- Advertised from 6th November 2023
- 21 hours per week £14,352 per annum. Fixed term.
Role
Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.
We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
What we can offer you:
- Pension scheme
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
- Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme
- Access to the Headspace App
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our vibrant Programmes Scotland team on a maternity cover basis. This role is suited to someone who is seeking a role in building and supporting a successful volunteer network and has the desire to support, shape and deliver an autistic adult mentoring programme in and around Glasgow. We want someone to work collaboratively on the recruitment and development of volunteer mentors in this new funded programme and help shape success within the team and for those engaging in the programme.
The successful candidate will be well organised, have a positive can-do attitude, strong empathetic skills and a genuine interest in, and someone who gets enjoyment out of working with our varied community and local partners to meet the needs of autistic people and their families. You also need to be someone who can work successfully independently as well as part of wider team.
This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
This is a fixed term role until December 2024.
Where you will be working:
This role Glasgow based.
Application notes
To find out more and apply please visit our website
Closing Date: 24 November 2023
Interview date (w/c): To be confirmed
Support Workers
- Part time
- Sessional
- Remote: Edinburgh, the Lothians, Glasgow, Isle of Wight
- Closing 30th May 2025
Working in Care and Support Services
Would you like to make a difference to a person’s quality of life? Would you like to learn BSL while being paid? We are looking for caring and motivated staff to support deaf BSL users to join our team. Could that be you?
Who are we?
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access, and opportunity.
You can find out more about us at deafaction.org.
About you
We are looking for people who are caring, fun, motivated, willing to learn and show initiative. The people we support want our team to be friendly, reliable and practical.
If you have experience in supporting people in their own homes, tenancies, or a care home setting, that is beneficial. If you do not, we can provide training. We always provide on the job and formal training, and our workers often go on to complete formal qualifications in social care. If you already have knowledge of BSL that is a bonus, however we can provide training if you do not.
The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.
The role
We have varied roles within our Care and Support Services such as Care at Home support worker, Outreach Support worker in our services in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Glasgow; as well as Care and ancillary positions at our Care Home at Isle of Wight.
You will be delivering a person-centred service supporting deaf people within our services. This will enable them to fully participate in the decisions affecting their lives, ensuring that wherever possible, service users benefit from informed choice, control, and independence. This will include both activities in the care home, in their own home and within the community which will promote independence and social inclusion.
What do we offer?
- Living Wage Employer - £12 per hour
- Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured. Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme
- Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process
- Training to learn British Sign Language at Level 1 and 2
- Death in service benefit.
Project Advisors x 2
- Full time or Part time
- £28,000
- Hybrid: Hybrid working between SCLD’s Glasgow Office, Homeworking and other SCLD project bases in Scotland
- Closing 7th October 2024
Due to a significant period of change and growth for the charity, we’re looking to fill new posts. SCLD are recruiting for:
1 x Full Time Equivalent Permanent Project Advisor 35 hours (Full time or part time applications welcome)
1 x Part-time (Fixed Term 1 Year) Project Advisor 21 hours
Please submit your application and specify the role that you are applying for and your preferred working hours.
The Project Advisor will work across SCLD’s projects and operational activity to create opportunities for co-production, meaningful engagement, and participation to ensure that people with learning disabilities are central to SCLD’s work.
The post holder will deliver co-production, participation, and engagement work with people with learning disabilities to ensure SCLD’s co-production and engagement work continues to be sector leading.
The post holder will be expected to meet the accessibility requirements for all group participants. This may be creating Easy Read information, video or audio files etc.
The post holder must have effective communication and organisation skills and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to contribute individually and in group settings.
About SCLD:
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving, and equal lives.
SCLD is a human rights defender organisation and aims to make a significant contribution to systems and culture change across Scotland to
ensure people with learning disabilities are empowered to live the life they choose.
People with learning disabilities drive the charity’s work and are at the heart of all design and delivery.
Our key aims:
- People with learning disabilities champion and defend their own and other people's human rights and lead the work to improve policy, practice, and legislation.
- People with learning disabilities are confident about what they can achieve and use their voices to lead, participate and influence change.
- Practitioners and service providers learn from shared experiences, resulting in improved practice and services informed by human rights standards, data, and evidence.
Lead Fundraiser
- Full time
- £44,008
- Hybrid: Flexible, but must be close to Glasgow, Dundee, or Aberdeen
- Closing 2nd October 2024
BTA is thrilled to work with Cornerstone in recruiting their new Lead Fundraiser. As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Cornerstone is a leading provider of care and support services for adults, children, and young people with disabilities and other support needs. Their mission is to enable everyone to live a valued life—'the life they choose.' Every day, Cornerstone supports individuals to become more independent and to live fulfilling lives in their communities.
This is a senior role within the organisation, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. The Lead Fundraiser will be responsible for developing and driving forward the fundraising strategy and increasing income across all streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, and grants. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring that fundraising efforts are innovative, effective, and aligned with the strategic goals.
The key competencies for this role are:
- Strategic Thinking and Planning: The ability to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation's goals. This involves setting clear objectives, prioritising initiatives, and anticipating future trends in the fundraising landscape.
- Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders. This competency is crucial for sustaining long-term support and increasing donor engagement.
- Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a fundraising team effectively. This includes fostering a collaborative environment, providing clear direction, and empowering team members to achieve their potential.
- Fundraising Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience across various fundraising streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and digital fundraising. This also involves staying updated with current fundraising legislation and best practices.
- Communication and Persuasion: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and present them effectively to different audiences. This includes preparing persuasive reports and presentations that resonate with donors and stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, passionate individual to join Cornerstone and help shape the future of their fundraising efforts, ensuring that they can continue to support people across Scotland to live their best possible lives.
Workshop Technician
- Part time
- £28,296 pro-rata
- On site: Hawkhead Centre PA2 7BS
- Closing 3rd October 2024
At Sight Scotland Veterans Hawkead Centre, we are looking for a Workshop Technician to enhance our team.
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Joiner who would like to work with, engage and empower Veterans with Sight Loss to enjoy creating in the woodwork workshop.
Our Activity Centre provides innovative and person-centred services and support to veterans with sight loss. You will work alongside the veterans to identify abilities, share ideas and plan projects within the activity Centre. You will ensure that the support provided is person-centred, tailored to their needs and is the right support for them. You will also work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders to ensure that veterans can access the relevant support.
Projects can be big or small and new ideas are always welcome so if this sounds like your bag, then we would love to hear from you. We also encourage applications from Ex Military personnel.
About us
We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
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