Top job! Implementation Lead
- Full time
- £35,000 – £45,000
- Remote: Flexible - applications from Scotland strongly encouraged or Hybrid for London-based staff
- Closing 22nd October 2024
- Advertised from 26th September 2024
- open to part time and flexible working arrangements
Role
Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
IN A NUTSHELL
We are looking for a knowledgeable, skilled and creative Implementation Lead to design and deliver activities to help people working in and around homelessness use evidence and data to enhance their impact of their work.
You will also act as a leader within the Implementation Team on work relating to policy analysis and public affairs, including specialising in deepening and enhancing our impact in the UK and particularly in Scotland. You will assist in feeding practice insights into our research agenda, and in our work to map promising and effective practice.
You will work in a client-centred way to make a big impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness by developing relationships and leading projects that help local areas identify the right problems and use evidence to design better solutions to homelessness. This work will involve working with local authorities, central government, and third sector organisations.
WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT FOR THE CENTRE’S WORK?
You will be supporting our What Works Community, our core implementation initiative which aims to build capacity within local areas across the UK to use evidence, data and to achieve breakthrough and sustainable results to address homelessness.
We are building an agile team to work closely with our partners (e.g. local authorities; regional and national government; third sector organisations), understand their context, needs and ambitions, and work with our multi-disciplinary team, delivery associates and programme partners to design and deliver solutions that make a real difference to those affected by homelessness, as well as people working towards a future without it.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
You will be part of the Implementation Team within the Centre, reporting to the Head of Implementation. By working creatively with multidisciplinary colleagues and with a focus on practical solutions, you will design and deliver ways of scaling good practice and helping organisations and people implement practice underpinned by robust evidence and trial promising interventions.
You will work closely with a small team of Implementation Leads who you will collaborate with to:
- Proactively identify, create and grow strong relationships with potential partner organisations, working in a client-focussed manner to identify opportunities, develop goals, and draft and deliver plans and projects.
- Design and deliver activities which translate evidence of what works into practical advice for practitioners, policy-makers and other relevant stakeholders.
- Cultivate a rich knowledge and understanding of practice in communities and organisations working to end homelessness, working to identify and map promising practice and opportunities for knowledge sharing.
- Synthesise knowledge, skills and expertise from relevant fields (e.g. homelessness/housing, local government, public services transformation, service design) to generate insights and provide credible and impactful analysis and advice.
- Draw on a broad toolkit of approaches (project management; user design; behavioural insights; public service transformation; interpersonal coaching) both from your own skills and our multidisciplinary team and expert partners and associates.
In addition to this, you will act as a leader within the Implementation Team on work relating to policy analysis and public affairs. This will include:
- Working closely with our Public Affairs Lead and Evidence colleagues to develop evidence based policy positions and recommendations, feeding perspectives, insight and challenge from your knowledge of implementation and current practice of homelessness.
- Work closely with Evidence colleagues to help design and deliver analytical projects (e.g. value for money) requiring close interaction between evidence-generation activities and sector stakeholders. You will help bring real-world perspectives to projects, identify and build relationships with stakeholders (e.g. partner local authorities), and help scope, design and deliver analysis and interpretation of findings, drawing on your knowledge of homelessness practice and policy.
- Bringing specialism in UK housing policy and practice environment and to lead in driving forward the Centre’s profile and nurture key relationships with local areas.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS
- Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including strong capacity to manage and coordinate simultaneous customer relationships and projects, and drive projects forwards to achieve tangible results;
- Experience in client management and/or business transformation work such as consultancy, business development, strategy development
- Experience working with local government and/or previous involvement the homelessness sector or related field, ideally with deep knowledge and relationships in the Scottish homelessness sector, or elsewhere in the UK
- Understanding of homelessness policy and practice across the UK.
- Enthusiasm for developing and expanding an innovative program within a young and ambitious nonprofit;
- Collaborative and flexible work style;
- High proficiency in project management software, remote engagement tools, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
Nice to have
- Track record in helping organisations use evidence and data to improve the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of their services or interventions;
- Experience in implementation science, service design, impact evaluation methodologies, data analysis, and/or behavioural insights.
You will be able to demonstrate the following
- The capacity to build and nurture good relationships with diverse stakeholders and deliver tangible results.
- Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, generate and present recommendations, and support their implementation.
- Ability to communicate confidently with a variety of audiences and in a range of media.
- Willingness to try new things in a considered and structured way and learning from experiences to improve processes.
- Interest in learning from other disciplines and curiosity to learn from a spectrum of perspectives.
- A commitment to both the aims and values of the Centre.
Application notes
To apply, please submit your application through the portal on Applied by 10:00 Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
Interviews are due to be held online on Friday 1st November 2024.
Depot Operations Manager – Fareshare
- Full time
- £34,930 – £39,806
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 30th September 2024
Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Manager who would be excited to lead our FareShare team into its next phase?
Are you looking for a role where every day is different and you lead a team who make a real difference to people’s lives?
Would you like to work with others to create a thriving working environment that connects people to each other, good nutritional food and community?
If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the service
Cyrenians values food beyond its role as fuel, it also sustains our mental and emotional health and plays a central role in nurturing connection within communities. This is the basis of our FareShare social enterprise. Our FareShare Central and South-East Scotland depot provides opportunities for people and organisations to access food, improve their health and wellbeing, and to develop skills and confidence.
About the post
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the FareShare Depot into the next phase of its journey. We will be moving to a larger 15,000 sq ft premises where our ambition is to distribute more fit for purpose surplus food to more organisations who work with people experiencing food poverty and food insecurity.
This role will lead on the management and development of the Depot, including our big move. It has responsibility for all delivery and the site itself, as well as ensuring it is managed in line with the organisation’s vision and strategic aims.
About you
You will be a values-led, experienced manager with a balance of excellent leadership skills and strong knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
Your project and financial management skills will be invaluable in driving our depot move forward efficiently, and your pragmatic attitude will be key to solving any problems we encounter on the way.
How we’ll support you
We’ll empower you to work independently, with a supportive senior manager, and experienced property team. We will encourage you to use your creativity to manage the FareShare Depot, innovate new activities and learn on the job.
You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, managers’ network, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
Read more aboutour impactandour values.
Inclusion Health Link Worker
- Full time
- £28,759 – £31,595
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 17th October 2024
An exciting opportunity to join a team supporting people at risk of homelessness in a hospital setting
About the project
The Hospital Inreach service operates across 3 sites in Edinburgh; the Western General Hospital, The Royal Infirmary and the Royal Edinburgh Psychiatric hospital. The project supports people to complete courses of treatment within hospital and to plan for a discharge into accommodation that suits their needs and aids their recovery
A quote from someone who used the service,
“You literally saved my life, I was sitting in my bed thinking I have nowhere to stay, and when they tell me to leave I will be on the streets in winter and won’t survive the cold or I would have to start using again and that would be it for me. Then you came into the ward to offer your service and it was like being sent an Angel to look out for me”
About the role
Working alongside clinicians in the hospital settings, you will provide one-to-one person-centred support to people in hospitals. You will work with individuals to enable them to identify housing options, personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local support services and activities.
About you
You will have experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one work as well as make connections with other organisations.
How we will support you
We will encourage you to be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting people.
You will be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Our values
• Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
• Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
• Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
• Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.
Website: cyrenians.scot
Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)
- Full time
- £35,871 – £38,294
- On site: Clannalba, Lamington
- Closing 29th September 2024
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people? Do you have leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Clannalba Service is on the lookout for a Senior Autism Practitioner to join our fun, supportive, and friendly team. Located in the beautiful village of Lamington, we provide essential care and support to nine autistic adults. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership with direct support, ensuring high-quality care aligned with Social Care Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead & Mentor: Provide guidance, coaching, and reflective sessions to support staff, sharing your autism expertise to enhance the quality of care.
- Direct Support: Be actively involved in the day-to-day support of individuals, ensuring that their needs and wishes are at the heart of everything we do.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, families, and external agencies to implement personalized support plans.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of care through regular assessments and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Recruitment & Development: Play a key role in the recruitment process, identifying and nurturing talent to strengthen our team.
- On-Call Rotation: Take part in an on-call rota, ensuring the service operates smoothly and efficiently.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in autism support, with demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- A strong understanding of Social Care Standards.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.
Join us and take the next step in your career, leading a dedicated team and making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with autism.
Scottish Autism offers you:
Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work. We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.
- Exceptional training and career development opportunities
- The chance to lead a values-driven team committed to the highest standards of care
- 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
- Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ and LMC
- A supportive work environment where your input is valued
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme.
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
YPI Partnerships Manager
- Full time
- £40,000 – £43,000
- Hybrid: Aberdeen (3 days office, 2 days home)
- Closing 21st October 2024
The Wood Foundation
Our mission at The Wood Foundation is centred on three core areas: developing young people, promoting economic growth, and supporting community development. We invest in initiatives that empower individuals, particularly young people, to reach their full potential and drive positive change within their communities.
In Scotland, we focus on improving education and enterprise, particularly in the Northeast, where we aim to uplift local communities through innovative projects and partnerships. Internationally, our work promotes sustainable development in agriculture, providing opportunities for growth in some of the world's most underserved regions.
What will you do as YPI Partnerships Manager?
As the YPI Partnerships Manager you will be responsible for cultivating and managing partnerships with stakeholders, charitable trusts, and foundations to secure funding for YPI Scotland’s initiatives. You will build and maintain relationships with these key stakeholders, including peer organizations, public bodies, and private sector partners, to enhance collaboration and support. Engaging in forums and working groups, you will contribute to the development of relevant education and social policies impacting young people in Scotland.
Additionally, you will make strong connections with charities and third sector networks while organizing high-profile events and webinars to promote the YPI program and its impact. Leading the planning and execution of our flagship annual YPI Scotland National Event, you will ensure it effectively displays program success and engages stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of funding partnerships to ensure the long-term growth, sustainability, and development of YPI Scotland nationally.
- Identify and nurture new funding relationships with like-minded corporates, charitable trusts, and foundations focused on YPI Scotland’s sustainability and growth.
- Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners, including peer organizations and public, private, and third sector entities.
- Participate in working groups, forums, and partnerships to contribute to the development of relevant education, social, and public policy in Scotland.
- Identify opportunities for The Wood Foundation to raise the profile of programs and investment activities throughout Scotland.
- Continue to develop positive working relationships with charities, third sector interfaces, and national member networks.
- Deliver a program of third sector engagement events and webinars to enhance knowledge and understanding of the YPI program.
- Lead the coordination and delivery of the annual YPI Scotland National Event, ensuring best practices and program impact are effectively showcased within budget.
- Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements and adhere to Foundation policies and procedures.
What do we need from you?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and strategic individual with a proven track record in partnership management, events and fundraising. You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. A deep understanding of the third sector and the ability to navigate the complexities of public and private partnerships are essential.
You should be proactive in identifying funding opportunities and innovative ways to engage with the community. Experience in event planning and a passion for empowering young people will be crucial as you coordinate impactful initiatives and events. Your commitment to the values of The Wood Foundation and YPI Scotland will be key in driving our mission forward.
Skills and Experience
- Third sector experience – either gained through working in a third sector organisation or delivering/supporting education programme(s) with a focus in a non-profit or social impact environment.
- Fundraising experience – including experience of creating and managing successful funding relationships with corporate and/or Trust and Foundation partners.
- Stakeholder management – Experience of building strong relationships with a range of external stakeholders to raise The Wood Foundations cause.
- Strong organizational skills – The ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and take the initiative to complete tasks and make sure the needs of the organisation are met.
- Computer literate – Excellent ICT and communication skills, including accurate report writing.
- Presentation confidence – verbal presentation skills to a wide and diverse audience.
- Strong team player – Ability to work effectively as part of a small team including proven ability to successfully lead change, be adaptable, solution orientated and contribute effectively to the organisation strategy.
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