Jobs in Liberton & Gilmerton, Edinburgh

Sleep Scotland is an Edinburgh based charity that promotes healthy sleep in children and young people through sleep awareness, sleep counselling and education through our sleep services function. We work throughout Scotland and in other parts of the UK providing intensive sleep programmes for children with additional support needs by training sleep councillors to work directly with families in need of support. We also run a telephone support help line.

Do you have a flair for running a large number events throughout the year? Is your focus on excellent customer service? Are you self-motivated and able to work independently?

We are currently looking to recruit a Training Officer to support our busy training team. As a Training Officer, you will take a lead on developing and implementing our busy training courses over the year, both online and face-to-face across the British Isles. You will also support promotion and marketing of training courses, both open to the public and commissions. You will support the Sleep Services Manager with reporting to funders, as well as taking on line management responsibilities for the Training Administrator.

You will be an experienced training or events coordinator, with outstanding skills in supporting groups both online and in person. You will possess a strong drive to sell training places via monthly promotion including emails and advertising, and working with our social media team to promote via our social media channels, in order to meet income targets. With our online training being delivered online via zoom, experience of using zoom or similar platforms is also essential.

The role also offers the opportunity to get involved with a range of courses, both for the general public and for commissioned groups across the health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors. This will mean you taking ownership and being accountable for delivery. Overall, you will be a strong communicator, enthusiastic, willing to learn and excel in a fast-paced, progressive organisation.

If you would like any further information about the position please contact hr@sleepscotland.org

The successful applicant for this post will require a basic disclosure.

A transitional education extra needs support programme for young people with learning difficulties, autism and complex communication needs

We help young adults with additional support needs to realise their potential by providing person centred education, life and social skills.

We are currently expanding our service and we are looking for passionate people who want to make a difference to join our Project Worker Team. You will work alongside our Team Leaders and Education Tutors to provide support and development for our students, each of whom have their own special talents and support needs. You will be able to inspire the people you work with, make a difference in their life and enhance their skills to enable them to reach their fullest potential.

For us, it’s not so much about what you know, but your attitude and values that are most important. We will provide full training on what you need to know, but you must be able to live our values:

• Person centred – building positive relationships that recognise and celebrate the individual
• Respect – respect and value differences
• Humour – we want to see happy people, hear laughter and have fun
• Compassion – we strive to create a caring and empathetic environment
• Professional – passion and integrity are vital
• Resilient – flexibility, confidence and creativity to turn challenges into opportunities.

If you think this describes you, then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• A full and robust training and induction programme, including access to additional training during the course of employment
• Holiday entitlement of 36 days from the start of employment
• Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
• Flexible and agile working
• Family friendly policies, including family friendly working hours (8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 1.30pm finish on Fridays)

We believe everybody deserves to thrive through lifelong learning. We run two charitable services to provide people with support and education to make a lasting difference and improve lives. We are looking for a new trustee with finance experience to join our established board.

Sleep Scotland is a charity for children and young people with additional support needs and sleep problems. We provide sleep training and support for professionals and provide a telephone support line for families. TEENS+ is a transitional education programme for young people with complex and severe communication issues. Please visit our websites sleepscotland.org and teensplus.org.uk for more information.

This is an exciting time to join our board. We have a new CEO and are about to launch a new ambitious strategic plan with aspiration to grow our existing services and develop new services that contribute to our purpose. The board will play an integral role in helping the charity to achieve its transformation. Do you have the passion and expertise to help our charity achieve its goals?

We provide induction, training and appraisal to all our Board members.

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

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.

Ark is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in our supported people’s lives. Your role will be to provide practical, emotional and social support. Ark offers a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job. First and foremost you will align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.

Your main duties will be but not limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.

• Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.

• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

• 4% Contributory pension scheme

• Employee recognition schemes

• Opportunities for career progression

• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Sodexo Employee Benefits

This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.