Finance Assistant
- Part time
- £25,818 pro-rata
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 26th January 2025
- Advertised from 7th January 2025
- 30 hours per week.
Role
Camphill Blair Drummond is a vibrant and forward-looking organisation, with a clear vision for the future.
OUR VISION: We are committed to sustaining, nurturing, and developing our vibrant Camphill Community. A place where everyone has the opportunity to live, work and grow together and realise their fullest potential.
We are a home-from-home environment giving people with learning disabilities, residential and day care, meaningful activities and lasting friendships. Our community offers one of the most distinctive work environments in the Central Belt. It is an attractive place to work offering a diversity of people, activities and opportunities for everyone in a rich culture with a guaranteed friendly welcome and as we overlook the Safari Park you may even spot a giraffe or hear a lion roar!
OUR MISSION: To transform lives in our Camphill Community, underpinned by the ethos and values of the Camphill movement. We will achieve this through life and work enriching opportunities, meaningful relationships and connections. Where adults with learning disabilities, employees, volunteers and our families share lives together. We will also promote participation in community life, through dedicated care and support, which meets and exceeds expectations for all.
As part of a small finance team, the job holder will play an active role within the team, providing financial support to the Finance Coordinator and the Finance Manager. This is an exciting time to be joining the finance team as we grow and develop the business and work towards implementing the finance operational plan.
We are looking for someone that can play an active part in the effective and efficient running of the financial administration for our organisation, who possesses strong organisational skills, has a keen eye for detail and has the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. This role would suit someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and confident in their abilities to contribute to the development of the finance function. Please refer to the job description for more information.
Benefits:
- 10% Employer Pension Contribution – auto enrolment after 3 months
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme – from day 1 you will benefit from 1-week full pay and 1-week half pay
- Access to an employee discount benefit platform
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Non-contributory Employee Assistance Programme – access to support for you and your immediate family.
- PVG paid for by Organisation.
Application notes
Working at Camphill Blair Drummond is deeply rewarding, satisfying and challenging. If you are an enthusiastic, motivated, resilient and flexible individual, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Kam McMillan, Finance Manager on 01786 841573 if you would like to learn more about this role. Please note previous applicants need not apply. Closing date for applications is Sunday 26 January 2025 with interviews being carried during the week commencing 3 February 2025. THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. APPLICANTS REQUIRE TO HAVE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN UK.
Applicants should note that this post requires PVG membership in relation to working with vulnerable adults.
The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions) applies to this role.
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Top job! Depute Director of Care & Support
- Full time
- £39,429 – £43,446
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 19th January 2025
Camphill Blair Drummond is an independent charity offering specialist care and support for adults with complex additional needs arising through a learning disability, on a residential and day basis.
Our residents and students come from a range of local authorities across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom. Through our registered care services, we promote independence, choice and wellbeing. Our aim is to set the standard for quality of care in our sector.
We have an ambitious strategic development plan which connects and strengthens us as a community and gives direction to the work that we do. Camphill Blair Drummond is part of the international Camphill movement.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Care & Support team as a Depute Director of Care & Support. The main responsibilities of the role include:
- To work collaboratively with the Director of Care and Support and peer Depute, in leading and managing our specialist care services, taking on a visible and supportive operational leadership role.
- To ensure high quality, consistency of care and support is experienced by adults with a learning disability who attend daily or live within our Camphill Community.
- To ensure our care and support is evidenced via measurable outcomes, appropriate care documentation and collaborative person centred care planning, which meaningfully involves the resident / day student, appropriate family members and external professionals.
- To help build and maintain positive relationships with a range of key stakeholders, with the aim of sustaining and developing our care and support delivery, upholding the positive and proactive reputation of our Camphill Community.
In return we offer a competitive salary of £39,429-£43,446 (currently under review), pension scheme with 10% employer contribution and other enhanced benefits.
Compassionate Distress Response Service
Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principal providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. We are commissioned by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver a Compassionate Distress Response Service (CDRS) for people in distress who do not require a medical or clinical intervention. We would like to recruit for our Out of Hours Pathway for Emergency Services, First Responders, the Mental Health Assessment Units etc. The OOHs service operates 7 days a week Monday through to Sunday 5pm -2am.
The service operates from our GAMH Head Office, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR
Full Time Equivalent is 37.5 hours per/week: Mon to Sun 5pm – 2am (4 days on
4 days off) 9.38 hours per night).
This post is for 0.5 of 4 days = 2 days on per week
£27,656 per annum (pro rata £13,828 per annum)
Post is up to 31st March 2025 with possible extension.
Key Skills:
Good communication skills to be able to work effectively with referrers and individuals using the service. Compassionate listening, be able to alleviate individual’s feelings of distress. Be highly resourceful in supporting individuals i.e., identifying coping strategies, self-management techniques and onward referral where appropriate. Be confident and competent to apply risk assessment, safety planning, and escalation processes where appropriate. SVQ 3 or equivalent or willingness towards achieving this qualification is essential.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell on 0141 552 5592.
Appointment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff will have Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership/Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check completed before any client contact commences.
Fair Deal is an award-winning Social Enterprise providing assistance and support for people with learning disabilities, older people and young people. Established over 30 years ago we have been recognised for our groundbreaking work in valuing the people we support and supporting their needs. Based in Glasgow, we work alongside the people who use our support, to help them have the kind of life they want. At Fair Deal we are committed to personalised individual support arrangements enabling people to build and maintain the life they choose.
As a Support Worker, you will work within one of our highly motivated service teams to ensure delivery of a personalised individual support plan for people we support. The role is designed to enable people who use Fair Deal services to lead full and inclusive lives by meeting their support needs and working with them to achieve their wishes and aspirations.
Main Responsibilities
- To support individuals with all identified areas in their support plan
- To support individuals in areas of their lives including relationships, employment, appointments, education and social activities
- To support individuals to understand and fulfil their rights and responsibilities in all aspects of their lives
- To support individuals when engaging with external agencies and third parties as an advocate
- To support and promote healthy eating
- To encourage and support individuals to maintain or develop a full, inclusive social life
- To provide emotional support to individuals in challenging times
- To support people with intimate self-care tasks and encourage individuals towards greater self-sufficiency in these areas
- To support individuals to effectively manage any behavioural challenges they may present
- To promote independence
- To provide support allowing individuals to manage their own finances and medication
The main responsibilities are listed above, however, this list is not exhaustive, and the employee would be expected to perform any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties. Employees will be expected to apply for and maintain their Registration with the SSSC at the appropriate time, as specified by the SSSC, and to ensure they comply with the SSSC Code of Conduct
Qualifications/Skills key to the role
- Commitment to the ethos and values of Fair Deal
- Experience in a Social Care environment (desirable)
- A commitment to the rights and dignity of the people we support
- To have a flexible, positive and creative approach to working with people
- Having a holistic and respectful view of support
- Being reliable, dependable and approachable
- The ability to approach difficult situations calmly and efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Full Driving licence and access to own car for business purposes (desirable)
- Good IT Skills
- A willingness to undertake any training or learning required to carry out the duties of the post
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Responsible to: Team Leader
In addition to a rewarding career, with competitive rates of pay, Fair Deal can offer a wide range of staff benefits including, competitive holiday entitlement, company sick pay scheme, workplace pension scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
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Nightshift Robust Services Support Worker
- Full time
- £22,750
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 2nd February 2025
The RSSW is a key role within Fair Deal which has been developed in order to provide skilled direct support to individuals with very complex and varied needs, including behaviour that challenges. The RSSW will work in services where alternatives to traditional models of care may be explored and implemented.
In addition to working directly with individuals with complex and varied needs, the RSSW will play a pivotal role in working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team, families and those being supported to ensure a robust and outcome focussed support plan and guidelines are agreed and implemented.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the RSSW will provide day-to-day support to people within Fair Deal’s services, ensuring that all support provided is of the highest quality. They have a responsibility for ensuring that they fully understand and are able to deliver support as per the individual’s Support Plan and able to follow and develop robust guidelines and Risk Assessments in collaboration with families and other relevant agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide direct support to service users with very complex needs who display stress and distressed behaviour/behaviours that challenge.
- To uphold organisational values and to ensure good working practice including understanding and awareness of health and safety
- To promote the independence and develop the skills of the people we support and assist with all tasks necessary to support the person(s) to fulfil potential and have a valued life.
- To work positively with the team, other agencies, parents, carers, and other services to ensure a quality provision of care in line with the national health and social care standards – my support, my life.
- Develop and contribute to the maintenance of records, risk assessments and support plans and act as a key worker when required.
- To ensure that the living environment is safe and appropriate to meet each individual’s needs.
- To participate in regular and ongoing training relevant to the needs of the people we support and maintain SSSC registration.
The Individual:
- Willing to work towards SSSC registration requirements
- Good Practical Skills
- Good Observational Skills
- Flexibility, Empathy and Approachability.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to reflect on your own practice.
- Ability to form positive relationships with people we support, colleagues, parents, and other professionals.
- Sensitivity and understanding of discrimination and health and wellbeing issues.
- Flexible approach to work patterns.
- Ability to respond appropriately in difficult or challenging situations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of the support team and in multi-disciplinary settings.
- The ability to engage people we support in activities and participation within their home and in the local community.
- Ability to carry out duties that may involve personal care of people we support.
- Ability to carry out duties in line with health and safety regulations and risk assessments.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow, Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
In addition to a rewarding career, with competitive rates of pay, Fair Deal can offer a wide range of staff benefits including, competitive holiday entitlement, company sick pay scheme, workplace pension scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
Please note the post is for permanent night shift however there is an expectation that the post holder will be available for some initial training in daytime hours for the first few weeks in post. There may be a requirement beyond this for occasional daytime training course planned in advance.
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