Jobs in South Ayrshire

Would you like to join a dynamic and forward-thinking HR Team? Do you have a keen eye for detail, a desire to make efficiencies and enjoy working with people?

The Ayrshire Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care to support patients and their families make every day matter. Our vital work is filled with moments that make people smile during a time that can be difficult for everyone.

Why you should work for us:

Because what we do makes a real difference to people.

Because we are a passionate and warm team, driven by our shared values of being kind and compassionate, inclusive and honest with the patients and families we serve, who are at the heart of all that we do. And we pride ourselves in having a collaborative environment with open debate and positive challenge in the pursuit of excellence.

If compassion and care are an important part of who you are and you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling role, then this could be for you!

About the Role

We currently have an excellent opportunity in our HR Department for an enthusiastic, motivated and positive individual who aspires to develop their career in Recruitment/HR. The Ayrshire Hospice has ambitious plans to be an employer of choice. We believe that this vision starts from our recruitment process as we can only build the best organisation there is, if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported, within an excellent working environment. We want each and every new member of the team, employee or volunteer, to feel welcomed into our team, to feel that the recruitment process is person-centred and every interaction is values-led.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the heart of our operations. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the Recruitment Administrator will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic plans of increasing our workforce and being one of the first points of contacts for candidates wishing to join our team.

About You

This important role calls for strong organisational and communication skills with a high degree of planning. However, we are always looking for ways to innovate and make our processes engaging therefore we are looking for someone who has a professional “go-getter” attitude, to join our team. You must be passionate about making positive changes for our workforce and work collaboratively within the HR team, ensuring that we all work towards a common goal to deliver an effective, supportive and friendly service to the entire organisation.

A bit more about us:

Hospice care is often profoundly misunderstood and at times very challenging: the work we do is uplifting and it is a great privilege, the impact we can have is life changing. Our hospice is a bright and dynamic place to work.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

The Presbytery of South West is looking for someone to enable, encourage, and support the development of Christ’s Mission across the Presbytery, in and through its congregations and pioneer mission projects, with particular focus on the first 2 marks of mission (Tell & Teach/Train). This will focus on supporting the planting and growth of pioneer mission projects, while managing a number of Pioneer Mission posts in their designated area to develop new initiatives with a cross-presbytery remit to train and support people to develop parish mission initiatives.

The successful candidate will have significant recent experience of setting up, leading and nurturing new outreach ventures or/and ecclesial communities with highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to communicate information, influence, inspire and motivate others. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

About Us

The Ayrshire Hospice provides quality specialist palliative care for adults with life-limiting illness within Ayrshire and Arran. We provide a wide range of services and care in people’s homes, care homes and hospitals, as well as in the hospice itself. This is provided at no cost to our patients or their families. Our vision is to reach and improve the lives of everyone in Ayrshire affected by life-limiting illness.

What We Are Looking For

Join our dedicated team at The Ayrshire Hospice and become an integral part of our commitment to providing exceptional care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. We are currently seeking a passionate Charge Nurse to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at our 11-bedded In-Patient Unit (IPU).

This is an opportunity for a compassionate nurse to lead our team with professionalism and empathy. As a Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in providing guidance and support to our healthcare professionals, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care.

We offer great training, support and development to all our staff with regular PDP reviews, reflection sessions and inhouse training. Within our IPU, we have an excellent nurse to patient ratio which allows staff the ability to give individuals the care they require and provide support to them and their families. The Charge Nurse will work alongside nurses, doctors, clinical pharmacist, social workers and allied health professionals to provide care for patients who may have been referred for symptom management, MDT assessment, Nursing care, Respite and end of life care.

We are currently based within East Ayrshire Community Hospital in Cumnock on a temporary basis until the completion of building work within our previous base at Racecourse Road in Ayr (Winter 2024). We will then return to a bespoke and specifically designed unit (12 beds) which will have all the requirements to care for our patients in the best way possible.

As part of the hospice team, you can enjoy a variety of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave, NHS or organisational pension scheme, employee assistance programme, comprehensive induction, continuous learning and development opportunities and access to the NHS Staff Benefits Scheme

Is this the job you have been looking for?

Informal enquiries to Lynne Hoffin - Clinical Manager In Patients Care & Quality - lynne.hoffin@ayrshirehospice.org

Main Purpose:

To lead provision of Christian teaching for children and young people.

To develop relationships with families within the parish.

To engage young people through imaginative and innovative ways of sharing the gospel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the work of the Sunday and other children’s provision.

• Provide and develop opportunities for children and parents to engage in exploring the Christian faith.

• Extend work with children through support and encouragement of volunteers whilst enabling further development.

• Build on existing children’s groups within the Church and create new groups where appropriate.

• Reach out in welcome and follow up those new families who visit us.

• Be an integral part in team ministry.

• Support developmental and missional work e.g., Messy Church.

• Engage with the community with organisation of community events e.g., holiday clubs.

• Link up with other Christian youth workers in Troon with a view to reaching out effectively to non- churched young people in the community.

• Build on existing links with schools and share in chaplaincy work.

• Report regularly to Kirk Session.

• Any other relevant duties as required.

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 £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
• generous annual leave entitlement
• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
• flexible working policies
• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
• 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.