Top job! Assistant Director – Moray & Highlands
- Full time
- £61,342 – £64,961
- Hybrid: Moray & Highlands
- Closing 10th November 2024
- Advertised from 24th October 2024
Role
About Aberlour …
Aberlour is Scotland’s leading children’s charity and has been recognised as a Top 100 best places to work winner by the Sunday Times for 2024.
Our strategy is to be bold and brave, to ensure that every child in Scotland has an equal chance. As an organisation we are ambitious to deliver real and lasting change for children, young people and families.
We are committed to doing all we can to deliver on Scotland’s Policy aspirations (The Promise, UNCRC) to be the best place to grow up for all children, young people and families.
What we are looking for...
Due to the postholder’s retirement this is exciting opportunity to join our team.
You will play a key role in leading and delivering the best care and support for children. As an experienced leader you will work with key strategic partners in Moray and Highlands to design and deliver services and models of care that offer the required support for children, young people and families.
You will oversee the leadership and management of our established services including our registered disability residential and respite service, our community youth support service both located in Elgin and our service for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children based in Inverness. You will also work with commissioners to identify future needs and growth opportunities.
You will have demonstrable management level experience in social care within the public, private or voluntary sector. You will thrive on building positive relationships with commissioners, local government, NHS, other third sector partners and trusts to identify opportunities for growth and additional funding. You will also be driven to influence local and national strategy, policy and practice to the benefit of vulnerable people.
You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above plus a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead lasting and meaningful change for children, young people and families.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team, 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, life assurance worth 3x salary and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
Application notes
Please go to our website aberlour.org.uk/jobs where you can apply online. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk Applications are welcome from diverse ethnic minority and cultural communities and under-represented faith and religious groups.
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Applications to be returned by midnight Sunday 10th November
Interviews expected to be held Friday 22nd November, venue TBC
Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?
Do you want to work in the beautiful town of Fort William - a relocation allowance of £8,000 is available.
If you would like to have an informal chat before applying please call Rhonda Wilson, Head of Admissions and Programmes in the Highlands, on 07715238337.
About Aberlour Sycamore Fort William
Aberlour provides a number of 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 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.
You should have experience of working in and leading practice, preferably in a children’s house and with families. You must be visible to the team and children which will include working some evenings and weekends.
Ideally you will have knowledge about developmental trauma, how this impacts children’s early life experiences.
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.
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.
Top job! Centre Executive Director
- Part time
- £55,000 pro-rata
- On site: Heart of Scotstoun, Balmoral St, Glasgow
- Closing 15th November 2024
Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre is a charity owned by the people of Scotstoun in the north bank of the River Clyde in the west of Glasgow.
Welcoming more than 1000 visitors per week, our aim is to provide a vibrant community space that offers engaging activities and facilities for all parts of the community.
We provide a range of services and affordable welcoming spaces, as well as opportunities to grow, eat and access healthy food via our in-house cafe.
We require an enthusiastic and motivated leader to be responsible for managing all aspects of Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre and to work pro-actively with our Non-Executive Board during this new and exciting stage of our development.
Centre Coordinator (North Ayrshire Service)
- Part time
- £27,300 pro-rata
- On site: KO-NEKT Play & Skills Centre, 4 Park Road, Ardrossan
- Closing 24th November 2024
Two-Week Working Cycle:
Week 1:
Monday: 10am – 2pm (admin)
Tuesday & Wednesday: 1:30 pm – 8:30 pm (centre hours)
Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (centre hours)
Week 2:
Monday: 10am – 2pm (admin)
Wednesday & Thursday: 1:30 pm – 8:30 pm (centre hours)
Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (centre hours)
Role Overview:
The Centre Coordinator will oversee the daily operations of the KO-NEKT Skills & Play Centre in Ardrossan. You will supervise and support a team of ASN Support Practitioners and service users’ caseload, ensuring that the activities provided promote the social, emotional and behavioural development of children and young people (ages 5-25) with additional support needs (ASN). This is a dynamic role where you will play an active part in group sessions while also ensuring that the centre runs smoothly.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision:
- Lead and supervise the centre team, ensuring that adequate staffing levels are maintained and that team members are equipped and supported in their roles.
Activity Planning and Coordination:
- Plan, organize, and oversee engaging activities that support skill development, social interaction and personal growth for children and young people attending the centre.
- Work directly within groups such as KIDS CAVE, Teen Club and KO-NEKT KREW, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring the safety and well-being of participants.
Effective Rota Management
- Balance staff availability and the diverse requirements of service users. Anticipate potential staffing challenges and adjust rota to ensure continuity of care without overburdening the team.
Caseload Management:
- Oversee a significant caseload of children and young people, ensuring their needs are met and they are supported to live inclusive lives.
Centre Operations:
- Ensure that the centre is well-equipped with supplies, and that activities run smoothly. Address any operational challenges as they arise.
Compliance:
- Ensure that the centre operates in compliance with Care Inspectorate standards, following all relevant regulations and best practices.
Team Development:
- Support the professional development of your team, promoting a positive working environment and culture of inclusion.
Record Keeping:
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of records related to working practices, including the use of CORS (online outcome recording system).
Experience:
Leadership & Supervision:
- Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role, particularly in a social care, educational or support setting.
- Organizing staff rotas and providing mentorship or support for team development.
Experience Working with ASN:
- Strong background in working with children and young people (ages 5 to 25) with Additional Support Needs (ASN) or similar vulnerable groups.
- Experience in planning and delivering activities that promote personal growth, confidence, and social inclusion for neurodiverse individuals.
Centre or Programme Coordination:
- Experience in coordinating or managing a centre, youth club or similar programs.
- Familiarity with day-to-day operations such as scheduling activities, managing supplies, and addressing operational challenges
Caseload Management:
- Experience managing a caseload of service users, tracking their progress, and ensuring their development needs are met, ideally through person-centred approaches.
Compliance Knowledge:
- Understanding of Care Inspectorate standards and regulatory compliance within the social care sector.
Qualifications:
Relevant Educational Background:
- A qualification in social care, childcare, community development, education, or a related field (SVQ Level 6 or equivalent is desirable).
- Any training or certifications related to working with individuals with ASN or disabilities is a plus.
First Aid & Child Protection:
- Relevant qualifications in First Aid and Child Protection, or a willingness to obtain these upon appointment.
3SDS (Self-Directed Support) Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Self-Directed Support (SDS) and experience in working with individuals and families using SDS packages is advantageous.
Driving License:
- Driving license would be beneficial, but not essential
Finance & Business Support Worker
- Part time
- £23,660 pro-rata
- On site: Kirkaldy
- Closing 15th November 2024
The Cottage Family Centre was established in 1987. The focus of the work at the Centre is to provide a range of support to those families and individuals within family units who are vulnerable to social exclusion as a result of factors such as poverty, unemployment, poor housing, relationship breakdown, drug and alcohol problems and health related issues.
We are looking for an efficient and self-organised Finance & Business Support Worker to provide effective administrative & financial systems support for our organisation.
You will be expected to be competent in working with Microsoft based software, have a flexible approach, a good team worker and have the ability to work independently. As a first point of contact, you must also have a friendly and approachable manner.
Previous experience of using QuickBooks would be advantageous however training will be given
The individual must have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
and
Relevant Qualification required e.g.
Business Administration/Accounting
This post will be subject to a PVG Scheme Record check and 2 references.
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