience including overseeing other employees for a period of not less than 5 years in supported living, home care or care home environment.
You will hold an undergraduate degree or post graduate professional qualification in Health, Social Care, Social Work, or similar.
With strong Clinical Leadership you’re an articulate communicator, responsible and trustworthy. Ethical and a confident working with holistic and innovate care models you’re enthusiastic and committed to ensuring we set the bar high in our field of work and because we challenge the care sector paradigm you’ll never be alarmed by unannounced inspections. Moreover, wholly comfortable working in a regulatory care environment under the guidance frameworks from the Care Inspectorate.
Professional, articulate and able to work with confidence when dealing with inquiry’s, inspection and reporting processes you’re an effective planner and organiser, and a natural collaborator for efficiencies of service delivery.
We need our successful candidate to be Microsoft Suite proficient and you’ll be a confident user of other IT software systems which is likely to include Care Planning and Auditing, HRIS and Medication Administration.
Evidence of Strategic planning, goal setting and alignment completes our list of ‘must haves’.
A comprehensive salary of £52,000 pa is available for the successful candidate as well as additional employment benefits which will be discussed with the preferred candidate.
Business Support Administrator
- Part time
- £23,489 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 4th October 2024
Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.
Our people are central to our success in delivering services for older people in Scotland. We pride ourselves on having a positive working environment and culture.
We know that growing older doesn’t come with a manual. Later life can bring opportunities and challenges, and people may need to know about rights, organisations and services which are often unfamiliar. That’s why we provide free information and advice to support older people on a diverse range of topics.
Working closely with the Information Team, you will provide high quality administrative support for the fulfilment of information publication orders, and for the provision of online and face-to-face workshops.
You will be the first point of contact for email and phone enquiries to the Information Team, responding appropriately to members of the public, colleagues and other professionals.
Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring, and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.
The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office-based (Edinburgh-based) and home working. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
- Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
- Discounted gym membership
- Cashback scheme from major retailers
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
- A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
- Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
- The option to buy more holidays or sell them
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
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