Support Choices is a small charity based in Perth & Kinross, Scotland. We exist to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, older adults, disabled individuals, and unpaid carers have the care and support they need to live life on their own terms. We provide independent advice, advocacy, and practical help to people navigating the complexities of social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS).

The main responsibility of the Community Broker’s post is to provide independent support and advice about Self Directed Support (SDS) and social care to those who need it. To help people and carers make informed decisions and plans for their social care and to maximise their choice and control over those arrangements.

Further to these key elements, Community Broker will contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of projects within the organisation, as well as playing a proactive role in their own development.

Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust is seeking an experienced and committed manager to lead our small staff team and work closely with the Board of Trustees to strengthen our organisation and deliver meaningful benefits for the local community.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the Trust’s future and supporting projects that contribute to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Kyle and the wider area. You will help ensure that our activities are delivered effectively, develop new opportunities and support the Trust’s long-term sustainability.

Based in Kyle, the role will suit an experienced manager with a track record in community development, fundraising or a related field. You will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound organisational and financial awareness, and a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing rural communities.

We are offering this part-time role with a salary of up to £29K pro-rata, commensurate with experience. Collaborating closely with the Trust Treasurer (TT) and Trust Manager(TM), you will perform a vital function within the team, ensuring the Trust’s financial performance is accurately reported, reviewed, and tracked.

Duties

· Check and create invoices for lets, events or other items under the Trust umbrella.

· Reconcile all petty cash and floats relating to the community centre, community fridge and other events or activities delivered under the Trust’s umbrella.

· Post other incomes not produced through invoices.

· Process supplier invoices and organise supplier payment runs in a timely manner.

· Administer payroll payments.

· Bank, balance sheet and funding reconciliations.

· Credit Control.

· Analyse Financial data.

· Support TT & TM to prepare and monitor monthly budgets.

· Support TT in preparing of finance reports for board, funders and stakeholders

· Supporting other day-to-day functions of the Trust

· Any other duties as deemed necessary by the TT and/or TM

Recyke-a-bike is recruiting an Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer.

Join our busy team of instructors to deliver a range of different cycle programmes to children and adults throughout the Forth Valley. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Bikeability programme (in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk local authorities), and the delivery of all cycling-based activities delivered by Recyke-a-bike. During the winter months, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn more about bike mechanics, by building pre-loved bikes in our workshop.

Applicants must have a passion for cycling and be a competent cyclist, comfortable riding in road and shared-use path settings, along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Desirable qualifications include a Cycle Trainer and first aid certificates, but these are not a requirement- full training will be provided.

The position is 14 hours per week, with a salary of £10,257 per annum and a permanent contract, based at the Recyke-a-Bike premises in Stirling. Different hours may be considered for the right candidate.