Reporting to: Head of Volunteering Development

Main Purpose of Post

To recruit, support and develop volunteers in Fife, including supporting individuals facing barriers in their lives. To support Fife Voluntary Action’s partnership contribution to Fife Employability and Training Consortium (Fife-ETC), promoting volunteering as a route to employment. To work with organisations to support them to provide meaningful volunteering opportunities which deliver good outcomes for volunteers and organisations.

Main Duties / Key Responsibilities

1. To maintain and develop Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) as the centre of excellence for volunteering and to support the delivery of volunteering development activities across Fife;
2. To support FVA’s partnership contribution to Fife Employability and Training Consortium (Fife-ETC) which is funded by Opportunities Fife and European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF);
3. Work with organisations and services to promote Fife-ETC and ensure supported referrals to the service;
4. To provide appropriate support and guidance to customers wishing to volunteer with volunteer involving organisations, and actively identify new voluntary opportunities in Fife;
5. Work closely with individuals facing multiple barriers and who are requiring additional support to achieve their individual goals; with a particular focus on people experiencing mental health problems;
6. Work collaboratively with organisations, projects, community groups and other statutory and third sector bodies to enhance their capacity to recruit, manage and retain volunteers and to highlight gaps in provision in local services, where volunteering can fill this void;
7. To promote and develop good practice models for volunteer involving organisations covering all aspects of volunteer involvement including policies, practice, PVG and managing difficult situations;
8. To work on the development and promotion of peer mentoring opportunities as part of the volunteering experience;
9. To represent the organisation at meetings e.g. Local Planning Groups and other external partnership meetings and actively promote and publicise the benefits of volunteering to stakeholders, client groups and referring agencies through attendance at events and delivery of workshops/presentations;
10. Deliver training to professionals and customers on a range of topics including volunteer management and taking first steps into volunteering;
11. To update records of work with customers and partners on our database system as well as Fife Online Referral Tracking System (FORT);
12. Actively support FVA’s work to promote and celebrate volunteering, with a focus on embracing diversity and inclusion in volunteering and to ensure volunteering is accessible for all and reflects the diversity of communities across Fife;
13. To monitor and evaluate service provision including producing reports and customer case studies;
14. Undertake training related to the post as appropriate and with agreement from the Head of Volunteering Development.

This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in the role. The organisation reserves the right to require employees to perform other duties from time to time and to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the organisation’s business.

There is a requirement to work evenings and weekends as necessary to ensure appropriate fulfilment of duties.

Role

Children’s Panel Members are trained to take part in children’s hearings and make important decisions with and for infants, children and young people.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to take on the volunteer role of Depute Area Convener. Depute Area Conveners play a key role by supporting the local Area Convener in the leadership of local volunteers.

What will you be doing?

Supporting the local Area Convener, you’ll be managing a team of volunteers to recruit, select, quality assure and manage concerns or complaints in your area. You’ll be working with local partners, communicating with Panel Members and leading on and implementing national improvements at the local level. You will also make sure that the views of young people are heard and acted upon within your area.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of infants, children and young people and improving their outcomes and experiences; able to lead and be part of a team; a strong communicator. You should also be familiar with working with volunteers and be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos of the children’s hearings system.

Where should you be based?

We are looking for a Depute Area Convener in Fife

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.

Practitioners provide direct support to individuals in homes and communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Support is focused on enabling people to build on their existing skills or develop new skills, increase their self-esteem and confidence, which in turn will encourage involvement and promote independence. This is achieved by using interpersonal and motivational skills to help an individual explore options, the possible outcomes/consequences and make an informed choice based on this.

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is desirable as is experience working with people who have had long term hospital admissions.

As this post will involve a variety of shift patterns including sleepovers, evening and weekends and on-calls. You will be flexible in the hours and shifts you are available to work.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of qualifications declared on the application form.

Options Fife- Residential Glenrothes and Options Fife- Housing Support

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our new Options Fife- Housing Support and Options Fife- Residential Glenrothes will support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community. We are looking to recruit Young People’s Workers to both our new Options Fife Services.

Options Fife- Housing Support - Our new Options Fife- Housing Support service will be home to 4 young people aged 16 plus who will all have their own individual flat. Working patterns will include days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Our rota has been drafted with the needs of the young people at heart, shifts will be longer in order to keep consistency for our young people.

Options Fife- Residential Glenrothes- Our new Options Fife (Residential)- Glenrothes will be home to 3 young people age 16 plus. Working patterns will include days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Our rota has been drafted with the needs of the young people at heart, shorter shifts of 7.5 hours per day is anticipated however this may change to suit the needs of the young people.

As a Young People’s worker, you will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care; supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.

What will your day look like?

Like most homes, mornings can be busy. Ours usually begins around 7.30am just before our young people wake and are up choosing their breakfasts, as we help them make their plans for the day.

After having support with their personal care and medication, often it is some big decisions to make, about what to wear, how to wear their hair and what to plan for the food menu for the rest of the day.

As significant adults in their lives we use our skills and knowledge in creating timetables of activities and planned programs. We support young people to have expectations that we are listening to their views and what’s important to them.

The best part of our day is joining in with young people and sharing some flexible fun, such as playing games, watching favourite movies, nights out, bowling, crazy golf, special days out at the weekends to their favourite places and also seeing them enjoy spending time with their families. Happiness and feeling loved is a key aspect of our care, as we teach young people to build upon their skills, focusing on their strengths and what they can do. We respect their values as we build upon their confidence through a range of interventions and creative activities which will enhance their self-esteem and how they view themselves even when days can be difficult and challenging for them. We work on developing a culture of shared language using a range of communication tools and creating calm predictable and structured environments, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.

Like all young people, our young people have their own individual ways of doing things, have different interests and views, have their preferred way of making choices and their own unique ways of engaging and having fun whilst building trusting relationships and friendships.

When we finally get to bedtime and young people are settled for the night, that’s when we carry out some of our paperwork ensuring it reflects plans, risk assessment, personal goals and SHANNARI assessments.

What are we looking for?

If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. We are looking Young People’s Workers to work full time (37.5 hours per week), part time (25- 30 hours per week) or relief. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.

Why should you apply for this post? Well that’s easy…

As a Young People’s Worker, you will receive a planned and supported induction programme consisting of an extensive training programme; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and Fire Safety Training. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.

As an Aberlour employee, you will receive:

· competitive hourly rates with an additional 9% for working unsociable hours,

· excellent annual leave entitlement

· access to our group pension scheme

· access to the Aberlour Rewards retail discount scheme

However, most importantly although not without its challenges, working with our young people and making small steps of progress makes this role extremely rewarding.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a part time worker to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.

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

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

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 Keri Duffy, Team Senior on 07714609374.

Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) is a registered Scottish charity serving as an information discovery point, primarily, but not exclusively, to members from migrant and ethnic minority communities in Fife.

FMF provides the following services: a multi-lingual advice and information service, advocacy and casework support, employability support, financial inclusion, personal development opportunities and community development. FMF also works in collaboration with mainstream service providers and other third sector organisations’ to provide tailored support to our client groups.

We have received a funding to help develop our volunteer work. The successful person will manage our current team of volunteers as well as develop a plan for how the volunteer management role can be taken forward. This is a fixed term post due to the nature of the funding, there may be scope for the post being extended subject to successful funding bids which the post holder will be involved in formulating.

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Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) is a registered Scottish charity serving as an information discovery point, primarily, but not exclusively, to members from migrant and ethnic minority communities in Fife.

FMF provides the following services: a multi-lingual advice and information service, advocacy and casework support, employability support, financial inclusion, personal development opportunities and community development. FMF also works in collaboration with mainstream service providers and other third sector organisations’ to provide tailored support to our client groups.

Based in our office in the Postings, Kirkcaldy, the main purpose of the job is to manage the day to day work of the advice team / Community Support staff, (paid and unpaid); offering advice and assistance to members of the public within the remit of organisation’s activities. The service has a particular emphasis on offering advice to the migrant community and case-managing the involvement of mainstream multiagency interventions to resolve issues. The agency is also committed to work with and within communities towards social cohesion and better integration of migrants within communities across Fife.

To work with the board to design a strategy and contribute to normal business planning, whilst identifying and developing services to meet emerging need. To assist FMF in developing a Human Rights approach to advice and community practices. In particular the manager will be responsible for the support, supervision, development and performance of the team and be responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective services; high quality, cost effective, customer focused and in accordance with Fife Migrants Forum aims and objectives.

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Our Options Residential Fife service is a full-time, residential care home offering long-term residential care for children and young people with complex learning and physical disabilities. We provide quality living for those children and young people who can no longer live at home.

We are looking for 2 part time Young People’s Workers, each working 24.5 hours per week, to become part of our family. One post is offered on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave (until the end of March 2022), and the other is a permanent contract.

At Aberlour we feel that every child has the right to flourish and is at the heart of everything we do. As a Young People’s Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role. You will provide enabling support to ensure the highest level of physical, personal and emotional care to support our young people with different daily activities. These activities can include college, different hobbies and attending fun groups - each of our young people has a developed plan that helps them achieve their goals.

You will become part of a highly skilled and experienced team and will have a supported induction programme, with access to an extensive training programme which includes CALM training, Child Protection and Fire Safety.

This service operates a residential rota and as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, nights and public holidays.

Please see the ‘Person Specification’ document included with this advert on our website for further details on preferred qualifications and experience.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact Helen Finnie, Service Manager, on 01383 724834.

We are excited to announce we are recruiting for the position of a Money Advice Assistant to work as part of our Money Advice Team.

The successful applicant will work alongside an established team answering telephone enquiries relating to debt and financial issues. The candidate will support all aspects of money advice, including dealing with general money advice enquiries and handling referrals from external agencies. The candidate is expected to demonstrate and adhere to good practice in all aspects of their work.

Ideal candidates will have excellent written, oral and IT skills with experience in an administrative/customer service role. The successful candidate will be committed to the aims and principles of CARF and Citizens Advice Bureau. With the ability to identify personal development opportunities, the candidate will be able to work independently but also collectively as part of their team and the wider money advice team to deliver CARFs vision and values.

Crail Community Partnership (CCP), a charity set up in 2018, have an exciting opportunity for a project coordinator based at the Community Hall in Crail.

The successful applicant will work to implement the Crail Community Hall Business Plan by working with CCP trustees, with community leaders, current and potential users in Crail and the surrounding areas.

For a detailed Job Description see below.

Our Fife Harm Reduction service works with people across Fife to reduce drug and alcohol related harms. We operate from a fixed site in Leven and provide outreach across The Kingdom. We offer a range of services including access to sterile injecting equipment, safer injecting advice and information, safer drinking and/or drug use advice. overdose prevention, Naloxone provision and BBV testing. Assertive Linkage into other services.

We are looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker who will work both within our fixed site in Leven and deliver outreach interventions in the Community.

What we’re looking for: A Self motivated and self starter who is passionate about reducing harm across Fife. You’ll have a proven track record of working within substance use services and supporting people.

Further information: This job is subject to a PVG check.

This is a new post which will develop, deliver, support and promote a range of family support and engagement for family members who are affected by someone else’s substance use. The post will operate in partnership with NHS Fife Addictions Service and has an area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout Fife and some to our offices in Glasgow.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering initial assessments and one to one intensive support for family members aged 16+ years (including face to face, telephone and online support); offering advocacy and self-advocacy support to ensure families can access their rights; supporting the development of family inclusive practice across NHS Fife Addictions Services; using and promoting evidence-based interventions; and evaluating and demonstrating the impact of these and of this new collaborative family support and engagement model.

The post will work across three NHS Addictions bases in Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Windygates (main base tbc). The post-holder will be expected to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Senior Family Support Development Officer.

We are seeking applicants who have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification, along with experience of direct client work, group work and direct work with families. Applicants should have knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use and values underpinning advocacy. We are seeking an applicant who can encourage and promote the development of family support groups, and effectively and sensitively advocate for others.

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. It is important to us to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own. 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)

The Job

The post holder will carry out a range of administrative tasks which supports all the Fife Services. They will be required to develop a sound knowledge of the databases and spreadsheets for recording and reporting purposes for several of the fife services.

As the first point of contact, the Business Support Administrator / Receptionist’s main responsibility is to provide an efficient and professional service to LinkLiving’s service users, external agencies and Link Group staff. The role involves a wide varity of administrative duties as well as covering the reception area and greeting service users, staff and external visitors.

The post holder will work within the reception area of West Bridge Mill, Kirkcaldy and will need to be flexible to cover annual leave and sickness and be able to work without supervision.

About You

You will need to be able to prioritise their own workload and be able to manage your work, which may have conflicting deadlines. As you will act as a first point of contact it is essential that you have excellent communication skills verbally and written. You will also need to have good telephone skills.

Good computer skills is essential due to the requirement of the Business Support Administrator / Receptionist to update databases and spreadsheets.

An ability to work alone, taking your own initiative with tasks, as well as being able to work as part of a team is a must.

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 a Basic Disclosure check.

F/T Carer Support Worker (Hospital Discharge) based at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy

P/T Carer Support Worker (Hospital Discharge) based at Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline

F/T Carer Support Worker (Mental Health) working across Fife

P/T Carer Support Worker (Localities) working in NE Fife

Fife Carers Centre, based in Kirkcaldy, is a well regarded and well established organisation who have been supporting family and unpaid carers throughout Fife for over 24 years. We work with adult carers on a one to one basis and in groups. We support carers in their caring role with relevant and straightforward information as well as practical help. We spend time with carers listening and using the Adult Carer Support Plan and Emergency Planning tools to help carers to think about how their life is affected by their caring role along with what are their aspirations and concerns for the future. We give information and the means to use it to carers on a wide range of topics from applying for benefits to learning more about the condition affecting the person they care for. Most importantly we will work with the carer to protect their own physical, emotional, mental and financial health whilst they maintain their caring role.

As a Carer Support Worker you will be working one to one with carers in the community, you'll see a diverse mix of caring situations and you will be ready to help with compassion, understanding, efficiency, knowledge and imagination as well as humour and a lightness of touch.

We now have an opportunity to expand our team to meet the ever growing need to support unpaid carers in new and diverse ways. We have 4 vacancies for carer support worker roles and invite applications.

Carer Support Workers will be supporting carers by phone, using online platforms and in person when restrictions allow. You will work in the community, from your own home and use Fife Carers Centre in Kirkcaldy as an admin base.

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a learning disability and or Autism?

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 family focused, warm friendly, resourceful and empathetic individuals to join our newly extended Disability Service as Family Workers.

At Options Fife we have been providing person centred services to children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism for over 25yrs. Our new family support workers will enhance the existing provision offered, enabling whole family support for children and families with complex learning needs.

As a Family Support Worker, you will offer emotional and direct practical help to families experiencing short- or long-term challenges. You will work with families, identifying areas where support is required, working with them to co-produce a family support plan which will be individually tailored to their child’s and family’s needs. You will agree outcomes and personal goals within the child’s plan

The role of the family worker will be diverse and wide ranging and will include the following:

· Promote and develop healthy routines, including sleep.

· Provide practical support with personal care.

· Support the development of play routines.

· Support parents to address difficulties and reduce risks

· Build upon parents existing knowledge and Equip them with enabling strategies and tools.

· Support families to have positive and rewarding relationships.

· Support families to implement structure, identify triggers and understand the function and purpose of their child’s behaviour. And reduce challenges from escalating.

· Along with families, Liaise and work with partners and colleagues from Social Work, Health and Education to assess, review and evaluate progress.

You will have experience of supporting children and families with a learning disability and Autism. You will have up-to -date knowledge of best practice and supporting tools and interventions.

Working hours will be 37.5 per week across 7 days between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The days and hours worked will be agreed with families within the family support plan. There may also occasionally be a need to provide additional supports out with these times and to be able to respond to crisis and family stress.

FEAT's vision is to enable and support individuals to reach their full positive mental well-being in a culture where there is no stigma. As well as being an Equal Opportunities employer, FEAT are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from all members of the community including disabled applicants.

FEAT have a vacancy for an Employment Supervisor to use the IPS approach, working with Fife Health & Social Care Partnership and with clients with complex mental health conditions across Fife. This innovative project which started in April 2015 has secured further funding from Opportunities Fife and the European Social Investment Fund. Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the individual, NHS Fife, Fife Council, GPs, employers, colleges, Job Centre Plus and Occupational Health to enable individuals to gain and sustain employment.

This specific role involves managing the day to day running of the project and staff team as well as proactively managing a small caseload of individuals who have experienced complex mental health problems who are unemployed and/or currently off work. You will deliver the IPS evidence-based model of vocational rehabilitation for people with complex mental health problems.

As Employment Supervisor you will be used to collaborative working and will have some experience managing people. You will be an excellent organiser and should be prepared to track project outcomes and write brief reports for managers/funders as required. You will enjoy presenting to partners and employers as well as building and maintaining relationships with a view to securing job outcomes and signposting FEAT training opportunities.

The Employment Supervisor could come from an employability, management or mental health background. You will undertake to agree to and practise in line with FEAT’s professional guidelines. You will be experienced delivering a range of employability and vocational skills, mainly on an individual basis but occasionally to groups, to clients with complex mental health conditions. The Employment Supervisor will support the Strategic Clinical Lead to achieve project outcomes and help shape future innovations.

Due to the current COVID situation we are working virtually with our base at Silverburn Park it is anticipated that we will continue to work within our client’s communities across Fife. FEAT are working closely with government guidelines as restrictions are eased. As well as traveling throughout Fife, you are also expected to carry out a proportion of work in NHS inpatient/outpatient settings across Fife, with patients on a one to one basis.

Successful candidates will be part of enthusiastic dynamic teams offering an inclusive, non-judgmental approach to support, and empower people to flourish by managing their mental health for life.

Post 100% funded by the European Social and Investment Fund

FEAT is seeking an Employment Specialist to use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, working in partnership with Fife Health & Social Care and with clients with complex and enduring mental health conditions across Fife. IPS is a proven way of helping people, who have had mental ill health, back to work.

The successful candidate will proactively manage a caseload of individuals who are unemployed and/or currently off work. You will deliver the IPS evidence-based model of vocational rehabilitation for people with complex and enduring mental health problems. Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the individual, NHS Fife, Fife Council, GPs, employers, colleges, Job Centre Plus and Occupational Health to enable individuals to gain and retain employment.

The role is delivered in the client’s community spending 65% of your time with clients and employers. FEAT are currently delivering their services virtually and are working closely with government guidelines as restrictions are lessened. You will undertake to agree to and practise in line with FEAT’s professional guidelines. You will be part of an enthusiastic dynamic team offering an inclusive, non-judgmental approach to support and empower people to flourish by managing their mental health for life.

FEAT are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from all members of the community including disabled applicants. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group, but, as members of ethnic minority groups are currently under-represented in our organisation we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone. FEAT's vision is to enable and support individuals to reach their full positive mental well-being in a culture where there is no stigma.

Post 100% funded by the European Social and Investment Fund

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 £9.76 - £10.25 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
• 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.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

To co-ordinate the shared work of the Glenrothes Area Covenanted Partnership. This is a partnership of six charges in the Glenrothes area: Glenrothes: Christ’s Kirk, Glenrothes: St Columba’s, Glenrothes: St Margaret’s, Glenrothes: St Ninian’s, Leslie: Trinity and Markinch & Thornton. As part of the presbytery plan, these congregations have entered into a partnership agreement to work together and share in mission to the Glenrothes area.

Sacro provides Restorative Justice and one to one programmes to assist young people to address offending behaviour.

You will be responsible for working directly with service users as part of an existing Youth Justice team. You should have experience of working with young people who offend and have some knowledge of cognitive behaviour interventions, Restorative Justice and Anti Social Behaviour Legislation.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently is required, experience of interagency working would also be an advantage. A commitment to Sacro’s value base is essential, as this type of work can be challenging.

A relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.

For an informal discussion regarding this position please contact Liam Gale via email: lgale@sacro.org.uk

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

Working in a vibrant centre in Kirkcaldy, you will report to the Strategic Manager.

Responsible for all aspects of fundraising activity, you will be specifically responsible for generating essential income for our family centred services through grants, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Working with our services, you will identify opportunities to generate new income streams.

You will be highly organised, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.

As importantly, you will bring a positive attitude and personal drive to the role and the wider organisation.

Key skills:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising position for third sector Organisations supporting vulnerable children and families.

• The ability to research and develop new income streams

• A working knowledge of Microsoft packages

• Evidence of writing dynamic funding proposals and evidencing of outcomes through reporting

• Inspiring people to commit to the fundraising goals of the Centre

• Research skills and attention to detail: sourcing information and statistics, researching trends, assessing costs.

• Creativity: putting together innovative events and projects

Contract Type: Various hours available, permanent. Hours to be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Hours are across Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with a weekend rota on a Saturday.

Job category/type: Full-time and Part-time positions available, Permanent, Support Work.

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.

It is important to us to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own. 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)

We’re seeking to recruit some great new support workers to work in our Fife Support Service. You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field. If you share our values, this could be the role for you. The Job Support Workers in the Fife Support Services are responsible for delivering a visiting care at home and/or housing support service to enable people to live as independently as possible in their own homes (including the provision of personal care and administering medication, where required, and help to enable people to develop practical household skills).

The post holder/s will provide emotional support, to assist people to take part in activities that matter to them and help them engage with their community to reduce social isolation. It is the Support Workers responsibility to develop effective relationships with people affected by a range of challenges, support them to cope in difficult times and enable them to live a good life. In doing so, to provide emotional, practical and social support to help people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.

As a Support Worker in this service, you will support and assist service users to maximise their income and benefits and in applying for housing benefit. This might involve liaising with other agencies that may be involved with the service user, advocating on their behalf and accessing professional help if required and appropriate. In addition, you will support service users to cope with the responsibilities of a tenancy and help them take responsibility for the safety of themselves and their home.

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To be considered for this role it is essential that you have an SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 or able to achieve qualification within required timescales. As this role is regulated by the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) it is essential that you have a willingness to work towards and achieve an appropriate qualification recognised by the SSSC to achieve and maintain registration with a regulatory body.

To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting service users and be able to build equal and positive relationships with people. You also must have good personal computer skills and the ability to use technology efficiently to maintain and update records. Having a current driving licence and access to a reliable, roadworthy car is also essential to be able to undertake this role. Successful applicants will be required to register with SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

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 above.

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.

2 Positions available, 1 position located in Fife, 1 position located in Falkirk.

Please state on your application which post you are applying for.

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. It is important to us to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own. 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)

The Project Worker role involves carrying out training development and the delivery of the trauma-informed Steps to Resilience programmes.

The Employability Services team deals primarily with young people with complex and chaotic backgrounds. The service works hard and creatively to maintain the early engagement of participants. We are delighted to have our work in this area recognised through the SURF 2017 Award for ‘removing barriers to employment’ and the Mentor Networks inclusion award. We support young people by offering valuable work placements and a wide range of qualifications to support their progression, including employability, tenancy and citizenship, youth work and leadership award qualifications. We are actively working towards expanding our services to include adults of any age..

The Job

The purpose of the Project Worker role is to support clients/volunteers to achieve their goals and aspirations by providing opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. The Project Worker will be responsible for the recruitment, training and support of clients/volunteers and the development of the Peer Education service. You will provide support to individuals who are unemployed into a positive destination. You will support the achievement of high standards and provide monitoring information in relation to the project’s outcomes.

LinkLiving aims to provide volunteering and ongoing learning and capacity building opportunities to enable more vulnerable people to actively participate in our service. This role will support that aim by ensuring that opportunities are provided to course participants equipping them with the skills to make a valuable contribution to the service and their wider community. The Employability Project Worker will provide support and offer guidance to individuals, volunteers and course participants, develop relationships with other agencies and services and actively promote LinkLiving’s volunteer programmes and employability services.

About You

The post holder must have a good standard of secondary education including Math’s and English. Due to the role of the Employability Project Worker in delivering group training, we would require you to have experience in the delivery and development of training programmes. You will have experience of working with young people with complex needs/backgrounds and will have the ability and understanding of how to work with people as volunteers.

It is essential that the post holder has an understanding of issues affecting young people who are excluded and marginalised and demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to people’s emotional and social health. The postholder will have knowledge and understanding the of employability sector, Peer Education and volunteering initiatives.

The Project Worker will have effective communication skills including excellent written, oral and IT skills and will have a non judgemental attitude and willingness to embrace diversity.

You must be able to prioritise and plan your own and other members of the team workload and will have the ability to create relationships/partnerships with other voluntary, employability networks and statutory agencies.

The postholder must have a current driving license and access to a roadworthy car.

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.

About the Role:

Are you committed to supporting carers of people living with a mental illness? We are looking for a new Carer Support Worker for Fife who is skilled in building relationships, providing support and who is empathic with excellent communication skills.

You will provide information, guidance and support to carers on a one to one, group or drop-in bases. Support in Mind Scotland knows that carers of people with a mental health problem face very specific and challenging problems that arise from caring for someone being treated under the Mental Health Act. You will therefore take a rights-based approach to the work. You should also have relevant lived or professional experience of mental health.

Carers may be relatives or friends of people living with a serious mental illness. You will work with partners across the Fife community to ensure the needs of carers are met. Part of the role will be to identify and then support hidden carers who may be feeling stigmatised, isolated and struggling to cope.

The Carers Support Worker will also be involved in helping to develop and run carer-led training and education events, produce newsletters and regular updates, and ensure that national developments and news are disseminated to carers across Fife.

Working alongside colleagues, this role is an opportunity to support an increasing number of carers through the very challenging time of the pandemic.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate should be interested in people, with excellent social skills and a good sense of humour!

They should be educated to SVQ 3 level or have lived or work experience in mental health. They should have a sound theory base of social care interventions including risk assessment and have a good understanding of the law relating to carers and carers’ rights.

The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme. A full driving license and access to a vehicle is highly beneficial to this role.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer. The post is for 35 hours a week, working time can be adjusted for the suitable candidate.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lynda Sloan, Service Manager Mob: 01592 268388, or email Steve Urquhart, Area Manager Tayside and Fife at SUquhart@supportinmindscotland.org.uk

If you are passionate about enabling Support in Mind Scotland to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community, and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Why join us?

Support in Mind Scotland provides support throughout Scotland and offers a range of services to people directly affected by a mental health issue and to those who care for them, whether family, friend or supporter.

We are committed to delivering services shaped by the lived experienced of people affected by mental health. We believe in a holistic approach to providing support and aim to empower our service user to make the best use of what help and support is available to them.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving charity and help shape its future. In return for your work, passion and dedication, we offer scope for development, a benefit package including 37 days’ holiday, enhanced sick pay, season ticket loan, regular support & supervision and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about Who We Are and What We Do on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media

A Criminal Justice Worker is required to provide support and advice through structured mentoring for females who are involved in the Criminal Justice System.

Support needs vary enormously dependant on criminogenic needs/risks, examples include: addressing offending behaviour through the delivery of behaviour change programmes, supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, exploring housing options, compliance with statutory orders and supporting service users to access education/ employment. Experience of working with women in the criminal justice system is essential.

The ability to use initiative and organise workload within a pressurised environment is essential. Successful applicants will be flexible and imaginative in their approach and sensitive and confident in their ability to help service users.

Multi-Agency working is crucial as Sacro work in partnership with Fife Council Criminal Justice Social Work to provide a holistic support service to service users in Fife.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. A relevant qualification is desirable but is not essential.

*For the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 it is an occupational requirement that this post is filled by a female.

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have the drive to join a dynamic service that has been delivering counselling across the communities of Fife for over 25 years?

DAPL is a BACP accredited counselling service based in Fife. We are looking for qualified/accredited Children & Young People’s Counsellors to join our existing staff team to provide counselling within Fife’s schools and local communities.

You will be required to work primarily with children and young people across a range of mediums. You will also support parent/carers, families and teaching staff. As well as 1:1 counselling you will have the ability to facilitate therapeutic groups, psycho-educational groups and provide information on a range of issues affecting young people.

Previous supervised counselling practice at a minimum of diploma level is essential; as is experience of working with young people in a range of settings.

You must also hold a full UK drivers licence and have the ability to drive (the post will involve outreach work and providing a service in a number of schools).

DAPL is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

A satisfactory PVG Scheme Record is required.