We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled, self-motivated finance professional to join our long-standing charity and take the lead on our finance function. This role is ideal for a highly capable individual with strong accounting or finance expertise who thrives in a nurturing team environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact and contribution to a community focused organisation.

As Finance Manager you will oversee all aspects of financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data and reporting. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day finance activities, preparing fully accrued monthly management accounts for the board, and producing a trial balance with supporting evidence for the annual audit. You will also collaborate with external auditors to meet reporting requirements.

Additionally, you will collate payroll to issue to our external payroll provider, oversee pension contributions, and contribute to HR systems and records. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees to ensure effective credit control and financial administration.

As a community based, people focused organisation we prioritise wellbeing and professional development of our team. Staff are given a ‘winter wellbeing’ day to use as they wish over the autumn/winter months, in addition to a generous annual leave allocation of 28 days plus 12 days public holidays (pro rata’d) which increases with service.

Staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), regular support and supervision and a collegiate working environment where staff voice and contributions are valued.

If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a new colleague to join Lanarkshire Carers as a Centre Service Worker.

You will be the first point of contact for carers accessing our organisation for information, advice and support. The position is full time, 35 hours per week, worked flexibly to include occasional evenings and weekends, however part-time hours may also be considered for the right candidate.

The post is Lanarkshire Carers Salary Grade 1, SCP 3-4, £23,960 - £24,559

If you have business administration, reception and conversation skills then please review the job description to find out if your skills set will suit this opportunity. You can also have look at our website that provides a good overview of our work, job roles and why Lanarkshire Carers is a great place to work. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience.

Staff values and benefits

Lanarkshire Carers works flexibly and is a carer positive employer. A workplace pension scheme is available along with group life and critical illness cover and many other benefits. Lanarkshire Carers is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.

PVG

Posts are subject to successful PVG application.

Our Workstyles

Post holders will be based between our Carers Centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required however this post will mainly work from Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton. All staff may work at activities and event on an outreach basis in community, health and social care venues across Lanarkshire.

GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing.

The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers and Young Carers delivering a range of supports so Carers will have the ability to manage their caring responsibilities whilst also maintaining their own wellbeing. In return GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidate will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme.

All applicants must be able to work flexibly; early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead our Young People and Family Support team. The team provides flexible intensive family support than enables children and young people on the edges of care, and their families to receive the right support at the right time, building on their strengths and reducing the need for statutory reports.

As well as leading the team, the Service Manager will contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the service, ensuring all support delivered to a high standard.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership and support to your staff team
• Adopt a creative approach to managing difficult and complex situations and guiding your team during periods of challenge
• Ensure children and their families receive high standards of flexible support based on their individual needs
• Ensure GIRFEC principles underpin all support offered, with children and families at the heart of the process
• Ensure sound child protection and safeguarding protocols are in place and followed
• Arrange and facilitate regular support and supervision sessions with your staff team
• Develop strong relationships with funders connected with our Children and Families support services
• Develop new and sustain existing partnerships with external agencies especially Social Work, Education, Health and a range of voluntary sector agencies

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

You will be a strong leader who has gained experience in a 3rd sector not for profit organisation, and you will have knowledge and understanding of the key issues facing children and families in Scotland today. You will also have working knowledge of current legislation, policies and strategies relating to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people including UNCRC, GIRFEC and Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

What you can expect from us...

• Your normal working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Your usual place of work is 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave

About Us

We are Right There, a charity that recently celebrated our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.