- Advertised from 2nd May 2024
- Hours per week 37.5
Role
About Simon Community Scotland
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre, self-motivated individual to join our successful charity in the role of Finance Assistant reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will assist in delivering a quality and professional finance service to ensure the Simon Community meets ethical and legal requirements and maintains financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Job Purpose
The role involves undertaking routine accounting procedures to ensure operational financial transactions are undertaken in a timely manner and in compliance with the required financial instructions.
Key Responsibilities
Our values support:
- Warmth and positive regard
- Inclusion and participation
- Innovation and personalisation of care and support
- Ambition
- Partnership
- Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities in this post are as follows:
- Input all payments and income (cash, cheques, standing orders, direct debits etc.) onto the accounting software
- Ensure cash and cheques are banked regularly
- Ensure petty cash reconciliations are completed monthly
- Issue statements and letters to service users for payments due
- Raise invoices to funders and others
- Ensure timeous payment of suppliers by BACS or cheques
- Liaise with relevant statutory body to ensure prompt and efficient receipt of DWP income, Housing Benefit, Supporting People income etc.
- Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and year end audit file
- Assist with the timely completion and submission of statutory and other periodic returns
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Desirable:
- HNC Accounts
Experience:
Essential:
- Flexibility in working practices with the ability to react to changing demands
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Experience of working within an office environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
- IT proficient, in particular with Google
- Good communication skills
Desirable:
- A knowledge of social care funding and charity accounting
- Experience of working with accounting software
Personal
Essential:
- Values-driven with an appreciation for the work we do
- A can-do and hands-on approach
- Ability to be flexible and support other team members
Application notes
Assistant Service Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £29,299 – £32,405
- On site: Renfrewshire
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Are you ready to elevate your expertise to a managerial level?
We are a large service supporting over 50 adults with a learning and/or physical disability and/or mental health diagnosis. We support people in their own homes across 17 sites which are either individual or shared tenancies to achieve their personal outcomes in all areas of their lives including tenancy, health, relationships and meaningful activities. Most people are supported over a 24 hour period including sleepovers and staff work to a rota tailored to the people we support’s individual needs. We also have an inclusion service where we facilitate various activities.
Our work is commission via the relevant Local Authority Learning Disability Teams. We have good links with the teams including OTs, nursing, physiotherapy and social work. Our service is registered with the Care Inspectorate as a dual registration – Care at Home and Housing with Support. All of our staff are all registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Our management team consists of a Service Manager, a Practice and Improvement Manager, four Service Co-ordinators and 7 Assistant Service Co-ordinators. We also have a dedicated admin team.
We are excited to present an opportunity for someone committed to enhancing the well-being of others in a rewarding and engaging manner. As a new first-line manager, it is crucial to grasp the fundamental requirements of a social care service and the needs of the individuals we support. You will be guided by a skilled and approachable management team while leading your own team(s). This role offers a unique chance to develop your managerial abilities while remaining actively involved in improving the lives of those you support. Your duties will include working at different locations in Renfrewshire, covering various shifts, including enhanced rate sleepovers. You will also have dedicated admin time. While having a driver's license is beneficial, it is not compulsory.
Our Assistant Service Co-ordinator role provides an excellent opportunity for progression in your social care career with a supportive employer dedicated to your development.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start datr.
Assistant Service Co-ordinator (Learning Disabilities)
- Full time
- £29,299 – £32,405
- On site: Angus (Based in Montrose)
- Closing 30th July 2024
Use your skills in a career that cares
At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for an Assistant Service Coordinator to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions & creating memorable experiences.
Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Coordinator with Turning Point Scotland where no two days are the same!
As an Assistant Service Co-ordinator, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
About You
You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team!
Angus Service
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Angus Learning Disabilities & Autism are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
Turning Point Scotland’s Angus service is a support service that provides support to individuals with complex needs including learning disability and autism. We provide support to people in their own homes living in the community and support them with every day opportunities that promotes independence and choice. We strive to enable people to access everyday life experiences including access to education, employment/volunteering and social activities. We will also provide support with developing relationships and maintaining a home. We work in partnership with health teams, social work teams, Community justice teams, Police and advocacy.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
Service Manager- Business Services
- Full time
- £34,621 – £39,305
- On site: Scotland
- Closing 29th July 2024
Come lead a Innovative and forward-focused team, helping Carr Gomm go even further in supporting people across Scotland to live their best possible lives.
The role
As the Service Manager in our Business Services Team, you will be reporting to the Senior Operations Manager and take a lead role in the following key areas:
- Support with the governance of Carr Gomm, directly enabling the Board of Directors and Chief Executive to lead the organization
- Management of records and schedules relating to properties
- Day to day management of the central administration team in Carr Gomm
- Monitoring and reporting on key compliance indicators relating to Health and Safety, GDPR and operational services
Who we are looking for
In our eyes, the best managers are proactive with a logical and organized mind whilst also being focused and flexible in both their outlook and approach. Although you will not have regular direct contact with the people we support, we expect that you will have an awareness of the support we deliver, and the service needs.
You will have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce management reports, maintain databases, update policies, provide support to the wider organisation and support the development of your team.
You will be comfortable presenting information as well as participating in meetings / working groups. You will also be a confident problem solver with ideas to support new ways of working and provide expert knowledge to help motivate, shape and drive the people agenda within Carr Gomm.
Experience within social care is beneficial, but not essential.
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year (Rising with length of service)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leav
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contribution.
- Membership to Lifeworks; employee well-being and perks platform access to the Carr Gomm App, with access to online physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts with leading hotels; and more!
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Paul Marshall- paulmarshall@carrgomm.org
LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
LCiL are recruiting for a full time Peer Support and Learning Facilitator to facilitate the effective delivery of the PSL programme deliver workshops and peer support groups in Edinburgh and the three Lothians.
PSL facilitates group peer support with disabled people and carers on all stages of their social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS) journey, empowering them to take ownership of, and have more control over, their health and wellbeing. The team also work in partnership with The Action Group (TAG) to facilitate peer support with carers from BAME backgrounds.
Peer Support and Learning Facilitator role:
• Alongside PSL and TAG colleagues and LCiL Champions, facilitate peer support groups with disabled people and carers in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian.
• Support Champions within their roles; work with the Service Manager to ensure meaningful opportunities for volunteers are available and people are supported to learn, develop, and lead.
• As part of team, create content for information workshops and co-deliver with colleagues and Champions.
• Benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
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