- Advertised from 26th September 2024
Role
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.
Application notes
If you are interested in joining an organisation with great benefits and being part of our Award Winning Team, see the Candidate Information Pack and Application Form below or contact our team at humanresources@qmecare.org
Closing date for applications is Midday 16th October 2024. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted. Interview will be held on the 23rd and 24th of October 2024.
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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
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
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.
Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?
If you do and would like to have an informal chat before applying then please call Rhonda Wilson, Head of Admissions and Programmes, on 07715 238337.
About Aberlour Sycamore Children’s Houses
Aberlour Sycamore Services’ vision is to provide warm, loving homes for children where everyone learns, laughs, grows into their future and is treasured always. We have a strong ethos of values and a culture that enables us to Be Brave and to Keep the Promise of involving the children and young people as fully as possible in taking decisions that affect their lives.
Our home in Fort William is a Hybrid Model, we have a residential service for children and young people as well as a service that we call Sustain Plus, which supports whole families by providing both emotional and practical support. We work with families and parents to secure a nurturing environment for children up to 18 years old. We also help parents/caregivers develop their ability to care for their children, provide practical parenting skills, and engage with their community. Our service provides flexible support of varying intensity and aims to encourage the development of family routines, resilience, and improved parental confidence.
We are looking to appoint a House Manager who will join our strong and thriving Residential/Sustain Plus community in Aberlour.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting vulnerable children and whole families to achieve the best possible outcomes in their lives. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination and cultural values to be able to lead their team to empower the children and young people to make the changes which will ultimately transform their lives.
We want someone who believes that all children and families are deserving of love and someone who will support the team to ensure that our children and families are able to live fulfilling lives without having restriction imposed on them in their everyday lives.
The person we choose to join us must have experience of working in and leading practice in a children’s house and with families. They must be visible to the team and children to ensure that the vision and values are lived every day - This will include working evenings and weekends.
Our homes provide a rich environment that provides safety, relationships, growth and healing for the children and adults who live and work there. To achieve this the successful candidate must have knowledge about developmental trauma, how this will have impacted children’s early life experiences and understand how to lead a team to ensure that every response a child receives takes account of their trauma.
A comprehensive support package focussed on achieving excellence in practice is provided to all of our teams and the successful candidate will also receive clinical supervision, provided externally to support their professional practice development and well-being.
If you share our vision of Being Brave for every child, young person and families, and Keeping the Promise, and you have the skills and passion required to meet the challenges of this role we look forward to hearing from you.
Ideally, candidates will have experience of leading a team within a residential childcare environment involving a residential shift rota and also experience in supporting whole families. You will be required to have or be willing to work towards the qualifications for being a manager in a residential childcare facility: a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above plus a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.
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.
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.
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