Jobs in Highland

We are looking for a Project Worker to join our Gatehouse Resource Centre Team in Golspie. Our centre provides a warm, welcoming environment where people can find the confidence and trust that they need in order to engage with support. Working alongside our Highland Area team, the role offers you an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by mental health issues.

As a Project Worker, you will be part of a small team, engaging directly in support work with people who use the centre in order to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will work directly with service users to develop and review Personal Support Plans offering compassionate, creative and focussed support to assist recovery.

You will also have scope to help develop the Centre, through collaboration with the people who use the service, the Centre staff, your colleagues across the Highland Team and external stakeholders, including voluntary sector agencies, NHS Highland and other statutory bodies.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Mental Health field or in another area of support work, and an SVQ2 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care.

If you are interested in this opportunity but unsure that you have all of the qualifications or experience required, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. For an informal discussion, please contact Ali McGowan, Locality Manager on 07554 735 332 or at amcgowan@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.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities, which benefit the individual, and the charity and we are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.

Find out more about us on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media.

Please email your completed application pack to admin@supportinmindscotland.org.uk at the earliest possible opportunity and in any case by midday, 16-08-2021. With: Recruitment -Project Worker Gatehouse in your email subject line.

Interviews will be held via video call software. If shortlisted to interview, we will provide you with guidance on how to access the interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated, so please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.

Reporting to: Locality Manager

We are looking for an Outreach Worker to join our Outreach service at The Gatehouse in Golspie. Working amongst our Highland Area team, the role offers you an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by mental health issues.

You will work mainly on a one-to-one basis in the community and/or in people’s homes. Responsible for one-to-one support including carrying a case load and developing and reviewing personal support plans. You will work autonomously, being able to judge when you refer to your manager and taking responsibility for your own work.

You will also have a lead role in developing the Service, through collaboration with the people who use the service, the centre staff and your colleagues across the Highland Team, as well as with external stakeholders, including voluntary sector agencies, NHS Highland and other statutory bodies.

The ideal candidate has experience of working in the Mental Health field or in another area of support work, and hold an SVQ3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care. The jobholder will visit service users in the community and their homes and meet with key stakeholders, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly beneficial for this role.

If you are interested in this opportunity but unsure that you have all of the qualifications and experience required, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an informal discussion.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities, which benefit the individual, and the charity and we are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer. This is a 15 hours a week Part time post, worked ideally between 9.30 and 3pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The number of hours set, however we can discuss hours of working.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ali McGowan, Locality Manager on 07554 735 332 or at amcgowan@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 mental ill-health 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 us on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media.

Applications are invited from people living in the Highlands Local Authority area ONLY.

The Recovery Worker Training Project (RWTP) is a new initiative that launched in 2020 in partnership with the Highlands Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), which supports, trains, and prepares individuals with a history of problematic drug and alcohol use, and who live in the Highlands to work in Social Care.

The project, based on SDF’s award-winning Addiction Worker Training Project, prepares participants for employment through formal learning and in-work placements over a 39 week period – whilst paying them to take part.

A key evolution and strength of the RWTP is that the learning aspects of the course are primarily remotely delivered, thus enabling people who live in rural areas across the Highlands to actively participate.

As a Trainee Addiction Worker on the programme, you will learn about the addiction field and how to support people who are currently experiencing issues with their substance use. You will then be able to take this knowledge and put this into practice during a placement within Social Care services.

Alongside learning, you will also meet a tight-knit group of peers and future friends who will be on the programme with you, sharing every step together.

We offer £8.91 per hour before deductions with a fixed term contract of 30 hours per week for 39 weeks. Trainees will undertake work placements in social care agencies and will study towards an SVQ 2 in Social Services and Health Care. At SDF, we believe your experience of drug or alcohol problems is a strength, as it can help you understand some of the issues that someone who is accessing services may face.

Don’t know how to use a computer? – No problem. We will help you learn how to use a computer and provide you with a laptop so you can get the most out of the programme.

“The SVQ class was amazing. Really, really good. The tutor was really good as well. In addition, it was arranged that I got ‘dyslexia support’. Getting the extra support has made me a lot more confident. I still have work to do and hope to continue this after the course.” = Former Trainee

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.

We are looking for an Outreach Worker to join our service at Companas Cottage, Alness.

You will work mainly on a one to one basis in the community, and/or in people’s homes having responsible for one to one support including carrying a case load and developing and reviewing personal support plans. You will work autonomously being able to judge when you refer to your Manager, taking responsibility for your own work.

You will also have a lead role in developing the Service, through collaboration with the people who use the service, the Centre staff, your colleagues across the Highland Team and colleagues in stakeholder organisations, including voluntary sector agencies, NHS Highland and other statutory bodies. Working alongside our Highland Area team, the role offers you an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by mental health issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Mental Health field or in another area of support work, an SVQ3 (or equivalent) qualification in Health and Social Care. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly beneficial for this role.

If you are interested in this opportunity but unsure that you have all of the qualifications and experience required, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an informal discussion.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ali McGowan, Locality Manager on 07554 735 332 or at amcgowan@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?

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 an Employee Assistance Programme.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities, which benefit the individual and the charity and we are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.

Find out more about us on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and about the opportunities that Self-Directed Support brings to support each person’s individual journey?

Are you an experienced worker in health or social care, looking for an exciting and challenging personal development opportunity?

Do you have excellent Leadership qualities and a willingness and appetite for your own learning and development?

If your answer to these questions is “YES”– you may be the person we are looking for!

Key is a leading social care organisation that provides high quality, flexible support, to people with disabilities, some of whom have complex needs. We provide Self-Directed Support that has a clear focus on positive outcomes, tailored to meet individual needs of the people we support.

We are seeking a highly motivated, imaginative, and enthusiastic individual with a true commitment to personalisation to join our established, integrated management team in Inverness & Nairn.

In addition to providing some direct support to individuals, the successful candidate will lead and manage a small team(s) of workers who provide personalised support to a number of individuals with a range support needs, gifts and talents. As part of our established and supportive management team, you will take a lead role in planning, co-ordinating and monitoring support to a number of people.

Our staff are our most important asset and as such we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to obtain relevant SSSC recognised qualifications.

Evening, weekend work and overnight support responsibilities are required as well as some support to workers out with ‘normal working hours’.

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 different to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

This role will work to strengthen the Presbytery of Abernethy’s outreach by developing Fresh Expressions of Church in the North end of the Presbytery. The postholder will work alongside the four parish ministers, Kirk Sessions and congregation to develop fresh expressions of church, pulling on the work already being done and taking the church to the people who live, work and play in the area.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and about the opportunities that Self-Directed Support brings to support each person’s individual journey?

Are you an experienced worker in health or social care, looking for an exciting and challenging personal development opportunity?

Do you have an appetite for your own learning and development?

If your answer to these questions is “YES”– you may be the person we are looking for!

Key is a leading social care organisation that provides high quality, flexible support, to people with disabilities, some of whom have complex needs. We provide Self-Directed Support that has a clear focus on positive outcomes, tailored to meet individual needs of the people we support.

An exciting vacancy has arisen in Fort William for an Enhanced Support Worker and we are seeking a highly motivated, imaginative, and enthusiastic individual with a true commitment to personalisation to join our established team.

The successful candidate will take on some enhanced responsibilities in relation to the day-to-day coordination of the service and support to workers.

We are looking for a flexible, motivated person who:

• Enjoys and has experience of working with people
• Can demonstrate good organisational skills
• Has a positive attitude to life and a commitment towards making a difference to adults with disabilities and complex needs.
• Has excellent life skills and the ability to share these with others
• Has good leadership qualities
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Has common sense and can understand and adhere to Codes of Practice and National care Standards
• Is committed to their own learning and personal development

All necessary training and support will be provided.

Evening, weekend and sleepover responsibilities will be required.

Changeworks runs a very successful fuel billing, energy advice and advocacy service for vulnerable householders across Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian, Borders, and Highland regions. We are seeking several Administrative Advisors to provide high quality energy efficiency advice to our clients, as well as excellent administrative support to the Affordable Warmth Services Team.

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic individuals with excellent customer service skills. This is a varied and flexible role, working as part of a team, supporting a busy department. As the first point of contact for vulnerable clients you should be a confident communicator, with an excellent telephone manner. You will also deliver advice face to face at outreach events. You will have experience working with databases and IT packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel working to a high level of accuracy throughout.

We will start to grow your knowledge of services straight away, including full training on the topic of energy efficiency advice. Further training in all the relevant operations and tasks will also be provided. Due to the nature of the role, training will be ongoing to ensure that employees are kept up to date with developments and new technologies.

We offer an attractive staff benefits package which includes an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

About the Role:

Are you interested in joining an award-winning Scottish charity whose aim is to provide support to people whose lives are affected by mental ill-health? Support in Mind Scotland have an exciting opportunity in the Highlands for someone looking to use their management skills and experience to help us continue to provide outstanding support services.

In this varied and challenging role, you will be responsible for the development and oversight of a range of services such as Resource Centres, community-based Outreach Support and Community Link services designed to extend and enhance Primary Care provision. You will work alongside our Area Manager, another Locality Manager and our expanding Highland team.

In this key role you will work creatively with other managers and with our support practitioners to deliver high-quality support services for people across the Highlands who are affected by mental health and mental welfare issues.

The role is diverse and interesting and your typical workday may include supervising and supporting senior staff, liaising with key stakeholder agencies such as Scottish Government and NHS Highland, devising training, writing reports, allocating resources and presenting at meetings with members of the public or professional colleagues.

Who are we looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in project management, management of staff, training and liaison work with stakeholder agencies. Experience of supporting people affected by mental health issues and an understanding of Scottish legislation relating to mental health will also be an advantage.

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 5 days a week, but we would consider applications for 4 days a week or job sharing.

For an informal discussion, please contact Bruce Armstrong, Area Manager at barmstrong@supportinmindscotland.org.uk

Why join us?

Support in Mind Scotland provides support throughout Scotland, and offers a range of services to people directly affected by a mental ill-health 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 us on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media

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!

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference to the lives of women, children and young people subjected to Domestic Abuse? We are looking for a well organised and self-motivated Finance Officer to join our team.

You will maintain the finances of a small, but busy charity, based in Dingwall but covering the whole of Ross-Shire, Skye & Lochalsh.

You will be joining a team of Women, Family, Children and Young Persons Practitioners who bring a high degree of skills and take pride in ensuring responses are efficient to our clients. The role of Finance Officer is a demanding role, with several different funding streams to maintain, we are looking for an individual who has an eye for detail and who can easily adapt to daily changes and challenges.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion, and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of domestic abuse and knowledge of the causes and impact of this then this could be the next career challenge for you - we look forward to hearing from you.

Post: Practitioner (Suicide Bereavement Support), Highland. 3 Posts

Location: Home based in the Highlands, with the option of office-based work in our Inverness or other Highland offices once Covid-19 restrictions are eased

Salary: £12,801 per annum (£21,336 FTE)

Hours: Part-Time, 21 hours per week

Tenure: Fixed term contract to 31 March 2023 (Possible extension subject to renewed funding)

Interview dates: 25 & 26 August 2021

Closing date: Midday, 10-08-2021

About the Role

Support in Mind Scotland have an exciting opportunity to join its newly launched Suicide Bereavement Support Service in the Highlands.

We are seeking individuals who want to support their community by helping families affected by suicide and who have a good understanding of compassionate, person-centred support work.

The Scottish Government, in its “Suicide Prevention Action Plan, 2018”, committed to provide “timely and effective support for those affected by suicide across Scotland”. This firm commitment to provide support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide is being addressed by the piloting of a new, national, rapid-response service.

This service will be provided in partnership between Support in Mind Scotland, who will primarily provide support in the Highlands (including Argyll and Bute), and Penumbra, who will primarily provide support in Ayrshire and Arran. Both organisations will collaborate to deliver the best possible outcomes for families bereaved by suicide.

The service is not an alternative to specialist mental health services or a substitute for bereavement counselling. Instead, it is designed to be a supportive liaison service that can offer practical assistance at a distressing time, by providing early advice and assistance to bereaved families, practical support (e.g. help with arranging a funeral and advice on financial issues), safety plans, assessments of need, and by signposting to local support organisations. The service will take referrals from a wide range of sources including community groups and statutory and third sector agencies, as well as self-referrals.

Based in the Highlands, you will be part of a joint-agency team that includes colleagues from both charities. Offering early advice and assistance, you will provide telephone, online and face-to-face support to bereaved family members and connect them with specialist local services in their area. You will also build connections with organisations and groups that can support bereaved families. Your work will involve some travel within the Highlands during the working week.

If you are interested in enabling Support in Mind Scotland to deliver this innovative and vital new service to the Scottish community, and you feel that your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Why join us

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, flexible working options whenever possible and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Support in Mind Scotland is an award-winning Scottish charity providing support throughout Scotland by offering a range of services to people directly affected by a mental ill-health 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.

Find out more about us on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media.

Pensions are difficult, right?

Or maybe you know your annuity from your flexible drawdown?

If you do, you could help people to get to know their pension options.

Inverness Badenoch and Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau is currently recruiting for a Pension Wise Guidance Specialist. Pension Wise is the free and impartial service that provides help & guidance to people about their options when accessing their defined contribution pension.

Working as part of our team, you will provide quality information & guidance to people over the telephone and face to face. Travel may be required. You will have a proven knowledge of pension law, practice and products gained in a pension’s technical role as well as an understanding of the wider issues for those facing retirement. Strong communication skills and numerical ability are essential

Location

Working across various locations to provide dedicated time in the primary service locations across the area, currently:

· Inverness

· Aviemore

· NHS Highland locations within Inverness

· Badenoch and Strathspey

Depending on the needs of the service, work may be carried out at outreach locations throughout our area as required.

Salary

Scale between £32,000 up to £38,080 per annum (depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment).

Reporting to: Chief Executive

About the job

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full information on this post.

About the employer

Inverness Citizens Advice Bureau is an equal opportunities employer.

Are you passionate about youth work and community development? Can you develop creative workshops for youth groups? Can you provide goal orientated support for young people? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people right across Scotland.

We are passionate about equalities at LGBT Youth Scotland. This means that everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity. In line with our commitment to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour/ BAME people and trans people. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support the delivery of our youth work services in Highland.

Based in Inverness you will:

• Develop and deliver engaging and informative workshops for LGBTI young people
• Provide one to one support to LGBTI young people through an asset based coaching model

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth work and make a lasting, and sometimes life-saving, impact for LGBTI young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A strong foundation in youthwork or CLDA passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTI young people – or a willingness to learn this.

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

Birchwood Highland is a Highland based charity that was established in 1983 and supports people with significant and enduring mental ill health. We deliver our community-based services throughout Highland from offices in Inverness, Wick, Invergordon and Fort William. In addition, our services also include our award-winning Recovery centre that provides residential care and support to over 22 residents. The work we do helps people to lead independent and inclusive lifestyles giving them a fuller life experience.

We are seeking new trustees to develop our Board as we enter a phase of growth and diversification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and experienced team. We have a big ambition to introduce new and innovative ways to deliver our services and to expand into other areas of care and support. Being a trustee is a chance for you to give something back to your community, by using your skills and experience, you will be contributing to the strategic management of the charity, so we can continue providing activities which promote good mental health, whilst also aiming to expand and diversify our services.

Role summary

As a Trustee you will be involved in an eye’s on hand’s-off role within the company, setting the strategic direction and supporting the Chief Executive. You will use your specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. You will provide leadership and challenge in a collegiate and positive way ensuring that our beneficiaries are at the core of everything we do.

We are particularly interested in applicants from Caithness, Easter Ross and Lochaber areas which are under-represented on our Board.

All our meetings are conducted online so travel is unessential

Person description

Essential

• Commitment to Birchwood Highland’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities.
• Good management and analysis skills.
• Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Desirable

• An understanding of the UK charity governance.
• Knowledge of mental health recovery or the effects of mental ill health.

What benefits are there in becoming a charitable trustee?

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, friendly, caring and experienced team. As a trustee you will have the opportunity to:

1. Give something back: Becoming a Trustee is a fantastic way to give something back to a cause you care about. You’ll be playing an integral part in the way the charity is run, ensuring it remains sustainable and financially viable. The help you provide will be invaluable.
2. Meet new people:Joining a new organisation or charity is a fantastic way to meet new people from a range of different personal and professional backgrounds.
3. Learn new things: Getting involved as a charity Trustee is a great way to put your professional skills to use, but can also be a fantastic opportunity to learn new things. You’ll get great insight into what’s involved in the management of charities and gain skills on working well within a leadership role.
4. Improve your CV and enhance your professional development: Recent research shows that over 55s are most likely to become Trustees, with just 0.5% of all charity Trustees being between the ages of 18 and 24. While there are many reasons for this, young people are increasingly being encouraged to get involved as Trustees due to the fantastic opportunity it provides for professional development. From learning how organisations are run to planning finances and attending meetings, this experience can be the perfect way to boost a CV and set you apart from the crowd

Time commitment

The Board meets bi-monthly – usually on the 2nd Tuesday from 5.30-6.30pm. Occasional availability may also be needed to provide guidance & advice.

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.