Peebles and District Citizens Advice Bureau and Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) are local, voluntary advice agencies providing invaluable advice, information and support to the citizens of Peebles and Tweeddale, and the Galashiels area. They are individual, independent charities in their own right, working in partnership and as part of a wider Citizens Advice Network in Scotland and a consortium of CABx in the Scottish Borders.

We believe that every citizen should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice that helps them make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however they choose to access it.

We have an exciting opportunity for either one full time or two part-time, dynamic, highly organised, people.

This role is varied and interesting and provides a great opportunity to support a local organisation that works with some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The role will develop a new project across the Scottish Borders, delivering advice and support to EU citizens at risk of missing the deadline to make an application to remain in the UK post-Brexit, and supporting applications for the EU Settlement Scheme

Based in Peebles or Galashiels, some of your time will be spent in the Bureaux. The role will also require travel across the Scottish Borders, and may include some home visiting with clients. You will also be required to network with other service providers, organisations and forums.

The successful applicant(s) will be expected to build strong working relationships and develop referral networks from within local statutory and voluntary services and across the business community. The post holder will also be expected to develop training and promotional materials to ensure the service is well known across the Scottish Borders.

You will have a good standard of education, high quality personal skills and the desire to improve lives. Knowledge or experience in supporting the most vulnerable in society is advantageous as is previous experience in preparing and delivering training and presentations.

We offer excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 35 days (pro rata) annual leave (including public holidays) and a NEST Government Pension Scheme

Peebles and District Citizens Advice Bureau is currently recruiting for a Financial Health Check Helpline Adviser. The Financial Health Check project aims to improve the accessibility and efficiency of Financial Health Checks for vulnerable families and older people. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of an innovative multi-channel Financial Health Check service within the Citizens Advice Bureaux network in Scotland. The Financial Health Check Helpline Adviser is the first point of contact for clients accessing the service through a dedicated national telephone helpline.

The project delivers an income maximisation service tailored to suit the needs of the client. The helpline adviser will gather information and provide a holistic diagnosis of the client’s needs, helping to support the client to maximise their income and identify whether they are able to self-help. If appropriate, the helpline adviser will then refer on to a specialist adviser or to the client’s local CAB for a face-to-face appointment or to another appropriate agency. On-site support and training will be provided by the Citizens Advice Bureau.

This is initially a fixed term post until 30 September 2019, with possible extension (depending on funding)

We are recruiting for both Full Time/Part Time Care Staff and Nightshift workers.

We have both Live In and Live Out positions available.

(Attractive salary and benefits, training and career prospects)

Join our team and make a real difference delivering care to vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. You don’t need previous experience, as full training and support will be provided.

Garvald West Linton is an established provider of residential and Day Care services for adults with learning disabilities. The Care Practitioners provide care in five houses and there are eight workshop areas as well as further education and individual therapies. Our work is based on the principles of Rudolf Steiner. We are situated 20 miles south of Edinburgh in beautiful surroundings near West Linton.

Values and Attributes

You must be;

• able to treat our service users with dignity and respect
• able to uphold their rights as individuals
• honest and trustworthy
• reliable and dependable

Skills and Abilities

You must be able to

• communicate well
• recognise and respond to the needs of others
• work as part of a team
• be flexible in approach
• maintain good sense of humour

Some of the tasks include:

• Carries out support tasks relating to personal care and daily living of residents in each house and encourages teaching by example, working alongside, or doing the task.
• Escorts residents to workshop and, where necessary, stays in workshop to assist with 1-2-1 needs.
• Carries out handover for controlled drugs, ensuring drugs are counted and keys handed over.
• Responds to challenging behaviour in an empathetic, person-centred manner with awareness of everyone’s emotional, physical and spiritual needs
• Assists with the care planning process and applies care plans in daily life including record keeping.
• Assists with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry, to enable the smooth running of the household
• Attends regular supervision meetings (normally 4 – 6 weekly) with Line Manager, preparing and playing an active part in the process.

Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) is looking to recruit a Support Worker – Young People to join our team. This is an exciting new project called Unity, funded by BBC Children in Need, to support the development of an independent young people’s support service. This service will be open to all young survivors of any gender/gender identity, aged 12-18, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. The Support Worker will provide one to one and group work support aimed at improving young survivor’s emotional well-being, confidence and their ability to cope with distress. A commitment to addressing violence against women and girls alongside experience of delivering one to one support is essential. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The Successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

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 £9.00 - £9.47 per hour;

guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30 am & 10pm

generous annual leave entitlement;

a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions;

flexible working policies;

access to extensive paid training and development opportunities; and

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.