The Scottish Older People’s Assembly is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to cover maternity leave for the Co-ordinator. The post is initially for 6 months (January – June 2020) with potential to extend for a further 3-6 months dependent on external funding.

This flexible and interesting role would ideally suit someone who has experience of working within the charity/ public sector on citizen engagement, event planning, delivery and evaluation, and preparing reports. The post holder will be responsible to the Trustees of SOPA and although will work closely with the Chair, is required to be confident in working autonomously to deliver agreed outcomes.

A Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

The Eric Liddell Centre (Scottish Charity Number SC003147) is a local care charity and community hub founded in 1980 in memory of the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medalist, Eric Liddell. Our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.

The Day Care Officer (DCO) is an integral part of the day-to-day operations of the day care provision for people with a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment. The DCO will have a hands on approach to assisting with the supervision of activities and volunteers. The DCO works closely with the other team members to ensure that the highest quality of service is provided.

The Centre requires an experienced and enthusiastic individual to assist in the provision of day care for older people with dementia. SVQ3 in care is required.

The service is funded by City of Edinburgh Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service, supporting families to prevent children being accommodated. This service will work alongside our Family Group Decision making team, empowering families to create their own solutions to their problems.

This service will support families to develop their strengths and draw on their wider family network to keep their children safe and at home.

You must have experience of working with children and families within the community. You also need an SVQ Level 3/ HNC or equivalent in Child Care/Social Care or related area, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 7.

This is a fixed term post of 35 hours per week until 01 October 2021. Hours to be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the families (evenings and occasional weekends as required).

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established Children 1st Service in East Lothian. As part of our Family Group Decision Making Team you will be involved in empowering families to be able to create plans that support children at risk of accommodation.

Family Group Decision Making draws on the strengths of the wider family and friends in deciding how best to care for a child, giving families the opportunity to participate in the decision making processes and find their own solutions to difficulties.

We are looking from someone with the experience and skills to get alongside families and their children at really difficult times to support them in the positive creation of safe plans. If you are an experienced Family Decision Making coordinator, or have a range of experiences of working collaboratively with families, as part of a team and alongside a range of professionals, with a sound understanding of child protection then we would like to hear from you.

It would also be preferable if you are an experienced professional with a Social Work, Community work or other appropriate qualification.

This is a fixed term, full time post of 35 hours per week until 01 October 2021. Hours to be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the service, evenings and weekends as required.