Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau is a trusted and well-respected organisation providing a free, confidential, independent and impartial service for community residents on a wide range of issues . It enjoys high levels of client satisfaction, and the excellence of its training programme is widely recognised. Its volunteer workforce and paid staff are fully committed and strive, with limited resources, to provide the advice sought by thousands of clients each year.

This new role will provide vital support to Bellshill & District CAB by delivering business development activities to ensure a sustainable future for the CAB as the preferred advice provider in Bellshill and District. This includes, but is not limited to, being the driving force behind generating new funding agreements, while maintaining the investment loyalty of present funders.

For further information about the role, please see the job description.

The Citizens Advice network is set to deliver a comprehensive Help to Claim (HTC). From April 2022 Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd will deliver the HTC, providing the advice and support people need to submit their claim for Universal Credit and support them through to their first payment, via a digital-only service.

An HTC Multi-channel Coordinator (Universal Credit) will oversee the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Service through HTC advisers; and is managed by the Lead Bureau in an established geographical consortium. The Multi-channel Coordinator role involves management of the consortium/region adviser rota and performance, adviser supervision, and local stakeholder engagement and service promotion. The Multi-channel Coordinator must be fully HTC adviser trained in order to provide cover and rota support when required, as well as to provide exceptional up-to-date advice support to advisers.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

You will already be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold an HNC or SCQF Level 7 in Social Care and have experience of supervising and motivating others.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ4
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

As Assistant Service Manager, you will support the Service Manager in the management of a team delivering quality housing support and management service and to support people with multi-complex needs/homeless in crisis and/or previously looked after or accommodated people, to build their skills and confidence to sustain their own tenancy.

Main Responsibilities:

This Assistant Service Manager role working at Viewpark involves working on a rota covering various shifts. This role involves working 35 hours per week. The Assistant Service Manager will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• assist the Service Manager to oversee and assess the support, review, monitoring and evaluation through the case management system to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for each supported person in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements.
• manage staff and others where appropriate (e.g. students, trainees etc.) to meet the objectives of the service, including participation in the recruitment and selection process.
• manage the service in the absence of the Service Manager.
• assist in managing all aspects of the service in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements.
• manage and deliver staff related systems and procedures such as annual leave, absence management, staff meetings, staffing cover and rotas.
• assist the Service Manager in all aspects of quality assurance monitoring both internal and external, and implementing appropriate action plans
• assist the Service Manager in maximising the service income, monitoring spend and completing all financial procedures accurately and timeously, liaising with senior management and finance team and relevant external agencies.

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• You’ll have experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Experience of supervising and motivating a team either in a work setting or informal setting.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.Ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Hold an SVQ level 3 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 4.
• We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Division: Huntington’s Disease Specialist Service

Reporting to: Senior HD Specialist

Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists to provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied Health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car complete our list of essential criteria. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

As an HD Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of support to individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease using a psychosocial approach in line with the National Care Framework for Huntington’s Disease: care.hdscotland.org
• Facilitation of regular peer support opportunities for individuals and their family members. These include carers groups and symptomatic support groups.
• Advising on positive management of Huntington’s disease to individuals, families and relevant health and social care professionals and agencies.
• Liaision with other professionals to help individuals to obtain the services to which they are entitled e.g. advocacy, respite, welfare rights, community and health services.
• Training at a local level and participation in regular national training events.
• Raising awareness of the needs and challenges facing individuals with Huntington’s disease, their families and care providers through the provision of education and information. (double full stop)
• Support individuals who are participating in current drug trials or new treatments.

Skills & Experience:

• Role holders must be a full member of a professional body relevant to qualification and able to work within the scope of registration guidelines.
• Registered Nurse or other relevant health/social work qualification.
• Significant experience working in the community as a nurse or allied health professional.
• Ability to assess, develop and implement programmes of care with an inter/multidisciplinary approach.
• Understanding and applying the principles of data protection and confidentiality across all areas of work.
• Including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and other relevant software programmes.
• A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle daily.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG for working with children and adults. Scottish Huntington’s Association is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service that is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer, or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

You will need to be available to work from our registered national office, situated at Business First, Burnbrae Road, Paisley PA1 2FB. For the rest of your working week, you will have the option to work from home. Additionally, occasional travel to various locations in Scotland will be necessary for departmental and organisation-wide meetings.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 37 days. Upon 4 completed years of service, you will receive an extra day for each completed year up to a maximum of 5 days, and the the opportunity to opt into our competitive pension scheme.

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

This is an exciting time for the charity, now in the second year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.

People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, its impact on families, and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.

We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front-line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease. Scottish Huntington’s Association plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.

If you wish to apply to join a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors, and Financial Wellbeing Officers, please follow the application notes below.