Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) is a unique, award-winning Charity based in Camelon. We cover the whole of Forth Valley providing a varied programme of high-quality activities, groups, and services for people of all ages with Sensory Loss.

We are seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of our programme which has been created for people who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind, d/Deaf and hard of hearing.

Our current programme, which is delivered across Forth Valley, includes a choir, history group, arts and crafts group, book group, BSL classes, braille classes, a men’s group and many other sessions, all of which are tailored to the needs of participants.

The post holder will use a variety of methods to generate feedback from participants that will be used to inform how the programme will evolve, and to provide evidence of its value to funders.

More details of the duties and responsibilities are included in the Job Description.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have:

• An understanding of the impact that sensory loss has on the health, social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and their carers.
• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• A passion for bringing people together.
• An outgoing and enthusiastic personality.
• An imaginative and creative nature.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience of working directly with adults and children with a sensory loss or additional support needs.
• Budget management experience

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.

We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join our team in our GAMH North East Carers Service. The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers and Young Carers delivering a range of supports that enable Carers to manage their caring responsibilities while maintaining their own health and wellbeing.

As a Family Support Worker you will be providing practical and emotional support working collaboratively with Carers and their families and partner organisations to ensure Carers have access to appropriate information, resources and opportunities.

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.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of the people we support and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Practice Development Practitioner passionate about Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

The Practice Development Practitioner is an enhanced practice development role within Enable’s Practice Development Team (PDT). The postholder works under the supervision of the Senior Practice Development Lead to support the delivery of PBS workstreams as set within the PDT Strategy. The role requires a particular focus on embedding PBS and person-centred approaches across Enable Cares services.

The Practice Development Practitioner will work collaboratively with people supported, families, teams, and external partners to improve quality of life outcomes and reduce unnecessary restrictions. They will contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and review of PBS and practice development interventions and support teams to embed systems, processes, and skills that sustain effective PBS practice. They will contribute to learning, coaching, and reflective practice to support continuous improvement and work flexibly across Scotland to meet service and organisational needs.

About You

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Graduate in recognised Positive Behaviour Support qualification at Certificate level or equivalent or be willing to work towards.

Knowledge & Understanding

• Knowledge of person-centred, outcomes-focused approaches for the people we support.
• Understanding of PBS and its application to improve the quality of life for the people we support.
• Knowledge of Care Inspectorate, National Care Standards, SSSC requirements, and relevant legislation and policy.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support the learning and development of others under supervision.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to implement and support change within teams.
• Ability to work reflectively and recognise when to escalate concerns.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Effective and adaptive communication skills.
• Basic data gathering and analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of information technology.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Experience

• Minimum of two years experience supporting people with learning disabilities in a social care setting.
• Experience supporting teams to deliver person-centred support.
• Experience contributing to assessment, planning, delivery, and review of care or support.
• Evidence of continued professional development, including PBS-related learning.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a PBS framework in a learning and development or practice development context.
• Experience supporting people with additional needs such as mental health needs, working in forensic services or acquired brain injury.
• Willingness to further develop within the role, including supporting student learning or supervision in the future.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house 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*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

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.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Are you a driven and motivated individual who enjoys new and unique challenges?

Do you have the passion and drive to lead a team of frontline staff to support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, live the life they choose and become an inclusive member within their own community? If so, there has never been a better time to apply!

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant social care organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

About You

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.

• Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.

• Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.

• The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.

• Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.

• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

• Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
• Epilepsy awareness
• Moving and Handling
• First Aid
• Safety Interventions
• Positive Behaviour Support
• 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*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

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.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

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