Carers of West Dunbartonshire is an innovative and value-based charity, which supports those over 18 years who look after a family member or friend due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction. This exciting new post is funded in part by the Time to Live Short breaks Fund.

As the Short breaks Co-ordinator you will develop and manage the organisation’s Short breaks and Respitality service. You will be a highly motivated individual who, ideally has experience in Community Care and a good understanding of the issues relating to unpaid adult carers.

Do you want to empower families to thrive not just survive as they juggle caring with the additional struggles that life throws at us all?

Can you help families - as individuals and as a whole – to feel good about themselves, their health, their wellbeing, their caring and their relationships?

Will you help families be a space and a place where a child or young person can live and grow to their full potential?

This is a new pilot project providing intensive, holistic support specifically to East Dunbartonshire families who are juggling caring and parenting.

Although initially for one year, there is a commitment to seek additional funds.

Experience of providing support essential.

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

North Lanarkshire Carers Together is seeking a part-time dedicated Carer Information & Engagement Worker to support unpaid carers by providing high-quality information, signposting, and referrals to relevant services. This role involves working in partnership with Health & Social Care and the third sector, delivering Carer Aware sessions, and supporting key carer events such as Carers Week and Carers Rights Day. You will also engage with carers, encouraging participation in gathering their views on consultations, ensure accessible information is available, and contribute to the organisation’s communications and outreach work. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a commitment to carers’ rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Working alongside our dynamic team

North Lanarkshire Carers Together offer staff an attractive benefits package including 8% contributory pension, death in service life insurance equal to 2 x annual salary, Credit Union payroll option, carer/family friendly policies, 12 public holidays and 25 days annual leave.

All staff are set up with laptop and Office 365 and work a blended mix of office, community and home working to adhere to our Hub and Spoke operational model and ensure staff confidence and wellbeing are maximised.

Information about our wider services can be found on our website and social media platforms.