East Park is seeking suitable skilled and motivated people to join its Board of Trustees in an exciting and challenging period.

East Park provides excellent, child focused education and residential care to children and young people with complex additional support needs, including autism spectrum disorder, physical and sensory impairments, and challenging behaviours. With the young person at the centre and working with external partners, our work focuses on seeking innovative, personalised approaches which enable each individual to reach his or her maximum potential.

Established in 1874, East Park’s services have developed considerably over many years and is now a niche and specialist service provider in education and care and has ambitious plans to improve its campus facilities and the general environments around East Park.

To help support the organisation going forward East Park seeks skilled and motivated individuals to join the Board of Trustees. As a non-executive member of the Board you will play a central role in developing strategy, monitoring quality and governance and supporting the provision of education and care services.

East Park seeks individuals who possess strategic vision, good independent judgement, and have the ability to work as part of a diverse team. We are keen to hear from you if you have high level experience in:

• Charity law or similar
• Social Care or similar
• Financial
• Fundraising

Above all, East Park seeks people who share our values and wish to support vulnerable children and young people in fulfilling their potential, that understand the challenges of the sector and will fulfil a constructive and supportive role in furthering the values and objectives of East Park.

The Board meets around 6 times per year for 2-3 hours on a weekday. Although the role is non-remunerated reasonable expenses will be reimbursed with training provided.

Please note – Board appointments are dependent on satisfactory references and PVG Scheme membership.

We’re looking for a Community Care Assistant (CCA) with a passion for diversity and inclusion 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 seeking a CCA who is fluent in BSL to support our clients in the deaf community to be better able to take part in decisions and make informed choices about the care and support they receive.

You will either have successfully completed Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Level 2 training or be prepared to obtain this certificate during your probation period and maintain the capability to fulfil the requirements from this training.

The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.

The role

The CCA is accountable to the Statutory Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing support to Local Authority Social Workers in completing assessments of need, working in conjunction with individuals, carers & families.
• Managing & coordinating care, including creating, monitoring & regularly reviewing plans, and advising on services and support, to promote quality of life and independence, as advised by Local Authority Social Workers.
• Providing a duty/drop-in service.
• Maintaining a caseload as advised/appropriate.
• Ongoing provision, where appropriate, of direct support and the development of peer support & groups, ensuring people feel more able to do the things they want to do.
• Making referrals and signposting to other services, support, agencies & organisations when these are required. This may include referring and signposting to other Deaf Action services, groups and activities.
• Co-operating with and contributing to any adult protection activities such as inquiries and investigations. Deaf Action staff will ensure that where they believe or suspect a person is at risk of harm, concerns are urgently escalated to Social Care Direct.
• Ensuring up to date recording on electronic social work recording systems, such as case notes, reviews and assessments (If applicable) and other significant information.
• Actively promoting the service and reaching out to “hard to reach” individuals and groups to ensure width and reach is maximised.
• Ensuring satisfaction questionnaires are issued on a regular basis, collated and reported to indicate quality of service and Key Performance Indicators as advised.
• Working alongside mainstream & local authority colleagues to promote and represent the needs of Deaf people when needed, both on a case-by-case basis and generally. This may include supporting statutory interventions by local authority.
• Ensuring carers of clients feel supported to maintain their caring relationship and sustain their caring role.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Representing and promoting the team and organisation at events and meetings.
• Ensuring a robust “bridge” between Deaf Action and the local authorities.
• Supporting Local Authority Social Workers as required.
• Building up professional contacts and networks, ensuring that knowledge and information sharing is up to date.
• Contributing towards Deaf Action’s mission, values and objectives, and being prepared to challenge inequality and discrimination appropriately.
• Undertaking additional responsibilities as requested by the Statutory Operations Manager and senior management.

What’s on offer?

• Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
• 32 days leave pro rata (inc bank holidays) pro rata for part time
• A day off for your birthday
• 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
• Death in service benefit.

Are you looking to take the next step in your social care career?

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Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!

We are near completion of an exciting, brand-new housing support service in the Granton area of Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the supported individuals to make sure their move to their new home is as positive as possible, and help them to settle into their new homes, and live happily there. Not only will you be directly supporting autistic people to ensure they have a great quality of life, but you will be part of the team who develop this brand new service.

The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific and person centred practices. Liaising with the organisation’s practice support team, the SSW will assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary
• Sleepover rate paid at £12.00 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your role
• Opportunity to undertake relevant SVQ qualification
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

The Senior Support Worker will assist in the supervision and direction of the staff team and in maintaining the high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement. Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is essential for this role. The post holder will also be expected to commit to on-call duties.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.