LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people of all ages to overcome the negative impacts of trauma, mental health, inequality, and isolation. We deliver our support to service users through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

At LinkLiving, our values are at the heart of everything we do and we put the people we support first. Our values are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

Our main aim for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own. An understanding of the issues affecting service users is also an essential requirement of the role

The Job

The purpose of the job is to deliver an exciting new project which is supported by the Scottish Government’s Survivor Support Innovation and Development Fund and Action 15 from Fife’s Health and Social Care Partnership.

Better than Well supports adults who have experienced childhood trauma in Fife, including those who have found it difficult to engage with other services. Better than Well will be open to all adults who have experienced childhood trauma, but there will be an additional effort to engage with people who have also experienced homelessness.

The postholder will provide a person-centered service which responds flexibly and quickly to the mental health needs of adults who have experienced trauma in childhood, enabling people to recognise, understand and manage the symptoms. You will support people to identify their personal outcomes by undertaking baseline and exit assessments of the people we support, using appropriate clinical measures and agreeing a schedule of support sessions. The post holder will also be expected to carry out sessions using remote platforms. - either telephone or digital platforms.

You will also be expected to develop positive partnerships with agencies which are relevant to support for adults who have experienced trauma, and raise awareness of Better than Well through giving presentations and running training courses.

To find out more about a career in care, the following video provides an insight into what you can expect - aquestionofcare.org.uk

About You

You will be educated to diploma level (or equivalent) with experience of self-help techniques and CBT approaches and come with knowledge of issues affecting people who are excluded and marginalized.

Experience of using a person centred approach is fundamental to this role as well as knowledge of mental health self help resources and a commitment to their use. You will have empathy, active listening skills and be sensitive and responsive to people’s emotional and social health.

As the postholder is required to develop positive partnerships with agencies and participate in relevant network meetings, good communication skills are essential to the role.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack below..

Further Information

To find out more about what LinkLiving do, please visit our website at linkliving.org.uk

What’s in it for you?

LinkLiving offers excellent terms and conditions, and as an Investor in People and Healthy Working Lives Gold Award holder, we aim to provide a wide range of development opportunities and healthy living initiatives. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities.

You will work with colleagues who share our objectives – our employees, volunteers, funders, and our project partners. In return, we want people who are passionate, caring and dedicated, committed to our vision and values and will work to the highest professional standards.

As a LinkLiving employee, you'll benefit from generous annual leave entitlements, a wide range of learning and development opportunities, highly competitive employer pension contribution rates, discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services via Westfield Rewards, enhanced maternity and sick pay entitlements, employee support and counselling service and occupational health services.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced practitioner to work within the Family Support section of the services delivered by the Cottage. You will have at least two years’ experience of supporting families within a social care/ community setting.

You should hold a minimum qualification of SVQ 3 Services Children and Young People or HNC/D in Social Care or Working with Communities, or equivalent, and have a positive and flexible approach and an understanding of social issues that affect individuals and families in need.

As well as providing a range of support and practical advice, you will ensure that group work programmes which will include outdoor activities are provided to complement and enhance the individual work undertaken with male parents/ adult carers and/or their families.

You will be required to work with minimum supervision, demonstrate an ability to work independently and overcome challenges to working with complex situations.

You will be expected to be competent in working with Microsoft based software.

Service Profile

The Cottage Family Centre was established in 1987. The focus of the work at the Centre is to provide a range of support to those families and individuals within family units who are vulnerable to social exclusion as a result of factors such as poverty, unemployment, poor housing, relationship breakdown, drug and alcohol problems and health related issues.

This post will be subject to a PVG and references.

The Cottage Family Centre was established in 1987. The focus of the work at the Centre is to provide a range of support to those families and individuals within family units who are vulnerable to social exclusion as a result of factors such as poverty, unemployment, poor housing, relationship breakdown, drug and alcohol problems and health related issues.

The range of services that the Cottage provides includes a therapeutic service for children and young people.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced therapist competent to work with children and young people. The successful candidate must be a qualified Play Therapist, Art Therapist or Counsellor qualified to work with children and young people. This position will be based within our new Family Centre at St Clair Street Kirkcaldy.

You will need to be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently with a positive and flexible approach and demonstrate a sound understanding of social issues that affect children, young people and families.

This post will be subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups check and 2 references.

Hours: 18 hours per week

Salary: £20,238.00 pro rata

This post is funded by the R S MacDonald Charitable Trust until 2023.

Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project (KASP) exists to provide support to eliminate the debilitating effects that childhood sexual abuse can have on adult survivors.

KASP are organisational members of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), providing counselling and support and more, to anyone over the age of 16 who is effected by their own or another’s childhood sexual abuse. All of our services are available throughout Fife.

We are looking for committed individuals to join our board of trustees. If you have time, are willing to ask questions and share our values of equality, transparency and community then we would love to hear from you. We are particularly looking for people with previous Board, Finance, Counselling, Human Resources experience.

Duties/tasks will include:

• Attend 6 board meetings per year – usually on a Monday evening

• Contribute to an identified sub-group that meet roughly 2/3 times a year

• Attend 1 Development Day with staff and trustees per year

• Assist in the recruitment of staff whenever necessary

Please note that all meetings at present are attended remotely.

seescape is seeking new trustees to help the charity as we grow and develop

Based in in Kirkcaldy, Fife, seescape is a well-established charity working to improve the independence and quality of life of those who have sight impairment, their families and carers. seescape believes that it is important to raise awareness of the needs of sight impaired people by changing attitudes and breaking down the barriers that prevent people living with sight impairment being full and active members of society.

seescape provides a diverse range of activities and support to its beneficiaries. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved with the charity as it seeks to grow and develop.

The role may appeal to people with a background and skills in one or more of the following areas: eye health, business planning and development, fundraising, HR, IT, charity governance or marketing.

seescape would like to appoint trustees to complement the current board in its role as a governing body: setting strategy and ensuring exemplary governance and fiscal control. Ideally the candidate would be someone with an understanding of charities and the voluntary sector. Most importantly they will have some strategic expertise and understanding of good governance.

The charity is keen to bring additional skills to its board, however, seescape is keen to attract applicants from a diverse audience so other skills will also be welcomed.

Board meetings are held every 6 weeks and these are currently being held virtually by Zoom.

Clued Up provides a comprehensive “youth friendly” substance use support and information service for young people under 25 in the Fife area.

This post will join the outreach team working with young people 12 – 18 years old affected by substance use.

Clued Up provides a comprehensive “youth friendly” substance use support and information service for young people under 25 in the Fife area.

As part of this initiative this post will be responsible for Developing the Youth Auchmuty Project (YAP) with Young people from the area, funded by the Big Lottery

Clued Up provides a comprehensive “youth friendly” substance use support and information service for young people under 25 in the Fife area.

The post will join the team delivering the Making it Work for Families partnership project providing whole family support.

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people of all ages to overcome the negative impacts of trauma, mental health, inequality, and isolation. We deliver our support to service users through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

LinkLiving’s values are at the heart of everything we do. As Team Leader you will be expected to share our core values of:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

The Job

Whilst we also work with other age groups, our Older Persons Service promotes social inclusion opportunities for vulnerable people aged 65 and over by providing 1-1 volunteer and staff befriending in their own homes, within their communities, and support with social engagement opportunities for older people and carers through our drop in social cafes

The purpose of the job is to provide leadership, support and supervision to a team of project workers to deliver a high-quality service for older people within the Fife area whilst ensuring that funding is monitored, the service to individuals is co-ordinated and that appropriate policies and local procedures are in place. The Team Leader is the first line manager and is responsible for ensuring the service is of high quality. The Team Leader will combine a thorough knowledge of leadership and management practice and processes with first class staff support and development skills.

Working closely with the Service Manager, the Team Leader will use their knowledge to develop and expand services across Fife.

To find out more about a career in care, the following video provides an insight into what you can expect - aquestionofcare.org.uk

About You

You will need to be able to demonstrate your commitment to LinkLiving’s 4 key values, which are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual's needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

You will be required to have a proven record in leadership and management and be able to demonstrate previous experience of providing support and supervision to staff and the ability to coordinate and prioritise resources and to manage competing demands.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack below.

Further Information

To find out more about what LinkLiving do, please visit our website at linkliving.org.uk

What’s in it for you?

LinkLiving offers excellent terms and conditions, and as an Investor in People and Healthy Working Lives Gold Award holder, we aim to provide a wide range of development opportunities and healthy living initiatives. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities.

You will work with colleagues who share our objectives – our employees, volunteers, funders, and our project partners. In return, we want people who are passionate, caring and dedicated, committed to our vision and values and will work to the highest professional standards.

As a LinkLiving employee, you'll benefit from generous annual leave entitlements, a wide range of learning and development opportunities, highly competitive employer pension contribution rates, discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services via Westfield Rewards, enhanced maternity and sick pay entitlements, employee support and counselling service and occupational health services.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate leader who possess a detailed knowledge of the homelessness & housing sector. Ideally the candidates should have considerable experience managing youth services, and come with a demonstrable track record of staff and service management.

The Service Manager will be responsible for the effective management and development of services under their area of responsibility and, working with the Assistant Director, they will also be responsible for developing new service provision within their area.

The initial activity for this Service Manager will be the implementation of a new Housing First for Youth service in Fife. Strong networking and organisational skills are required, as is the ability to form and lead a brand new team of project workers. This is a great opportunity for the right person to learn new skills as well as showcase their experience and make a valuable contribution to the lives of many young people in Fife.

The Service Manager will work from our new Fife office, as well as dispersed across the Fife local authority area and will frequently visit our other services across Scotland. As such access to a car and a full driving licence are essential.

Who we are

Rock Trust is Scotland’s leading youth specific homelessness charity. We work with young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of, or who are experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to end youth homelessness in Scotland by ensuring that every young person has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive and move on from homelessness.

Rock Trust holds the gold award from Investors in People. We are committed to making Rock Trust a fantastic place to work. We provide a range of enhanced benefits for staff, including 25 days annual leave and 10 public holidays, an 8% employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance scheme, employee rewards through Perkbox and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. A full list of our benefits is available on our website.

We actively support the ability to work flexibly and remotely, and all staff are provided with the right IT equipment and home set-ups to minimise travel and promote a work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer, with the Silver Charter from LGBT Youth Scotland and are signed up to the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. We encourage applications from all parts of the community.

Rock Trust has four core values; Safety, Positivity, Respect and Fairness. If you hold these values, and are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and move on from homelessness, then please get in touch.

Rock Trust are delighted to be expanding our successful Housing First for Youth service model into Fife. The Project Worker role provides an opportunity to be part of this innovative venture, based on well-researched methods used across the world. Our Housing First for Youth model will support homeless and/or care experienced young people to transition to permanent, independent accommodation.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Build trusting, lasting relationships with young people
• Support young people to manage and thrive in their new home
• Provide flexible, person centered, strengths-based support for as long as is required
• Adopt a ‘whatever it takes’ and rights based approach
• Work in a psychologically and trauma informed manner
• Promote and share evaluation, learning and best practice

Project workers will work dispersed across the Fife local authority area, and as such access to a car and a full driving licence are essential.

Who we are

Rock Trust is Scotland’s leading youth specific homelessness charity. We work with young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of, or who are experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to end youth homelessness in Scotland by ensuring that every young person has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive and move on from homelessness.

Rock Trust holds the gold award from Investors in People. We are committed to making Rock Trust a fantastic place to work. We provide a range of enhanced benefits for staff, including 25 days annual leave and 10 public holidays, an 8% employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance scheme, employee rewards through Perkbox and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. A full list of our benefits is available on our website.

We actively support the ability to work flexibly and remotely, and all staff are provided with the ICT kit and home set-ups needed to minimise travel and promote a work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer, with the Silver Charter from LGBT Youth Scotland and are signed up to the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. We encourage applications from all parts of the community.

Rock Trust has four core values; Safety, Positivity, Respect and Fairness. If you hold these values and are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and move on from homelessness, then please get in touch.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Scottish SPCA to join the Fundraising and Income Generation Department as a Corporate Partnership Manager. The base location for this role is flexible, but the Corporate Partnership Manager would be expected to travel to our Dunfermline Head Office on a regular basis; as well as our centres across Scotland.

The Corporate Partnership Manager will be responsible for implementing the corporate sponsorship and fundraising strategy. The role will involve researching, identifying and recruiting new corporate partners, as well as maintaining and developing existing relationships (including with the RSPCA to develop cross-border opportunities), with a view to achieving an annual fundraising target.

Applicants must be educated to degree level. A relevant qualification or experience working in fundraising would be desirable. Applicants must be a highly skilled negotiator and influencer with an entrepreneurial outlook. A strong interest and commitment to animal welfare is essential.

Working for us is incredibly rewarding and you’ll also get the chance to get up close and personal with some of our furry, feathered and scaled friends! You’ll also receive a comprehensive and wide-ranging induction to show you the breadth of our vital work.

The position is full-time, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week, with occasional evening and weekend work.

As the role is primarily office-based, applicants must be able to commute to Dunfermline. Home working may also be required. A UK driving licence is essential.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

SAMH provides supported accommodation services in Fife. The services is run across two sites in Fife (Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy), and is registered as Care at Home with Housing support.

The Senior Practitioners will play an important part in the service delivery for people using the service and the development of the service.

The Senior practitioners will :

• provide direction and guidance to a team of Practitioners supporting individuals in homes and communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• work with service users to define their own support plans and coordinate, evaluate and review this support
• provide practice supervision and mentorship to Practitioner staff within the team.
• be responsible for the Co-ordination, referral, assessments, monitoring, review and exit processes for individuals using the service,
• act as the key contact and develop positive relationships with individuals, families, multi-agency teams and communities.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards SVQ3.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator for their Befriending Service. The service recruits, trains and supports volunteer befrienders to work with women experiencing domestic abuse to reduce social isolation.

Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar environment, preferably with experience of training and supporting volunteers. A good understanding of domestic abuse and its effects is important.

This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until December 2023.

Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency partners is essential for both posts.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in housing support or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement of these posts.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

If you would like further information about the post(s), please contact Keri Duffy on 07714609374.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Women’s Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women with experience of domestic abuse. Candidates should have a good understanding of domestic abuse, have experience in providing direct support and have excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in housing support or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Lynda Carey, Operational Lead on 07714 609371.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As housing care worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• competitive hourly rates of £9.30 - £9.76 per hour;
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
• generous annual leave entitlement;
• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions;
• flexible working policies;
• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities; and
• a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.