Jobs in North Lanarkshire

The Lanarkshire Community Law Centre and Airdrie CAB is looking for a highly motivated EU immigration solicitor with the drive and enthusiasm to assist EU citizens secure their immigration rights under the EU Settlement Scheme. The role will involve providing legal support and level 2 advice to a variety of third sector organisations who are funded by the Scottish Government and UK Home Office to support EU Citizens with their settlement applications. This role will also involve some legal casework.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and have a meticulous approach to analysing complex legal issues. A passion for human rights or public law is essential, as well as a keen interest in gaining experience in a complex and politicised area of law that is subject to frequent amendment at short notice. They will understand the importance of excellent client care, have good awareness of how rights and advice issues impact on local communities. They will be an excellent team player with a commitment to equality and diversity. Knowledge of the voluntary sector and successful delivery of projects will be advantageous. The role would suit a NQ solicitor with experience in the field, or any publicly minded solicitor looking to bring their experience to this area of practice.

Post Funded by: External Funding secured by Airdrie CAB currently from Scottish Government

Do you want to work with an ethical, supportive and values driven employer that offers good benefits and flexibility?

An award-winning small organisation celebrating our 20th anniversary this year, North Lanarkshire Carers Together are a carer led charity operating within the heart of North Lanarkshire. We are the commissioned organisation in North Lanarkshire providing Campaigning, Information and Representation of carers.

North Lanarkshire Carers Together was the first Voluntary Organisation in the UK to receive a National Award in the New Media Section of the Association of Social Care Communicators. We have contributed to the Carers Journey, to Carers Strategies in North Lanarkshire, to the reshaping care for older people agenda, a consultation resulting in Carers Health Needs Report, and helped implement locally, in our valued spirit of partnership approach - the enactment of carers rights in law within the Carers Scotland Act 2016 – which came into force in 2018.

Throughout this time and alongside this strategic work, we have also ensured that thousands of carers received sound and timely information and advice on their rights and how to access services to meet their needs and have tirelessly campaigned on their behalf and represented carers at various levels within the Local Authority, Health Board and more recently within Health and Social Care.

Community Solutions is an innovative, community led, health and social care investment and improvement programme for North Lanarkshire which is committed to building community capacity and support to help people live healthier and better lives and North Lanarkshire Carers Together are the thematic lead for carers within its programme of work.

About the role

Following additional investment in Community Solutions by Health and Social Care for the benefit of carers, North Lanarkshire Carers Together are recruiting a senior position within the organisation. Reporting to the Development Manager as part of a management team approach, the Carer Network Lead will

1. Lead and manage the delivery of key objectives as agreed with Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire as part of the Community Solutions Programme, in relation to supporting carer engagement and influence across North Lanarkshire and facilitation of the North Lanarkshire Carers’ Support Network.
2. Have a key role in the operational delivery and development of the organisation’s key objectives as the Adult Carer Campaigning, Information and Representation Service, commissioned by Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, working closely with the Development Manager, the Board of Directors, and key partners.
3. To contribute to the leadership of North Lanarkshire Carers Together.

North Lanarkshire Carers Together offer an attractive benefits package including 8% contributory pension, Credit Union payroll option, carer friendly policies, Health Assured employee assistance programme, 12 public holidays and 25 days annual leave (pro rata).

All staff are currently working a blended mix of office based and home working to adhere to our Safe Systems of Work and ensure staff confidence and wellbeing are maximised.

To provide a pro-active, short, medium and long term support to women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.

To work within refuge and in a multi-agency framework, focusing on survivors of domestic abuse.

To work with women living in Monklands Women’s Aid refuge accommodation.

Based at the SBH Scotland Dan Young Building in Cumbernauld but hybrid home working welcomed. Travel across East of Scotland will be required to meet the needs of our service users.

This is an exciting time to join the Support Team at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland as we are developing and expanding services in response to the demand from those affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

SBH Scotland is looking for 1 Full-Time Support Workers to offer a wide range of proactive support to children, young people, adults, families and carers affected by spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.

Reporting to the Support Lead in the East, this varied role offers the opportunity to support individuals in a variety of ways including: 1-2-1 support, organising groups or activities, working on our Helpline, sourcing resources or information, assisting with financial/benefits queries or working alongside healthcare professional or external agencies.

Educated to SVQ3/4 level or equivalent level of relevant knowledge/experience, the post will be ideally suited to a person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop constructive working relationships with a wide range of service users, carers and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will also be proactive, resourceful and willing to contribute to the team in the interests of overall service aims.

Own car and a full driving licence is essential.

Excellent employment package including: flexible working hours, contributory pension scheme, paid expenses, death in service benefit, 30 days annual leave plus 4 statutory days (additional days added after 3 years service. Annual leave is Pro Rata for Part Time workers)

SBH Scotland is an equal opportunities employer

If you have a ‘Can do’ approach, are enthusiastic and willing to learn we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries are welcomed to discuss the posts further. Please email jobs@sbhscotland.org.uk to arrange an informal chat.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

· Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish

· Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will

· Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests

· Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

· Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision

· Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role

· Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others

· Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

THE LOCATION

· This role will cover the Lanarkshire locality with a base within our Dementia Resource Centre in Motherwell. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

· This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide community activities that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

Fool On are a small charity based in North Lanarkshire who use performing arts to promote recovery from mental health issues.

We are recruiting for a part time Project Co-ordinator, with experience of working in the voluntary sector and an interest in mental health and community work.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a fun working environment, and a chance to make a real difference to our member’s lives.

The role is funded through The National Lottery Community Fund until September 2023.

Do you have previous experience of providing managing corporate functions such as HR and business support? Are you interested in working in and helping the community and volunteering sector to help others? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

VANL is a supportive employer and provides good benefits including:

· 25 days annual leave and two special leave days for birthday and Xmas shopping)

· 12 public holidays pro rata.

· 6% employer’s contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution

· Flexible working arrangements regarding hours and home-based working

About the role

Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire is the respected and valued support organisation for the community and voluntary sector in North Lanarkshire and this post is a key role which supports our ability to deliver all our work.

The HR and Business Support Manager will manage our internal HR and Business Support functions and lead development of an HR Business and support service for the NL Community and Voluntary sector. For more information see the JD and Person Specification which is available on VANL’s website here.

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact maddy.halliday@vanl.co.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Moira Anderson Foundation (MAF), a values based organisation, that supports children and adults of all genders affected by Childhood Sexual Abuse. We are recruiting a Client Support Officer to work with adult clients and join our existing team of fifteen at our base in Airdrie.

Warmth, empathy and compassion are key attributes for this role. The Client Support Officer will have experience of working with people affected by mental health issues; have an understanding of trauma and the issues that affect survivors of CSA. COSCA Counselling Skills (or working towards it) or relevant training in a paid or unpaid capacity is an advantage. Other relevant experience will be considered.

The post is for 21 hours per week. The centre is open Monday to Friday and we will require the successful candidate to work on a Wednesday and Thursday, including a late night (till 7pm), the third day is negotiable.

The salary is £22,190 per annum pro rata. The post is permanent, on-going funding will be sought to maintain it. Induction training and clinical supervision will be provided, as well as enhanced employer pension contribution (following 3-month probationary period), death in benefit scheme and attractive holiday leave benefits.

This is an opportunity to join a first-class team making a real difference to survivors of CSA.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Moira Anderson Foundation (MAF), a values based charity that supports children and adults of all genders affected by Childhood Sexual Abuse. We are recruiting a Client Support Officer to work with children and young people (up to age 25) to join our existing team of fifteen at our base in Airdrie.

Warmth, empathy and compassion are key attributes for this role. The Client Support Officer will possess a relevant qualification or have experience in working with children and young people, have experience of supporting vulnerable clients and have a sound understanding of trauma and the issues that affect CSA survivors.

The post is for 35 hours per week and is permanent, on-going funding will be sought to maintain it. The salary is £22,190. The centre is open Monday to Friday and we will require the successful candidate to work one or two late nights (till 7pm) on a Wednesday and Thursday, in order to accommodate out of school hours.

Induction training and clinical supervision will be provided, as well as enhanced employer pension contribution (following 3-month probationary period), death in benefit scheme and attractive holiday leave benefits.

This is an opportunity to join a first-class team making a real difference to survivors of CSA.

Main Purpose: To provide a Housing Advice Service to those involved within the Private Rented Sector (PRS)

Responsible to: Deputy CEO

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023

Salary: £22,000-£24,500 FTE (experience dependant)

Post Funded by: Safe Deposit Scotland

About the job

To provide a Housing Advice Service to those involved within the Private Rented Sector (PRS). This will include ongoing casework (including knowledge of welfare and debt) negotiation, assistance and representation at the 1st Tier tribunal. Working closely with North Lanarkshire Community Legal Services (NLCLS) and North Lanarkshire Housing Advice Network based within Coatbridge CAB.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide advice, assistance, negotiation and representation.
• Advise and assist with housing issues up to and including type III of the Scottish National Standards.
• Maintain detailed case records of all advice work undertaken.
• Work with and on behalf of clients to process conclusion.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out within the Aims and Principles of the Citizens Advice Bureau Service.
• Make appropriate referrals to ensure clients receive the best service.
• Produce a detailed work plan which fits in with the key objectives of the project.
• Carry a caseload covering the full range of PRS housing advice to tenants and landlords.
• Prepare and present cases to the appropriate statutory bodies and/or 1st tier tribunal.
• Liaise and assist with the training of staff and volunteer advisers in relation to PRS housing.
• Build on existing relationships with external agencies/other bureaux and form new working relationships.
• Negotiate where appropriate on behalf of a client/landlord for a positive outcome.
• Adopt a holistic approach, identifying other related problems. Develop a robust referral system both internally and externally.
• Ensure that all work conforms to the bureau's systems, procedures, Citizens Advice Quality standard and National Standards Level II/III.
• Maintain accurate case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
• Maintain a library of reference material and case law.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service and the organisation.
• At all times be a Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the CAB service.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

Employee benefits

Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.

You will be a motivated and experienced team leader with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be committed to delivering high quality services for young people, successfully leading a team of Youth Workers and volunteers. You will work in close collaboration with the management team, staff and young people to ensure our programmes continue to meet the needs of our community.

You will liaise with local partners and stakeholders to manage referrals for youth work programmes, matching young people with Youth Workers for one-to-one support. You will be responsible for ensuring staff are appropriately trained, and continue to develop in line with their role. You will oversee child protection and safeguarding, alongside accurate reporting for projects.

This role is a fixed-term contract till March 2023.

Responsible to:Principal Solicitor

Main Purpose

To provide administrative support to NLCLS Law Centre solicitors to ensure the efficient operation of NLCLS Law Centre

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CLS Law Centre solicitors
• Provide reception service and arrange and manage appointment system
• Liaise with clients, other agencies and law firms etc on behalf of Law Centre solicitors
• Keep all records confidential, safe and accessible for future retrieval
• Maintaining physical and electronic filing systems
• Audio-typing
• Photocopying, scanning, faxing and other administrative functions
• Liaise with Bureau and CAS IT Support regarding any technical issues
• Lodging and retrieving documents from Court
• Dealing with the out-going mail and ensure post is taken to post office e.g. recorded deliveries
• Compiling, maintaining and creating databases and spreadsheets for both statistical and administrative purposes
• Entering data into SLAB Reporting Database or similar monitoring tools
• Maintain supplies and order stationery/equipment for Law Centre
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Managing Director or Law Centre Solicitors
• Work as a team to plan contingencies for admin when there are emergencies
• Meet with the law centre solicitor to set priorities and discuss admin support
• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service and the organisation.
• At all times, demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the CAB service.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

Employee benefits

Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.