Do you have a wealth of experience of working in health & social care and are you looking for a fresh new challenge in a Leadership role? Then we have the perfect role for you!

We've got a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced social care manager to join us as Branch Leader covering our North Aberdeenshire services on a full-time, permanent basis based in ourPeterheadhub.

Although based in Peterhead, travel to our services across North Aberdeenshire will be part of your role, so a full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Corrnerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

Working closely with your branch team of Service Leads, Lead Practitioners and frontline colleagues along with support from the Senior Leadership Team and Business Support Leads you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and implementation of Cornerstone’s Strategic plan.

The main purpose of your role will be to provide effective leadership to your branch, ensuring it meets organisational Key Performance and quality Indicators. You'll be focused and passionate about the delivery of excellent care in line with us ensuring that we are the expert provider to the people we support. You will always look to maximise local business development opportunities, with key collaborative working partnerships with HSCP’s, housing association and all other MDT’s. In additional you will be first point of contact for referrals and oversee tenancy related matters where appropriate.

Please see our role profile for a full list of key responsibilities.

What we'll need you to bring:

• Experience of working in health & social care.
• Experience of running a local health & social care business, branch or division.
• An understanding of empowerment and coaching versus management and supervision.
• An understanding of developing an empowered workforce.
• Sound business skills such as planning, tender writing, analysis and reporting, networking and income generation.
• Experience of attracting new customers, securing new contracts and successful bid-writing and presentation.
• Knowledge of the political and strategic environment as it relates to social care.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable experience of good financial management.
• An understanding of relevant statutory regulations and good practice.
• A full driving license and access to your own vehicle as some of our services are remote.

It would be great if you also have;

• SVQ Level 8/9 in a relevant discipline or equivalent management qualification.

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.

Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.

Have any questions?Contact Nikki O'Brien, our Depute Director of Delivery on 07825050030 or Nicola.o’brien@cornerstone.org.uk

Enable is a visionary charity and leader of social care and employability support services to people with a learning disability across Scotland. We also a provide specialist trust management services via our subsidiary Enable Trustee Service.

We have a unique opportunity for a Paralegal to join our in-house Legal and Corporate Governance team.

We are looking for a Paralegal with demonstrable private client experience, preferably in trust management, who will have operational responsibility for the service. You will ensure all aspects of trust management duties and tasks are carried out in line with individual trust deed provisions and applicable legislation. The role shall be reportable to management who oversee the work parameters of this role.

We believe in an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate as active and respected citizens in the communities of their choice.

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills,
• Excellent attention to detail and strong prioritisation and organisational skills,
• Professional presentation and personality,
• Demonstrates core values of integrity, care and collaboration.
• Willingness to enhance skills and professional development.

Your experience and any relevant qualifications must be gained and or completed in Scots Law

About You

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Paralegal certification with recent continuous professional development,
• Demonstrable experience in a private client, trust management or in-house legal environment,
• Strong knowledge of Scottish trust and succession laws and anti-money laundering regulations,
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, drafting and report writing skills,
• Strong analytical and numerical skills,
• Strong IT skills, in various packages, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel,

Desirable Criteria

• Access to personal vehicle to allow travelling from time to time,
• STEP Qualified (Trust and Estate Practitioner),
• Understanding of adults with incapacity and local authority/ housing legislation,
• Understanding of investments and investment risk

About Us

What’s also great about Enable is that we’re passionate about developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group which is shaking up the social care sector in Scotland and making a real difference to people’s lives. Don’t miss the chance to help shape this journey.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Enable, a visionary charity and leader of social care and employability services to people with a learning disability across Scotland, requires an in-house Paralegal with demonstrable commercial contracts experience to join its Legal and Corporate Governance function.

This role’s main purpose is to provide commercial contract support to the Legal and Corporate Governance Team which seeks to ensure all aspects of contractual and organisational compliance. We seek someone who can work autonomously, to lead on various contractual matters and who can work closely with procurement and operational colleagues on new and existing business. Additionally, the Paralegal may be required to support with ad-hoc projects and any commercial matters which may arise.

At Enable we believe in an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate as an active and respected citizens in the community of their choice.

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills,
• Excellent attention to detail and strong prioritisation and organisational skills,
• Professional presentation and personality,
• Demonstrates core values of integrity, care and collaboration,
• Willingness to enhance skills and professional development.

Your experience and any relevant qualifications must be gained and or completed in Scots Law

About You

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Paralegal certifications with demonstrable experience in private practice or commercial team or in-house legal environment,
• Strong knowledge of relevant commercial contract legislation,
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, drafting and report writing skills,
• Strong analytical and numerical skills,
• Strong ability to prioritise a high workload and meet strict deadlines,
• Strong PC skills, in various packages, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable Criteria

Some Knowledge and understanding of:

• third sector/ local authority legislation (health and social care) and contracts,
• Public Contracts Scotland
• Commercial awareness

About Us

What’s also great about Enable is that we’re passionate about developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group which is shaking up the social care sector in Scotland and making a real difference to people’s lives. Don’t miss the chance to help shape this journey.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply