SOL have an exciting opportunity for someone who has the drive, determination and passion to develop others.

We are currently recruiting for a training manager who will be responsible for delivering and managing training as well as coaching and mentoring our staff to further their skills and learning in the social care sector.

As the Training Manager you will be responsible for all of the organisations training needs which will include:-

• Delivering training – Mandatory and team/area specific
• Sourcing specialized training
• Ensuring that all staff have the required training to work
• Coaching and mentor staff to develop skills, especially staff who are new to social care
• Producing training statistics for the senior management team
• Assist staff with areas of performance improvement

Experience/Qualifications:

• You would have already achieved your SQCF level 3 as a minimum, Train the Trainer or the Award in Education Training
• Have knowledge of the Care Inspectorate and SSSC regulations
• A genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of training.

Closing date: 01 September 2019 at 11.30pm

We’re looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Motherwell Furniture shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter’s cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.

You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

We offer a wide range of benefits including 22 days annual leave (pro rata), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Your key responsibilities:

· Assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter’s income

· Represent Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team responsibly share the knowledge of Shelter’s cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients

· Ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

And what you’ll need:

· Willing to take on a new challenge and a keen interest in Shelter’s cause

· Be an energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people

· Extraordinary motivational skills with a flair for merchandising

· Knowledge of increasing sales growth and controlling costs.

For further information about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter Scotlandis committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Key is a leading provider of high quality, flexible support services to people with disabilities and complex needs across Scotland, with a focus on positive outcomes for the people we support.

If you are an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic social care worker you may be just the right person to join our management team in North Lanarkshire as Team Manager. Based in our centralised management team in Coatbridge, you will have your own operational and service development responsibilities but also work together to ensure that management support is available at all times and provided in a person centred, creative and flexible way. Alongside directly supporting people, the main responsibilities of Team Managers include helping to plan, co-ordinate and monitor services to a number of people and supervision for Support Workers.

Although an SVQ in Social Care at level 2 or 3 is desirable, it is not essential. Key provides excellent professional supervision, support and training. Evening, weekend work and sleepover responsibilities are required as well as support to workers out with `normal working hours’.

An exciting and rewarding opportunity to work within this established charity to help develop the organisation and support work in the local community

Location: CACE Office Dunnswood House, Dunnswood Road, Wardpark South Cumbernauld G67 3EN

Reporting to: CEO

Funded for 6 months with possible extension subject to funding.

Support for Ordinary Living (SOL) are currently recruiting for a Team Leader. The role holder will assist each person we support to identify their goals and work with them to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. The Team Leader will also work with various support teams to ensure we have a well-trained and motivated workforce and ensure their support teams are fully compliant with SOL's regulatory bodies. The successful candidate will also conduct out of hours on call duties on a rotational basis for your allocated area.

· Are you compassionate?

· Are you a good listener?

· Do you have leadership qualities?

· Are you flexible?

· Do you want to work for a values-led organisation?

· Do you believe people should be supported to choose and create a life for themselves within their own home and communities?

If so we have the position for you!

On top of this, you will also get to work with a tremendous team that will help you every step of the way!

Key is a leading provider of high quality, flexible support services to people with disabilities and complex needs across Scotland, with a focus on positive outcomes for the people we support.

A vacancy has arisen for an Administrative Assistant who will provide the administrative support to managers and worker teams at our North Lanarkshire Services. Applicants should have relevant administrative experience, including familiarity and relevant skills with Microsoft Office products and experience of keeping financial records. Familiarity with information management systems is desirable but not essential. We encourage applications from individuals who are confident, experienced administrators, used to working in a busy and diverse environment, are self-motivated, organised and flexible in their work and particularly, with a belief that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities in life as everyone else.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid has over 30 years’ experience of providing domestic abuse services in North Lanarkshire. It is a free, confidential and independent service run by women for women, children and young people experiencing or escaping domestic abuse.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the Children and Young People’s Service.

The job involves ensuring a high standard of intervention, preventative and casework support is provided to children and young people who are indirectly (hidden victims) and directly exposed to the issues of domestic abuse.

SVQ Level 3 Early Learning & Childcare or equivalent is required.

Driving licence and car are essential.

We have live vacancies across various locations in Scotland. And they’ll be a steady flow of new vacancies released over the coming months. Please search for a job in your postcode by clicking apply, and if there’s not a job near you right now then remember to sign up for alerts and we’ll notify you when we have one in your community.

We’re looking for member pioneers to join Co-op, in communities across the country. In this unique role you’ll be focused on bringing people together to make a difference in your community. That means talking to Co-op members, colleagues in stores and funeral homes, and representatives of the many local causes we support. By building relationships with and connecting these people you’ll be the catalyst for new ideas, initiatives and projects that will make our communities better places to live.

We plan to have a member pioneer dedicated to each of our communities and you’ll be a part of this ambitious plan for a better future. Everything you do will contribute to our community plan, making sure we make the biggest impact possible across the UK by increasing community co-operation. It’s an opportunity to make a visible difference where you live, supported by an organisation with nearly 70,000 colleagues.

What you’ll do:

• develop an action plan to improve community wellbeing, aligned to key themes
• establish and run a local community forum, or make connections with one that already exists
• build a strong group of contacts locally, making use of social media platforms to help with listening to and getting involved in community conversation
• get activities off the ground and encourage lots of involvement from members in your community
• prioritise your time, making your hours count and focusing on opportunities to make the biggest difference

This role would suit someone who:

• has lots of enthusiasm with the ability to get things moving
• is interested in all things community focussed
• can inspire and motivate people through their communication style
• loves working with and connecting people
• can prioritise their time and remain focussed on a long term goal
• is confident using social media
• has good basic IT skills (ideally with experience using collaborative tools like the Google suite or Skype)
• is both committed and dedicated
• lives within or very close to the community you’ll support, detailed above

Why Co-op?

As a member pioneer you’ll have the chance to support local communities, making a visible difference by encouraging people to work together. As a Co-op colleague you’ll also receive a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including:

• 24 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• discounts on all kinds of Co-op products and services
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make adjustments to the interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.

Do you want to work with an awards winning organisation?

Do you share Aspire values in respect of the rights of vulnerable people to live ordinary lives?

Are you caring, compassionate, enthusiastic and committed to supporting people in the community who may have additional support needs?

A full UK driving licence with access to a car is essential, as travel throughout the service area is an expectation of the post.

Salary is dependent on service and shift pattern.

Your role may include:

· Assisting with personal care;

· Working with individuals to participate in community based social activities of their choice; and/or

· Assisting people with clinical and health care needs.

Additional desirable qualities, qualifications and experience of the post holder include:

· Hardworking, flexible, motivated and driven to do the right thing by the people we support;

· SVQ 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to undertake a SVQ; and

· Registration with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) or a commitment to become registered.

Employee benefits include:

· Excellent Learning and Development opportunities and strong Support & Leadership;

· Employee Discount Schemes and Referral Recruitment Bonus;

· Contributory Pension Scheme and 4 x Annual Salary Life Assurance benefit; and

· Employee Health Assured assistance programme.