We’re looking for a dynamic, goal focused individual who will be responsible for creating a major step change in our association’s strategy, structure & income.

Our organisation

Bellshill and Mossend YMCA is a leading edge and award-winning community charity committed to working in partnership with our community – especially with young and/or marginalised members of society. We provide support and quality programmes aimed at social, physical and spiritual development.

The role

The ideal candidate will need to provide effective leadership, management, administration and development of the activities of the Association. To also ensure the Associations’ activities are legally complaint.

Line Management:

The Association Manager will have line management responsibility for the Youth Work Team and the Administration/Facilities Team (based in our Main Street building) and the Childcare Manager (based in our Liberty Road building).

Key Outputs Include:

• To oversee and manage the Association’s operation, including the efficient conduct of financial, operation, human resources and information management.
• To lead the strategic development of the Association in line with the aims and objectives, values and policies of the Association; to undertake strategic analysis of the internal and external environment, including the assessment of stakeholder interests and needs.
• To service the Board and sub-committee meetings, in liaison with the Chair, and advise the Board on strategy, legal, financial, staffing, constitutional and procedural matters.
• To ensure that all programmes, services and products are planned to maximize the benefits of the operations to all stakeholders, within both the local and wider community.
• To cultivate a culture of continuous improvement in the way the Association operates, and to promote a community spirit and Christian values.
• To direct the Association’s funding applications, meeting with funders and contract managers as appropriate; to develop fundraising opportunities, ensure adequate resourcing etc.
• To develop partnerships with voluntary, statutory, commercial and other relevant organisations, including local churches.
• To represent the Association in key forums within the area relating to childcare, youth work and community work and to promote the work of the Association within the wider community.
• To ensure that the reporting/management requirements of YMCA Scotland are complied with, and to ensure that the Association is represented regionally and nationally, including participation in forums which support the development of the YMCA movement.
• Develop strong positive relationships with senior members of staff, subordinates, Board of Directors and internal and external customers.

Experience:

• Substantial experience of Youth Work, Community Work and Services
• Charity Law and S.O.R.P. guidelines
• The needs and an understanding of young people
• The Protection of Children Scotland Act 2003
• People and management experience
• Proven team building and leadership skills
• Strategic management and development skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to develop personal relationships with a range of organisations, partners and funders
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Commitment to the Christian Aims and purposes on the YMCA

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Do you have what it takes to make a difference?

ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in striving to ensure they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Edinburgh services for a dynamic and motivated individual with experience of providing support within stressed and distressed behaviour services.

It would be desirable for you to have experience taking on a leadership role within a social care setting. You must have the passion and drive to lead teams of frontline staff to support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes and live the life they choose. This mangement role will include being regularly present within the services and providing support to people we support and staff teams.

You should be ready to grasp excellent opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in Positive Behaviour Support.

Sound good so far?

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

* Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and stressed and distressed behaviours.

* Experience in using person centred planning to deliver and lead excellent practices within the teams.

* Strong facilitation skills to support and encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.

* The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.

* Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments.

* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.

* SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent desirable.

* Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use is desirable.

What's also great about ENABLE Scotland is that we believe in developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.

Remember this is #morethanajob - it's the first step to you making a difference and beginning your career with an award winning charity with its values at its core.