Jobs in Clackmannanshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of paid and volunteer staff to further develop our Multiple Debts and Housing Debt advice service across Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau. We have been delivering a valuable, high level service to the community of Clackmannanshire for over 50 years. We have accreditation in Type iii advice by Scottish National Standards for advice providers (SNSIAP) in the areas of Housing, Debt and Benefits.

Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau, based in Alloa, is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice to the residents of Clackmannanshire across 6 locations in the county. We currently have 26 paid staff and 24 volunteers who provide a wide range of services, across our 21 projects.

We offer in additional working benefits such as 5% employers pension contribution, free membership of an employer health plan, annual performance related salary increases,flexible working scheme including some home working and flexible starts finish times, ability to buy and sell holidays and a retail perks scheme.

We are looking for a highly motivated and conscientious individual who wants to be part of a nationally accredited information and advice service.

The Debt Adviser will provide specialist debt advice up to Scottish National Standards Type iii, to clients referred through general services and partner agencies.

This will include complex debt case management, maintaining consistent working practice and quality assurance of debt cases ensuring that policy and practice meets all legal & regulatory requirements including the Financial Conduct Authority.

Enthusiasm, strong social awareness, good communication skills and an excellent team player are prerequisites for this demanding position. Significant experience in advice work, good organisational skills and an eye for details are essential.

This post specifically exists to ensure the delivery of a high quality, Debt Service within Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau. It will involve providing support to staff and volunteers who also deliver the service. This post supports the learning and development of a high quality service by ensuring provision of formal/informal training to staff/volunteers in conjunction with our Training & Volunteer Development Coordinator.

The Debt Team Coordinator will head up a small team of staff and will be responsible for the day to day responsibility for the bureau debt related projects including being responsible for a high level of quality assurance within their team. Main duties also include ensuring that advice given by the team meets the quality audits for both Citizens Advice Scotland and Scottish National Standards Type iii. Will report on projects and prepare regular, accurate debt reports for the Deputy Manager & Managing Director and funders in a clear concise manner. Act as session supervisor on occasions if required.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join our team here in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. This post involves working with our Chief Executive Officer to oversee the services delivered by Home-Start Clackmannanshire. This post involves the management and supervision of a number of front-line key staff, supporting the strategic development of the organisation and ongoing monitoring and development. In addition, the Assistant Manager will undertake a small caseload which includes direct work with families and supervision of a number of Volunteers. Previous experience of working with children and families is essential. Experience of working within the voluntary sector would be an advantage as would a leadership role in a relevant discipline.

Full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

Ideally the successful candidate will have to hold a minimum level of SCQF Level 7 or 8 in a relevant field and show a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Post is subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and suitable references.

The role of the Community Development Manager will be to work closely with Clackmannan Development Trust to deliver our key priorities and to make Clackmannan a better place to live, work and visit.

Post Holder’s Duties:

• To play a key role in the development of Clackmannan Development Trust (CDT)
• To develop policies and procedures ensuring annual review
• To work with the Board of Directors to ensure the organisation meets all legal and governance requirements.
• Providing leadership, direction and motivation for all staff
• Developing staff capacity and capability
• Building and maintaining a high-performance culture, ensured through effective management
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Board of Directors
• Ensuring effective management of human resources, including regular support and supervision, appraisals, skills and capacity development, and training.
• Maintaining good communication, consultation, and decision-making structures with and amongst staff to enable them to understand and contribute to the development and promotion of the aims of the organisation.
• To review and develop opportunities for community ownership if appropriate
• To support the delivery of CDT strategic plans set by the Board
• To report to CDT monthly board meetings
• To frequently interact with community residents and stakeholders
• To identify funding opportunities and prepare funding applications
• To work with wider local partners
• To build new and strengthen existing social connections in the community
• To help develop innovative approaches to encourage residents to become involved in their local area
• To provide information and guidance to groups within the voluntary and community sector
• To manage assigned work projects within allocated time scales
• To monitor and report to grant funders
• To be responsible for producing the bi-annual newsletter
• To contribute to the promotion and marketing of CDT
• To manage general telephone, email and office enquiries
• To be responsible for other relevant duties
• To manage the office and staff
• To develop and deliver a programme of community events
• To attend events and represent CDT
• Together with the Board of Directors, developing a financial strategy which will support the design, delivery, and development of a range of high-quality services.
• Ensuring that all necessary monitoring and evaluation of finance is undertaken.
• In conjunction with the Board, ensuring the proper strategic and day-to-day financial management of the organisation, including budgeting, risk management, monitoring and effective controls and the preparation of regular reports.
• Ensure effective processes and financial controls
• Agree budgets across all services with the Treasurer of the Board of Directors
• Provide financial projections against agreed budgets as required
• Ensure that regular financial reports are produced for the Board of Directors
• Ensure that all service and project budgets are well-managed and monitored, delegating responsibilities as outlined in staff individual project plans

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the grant funding application process
• An understanding of partnership working
• Experience of organising and participating in events
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own
• Ability to manage time effectively, work to deadlines and willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary
• Conversant and competent with IT systems and social media
• Experience of developing and delivering a range of projects and services
• An ability to enthuse, motivate and inspire other to contribute more effectively to the regeneration of their communities

Desirable

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience of the challenges faced by voluntary organisations within an increasingly complex funding environment
• Experience of managing staff
• Business enterprise skills
• A knowledge and understanding of the issues facing communities
• Experience of working with volunteers and committees
• Managing a community website
• Experience of financial management

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to realise their potential? Can you work in school as part of a dedicated national team to support young people to get the very best from the education system? If so, this role may be for you.

At MCR, our driving force is simple – that young people who are in, or on the edges of the care system, will have the same educational outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as any other young person.

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Bridges That Transform

We have had a transformational impact in schools and local authorities across Scotland and are looking for a Pathways Coordinator to join our regional team in Alva Academy, Clackmannanshire. The successful candidate will primarily be based in Alva Academy, supporting and learning from existing teams. Within this role, you will be an integral part of the school community, liaising with education colleagues and external stakeholders, and delivering the programme to young people.

Alva Academy's vision is ambitious, challenging and ongoing and reflects the needs of the community and the expectations stakeholders have of their school. By sharing our vision and values we seek to gain the collective commitment of all staff, pupils, parents and the wider community to ensure that our young people develop the necessary skills for life, learning and work.

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Would you like to help improve the lives of women, children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse in Clackmannanshire? Do you have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse? Some time to give on a voluntary basis to provide leadership, legal and fiscal oversight, and to support the ongoing development of the vital services we provide?

We are looking to appoint experienced, enthusiastic and committed women, aged 16 years or over to our Board. We have several vacancies, one of which is the Chairperson’s position.

The Opportunity:This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our feminist governance team supporting and overseeing the development of the organisation to ensure the continued delivery of high quality, responsive services to vulnerable women, children and young people in our area. You do not need to know everything there is to know about domestic abuse, but you will need to prove that you are interested in our work, reliable, action focussed and committed to our principles and values.

We welcome applications from women with strategic vision, good independent judgement and the ability to work as part of a diverse team. We are committed to diversifying our Board so women representing all sections of the community are welcome! We are keen to add to existing skills and knowledge so we particularly want to hear from women with the following professional backgrounds: human resources/employment law, organisational development and change management, finance/charity accounting, fundraising, IT and women from a legal background. We also strongly encourage women who have personal experience of domestic abuse to offer us their personal insight into accessing and using the range of services offered by women’s aid and partners.

Time Commitment:The Board currently meet monthly via Zoom. The frequency and the method of meeting will continue to be reviewed regularly to meet the needs of the organisation. It is important that prospective trustees recognise that they will also be, at times, responsible for progressing pieces of work in between meetings, either on an individual basis on behalf of the Board or as part of a short life working group or a sub-group of the Board. There is also an expectation that new trustees will fully participate in a comprehensive induction, as well as ongoing training and support.

Support Workers:£9.50 per hour F/T, P/T and Bank/Casual.

Advanced Support Workers:£11.29 per hour- F/T, P/T and Bank/Casual

Locations:Aberchirder, Aberdeen, Alloa, Alva, Banff, Bridge of Earn, Buckie, Denny, Dumfries, Duns, Edinburgh, Fairlie, Falkirk, Fochabers, Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh, Glasgow, Huntly, Inverness, Invergordon, Jedburgh, Langholm, New Deer, Perth, Peterhead, Pitlochry,Portlethen, Portsoy, Thurso, Tullibody, Westhill, West Lothian and Wick.

As a Support Worker with Community Integrated Care you will experience an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role.

Our Support Workers empower people with support needs to live the lives they want to lead.

We’re looking for candidates who are kind, dedicated and have a passion for people.

As a Support Worker, you will support people who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health concerns or dementia with their daily routines.

Prior experience of working in care isn’t always necessary. If you have other skills and experiences that you can bring to this role, we will give you all the support that you need.

You will use the best of your personality and skills every day. From supporting people to enjoy their favourite activities to enabling people to live independently, you will make a real difference.

Are you a Support Worker that is looking to progress in your career? Would you like to gain qualifications, enjoy specialist training, have more responsibility and earn more money? We also recruit for Advanced Support Workers within some complex care services.

You will be joining an award-winning charity. This is an exciting role, where you can change lives for the better and enjoy brilliant experiences.

We’re passionate about developing our own people and this role can lead to other exciting opportunities.

We also offer:

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holiday)
• Pension
• Discount and reward scheme
• Employee assistance programmes
• Flexible working opportunities
• Your PVG will be paid for