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Top job! Head of Learning and Organisational Development
- Full time
- £42,301 – £44,265
- Offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Kinross or Glasgow, with frequent travel to other CHAS sites. An initial period of homeworking is likely.
- Closing 7th June 2022
Are you an experienced, values-driven leader with a passion for Learning and Organisational Development?
We are recruiting a Head of Learning and Organisational Development to lead our Learning and Organisational Development (OD) function and to support the evolution of our organisational culture in the post-pandemic world.
The Head of L&OD will have the opportunity to lead and manage colleagues in the department which currently consists of an L&D Manager, Coordinator and Administrator.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working collaboratively to lead change and develop organisational culture. They will also have significant demonstrable experience of leading initiatives in people development, culture and employee engagement.
Working with managers and senior leaders across CHAS, the Head of L&OD will drive the Learning and OD agenda, provide a clear vision for the function and work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure a high quality people experience in CHAS.
We are looking for a forward-thinking, creative individual with outstanding people skills to fill this new post in the People and Strategy leadership team. If that sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS):
Each week, three children die in Scotland from an incurable condition. CHAS is dedicated to supporting every single member of these families as they face the toughest challenge of their lives. Whilst our mission of reaching all these families is a simple one, delivering that mission requires a huge amount of effort from everyone supporting our cause. As a charity with 300 staff and over 800 volunteers, we know that it is only by working together that we will achieve our goal. Staff and volunteers work together as one team. Our people are focused on one common goal - reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support.
Our Ideal Candidate:
You will be able to demonstrate experience of:
- Designing and delivering strategic L&OD initiatives that support business needs
- An OD or L&D leadership role
- Engaging with diverse stakeholders and working collaboratively
- Developing strong and effective working relationships
Further information:
We are flexible about the location for this role as we have offices across:
- Kinross
- Inverness
- Aberdeen
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
The role involves regular travel across Scotland, to visit other CHAS sites. An initial period of home-working is likely.
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Thank you for your interest in the position of Finance Manager at Lanarkshire Housing Association.
Our strategic aspiration has at its heart, the desire to support people in achieving a better future for themselves and their families by providing affordable and sustainable homes within strong communities. Based in Motherwell, the Association has 927 units for rent, 41 shared ownership properties and provide factoring services for 210 owners.
To assist in the development of strong communities, we put customers’ needs and expectations at the centre of our decision-making process to ensure that we deliver high quality services which are focused on people and homes. We are committed to working towards the highest standards of corporate governance and the post of Finance Manager can make a positive contribution in this area.
Staff are experienced, passionate, and dedicated to the work of the Association, which has been more than evident during the challenges of the past 2 years. The post of Finance Manager will be a key role in the Association, leading on all aspects of finance, risk & financial governance, allowing for the development and oversight of all financial management areas.
The Finance Manager will play an important part in developing policies which are responsive to the needs of tenants and owners and promote good relations with all client groups. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that all statutory and regulatory standards are met. It will involve directly contributing to the Business Plan with the Chief Executive and other Senior Staff.
Key areas are:
- Enhancing business efficiency and promoting sound financial management
- Assisting in planning through a business plan, budget, and input into the capital programme
- Developing Key Performance Indicators
- Developing borrowing and investment strategies, minimising tenants’ risk
- Preparation of cashflow forecasts and financial projections
- Promoting value for money
- Determining a strategic audit plan, utilising an internal audit service
As such, we would expect the successful candidate to have a relevant track record in a senior management role; backed by a degree or professional qualification. Leadership qualities, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively are all relevant and valuable.
Lanarkshire Housing Association is a supportive and progressive employer. A range of family friendly policies are in operation to assist employees balance their work commitments with their family and leisure responsibilities. We have Investor in People accreditation (Silver) recognising that the development of people’s professional and personal skills is important.
Further information on the Association can be found at lanarkshireha.com
Utheo Limited is committed to the ongoing development of its services and addressing the identified needs of the community and seeks to appoint a Manager.
UTHEO is a non-profit organisation that provides a range of services within our busy neighbourhood centre in Bellshill.
This role is the most senior position in the organisation, working closely and collaboratively with the Board of Directors. We’re looking for someone whose values and ethos align with those of Utheo’s; someone who is inspiring and engaging; focused and passionate about the work of the community. You’ll bring out the best in people; be clear about the vision, focus and purpose of the organisation and what it takes to secure its longevity. You’ll be resilient and adaptable with a track record in organisational development, managing people, budgets and change.
This role is responsible for managing the independent and charitable Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation, the centre and the strategic planning. Priorities include delivering community based services and activities, securing funds to ensure the organisation continues to operate, line-managing staff, overseeing the delivery of services/projects and making sure the charitable aims and its statutory requirements are fulfilled.
A PVG Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.
Business Improvement Officer
- Full time
- £38,688
- We have offices in Edinburgh, Bellshill, Inverness and Irvine - the closest to you being classed as your place of work
- Closing 6th June 2022
We are looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Business Services Team.
Cairn Housing Group requires a Business Improvement Officer to support and deliver continuous improvement across the Cairn group, focussing on performance reporting and delivery of projects aligned with the strategic priorities of the wider Group, the Business Improvement Strategy, and the Digital Transformation Strategy, as well as demonstrating the principles of continuous improvement in all tasks, promoting these principles through partnership working with colleagues across the Group, to embed these within the organisation.
Due to the nature of the role there are a few things we require of you, it is essential that you hold an academic qualification and / or relevant industry qualification (continuous improvement) or have significant experience (3 years) in a similar role.
Please download the job description for full details on the role.
A Basic Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.
Please note, Cairn operate hybrid working for all office based staff.
Key Worker – HMP Shotts Visitor Centre & Family Time Project
- Full time
- £23,000
- HMP Shotts, Canthill Road, Shotts
- Closing 6th June 2022
Getting Better Together (GBT) is a community-based health initiative which promotes the education, health, and wellbeing of North Lanarkshire residents. Working with our communities, we ensure our local people have access to, and are involved in, the design and delivery of programmes and services created to help improve their health, wellbeing and to build their life skills.
At the heart of Shotts, GBT's Healthy Living Centre was established twenty years ago. Today, from birth to the elderly, we work with people of all ages and have the support of our local partners and funders to deliver the activities which best meet our community's aims and objectives. The GBT board is made up of local directors, and we have over thirty staff and forty volunteers.
We now have vacancy for full time (35 Hrs) Key Worker – HMP Shotts Visitor Centre & Family Time Project, to work as part of the Getting Better Together Early Years and Youth Team. Employed to support the development and implementation of the Visitor Centre and Family Time work plan. Visitor Centre staff are committed to working with families, community, and voluntary sector partners to maintain meaningful contact between prisoners and their families throughout the period of imprisonment.
This post is joint funded by Families Outside and RS Macdonald.
ENABLE Scotland’s mission is to create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. Led by people who have a learning disability, a crucial part of our work involves campaigning, influencing and advocating for improvements in public policy and legislation so that any barriers to an equal society are removed. You will deliver ENABLE Scotland’s strategic objectives as a membership-led campaigning charity.
The Campaigns & Activism Lead will join an award-winning campaigning team to lead the delivery and development of membership led campaigns and activism.
The primary priority, for this high-profile role, is to influence the successful delivery of the Scottish Government’s Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill, ensuring that the voices of people who have a learning disability are at the heart of influencing the process. Working alongside partner organisations to coordinate and lead joint campaigning and influencing activity.
You will engage strategically with both local and national stakeholders, ensuring opportunities are identified for ENABLE Scotland members to participate, and that relationships are maintained, with lead responsibility for the CPG Learning Disability.
You will lead the development of all aspects of ENABLE Scotland campaigns and activism work co-designed with our members in line with key policy priorities.
You will have lead responsibility for our work to enable the participation of our members, their families and the people we support in the development of policy and campaigns work, ensuring their voice and experience is gathered as evidence, contributing to the development of ENABLE Scotland’s body of policy and research. You will design and implement our campaigns and activism plans, and, working with our Inclusion and Participation team, empower people who have learning disabilities and their families to take positive action to achieve change.
You will be creative, solutions focused, and values driven; an experienced and astute influencer, with a strong understanding of the Scottish political system, excellent communication skills, and a passion for human rights and leading change.
About You
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
Knowledge & Understanding
- Understanding of the current policy and social issues relating to equalities and human rights; learning disability; carers; the social care sector; the charity sector.
- Have a flexible approach to work and an ability to prioritise
- Knowledge of services and networks supporting people with learning disabilities nationally
- Knowledge of participation structures, methodology and principles
- Good working knowledge of Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, and local government processes and how to influence policy and legislation.
Skills & Abilities
- Team Player who is ready to support the Charitable Services Team and the wider organisation when required
- Ability to research and analyse information and problems, draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, knowing how to prioritise and mange own workload
- Ability to build relationships and trust
- Computer literate including the ability to use databases and Office 365
- Produce high quality, accurate work
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people issues
- Excellent communication skills, ability to maintain professional relationships, even under pressure
Experience
- Delivering high quality events both in person and online
- Experience of leading campaigning and influencing work in a similar role
- Experience of writing for a variety of audiences e.g., easy ready, government consultations, parliamentary committees, internal briefings and comment pieces for publication on a website
- Experience of supporting a range of stakeholders in participatory activity to inform policy development
About Us
What’s also great about ENABLE Group is that we’re passionate about developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group which is shaking up the social care sector in Scotland and making a real difference to people’s lives. Don’t miss the chance to help shape this journey.
ENABLE group is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Employability Development Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £16,739 – £21,000
- Glasgow and Lanarkshire
- Closing 10th June 2022
Right Track Scotland Ltd is a long established, community-based, Charity (SCO17314) that proactively seeks to support young people deemed “hardest to reach” with complex learning, social and behavioural challenges, aged primarily 15-18 years. Our belief as an organisation is that each young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential despite their start in life.
Our services are based primarily in Glasgow and Lanarkshire with some work in bordering Local Authorities.
Following the launch of new Programmes, we are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following posts;
Employability Development Officer (Salary £16,739 - £21,000 dependent upon experience and hours worked)
Please note all staff are expected to be flexible in relation to the areas they work in. Access to personal transport would be advantageous as would a clean driving licence and previous experience of working with this client group.
All staff work flexibly on a variety of contracts from 28 – 35 hours per week.
PVG Membership is required for all roles. (Right Track will pay for this for successful candidates)
Business Support Manager
- Full time
- £46,676 – £49,132
- Edinburgh, Bellshill, Inverness or Irvine
- Closing 25th May 2022
We are looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Business Services Team.
This post will give the successful candidate the exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Cairn Housing Association. Working with our recently appointed Customer Experience Manager and ICT and Digital Transformation Manager, this postholder will help deliver our change programme which is focussed on improving services to customers and our digital offering.
The postholder should have a background in business planning, performance management and have a strong knowledge of service improvement techniques such as customer journey mapping. The business support manager will also lead our Communications and Engagement team which will be key to ensuring our projects are delivered successfully.
For further information please see the job description or contact Morag Boyter Director of Business Services
A Basic Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.
Intensive Recovery Support Worker (IRSWNL0522) x 2
- Full time
- £25,112
- North Lanarkshire
- Closing 25th May 2022
We are looking for two enthusiastic individuals who shares our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our service accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a meaningful support service to identified individuals who live in the project and/or in the community. You will provide a quality service tailored to the assessed needs of each individual by identifying, planning and facilitating support to enable appropriate move-on options for each service user. You will use all of your knowledge and experience to help service users build their life skills and prepare for independent living.
Your normal working pattern will be over 5 days on a rolling rota with a variety of shift patterns, including weekend work.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead this IRS Service Test of Change to achieve positive recovery outcomes for the people we support under the direction of the Service Manager.
- To provide trauma-informed, person-centred, and wellbeing-focused support for people with lived or living experience of addiction, helping them to achieve their personal recovery goals.
- To support people transitioning from BT accommodation or other supported accommodation into the local community, helping them to manage their tenancy, to engage with all support services and to connect into organisations and groups that will help them on their personal recovery journey.
- To promote CHIME outcomes by bringing Connections, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment to the people being supported.
- To work with local partner organisations to promote and develop a Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC) in West Dunbartonshire, working with all ADP partners to do so.
- To be there for people as Mentor, Navigator, Connector, and Advocate to support and equip them to grow in confidence and build recovery resilience.
- To promote a trauma-informed approach to recovery that focuses on offering choice, respecting rights, reducing harms, making positive connections, developing lasting relationships, equipping people for success, and empowering people to thrive.
- To liaise with all other services and professionals involved in the provision of support to anyone referred into the IRS Service.
- To support the delivery and roll out of SMART Recovery Meetings, both face to face and on-line in West Dunbartonshire, working with BT’s new SMART Recovery Coordinator to do this.
- To support the use of digital solutions to build a connected and compassionate online recovery community where asset information is shared and where people can be supported, especially out of hours.
- To support the development of a Connected Community in West Dunbartonshire, working with local recovery communities and with BT volunteers to mobilise a Hope Outreach Team and build a Hope Connection Network of all available organisations and assets that people could connect into as part of their own recovery journey – BT will provide incubation and shared services support to build a sustainable Connected Community Model.
- To work with Central Support Team, the ADP and Recovery Communities to shape Volunteering Opportunities for people in recovery as part of developing and running the Connected Community, including ‘pop up’ drop-ins and community meals at locations across West Dunbartonshire.
- To capture and share Stories of Hope from the IRS Service, supporting the development of Outcome and Impact Reports for CORRA and Scottish Government.
- To be part of a BT Collaborative Community, working with the other IRS Workers to share ideas and offer support to ensure we maximise the outcomes we achieve for the people we support – after all, our Mission is to Empower People to Thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning.
In return, we will offer you excellent learning and development opportunities, competitive annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, access to employee assistance programmes such as counselling, and life assurance.
Are you experienced in employability and/ or employment services? Would you like to use your skills to make a difference to people affected by alcohol and drug use? We are recruiting for an Employment Specialist in North Lanarkshire who will help people in treatment and recovery find and sustain employment. This is an amazing opportunity to support people to change their lives, and to gain new experience and great job satisfaction.
We Are With You are working in partnership with Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service in North Lanarkshire. The service has already been running successfully for two years using the internationally recognised IPS supported employment model. The model works on the approach of place then train and has a principle of zero exclusion.
As an IPS Employment Specialist you’ll provide employability support to individuals. You’ll create safe, supportive relationships, motivate, develop and inspire individuals so they can reach their employment goal. The IPS model depends on excellent partnerships; you will need to be focussed, enthusiastic and a great communicator so as to engage well with the North Lanarkshire Addiction Recovery Team and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Employer engagement is crucial to the success of the role too and you’ll need initiative, confidence and willingness to tackle stigma to identify opportunities and make connections with the local employer market.
Whilst knowledge of IPS would be an advantage, full IPS training will be provided. We’ll provide you with a supportive, positive workplace, access to a range of great training opportunities as well as support to develop a longer term career pathway in our organisation.
As this post will involve travel across North Lanarkshire a full driving licence and access to your own transport is essential.
Applications are welcome from people who have lived experience.
Utheo Limited is committed to the ongoing development of its services and addressing the identified needs of the community and seeks to appoint: Befriending Support Worker
UTHEO is a non-profit organisation that provides a range of services within our busy neighbourhood centre in Bellshill.
Our BeFriend in Bellshill project supports older and disabled adults who are lonely, isolated and vulnerable within the local community. We require an enthusiastic person to join our small, dedicated and successful team to support the work of the project with specific responsibilities to manage, develop and coordinate the project’s group work. You should have a genuine interest in and an understanding of our work, working with and supporting people; experience of administrative and office procedures, good organisational and communication skills, have competent office IT skills an understanding of the voluntary sector.
A PVG Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.