We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced care/support practitioner, to line manage our team of Support Workers within our fabulous residential & care at home services based in Fife.

At Capability Scotland, Fife Services we support adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and sensory impairment, to live independently within their own homes and small residential services in Dunfermline, Rosyth and Glenrothes. Our days are filled with laughter, with a focus on activities, on-site and externally. From football or shopping day trips to motor sports, our service prides itself on being customer led.

Our closeknit team of Team Leaders, help our support staff to provide 24-hour support 7 days a week, and they require a motivated and enthusiastic leader to join the team.

Maybe you are an experienced Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with transferable experience, looking to advance your career.

Are you who we are looking for?

About the Role

You will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual customer's needs wants and aspirations. As a Team Leader you will occasionally work on the floor delivering direct care including medication administration, personal care and moving and assisting. Meaning it’s not all about paperwork, you still get some hands on practice.

A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team, you will do this by displaying Leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role.

What you need to know:

Hours:We have a set shift pattern, 36 hours rotational, typically, Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm with an early shift one week, a late shift the next week and a working on call weekend approximately every 4th week. Which is planned in advance, enabling you to plan life outside of work responsibilities.

Location:Office address is - Units 4 & 16 John Smith Business Park, 1 Begg Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6HD - services are based in Dunfermline, Rosyth & Glenrothes.

Other: A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. This role does NOT qualify for skilled worker visa.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £31,515.50 per annum (£16.79 per hour).
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

To support our growth, we seek an experienced Administrator to provide high quality administration support across our organisation.

Are you:

• Enthusiastic: someone who loves digital admin and providing high quality support to a hardworking, dispersed busy team
• A plate spinner: someone who thrives on an ever-changing task list and competing priorities.
• A swan: someone who remains calm when things get hectic.
• A dynamic problem solver: someone who can think creatively.
• Digitally Agile: someone who embraces the potential of technology and finds digital solutions.
• Supportive changemaker: someone who enjoys assisting people to keep pace with technology as it evolves
• An effective listener: someone who listens to what people need to provide high quality services.

Hybrid working is currently in place for this post, split between home based and in our Main office in St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE

We have a vacancy for a Hub and System Support Manager.

About Thistle

At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis.

Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions; to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. We believe that everyone in Scotland should have access to our person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.

About The Role

Do you have background in an administrative or leadership role? Do you have a track record of improving processes and providing a great service? Do you enjoy a fast-paced, varied role where you can make a real difference? If so, we would love to hear from you.

You will work alongside, manage and support our small, friendly Hub Support Team. You will oversee our mailbox, admin processes, administrative tasks, the development of the IT systems and provide support and supervision to the team. Responding to a range of enquiries, you will enjoy dealing people both in person and online. You will be a genuine team player and able to juggle the competing demands of day-to-day reactive work alongside more proactive work.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person, who can manage competing priorities, support a team and work to deadlines. The post will involve a requirement to work with sensitive information, with a high degree of discretion.

Interviews will be held on Monday 21st July.

Please see the detailed job description here for more information

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with a fun and friendly team focused on making a difference in the lives of people living in communities across Scotland
• Hybrid working between home, and our award winning offices in Craigmillar, Edinburgh
• Learning and development opportunities including our internal development programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 35 days of annual leave
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan

Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure check, which will be paid for by Thistle.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our Head Office Team located at Granton Square, Edinburgh.

Autism Initiatives works positively alongside autistic people, their families and carers to provide specialist services tailored to each individual.

As Receptionist you will act as the first point of contact, providing a friendly and professional service to all callers and visitors. You will undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the smooth and efficient operation of Head Office Scotland. Please refer to the job description for further detail.

We are offering this role as either full time or a job share between 2 part-time employees, with fixed working hours of 8.30 am – 4.30 pm. Whether you prefer a traditional full time position or would like to split responsibilities with a colleague – we want to hear from you!

Benefits of working with us include:

• 31 days pro rata Annual Leave, including Bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

Ideally you will have a working knowledge of reception duties including Microsoft Office packages. At times you will be dealing with multiple callers and visitors therefore you must be able to adapt your communication style and use your own initiative to problem solve. You must also appreciate the need to respect the confidentiality of individuals and their information.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Level 1 Disclosure check from Disclosure Scotland. Autism Initiatives will cover the cost of the application.

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.