- Advertised from 5th June 2024
- 16 hours a week, 12 months fixed contract. £12,000.00 per annum paid monthly in arrears.
Role
MCDC is recruiting for a dedicated Housing Project Officer to support the company with realising the ambitious Phase 2 Housing Project constructing 10 family homes in Lochaline.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
This is a new role that will require flexibility and the ability and desire to work collaboratively with the existing MCDC team and the community. The duties and responsibilities may evolve as the project develops. MCDC expects the role to include:
• Working closely with the MCDC Project Officer to secure and manage the project funding package, including submitting required monitoring and evaluation reports;
• Under guidance of the MCDC Project Officer, developing the project budget and long-term management cashflow projections;
• With supervision from the MCDC Project Officer, liaise with contractors finalising designs, managing budgets and organising regular project meetings;
• Preparing press and marketing information, including social media posts, website articles and press releases;
• Regular reporting to the MCDC Housing Steering Group and MCDC Board.
• Engaging with the community and organising community events
What we are looking for:
General Skills: Essential
• Strong self- motivation and able to work on own initiative
• Financial competence with budgets and reporting
• Positive and friendly approach to community members, directors and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication, including writing reports, delivering presentations and using social media effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong motivation and enthusiasm for the post and role
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Experience: Essential
• Good understanding of rural issues
• Experience of budget management
Experience: Desirable
• A Degree in Rural Development, Geography or other relevant subject (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of effective project management, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of successfully securing and managing grant funding
• Knowledge of budgetary control systems
• Experience of working/volunteering in community engagement and development
• Understanding of affordable housing issues in rural Scotland
• Experience of housing development
• Experience of delivering community projects
• Experience of remote working communication, technologies and practices
What is in it for you:
16 hours a week
12 months fixed contract
£12,000.00 per annum paid monthly in arrears.
This role is offered on a PAYE basis
Company pension, holidays entitlement
In post training will be provided as required
Application notes
For a full Job Description, please get in touch with us on development@morvern.org
In order to be considered for this position, please submit your CV and relevant experience details to Lilia on development@morvern.org
Top job! Operations Director / Executive Director
- Part time
- £46,000 pro-rata
- On site: Morvern
- Closing 9th August 2024
This pivotal role will be an integral link between the operational team of MCDC, MCTC and Morvolts and the three respective boards. The purpose of this role is to support the operational team whilst drive strategic planning, and provide solutions to identified gaps in process at a strategic level whilst supporting with operational solutions.
The role will have HR oversight to ensure the smooth functioning and growth of each organisation within the portfolio. This role needs to guide the board, communicate clearly and concisely with them and all other stakeholders, focussing on roles and responsibilities. The role will focus on carrying out a gap analysis of the fundamental framework across the three organisations then work on solutions that ultimately build consistency, efficiency and growth.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with the boards and operational team of each organisation to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with their missions and objectives.
- Conduct regular assessments of operational performance and identify areas for improvement or expansion.
- Develop synergies between the individual organisations to maximise effectiveness across the whole group.
- Oversight of the Risk register for the group.
Operational Management:
- Support and manage the operational team of each organisation, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with relevant regulations with direct line management of the Project Officer role.
- Work with organisational teams to develop and implement operational policies and procedures to streamline processes and optimize resource utilisation.
- Develop, agree and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics with the operational team to evaluate organisational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the group of companies.
- Support the operational team to ensure all projects are effectively managed and delivered on target within agreed timescales.
Financial Management:
- Work closely with finance teams to develop and manage budgets for each organisation, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.
- Analyse financial reports and forecasts to make data-driven decisions and mitigate risks.
HR Duties:
- Oversee human resources functions (carried out by the operation teams), including support in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, across all organisations.
- Support the development and implementation of HR policies and practices to foster a positive work environment and support employee development and retention.
- Work closely with the operational teams to harness a positive working culture and ensure this implemented in each organisation and board.
Health and Safety
- Drive a positive health and safety culture across all three organisations. Ensuring that each company and its employees comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the organisations and their respective boards, providing regular updates on operational performance, challenges, and opportunities. Gather the relevant information from each operational team to present to the boards.
- Disseminate appropriate information from the board to the operational teams.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.
- [Working with the Operational team] Ensure effective communication between the group of companies and the local community so the local community are aware of what each company is doing and decisions being made.
- Maximise community engagement and consultation across the group of companies.
- Oversee the creation of volunteer opportunities.
- Create and monitor delegation of responsibilities charter for boards and operational teams where required.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field (or equivalent experience); Master's degree preferred (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a multi-organisational setting.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Solid understanding and proven experience of financial management principles and practices.
- Understanding and experience of analysing financial accounts, budgets and forecasting.
- Proficiency in HR management, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in working with Community Development Trusts would be beneficial as would an understanding of rural communities and issues.
- Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and strategic growth.
Top job! Head of Development - Scotland
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Remote: Home
- Closing 28th July 2024
The Organisation
Do you believe in the power of dogs to help transform people’s lives?
Dogs for Good believes that dogs, and the bond shared with them, can help people become happier, healthier, and more independent. This is an exciting time to engage with the organisation as it embarks on an ambitious new strategy to adopt a more community-led model, with a greater emphasis on training, education, and advocacy. Over the next five years, this approach aims to enhance their impact in three priority areas: improving the quality of life for people and dogs; increasing understanding of the value of connections with dogs; and fostering a more inclusive society.
Having developed a strong presence in Scotland, in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland over the past decade, Dogs for Good is excited to have secured funding to further develop and expand this work. This initiative forms a core part of their new strategy, which focuses on building community ties to enhance services and support more people, with Scotland playing a leading role.
Thanks to the generosity of a large grant, we are delighted to launch this exciting new role for Head of Development - Scotland.
The Role
Thanks to the generosity of a large grant, we are delighted to launch this exciting new role for Head of Development - Scotland.
The role involves leading the development and expansion of Dogs for Good’s work in Scotland, ensuring engagement with relevant team members and partners to maximise success. Key responsibilities include updating the 2019 business case overview to assess feasibility and demand, managing the current partnership with Alzheimer Scotland for the Dementia Dog project, and researching and developing new delivery partnerships and funding opportunities specific to Scotland.
Additionally, the role requires creating a volunteer model to support work in Scotland, in collaboration with the Head of Volunteering and Community Engagement. Establishing a communications plan to promote Dogs for Good in Scotland and engage new audiences is also essential. Line management of the team in Scotland is a critical aspect, providing training and support for staff and volunteers as well as tracking and measuring progress against key targets and ensuring alignment with organisational plans for hub development.
The key deliverables include an updated feasibility project and development plan for Scotland, continued development of the Dementia Dog project, establishing strong links with new delivery partners, securing income from new funding sources, promoting the Dogs for Good brand in Scotland, and ensuring that objectives in Scotland align with the wider organisational hub plans.
The successful candidate will bring together the knowledge and experience of colleagues to lead the design and strategic planning for Dogs for Good’s work across Scotland. With experience in community-led practice, network development, and/or partnership building, this role is ideal for a self-starter with an interest in innovative social and healthcare outcomes at the community level.
The role is home-based, within Scotland, with occasional travel across Scotland, and to the centre in Banbury.
If you think you can thrive in this role and possess the desired traits and capabilities, please do not hesitate to get in touch by following the below steps to either submit your application or speak with the hiring manager for further information.
Volunteer Coordinator
- Part time
- £25,404 – £28,848 pro-rata
- On site: 8 Grant Road, Arbroath, DD11 1JN
- Closing 25th August 2024
About us
Angus Carers Centre is a rights-based charity working with and for unpaid carers from all walks of life living across Angus. We exist to improve the quality of life for all carers by building genuine and equal relationships, connecting carers with each other to create a sense of belonging and community, providing practical and emotional supports, and influencing change at local and national level.
Established in 1996, we have grown significantly over the last 25 years, and we are now supporting nearly 2,000 unpaid adult and young carers across Angus. Our talented and passionate team of 25 staff and over 20 volunteers ensure the needs of our carers are meet. Together with our volunteers we strive to provide a first-class service to carers and their families, to make a lasting difference to their lives.
Our vision is that all unpaid carers in Angus will receive appropriate information and support to enable them to feel valued and confident in their caring situation and to develop their own potential.
Why should you consider applying?
The social, political and policy horizon is changing, and we need to ensure that we provide the right support at the right time. We are entering a new and exciting chapter, and there has never been a better time to join our organisation.
You will form part of the Leadership Team. You will be making an impact by building authentic and empowering relationships with our dedicated and change-driven teams supporting unpaid carers, their families and partner organisations. You will lead on the development of our service demonstrating its impact and added value. But most importantly, you will put the voice of carers at the centre of what we do.
Reporting to the CEO, you will have a positive non-judgemental regard and help unpaid carers exercise their rights and support them to realise their potential.
Job overview
The postholder will:
• Lead, recruit, and support volunteers to ensure they are motivated, and feel valued and respected making a lasting difference in our communities.
• Develop volunteering strategy, ensuring it is inclusive, future-focused, and carers-centered.
• Promote and champion the role of volunteers by building and maintaining relationships with key partners, local organisations, and influencers.
• Provide safe, nurturing, and developmental support supervision to a team of volunteers.
• Design, deliver and evaluate volunteering activities ensuring they align with local need and organisational vision.
• Continuously evidence and communicate the impact of volunteering, internally and externally to further demonstrate its value: individual, organisational, and societal.
• Establish strong relationships with other volunteer organisations to share learnings and good practice and build a network of support.
• Build a network of supportive organisations and communities of interest to strengthen the role and profile of unpaid carers.
• Collaborate with other teams, business support, finance, fundraising and others, to support all aspects of volunteering, including events management, training, and professional development.
• Continuously strive for excellence by ensuring learning is embedded in practice, policies, and systems
• Keep abreast of legislation, policy and good practice related to volunteering.
• Ensure organisational and local safeguarding and health & safety policies are adhered to and effectively implemented.
• Comply with Angus Carers Centre’s policies and procedures.
Job overview
The above does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in the role. The organisation reserves the right to require employees to perform other duties from time to time.
Key values
• Strong sense of integrity.
• Authentic and true to themselves and others,
• Compassionate and boundaries,
• Drive for social justice and equity.
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Qualifications and knowledge:
• Degree in community education, social care, project management or relevant experience in developing, leading, and supporting volunteers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse individuals and communities.
• Full Driving License and a suitable vehicle for work with business insurance.
Experience
• Experience in all aspects of effective Volunteer Management (recruitment, training, support)
• Experience of collaborating with external stakeholders including communities, voluntary and private organisations, and individuals,
• Experience of project management, achieving goals, managing a busy workload, and working to deadlines
• Experience of partnership working, preferably in the Third Sector
• Experience of service development, delivery, and evaluation
Working hours
16 hours per week subject to organisational needs. Some work may have to be undertaken outside office hours, including evenings and weekends.
Special conditions
The post entails work with vulnerable people and falls within the definition of “regulated work” under the provision of the Protection of Vulnerable groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The post holder will require to be registered as a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, which will involve a Disclosure Scotland check.
Office base
The post is based at 8 Grant Road, Arbroath, DD11 1JN.
Equal opportunities
Angus Carers Centre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to consider joining Angus Carers Centre.
Benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Free car park
• 31 days of annual leave
• Flexible working, subject to organisation’s needs.
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.
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