Cairn Housing Group requires a Housing Services Assistant to provide high quality and customer focused service that covers all aspects of the tenancy and support to the customer. Duties include being responsible for processing housing applications and garage applications and maintain waiting lists in line with Cairn procedures and SLA’s, assisting the housing officers to identify prospective tenants and allocate properties within given timescales and providing first line basic advice on all tenancy related queries to ensure a consistent service.

The successful applicant should have 1-2years’ experience in a similar environment with experience of administration duties and communicating with customers over the phone, face to face and in writing.

A Basic Disclosure Scotland Scheme check is required for this post.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

About the role

This role is part of SAMH's dynamic Fundraising & Income Generation department, which plays a vital role in driving the financial growth and sustainability of our organisation. Within this department, there are five dedicated teams, each crucial to generating income through diverse strategies and initiatives. These teams work collaboratively, integrating their expertise to maximise opportunities through cross-selling and upselling, ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to achieving our goals. Joining this team means being at the forefront of innovative income generation efforts that directly support SAMH’s mission.

The Delivery Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all enquiries relating to training, workplace wellbeing events and advisory services, maximising all opportunities for the Workplace team. This will include liaising with internal and external stakeholders to schedule any commissioned workplace products and services, identifying opportunities of significant value or strategic importance and providing administrative support to the Workplace Business Development Manager.

What we are looking for

The Delivery Coordinator role will play a key role in achieving our strategic aims. The role is responsible for the coordination of our workplace service delivery.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Recognition for length of service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Position of Bishop’s PA

The Diocese is entering an exciting new phase as we will shortly welcome our new Bishop Elect into post in early May. Due to the imminent retirement of the PA to the previous Bishop, and acting Bishop, a new opportunity has arisen within the Centre. You will be part of a team of another 5 staff co-ordinated in the office by the Diocesan Administrator.

Terms

This is a permanent contract, 35 hours per week with working from home on Friday, but will include occasional evening and Saturday morning working for which generous overtime and/or TOIL will be available. The position also has a generous non-contributory pension, and the current salary is £29,558.

Job Purpose

To ensure that the Bishop is able to efficiently fulfil the objectives of his role.

Objectives

To provide an effective, efficient and confidential secretarial role and PA service to the Bishop.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

• Administrative support to the Bishop in terms of managing diary, meetings and correspondence, all in consultation with the Bishop.
• Assisting with general office duties in consultation with the DA and Diocesan Secretary. Supporting the Secretary with minute taking at meetings.
• Assisting the new Bishop with formal paperwork such as appointments and resignations of clergy, Protection of Vulnerable Groups Procedures for clergy, and Canon 31 procedures (marriage of divorced persons and same sex marriage)
• Oversee the organisation of cyclical events in consultation with Diocesan Secretary including:
  • Ordinations
  • Confirmations
  • Bishop’s Lent Appeal
  • Chrism Mass
  • Retired Clergy Lunch at the Centre
  • Hospitality
• Answer phones, greet visitors and make them comfortable
• Work collaboratively with other staff and assist where required with key tasks
• Any other reasonable duties requested by the DA or Bishop.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• A professional and pastoral approach, with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management.
• Experience managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly within a small team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in the voluntary sector, particularly with committees or governance structures.
• Ability to manage events and hospitality arrangements.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to work.

NOTE Some training will be offered for the role by the current Bishop’s retiring PA.

Are you an adaptable and experienced office manager with great administration and organisational skills? You could be just who we're looking for!

We're now on the look out for a confident and experienced office manager to join our team as our Branch Co-ordinator . This role would be based in our Glasgow hub, however there will be regular travel across our branches in the West of Scotland and Scottish Borders (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Corrnerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

As part of our Branch Management team, you'll support our branches in the West of Scotland and Scottish Borders. You'll be a central point of contact, coordinating all administration and activity within our hubs, ensuring that your team provides a first class, supportive and friendly administrative support to our branches.

You'll lead and manage our Branch Administrators with their responsibilities and support them in their continued development. Working closely with our Admin Lead, you'll also be involved in reviewing and developing administration procedures including archiving, quality checklists and minute taking. You'll also work closely with our Administrative Lead and Branch Co-ordinator in the North/East of Scotland to ensure consistency in our administrative support across the organisation

For a full list of responsibilities, please see our attached role profile.

To take on this role, we'll need you to bring;

• A track record of successfully managing people, tasks and using your initiative
• Proven experience of office-related computer software (e.g., Office 365, MS Teams)
• Creativity, drive, and the ability to implement innovative ideas to improve working practices
• A keen eye for detail with a proven track record of producing high quality work

It would be great if you also have;

• Experience of contractual, statutory & legislative requirements relative to the role, including SSSC Codes of Practice & Care Inspectorate standardsExperience in working in social care or the third sector image library

About Us

Established in 1980, Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Our strategic aims

• To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
• To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
• To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.

If you’re ready for a new challenge and can picture yourself in our fabulous team, what are you waiting for? Apply today! We're waiting to hear from you.

The successful candidate will undergo a standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Have any questions? Contact our Administrative Lead, Sonia Jordan at sonia.jordan@cornerstone.org.uk