To lead the provision of relationship-based support delivered to young people and families in the community and to promote positive outcomes in line with the values and principles of includem.

Purpose & Context of Role

The postholder will manage their own caseload ensuring support plans are developed with the young person to respond to their individual needs and supporting them to improve outcomes in line with GIRFEC principles and includem’s model of support.

A project worker will demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people by managing outcomes for young people through use of line managers, colleagues and organisational tools, processes, policies, and procedures.

The key responsibilities of the Project Worker include, but are not limited to:

Service Delivery

• To build relationships and deliver outcome-based support to young people and families, involving all key stakeholders.
• To be available for young people and families at critical times
• To explore values and attitudes with young people in a supportive manner, to affirm and validate their feelings and ideas, and nurture and confirm their learning.
• To ensure a focus on regular and appropriate case progression to help young people and families recognise progress.
• To assess and respond appropriately to situations where young people and/or families may be at risk of harm.
• To support with crisis management and generate solutions for young people and families using the Helpline, with risk enablement being at the heart of professional judgement and decision making.

People

• To understand the different coping mechanisms that young people and their families use to deal with stress and high emotions, and to respond appropriately.
• To demonstrate professional resilience when providing support with sensitive or challenging issues
• To use a strengths-based approach to empower individuals facing adversity to find solutions and make positive changes, ensuring resources are in place to sustain these changes.
• To establish mutually trusting, open and non-judgemental relationship with young people and their families
• To encourage and lead collaborative team work to provide a ‘scaffolding of support’ around each young person and their family.
• To respect and value the contribution of wider stakeholders and the delivery of includem services.
• Where opportunity allows experience of directing, supporting, and mentoring Assistant Project Workers/Sessional staff.
• Any other duties as designated by your line manager.

Resources

• To deploy time effectively to meet the needs of young people and families to ensure the service is available 24/7, 365 days per year.
• To maintain and produce accurate and timely records and reports.
• To ensure support is delivered in line with includem’s Policies Procedures, SSSC Codes of Practice & National Guidelines

Influence

• To gain commitment from other stakeholders with varying demands and priorities
• To ensure young people and families are empowered to make informed choices.
• To support young people and families to effectively communicate with others.
• To work with young people to identify goals aligned to wellbeing indicators and to positively influence progression towards these goals.
• To reflect on practice, share learning and promote continuous practice improvement within a team setting.
• To articulate and endorse the includem framework of intervention and the key aspects of the service delivery model to a wide audience.
• To role model appropriate practice standards and professional boundaries to others
• To ensure a high-quality service is delivered to young people and families.
• Demonstrate understanding of your impact on people and how they might see you.

Quality Assurance

• To be accountable for the quality of your work and be able to evidence this work effectively.
• To actively participate in formal supervision and continuous professional development.
• To generate creative and new solutions to issues faced by young people and families.

If you want to apply you must have full UK driving licence.

Full job description can be found here.

Are you looking to lead an organisation and contribute to a more inclusive society?

Fife Shopmobility is seeking an inspiring General Manager to lead their transformative charity, which is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mobility challenges. Operating in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, and Dunfermline, the charity provides manual and powered wheelchairs, electric scooters, and a unique companion shopping service. These services enable users to access shopping centers and enjoy daily activities with ease and dignity, whether it is grocery shopping, running errands, or enjoying a day out.

Continuously developing and enhancing their services, Fife Shopmobility aims to meet the needs of vulnerable adults and children. They build strong relationships with local partnerships to create a supportive network that enhances the quality of life of their service users.

The Role:

As the General Manager, you will lead a passionate team and drive the mission of Fife Shopmobility forward. You will work closely with the Board to develop and implement strategic plans, oversee service delivery, manage the team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Your role will also involve creating strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, managing finances, and driving fundraising efforts. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, ensuring that users receive top-notch, compassionate support and that Fife Shopmobility remains a vital resource for accessibility and inclusion.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven track record in management, preferably within the voluntary or charitable sector. They should have exceptional organisational and strategic planning skills, a strong decision maker, and a good understanding of compliance and voluntary sector statutory practices. Above all, they should be committed to making a meaningful difference in the community with both compassion and professionalism.

If you are excited by the prospect of leading a dedicated team and making a real impact, Fife Shopmobility invites you to apply. For further information about the General Manager position and to explore how you can contribute to their mission, please contact our recruitment team. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative organisation.

Actify is a social enterprise that provides training and technology for the sport and physical activity (PA) sector that increases knowledge and impact.

We bring together a unique combination of skills and expertise in sport, PA, play, education, health and digital technology that enables us to connect people with the information they need to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Our training helps organisations develop and deliver person centred, outcome focused sport and PA programmes.

The Actify platform (actify.org.uk), and related support services, enable sports and PA organisations to host and manage a range of digital content that help their audiences achieve their outcomes.

We develop our products and services collaboratively with stakeholders from policy, funding, research and practice to ensure our work is responding to needs and interests from across the sector.

As a social enterprise we are focused on working towards long term social change and equality, with all profit being reinvested in achieving our mission and not landing in shareholders pockets. This doesn’t mean we aren’t a serious business, we are entirely focused on being the absolute best and most efficient we can be, it just means that all those involved in the company are doing something excellent and helping make the world a slightly better place.

The Role

We are seeking an energetic and creative Engagement Lead, with experience of working within the sports and physical activity sector, to oversee and drive progress in two related business areas: Engagement and People.

By Engagement we mean, how we get, keep and grow our relationships with users, participants, partners and customers. We want to develop our engagement plans at two levels:

1. Strategic engagement - how we get, keep and grow strategic partners, funders and customers.
2. Operational engagement - how we get, keep and grow those who are using our platform and participating in our training.

The People part of the job relates to leading and supporting a small team of excellent staff with a varied skill set in marketing, digital development and content production.

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of the sport and PA sector in Scotland, experience of managing a team and have a track record of implementing exciting and effective engagement plans and activities.

Engagement

• Lead the development of updated Operational Engagement Plans that support recruitment and retention of users, participants and customers of Actify’s programmes (Actify platform and Active Play Training).
• Work with the senior management team to develop and implement new Strategic Engagement Plans that support business development and growth.
• Support staff to implement relevant tools and systems that support enable the effective delivery of Engagement activity.
• Help to develop relationships with new and existing partners and customers
• Support the process of evaluation, identifying key learning and related areas for improvement.

People

• Support and manage the small team responsible for the implementation of the updated Engagement Plans.
• Work with senior management on the development of staff policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of updated staff policies and procedures.
• Assist with the planning of staff development and training opportunities.

What skills and experience should you have?

Essential skills and experience:

• A qualification in a relevant subject such as business management, business development or marketing.
• Good knowledge of the sports and physical activity sector in Scotland.
• Experience of helping to establish and grow new services/ products/ programmes/ business areas.
• Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating marketing plans.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident using a range of digital tools to communicate and manage projects.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in Actify’s mission and values.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Knowledge, experience and/or interest in digital technology
• Knowledge of Google mail, Calendar and Drive.
• Knowledge of CRM systems
• An interest in data driven decision making
• Experience of evaluation

What will you get out of this role?

Benefits include:

• Competitive package
• We encourage employees to maintain a good work life balance and our full time roles are now 32 hours per week.
• An active workplace policy (developed as part of achieving our Walk at Work award with Paths for All)
• 30 days annual holiday (including bank holidays) plus Christmas closure.
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Flexible working.
• Working as part of a small and dynamic team.
• Access to a wide range of learning, training and development opportunities.
• Helping to improve the health and wellbeing of the population.
• The Actify office is in Glasgow city centre however we work flexibly with a mix of remote and office based working.

Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in both shaping an innovative organisation and help to create a more active Scotland.

Are you an experienced facilities manager with experience in resources and procurement? If this sounds like you, then this could be the role you have been waiting for!

We have a brand new and exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as a Resources and Procurement Lead on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

As an integral part of our business support team, you’ll be responsible for provision of high-quality property and facilities management.

You’ll use your specialist knowledge to deliver an effective corporate procurement function and will be responsible for all policies and procedures relating to properties and facilities.

Key deliverables of this role include: -

• Property management
• Energy & utility supply management
• Procurement & contracts management
• Fleet management
• Insurance

As part of our Wider Leadership Team, you’ll contribute to our organisation’s strategic, operational and departmental plans.

Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About You

What we'll need you to bring: -

• Proven experience of working within a resources and procurement role
• A relevant professional qualification at Degree/SCQF level 9
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Excellent customer service skills with a strong commitment to delivering solutions and improving processes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work across several inititiatives
• The ability to identify, develop and implement compliant policies, processes and procedures and communicate these clearly verbally and in writing
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Comfortable learning new systems, developing and implementing new procedures and proposing solutions for problems with systems.

If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply now, we'd love to hear from you.

Have any questions? Contact Lynn Wallace, our Finance Director at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to a virtual interview on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Second stage interviews will take place on Monday 19th August 2024 at our Glasgow office.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Have any questions? Contact Lynn Wallace, our Finance Director at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk.