CFINE’s core purpose is to improve health and well-being and the environment, tackle poverty and build resilience for and with disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals, families and communities. CFINE operates both as a charity and a social enterprise, existing to deliver on our social aims as well as generate income from trading, all of which goes back into supporting our charitable purpose.

Our Vision is of ‘communities where everyone can reach their full potential in life’

We are seeking someone with the knowledge and experience to lead and develop Cfine’s financial inclusion and support services - SAFE: Support, Advice, Finance, Education.

The right candidate will have effective management skills, track record in a relevant role, a comprehensive understanding of welfare and social security systems, a solid understanding of poverty and associated issues and commitment to the development and delivery of high-quality support services.

The role will have responsibility for the supervision and development of CFine’s SAFE Team; development of all financial inclusion and digital literacy services; sourcing funding and the monitoring and evaluation of those services.

What does the role involve?

You will deliver one to one support to young people and their families in their own homes and communities. You will assist in case management, including contributing to support planning and risk assessment and work with other professionals in the young person’s life to deliver positive, sustainable change.

All posts require individuals to:

• Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work;

• Develop safe, professional and committed relationships with young people and families

• Use their communication skills effectively to influence, record and evidence positive change and provide personalised, risk enabled, professional support

• Be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes

• Membership of PVG scheme (paid for by Includem)

• To be registered or become registered with SSSC and hold or be willing to work toward HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent (qualifications are fully funded by Includem)

We value our staff and employee benefits include:

• A full and robust training and induction programme

• Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service and 9 public holidays

• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions

• Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation

• Free Vehicle Breakdown Cover

• Company Mobile Phone and Laptop

• SCVO Credit Union

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted spa treatments

• Discounted holidays and associated benefits

• Access to discounts for charity workers

• Flexible and agile working

If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact our HR department on 0141 212 8800 who will arrange for an informal chat with one of our managers.

We currently have vacancies in our Aberdeen Justice Team for Temporary Project Workers (12 month temporary contract) who really believe in young people, are flexible regarding hours of work and can help us to deliver Includem’s innovative approach.

What does the role involve?

You will deliver one to one support to young people and their families in their own homes and communities. You will assist in case management, including contributing to support planning and risk assessment and work with other professionals in the young person’s life to deliver positive, sustainable change.

All posts require individuals to:

• Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work;
• Develop safe, professional and committed relationships with young people and families
• Use their communication skills effectively to influence, record and evidence positive change and provide personalized, risk enabled, professional support
• Be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes
• Membership of PVG scheme (paid for by Includem)
• To be registered or become registered with SSSC and hold or be willing to work toward HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent (qualifications are fully funded by Includem)

We value our staff and employee benefits include:

• A full and robust training and induction programme
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service and 9 public holidays
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation
• Free Vehicle Breakdown Cover
• Company Mobile Phone and Laptop
• SCVO Credit Union
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted spa treatments
• Discounted holidays and associated benefits
• Access to discounts for charity workers
• Flexible and agile working

We are an SQA Accredited Centre delivering Scottish Vocational Qualifications to the Early Learning and Childcare workforce in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. We deliver a range of qualifications including SVQs in Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 6, 7, 9, Modern Apprenticeships and Foundation Apprenticeships. The Centre is described as “Excellent and Sector Leading” by HM Inspectors of Education (Modern Apprenticeships).

We require a senior administrator to support the work of our very busy SQA accredited centre programmes, and the staff team. A key part of your role is to manage the day to day running of administrative systems for the SVQ training centre including all SQA and SSSC/MA online registrations and the administration of database information.

You should have excellent financial administration abilities, be confident and competent in the use of Excel Spreadsheets and Access databases, understanding the need for data protection in all aspects of the service operations.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential; you should have

a relevant qualification at SCQF level 8 (for example HND Business/Administration) or equivalent experience acquired by other means.

The post is offered as 30 hours per week and can be worked flexibly across Monday to Friday within an office and/or home environment while meeting the needs of the service. It is expected that the postholder will benefit from some work within the office environment to allow face to face contact and support. This is a maternity cover post expected to last until June 2022

Informal enquiries can be made in the first instance to Mary Crear, Service Manager, on 07815835533.

We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Communities Team, co-ordinating a portfolio of community benefit funds in north east Scotland. Key responsibilities include supporting volunteer Advisory Panels, co-ordinating grant-making and other fund management activity, and engaging communities in maximising fund opportunities and impact.

The Communities Team distributes place-based funds coming from a range of sources, notably onshore and offshore wind farms. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches to fund strategy and distribution.

If you have excellent communication skills, practical experience in grant-making, community facilitation and capacity building then we’re keen to hear from you.

The post will primarily cover parts of North East Scotland including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Foundation Scotland offers a range of staff benefits including Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 2 days volunteering per year (pro-rata), flexible working options and a progressive pay system.

Role

Children’s Panel Members are trained to take part in children’s hearings and make important decisions with and for infants, children and young people.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to take on the volunteer role of Area Convener in Aberdeen City and in Fife. Area Conveners don’t sit on Children’s Panels, but instead manage the work of volunteers in their local area.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be leading a team of committed volunteers who make up the Area Support Team and developing new ways of working for your area. You’ll be working with local partners, communicating with Panel Members and leading on national improvements at the local level. You will also make sure that the views of young people are heard and acted upon within your area.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people; able to lead and be part of teams; a strong communicator, listening as well as talking. You’ll also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos, values and principles of the children's hearings system.

Where should you be based?

We are looking for Area Conveners in Aberdeen City and in Fife.