Tiphereth - Camphill in Edinburgh provides a harmonious community where adults with learning disabilities and autism can live work and grow together. We merge residential care, with supported living tenancies and a vibrant support service to provide our members, with meaningful work activity to be the best they can be and respected for their own unique qualities and contributions.

The Supported Living Service supports ten members to live within their own homes. These are a combination of shared and single tenancies. With support provided on a needs led basis. Our members benefit from both personalised support and living as part of a community with others who call Tiphereth home.

The Role

We are currently recruiting a Supported Living Manager (Maternity Cover) Fixed term for 12 months. You will be responsible for the day to day management of our Supported Living Service, including operational delivery, leadership, financial management, staff management and communication of information to all stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role, line managing and supporting a team of dedicated co-workers to deliver excellent standards of care and support. You will provide the leadership, direction and decision making for the service assisted by two team leaders.

Forming part of the Tiphereth Management Group, led by the CEO, you will have responsibility to work collaboratively with a team of Service and Non-Service Managers to deliver the strategic direction for the Tiphereth community.

The Terms and Conditions

This is a full-time post (150hrs per 4 weeks) and you will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This will involve occasional evening or weekend work.

The annual salary is £35,249.18 per annum. An additional on call payment is received for weeks on call.

We offer a generous 36 days paid holiday per annum inclusive of statutory and public holidays.

Key responsibilities

· Ensure that the Supported Living Service is delivered in line with the Health and Social Care standards.

· Lead the development of the service and delegate responsibilities to the Team Leaders as required.

· Identify areas of practice and service improvement and act accordingly to address any issues.

· Ensure the Supported Living Service contributes to and is included in wider community events and celebrations within Tiphereth.

· Undertake the rostering of staff with the Team Leaders to meet member’s support needs and provide on call support on a rotational basis.

· Provide regular and effective support and supervision to the team with an emphasis on reflective practice.

· Maintain excellent recording and reporting as set out by Tiphereth.

· Maintain good communication with members families, carers, partner organisations and stakeholders.

· Attend internal and external meetings as directed and agreed with the CEO.

· Participate in community celebrations and the cultural and spiritual life of Tiphereth.

· Contribute to creating a harmonious, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment in which to work.

The Community Links Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.

The Community Link Worker will be employed by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and will work as part of three practice teams in South East Edinburgh, to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical supports to people in contact with the GP practice team

Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services.

The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations.

We are seeking a confident, supportive, and experienced Waking Night Support Worker for our Supported Living Service. Our full-time post is 154 hours over a four-week period on either a four week or eight-week fixed Rota. (Part time could be considered)

Our waking night shift runs from 10pm to 9am and involves providing overnight support to 4 residents, as well as hands on morning support to our members between 7am and 9 am.

Full time staff work a 7 day on 7 day off shift pattern, constituting 14 shifts over a 4-week period.

In exchange you can expect a competitive annual salary of £19,533.00 and 36 days paid leave per year.

Tiphereth, is a unique charity in the Colinton area of Edinburgh. We are a Camphill Community consisting of residential care, social enterprises, and a growing day service.

All post holders will be required to join the PVG scheme and register with the SSSC within the first six months of employment. Ideally candidates will have previous work experience in a similar setting and hold a professional qualification at SCQF level 6.

Tiphereth, is a unique charity in the Colinton area of Edinburgh. We are a Camphill Community consisting of residential care, social enterprises and a growing day service.

We are currently expanding our relief pool and have openings for confident and supportive individuals who value the concept of social equality and have a willingness to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism to maximise their potential and life opportunities.

You will be joining an innovative and creative environment to support people to live in our community, within their own tenancies, in both shared and individual houses. You will work as part of a team to support each individual to maintain their tenancy, build relationships and have a meaningful, happy life.

Furthermore you will be supporting people to access a range social and cultural experiences and meaningful work to enhance their life experience and holistic wellbeing.

The hours of work are variable and on an as required basis but will involve evening and weekend work.

In return you will benefit from a rate of pay in line with the Scottish Living wage currentley £9.30 per hour.

All post holders will be required to join the PVG scheme and register with the SSSC within the first six months of employment. Ideally candidates will have previous work experience in a similar setting and hold a professional qualification at SCQF level 6.