We are excited to share this great opportunity to join our Board of Directors.

It is a very important time for Cornerstone with our current strategy ‘Future proofing Cornerstone’ coming to an end in 2025 we begin looking ahead, understanding the landscape in which we operate and developing a new strategy which will allow us to continue providing high quality care and support to people with autism, learning disabilities and other support needs across Scotland.

As a member of our Board, you will be instrumental in guiding the strategic future of the charity and ensuring exemplary governance and fiscal control. The main Board meets four times a year and board members will be expected to be a member of one of the sub committees. You will also act as a local ambassador for Cornerstone.

We are keen to hear from those with skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas who feel they can make a positive contribution to our charitable activities: -

Senior management experience in the social work / social care sector preferably with strategic planning skills

Accountancy/financial experience preferably at management level

Personal experience of providing care and support of a relative or carer of a person who has experience of care

About Us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities and is a leading provider of social care services to more than 1,200 adults and young people with disabilities and other support needs. We employ over 1,900 people across Scotland and are fully committed to delivering high quality care and support.

In addition, we also operate our Cornerstone Self-Directed Support service. Across this service, we have over 200 Personal Assistants on our books and approximately 1000 active clients.

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Scotland, where every single one of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver their best. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the best person for the job. We value the diversity of our workforce and work hard to create an inclusive environment where each individual can bring their unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow, bring create innovative solutions and develop of our people. We are keen to receive applications for board position that reflect the diversity of the organisation.

We welcome applications from anywhere in Scotland and are particularly interested in receiving applications from women and individuals from an ethnically diverse background as they are currently under-represented on our Board.

There is no remuneration attached to the role but expenses will be reimbursed.

Directors (Board Members) play a vital role with the CEO in shaping the direction, providing governance and ensuring the success of Streets Ahead, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and support to help us achieve our mission and in making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. We are also seeking a new Treasurer to ensure continued strong financial governance.

About Us

For over 35 years, Streets Ahead has been at the heart of the Scottish Borders, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and others to live independent and fulfilling lives in their communities. Our work is driven by a passion for creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives as independently as they can within their homes and communities.

At Streets Ahead, you become part of a caring and dedicated community. Our Directors and staff often speak of the immense satisfaction that comes from supporting individuals to achieve their goals, grow in confidence, and feel valued.

Our Vision

A Scottish Borders where everyone can live independent and fulfilling lives within their local communities.

Our Mission

Streets Ahead provides tailored support, guidance, and practical assistance to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and dementia.

We are committed to helping people achieve personal growth, independence, and inclusion within their communities.

Our Values

We are: Trusted, Accountable, Empowering, Inclusive, Progressive

Our Ambitions

As we create our next strategic plan, we aspire to grow our services, reaching more people and developing new ways to empower individuals in the Scottish Borders.

By building stronger community ties, generating new opportunities, and leading the way in accessibility and inclusion, we aim to provide life-changing support to those who need it most.

Desired Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals who bring unique skills and expertise, as well as those who reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community. We value varied perspectives and experiences as essential to our work, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to consider joining our Board of Directors, including those with no previous Board experience.

We would also welcome applications from people with expertise in:

• Financial management / accounting (essential for the role of Treasurer)
• Legal and compliance matters
• Healthcare and social care
• Human resources and organisational development
• Fundraising and community engagement.

Are you a creative, dynamic and skilled leader who can champion change whilst taking others with you?

Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we support. We help build a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive Scotland, relationship by relationship. As the largest provider of autism specific services in Scotland our responsibility is to champion the voices and rights of autistic people.

This is an exciting time to join Scottish Autism as a senior leader with responsibility for our commissioned and regulated services for autistic adults and young people. Our diverse range of services include education, day, and vocational opportunities, residential, supported living, outreach, and specialist transition support. Our people play an important role in delivering quality services and creating a world where autistic people are valued and empowered to fulfil their potential. Part of the role will include focussing on growth and development of the services.

Our service colleagues work in teams, supporting each other through the challenges and triumphs that happen every day. You will be a valued member of the Regional Leadership Team working collectively to shape and deliver our strategy and play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our mission. You will lead on the delivery of diverse and innovative high-quality services, as well as identify service development and growth opportunities.

With the focus on ongoing delivery, consolidation, and development of new services, we require an individual who is innovative and creative to develop these effectively. This will be in partnership with key stakeholders, supported individuals, parents and health professionals. Our leadership culture is about creating a positive, constructive, and supportive environment for the people we support, and our staff whom they depend on. You will also lead and influence partnership working, with Local Authority Commissioners, Care Inspectorate and SSSC to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled while meeting care standards.

The suitable candidate will lead our Central, Edinburgh & The Lothians and New Struan School Residence teams with a mixture of Care Home, Care at Home, Day, Housing Support and Outreach Support Services. You will have a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline and management experience. You will be responsible for overseeing the services provided within these areas and as such will be an effective leader, coach, communicator, negotiator with the ability to influence and challenge, building strong relationships across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring advanced autism practice. Experience of Children’s services would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to build a role with both strategic and operational responsibilities and influence across an amazing organisation and sector. For an informal discussion or more information about the role and what Scottish Autism can offer you, please contact Caroline Shirlaw, People & Culture Business Partner Recruitment & Early Retention – caroline.shirlaw@scottishautism.org

Location is flexible, with an element of home working. The Regional offices are based in Craigmillar and Alloa with travel required other regional bases.

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‘Working for Scottish Autism has given me the opportunity to engage with and support the autistic community across Scotland. The support and learning opportunities I receive in my role has been fantastic and has helped me to achieve my personal and professional growth.’ – Current Regional Manager, Fife & Tayside Area Services.

Scottish Autism are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package. See some of what we offer here

About us:

get2gether is a dynamic and forward-looking charity, responding to the social isolation regularly experienced by people with disabilities looking for opportunities to find friendship and love in adult relationships.

We organise events, develop courses, and create opportunities that enable social connection and personal development. We use a mentoring and coaching approach to encourage adults with disabilities to self-reflect, take responsibility for their own actions and lead their own lives.

Role:

The post of Events & Communications Coordinator includes aspects of event management and all communications with our members and other stakeholders. You would play a key role in creating a programme of events and activities.

For this role, you will need to be a creative communicator, highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. If you believe you have the experience and skills to be part of our dynamic team we would love to hear from you.