Jobs in East Dunbartonshire

EDAMH is a voluntary sector organisation and charity that provides mental health social care support to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We support people with their mental health wellbeing, working in a strengths based and recovery focussed way.

The CEDAR Project East Dunbartonshire is based in Kirkintilloch and managed by EDAMH. CEDAR (Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery) is a concurrent group work programme for children and young people aged 4-16yrs and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse.

• Flexible working to help with work-life balance
• Hybrid working based at office and home
• Salary depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment
• Recruitment and retention incentive

Role

The post holder will co-ordinate and deliver CEDAR for families who have experienced domestic abuse. This will consist of project development, multi-agency co-ordination, assessing referred children and young people and their mothers to take part in groups, preparing and facilitating groups, training co-facilitators from partner agencies and analysis/evaluation of the programme. You will have an understanding of a gendered analysis of domestic abuse and the impact on children, young people and their mothers.

You will have a relevant professional qualification gained in social work, social care, health, education or community education equivalent to a minimum SVQ 3. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing the needs of mothers and children and completing risk assessments.

You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with families, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of mothers and their children whose mental health have been affected by their experiences of domestic abuse.. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals, but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally.

We offer:

• flexible working to help with work-life balance
• hybrid working from office and home
• regular support & supervision
• training and development
• non-contributory pension
• 31 days annual leave
• enhanced sick pay
• additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities
• access to employee counselling support

A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing.

Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe.

For any further information about the post, please contact us on 0141 955 3040.

We are a voluntary sector organisation and charity that provides mental health social care support to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We support people with their mental health wellbeing working in a strengths based and recovery focussed way.

• Permanent. Weekly hours of 35 or 17.5 hours. Mon-Fri
• Flexible working to help with work-life balance
• Hybrid working in the community, based from office and home
• Salary depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment
• Recruitment and retention incentives

Role

EDAMH offers a range of services that are shaped by the lived experiences of people affected by mental health. Our support follows a holistic approach with the aim to empower our service users to enjoy the best lives that they can. The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career? We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work in health and social care in the community. You will have a qualification of SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or minimum of SVQ2 and a preparedness to work towards SVQ3.

You will also have an awareness of and a commitment to promoting the use of self-management techniques. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing clients’ needs and developing professional support plans.

You will work to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with people, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

We offer:

• flexible working to help with work-life balance
• hybrid working from office and home
• regular support & supervision
• training and development
• non-contributory pension
• 31 days annual leave
• enhanced sick pay
• additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities
• access to employee counselling support

A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing

Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe.

For any further information about the post, please contact us on 0141 955 3040.

We are a voluntary sector organisation and charity that provides mental health social care support to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We support people with their mental health wellbeing working in a strengths based and recovery focussed way.

• Permanent. Weekly hours of 35 (Mon-Fri)
• Flexible working to help with work-life balance
• Hybrid working in the community, based from office and home
• Salary depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment
• Recruitment and retention incentives

Role

EDAMH offers a range of services that are shaped by the lived experiences of people affected by mental health. Our support follows a holistic approach with the aim to empower our service users to enjoy the best lives that they can. The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career? We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work in health and social care in the community. You will have a qualification of SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or minimum of SVQ2 and a preparedness to work towards SVQ3.

You will also have an awareness of and a commitment to promoting the use of self-management techniques. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing clients’ needs and developing professional support plans.

You will work to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with people, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

We offer:

• flexible working to help with work-life balance
• hybrid working from office and home
• regular support & supervision
• training and development
• non-contributory pension
• 31 days annual leave
• enhanced sick pay
• additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities
• access to employee counselling support

A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing

Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe.

For any further information about the post, please contact us on 0141 955 3040

Silver Birch is an award winning charity and social enterprise who are seeking a dynamic individual to join our successful and mutli talented team. A driving licence is essential to this post in order to drive our clients to and from the service every day on a 17 seat minibus. The ideal candidate should possess the skills to oversee teams of adults with additional support needs, sometimes dealing with challenging situations. Applicants will ideally have some experience of working within a learning disability focused environment and have the ability to demonstrate independent working as part of their day to day role.

The successful candidate should be an effective communicator and team player with the ability to adapt and fit in well with a well established team. Full training and induction will be provided to the successful candidate. Post is initially funded for a period of 12 months and is subject to a 3 month probationary period. Post is also subject to successful enrolment in the PVG Scheme.

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.

Hanover continues to innovate and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow with personal protective equipment available, sustainable ICT systems, and control measures in place for the managed delivery of our services.

Main Responsibilities

Would you like to contribute to a rewarding and engaging environment? Join our enthusiastic and professional team as we promote independent living, provide housing management and housing support to our valued residents at our Calliburn Court development in Bishopbriggs. The Support Worker – Bishopbriggs post involves working 35 hours per week and includes an average of 122 sleepovers per year for which you will receive an additional sleepover payment of £36.29 for each sleepover shift worked.

You will be providing housing management services which enable older people to retain the role of tenant, to exercise choice and independence.

• Administer and manage Housing Support and Care Plans.
• Manage the service and ensure catering and domestic services are provided in accordance with Association standards in the absence if the Line Manager.
• Ensure the provision of an efficient and effective meals service including setting tables and preparing the dining area to ensure a pleasant mealtime experience for all.
• Ensure appropriate professional help is accessed and provide care and support until effective arrangements are in place in the event of an emergency.
• Organise repairs/maintenance and management of rent.
• Assist with complex or sensitive situations such as account queries, complaints, or property matters.
• Liaise with colleagues, families, and external agencies.
• Arrange for advice, assistance and installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to enhance independence.

About You

To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping older people.

• Experience in a housing support / or similar environment is desirable.
• Demonstrable high-level empathy and effective communication skills.
• Customer orientated approach to work
• Demonstrable ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Resilient, proactive, and self-confident.
• Proficient administrator with good IT Skills.
• Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification is essential with the expectation to gain (SVQ) level 3, Modern Apprenticeship in Social Service Healthcare. Training will be provided to achieve this.
• SSSC registration will be mandatory upon appointment as well as Membership to the PVG Scheme for Vulnerable Adults.

What We Are Offering

Hanover is accredited with The Silver Investors in People Award. Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

Competitive Salary

• Pension Options
• Ongoing ‘on-the-job’ training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Childcare vouchers
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Counselling Service
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Protection Protocols

We are most proud of our people at Hanover. We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Manager’s you will be able to further develop in your career.

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults who are living with dual sensory impairment. Our ambitions are high for members’ and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful life. Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and as a result, many dual sensory impaired people become isolated. Our services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, develop vital communication skills and re-establish social connections.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced professional who is passionate about fundraising. The Supporter Development Officer will be responsible for identifying, developing and supporting business and sponsorship opportunities for income generation for Deafblind Scotland. This will include Charity of the Year, Corporate and individual fundraisers; promotion of Deafblind Scotland’s training portfolio; promotion of our Bequeathed Will for Good service; researching and providing support for tender opportunities.

This is a key role working alongside the Trusts and Income Generation Manager to identify income generation opportunities to achieve Deafblind Scotland’s vision and strategy and helping to implement and develop our mission of a society where deafblind people in Scotland can live as rightful members of their own community.

Successful marketing skills are essential, ideally in ‘selling the cause’ for a charity. Superior social media skills with experience of PR; copywriting; using social media for campaigning and/or marketing purposes are very important too. Highly organised, you should easily build rapport and develop relationships with a variety of different individuals, organisations, and groups. It is desirable that you have a knowledge of the charitable sector and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or a willingness to join. An enthusiasm to learn about deafblind people and their rights is essential.

Early Years Scotland is looking for an exceptional person to work within the EYS Family Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss, East Dunbartonshire.

The Centre Co-ordinator will facilitate, manage, and oversee the running of the Family Visitor Centre, line manage the Early Years Practitioner and Family Support Worker, and co-ordinate the contribution of volunteers. They will liaise with prison staff and community-based organisations to develop the provision and the services available to visitors to ensure the three core functions:

• improve the experience of visiting a family member or loved one in prison
• allow families to access independent and impartial advice, information and support which meets their needs
• champion families’ needs towards the prison system

The Early Years Scotland team will provide a range of services, advice, assistance, experiences and information as required to suit the needs of the children and families in their visits and in their daily lives.

Staff benefits including:

• Provision of regular professional learning sessions on a range of relevant topics
• 5% employer pension contribution from 3 months’ service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid sick leave entitlement on a service-related increasing scale
• Support for professional learning qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/adoption leave pay for eligible staff

Membership of PVG Scheme will also be required.

Up for a new challenge? Want to make a difference?

Love young people and are good at listening?

Self-motivated and like to keep busy?

We are looking for a Young Carer Support Worker to join our team. Covering all ages from 5 to 25 this will be a busy and varied job covering raising awareness within schools, working with families & providing 1-1 support with a young person. One day might be spent encouraging a young person to open up, the next you might be delivering wellbeing parcels or organising school holiday fun activities. You will be working across all age groups, whether supporting someone in Primary School or helping a Young Adult get into University, College, Apprenticeships or their first job.

The successful applicant will need to be an enthusiastic individual that delivers; a self-starter with excellent communication and organisation skills. You need to be passionate about making a difference to young carers and their families but also able to demonstrate what that difference is.

You will be completely working from home initially but must be able to travel to our offices in Milngavie (less than 25 minutes from Glasgow centre by train) and throughout East Dunbartonshire. As restrictions ease, you may still be able to partly remote-work on an ongoing basis.

Calling all Counsellors - immediate availability - come and join the healthier and happier revolution!

We have immediate availability for qualified and experienced Counsellors (contracted) and Associate Counsellors.

We will provide the appropriate Youth Counselling training to ensure all Youth Counsellors meet the required competencies as outlined by BACP.

Great benefits package including generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, cash back health plan and life cover. Supervision and support provided.

Vacancies in East Dunbartonshire

Priority will be given to applicants who have experience and post qualifying training in working with young people and children – preferably in a primary or secondary school environment. Consideration will also be given to those with other youth experience.

We will provide the appropriate Youth Counselling training to ensure all Youth Counsellors meet the required competencies as outlined by BACP.

Great benefits package including generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, cash back health plan and life cover. Supervision and support provided.

You must have:

- A recognised Diploma in Counselling

- A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential

- Experience of counselling young people in a school environment is highly advantageous

- Experience in Group Counselling

- Excellent IT skills and be comfortable with use of mobile technology

Ideally you will have:

- Experience of delivering time limited, solution focused approaches (SSW; 4:8 model)

- Demonstrable experience of working with a range of client types and presenting issues

Experience of recording comprehensive client progress and improvement data, preferably using recognised clinical / outcome focused tools (CORE, SDQ, GBO, SHANARRI etc) and processes.

This is an outreach post, providing therapeutic 1-1 support to children and young people across East Dunbartonshire who are living with the impact of domestic abuse. You will also work closely with partner organisations, promoting the service and raising awareness.

The main office base is in Kirkintilloch but the post holder will be required to travel extensively throughout the area. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, some homeworking may be required.

Candidates must have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse, experience of interagency working and be willing to work as part of a collective.

At least two years’ experience in supporting vulnerable children and young people is required. Applicants must hold a recognised relevant qualification at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and experience of grant monitoring and reporting is desirable.

This is a fixed-term post. We have secured funding to enable the successful candidate to work 21 hours per week until 30th Sept 2024. We will be actively seeking funding to continue the post beyond this date but it is not guaranteed at this stage.

Posts are subject to a successful PVG scheme check, suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period.