Lanarkshire Epilepsy Support Group has developed rapidly since its formation in 2011. We are looking for a Project Coordinator and sessional workers to take forward our Connecting People Project which builds support networks, initially through social media, but leading to face-to-face meetings and events. These will vary from two or three people getting together to larger events and activities, but all with the aim of responding to individual needs and developing networks of support.

W e are looking for a dynamic individual to take forward our exciting Lottery-funded ‘Connecting People’ Project.As Project Coordinator, you will be a self-starter, with an ability to work on your own initiative, but also a team player, working with sessional staff and volunteers and reporting directly to the Management Committee. You will have a qualification and/or experience in a relevant care discipline, excellent interpersonal skills and be IT literate with a familiarity with the use of digital media. The Project Coordinator will be a car owner/driver able to work flexibly throughout North and South Lanarkshire, with occasional weekend and evening duties.

Lanarkshire Epilepsy Support Group has developed rapidly since its formation in 2011. We are looking for a Project Coordinator and sessional workers to take forward our Connecting People Project which builds support networks, initially through social media, but leading to face-to-face meetings and events. These will vary from two or three people getting together to larger events and activities, but all with the aim of responding to individual needs and developing networks of support.

Sessional Support Workers will have relevant experience and/or a qualification and be able to work flexibly at a variety of locations as required.

As part of the East Kilbride Volunteering Collaborative, there is a vacancy for an East Kilbride Volunteering Collaborative Development Officer. The post will be hosted by Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire.

The Post holder will:

• Contribute to the achievements of the East Kilbride Volunteering Collaborative and Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire with particular responsibility for the development of a Volunteering in Health passport.
• Provide evidence based recommendations and feasibility report of initial passport concept and progress development using a multi-agency/collaborative approach.
• Identify overlap/duplication within training and induction practices through the application of improvement science methodology, test and develop evidence base for a standardised/centralised approach.
• Explore and test an asset sharing/volunteer entry point methodology which is both innovative and complementary to the agendas of all parties involved.
• Facilitate agreement upon data sharing and ownership practices in line with national legislation prior to commencing test of change.
• Develop a standardised approach to volunteer recruitment which reduces barriers to accessing volunteering opportunities (particularly within a healthcare setting) across all EK-VC organisations and coordinate the promotion of opportunities and recruitment of volunteers

“Much more than just a job. It’s the way that you do it that matters.”

· Opportunity to make the next move up in your career

· Excellent training and development opportunities

· Great job satisfaction

· Good team-working

At Well Hall in Hamilton we don’t just see those we work with as older people. They’re someone’s mum. Someone’s dad. Someone’s grandparent. For us, providing the best quality of care is hugely rewarding and our goal is to ensure that every one of our residents enjoys the best possible quality of life.

As part of our close-knit and supportive team you will effectively manage the unit, leading and directing other staff members on the shift. To succeed you’ll have experience of care work and an HNC in Social Care or SVQ Level 3 as well as effective decision making skills and ideally experience of supervising other staff. In return we offer every support for your professional development and an excellent benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

What’s more, you will be part of one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you’d like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you.

Applicants are required to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. These posts are subject to PVG Scheme Membership.

Rota basis, varied shift patterns including day and night shifts

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Do you have what it takes to make a difference?

Would you like to do something different next Monday morning? To forget the never-ending 9-5 and make a real difference to someone's life? Or maybe you are already working in social care and want to join an organisation with values at its core?

Well this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.....

ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we have a unique opportunity for you to be part of a team who will support James in East Kilbride to move into his own home.

As an essential member of a dynamic team, you will be involved in team meetings, creating team strategies and working together to enhance James' life, whilst ensuring his wellbeing and happiness are the top priorities.

Here's a little more about James:

"People who know me would say that I am energetic and enjoy a wide range of sporting activities on a regular basis including walking, swimming and trampolining. I also like to maintain contact with my family and my team will support me with this. Members of my team will be effective communicators and I will work with my team to show them how I need them to communicate with me. My team will help me with all aspects of living in my own home and support me to achieve my goals and outcomes."

If you think you have the ability and commitment to be part of James' support team please click the link to apply now.

You don't need experience in care to start your career with ENABLE Scotland but an understanding of Autism and experience of supporting people who have learning disabilities would be advantageous. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills so no matter where you have worked before; be it retail, warehousing or wherever, we want to hear from you!

What's also great about ENABLE Scotland is that we believe in developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme bespoke to every individual we support, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities including SVQ Level 2.

Please note all new employees must register with the SSSC within 6 months of commencing employment and failure to do so can result in termination of employment.

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.

Personal Assistant - Male - East Kilbride (x6)

Rota basis, varied shift patterns including day and night shifts

#morethanajob

Do you have what it takes to make a difference?

Would you like to do something different next Monday morning? To forget the never-ending 9-5 and make a real difference to someone's life? Or maybe you are already working in social care and want to join an organisation with values at its core?

Well this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.....

ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we have a unique opportunity for you to be part of a team who will support James in East Kilbride to move into his own home.

As an essential member of a dynamic team, you will be involved in team meetings, creating team strategies and working together to enhance James' life, whilst ensuring his wellbeing and happiness are the top priorities.

Here's a little more about James:

"People who know me would say that I am energetic and enjoy a wide range of sporting activities on a regular basis including walking, swimming and trampolining. I also like to maintain contact with my family and my team will support me with this. Members of my team will be effective communicators and I will work with my team to show them how I need them to communicate with me. My team will help me with all aspects of living in my own home and support me to achieve my goals and outcomes."

If you think you have the ability and commitment to be part of James' support team please apply now.

You don't need experience in care to start your career with ENABLE Scotland but an understanding of Autism and experience of supporting people who have learning disabilities would be advantageous. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills so no matter where you have worked before; be it retail, warehousing or wherever, we want to hear from you!

What's also great about ENABLE Scotland is that we believe in developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme bespoke to every individual we support, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities including SVQ Level 2.

Please note all new employees must register with the SSSC within 6 months of commencing employment and failure to do so can result in termination of employment.

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.

If you would like further information on this exciting opportunity please refer to the job description or contact Emma Lyness on 07522 225 018 or email recruitment@enable.org.uk

Do you share our commitment to supporting positive change in people’s lives?

Ypeople has over 200 staff and volunteers, and supports hundreds of people every day in our homelessness, young people’s wellbeing and out of school care services.

We are recruiting for a Team Leader to oversee our Supported Accommodation and Reach Out Service in East Kilbride.

How you will make a difference:

· Provide leadership and management for the service

· Ensure service users are receiving the highest standard of support

· Compile Annual Reviews and Business Plans (and other reports as required) to highlight the positive impact the service had on service users and the local community

· Identify opportunities for development of staff and services

What you will bring:

· Personal values aligned with Ypeople’s values

· SVQ level 4 in Management and Leadership (or working towards) or equivalent

· Knowledge of current relevant legislation, policies and strategies relating to housing social work, social care and family support services

· Proven track record in effective coaching and people management

· Proven track record in effective service planning, budgeting and quality assurance

How we will support you:

· Competitive salary, company pension, childcare vouchers, life assurance

· Generous annual leave entitlement (6 weeks in the first year rising to 8 weeks from the second)

· Excellent development opportunities (access to varied training and SVQ-s)

More information about Pathways: ypeople.org.uk/services/village.php

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the right values to join our service in Hamilton to assist and support vulnerable homeless people to achieve better lives.

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.

The post will involve 4 rota shifts per week. Typical shift pattern is a mixture of early, mid and late shifts.

You will have an HNC or SVQ3 qualification in social care. Other essentials include: experience of working with vulnerable people, addiction issues and challenging behaviour; effective written and verbal communication; knowledge of homelessness issues; and, above all, the determination to make a difference in the lives of our service users.

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the right values to join our service assisting and supporting vulnerable homeless people to achieve better lives.

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.

You will have an HNC or SVQ3 qualification in social care, although consideration may be given to exceptional candidates who are not qualified to that level. Other essentials include: experience of working with vulnerable people, addiction issues and challenging behaviour; effective written and verbal communication; knowledge of homelessness issues; and, above all, the determination to make a difference in the lives of our service users.

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’ll offer you excellent learning and development opportunities, competitive annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, access to employee assistance programmes such as counselling, and life assurance.

** Please note that the Association is currently conducting a major job evaluation exercise and that all salaries are subject to change following negotiation with our recognised trade union. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the right values to join our service assisting and supporting vulnerable homeless people to achieve better lives.

• Build strong, direct relationships with your clients and team

• Gain valuable experience working in a social care environment

• Great job satisfaction

Every day at Threshold Housing and Residential our team provides a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities. We help them to lead ordinary lives, participating in their local communities and activities of their choice. This means creating a safe, secure and supportive environment and empowering them to take charge of their own lives and live life to the full.

Something as simple as a smile can make the world of difference to our day, and theirs. If you share our belief, this is your opportunity to join our close-knit and supportive team. It can be pretty challenging at times and priorities can change quickly so you will definitely need to be a patient and understanding individual. We work closely together as a team though – there’s always someone to talk to and we all help each other out wherever we can.

You will be required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council [SSSC] and ideally have an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care. In return we’ll make sure you have all the training and development you need, not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us. You can also look forward to an excellent benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

What’s more, you will be part of one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you’d like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith. These posts are subject to PVG Membership

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.

• Build strong, direct relationships with your clients and team

• Gain valuable experience working in a social care environment

• Great job satisfaction

Every day at Threshold Housing & Residential, our team provides a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities living. We help them to lead ordinary lives, participating in their local communities and activities of their choice. This means creating a safe, secure and supportive environment and empowering them to take charge of their own lives and live life to the full.

Sometimes it’s the little things that count. Such as encouragement to keep their home tidy, going with them to the shops on a Wednesday, or the cinema on Thursday, helping them to attend a college course, or to arrange a social night with friends. It can be pretty challenging at times but working as part of our support team, your support will definitely make the difference.

What do you need? No direct experience is required. It’s more a positive approach and a genuine interest in helping others in a practical way. Experience of supporting people in their own homes would be an advantage. A qualification in Social Care would be ideal but it’s not essential as we’ll support you to gain it. In fact, we’ll make sure that you have all the training and development you need, not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us too.

In return, for the permanent position, you can also look forward to an excellent benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

What’s more, you will be part of one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you’d like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith. These posts are subject to PVG Membership.

• Build strong, direct relationships with your clients and team

• Gain valuable experience working in a social care environment

• Great job satisfaction

Every day at Threshold Support Services, our team provides a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities living throughout South Lanarkshire. We help them to lead ordinary lives, participating in their local communities and activities of their choice. This means creating a safe, secure and supportive environment and empowering them to take charge of their own lives and live life to the full.

Sometimes it’s the little things that count. Such as encouragement to keep their home tidy, going with them to the shops on a Wednesday, or the cinema on Thursday, helping them to attend a college course, or to arrange a social night with friends. It can be pretty challenging at times but working as part of our support team, your support will definitely make the difference.

What do you need? No direct experience is required. It’s more a positive approach and a genuine interest in helping others in a practical way. Experience of supporting people in their own homes would be an advantage. A qualification in Social Care would be ideal but it’s not essential as we’ll support you to gain it. In fact, we’ll make sure that you have all the training and development you need, not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us too.

What’s more, you will be part of one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you’d like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith. These posts are subject to PVG Membership.

REACH Lanarkshire Autism was established in March 2012 to bridge the gap in post diagnostic services throughout Lanarkshire. REACH is a parent led, pan Lanarkshire charity and currently has around 270 members.

We are looking to employ an Activity Co-ordinator to create new activities for our children and young people in both North and South Lanarkshire. These activities will be community based to ensure easy access for our families. The Activity Co-ordinator will provide support to staff in our current activities to ensure our children and young people are supported, have fun and make progress.

This is a full-time post which has been funded for one year by The Big Lottery’s Young Start programme. We would hope that the position will show a need for continued funding to extend the length of the contract.

Whilst it is desirable that the successful applicant is educated to degree level, the post holder must have knowledge and experience of working with people with Autism. Ideally, we would be keen to hear from people who have worked in a similar background and possess the necessary skills to provide support to both staff and service users. The post holder will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Have you the passion, skills and experience to take on this exciting role in COVEY?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual who has experience in working with young people in a group setting.

COVEY supports young people through their life challenges and is continually seeking to develop as an organisation. We need an enthusiastic new team member who will enable us to further enhance the opportunities to support our young people. In particular you will be running our TIME OUT project supporting siblings of those with additional needs.

Have you the spark that it takes to see an opportunity and follow it through? As part of this role you will be supporting COVEY in our own growth and development and creating mutual trust within the team as you explore further opportunities.

In COVEY we put character first as we believe good people can make good organisations great. You will align with our core values of passion, innovation, commitment, openness and respect and have the ability to reflect on your own behaviour and constantly grow as a person.

You will also have the competence to deliver appropriate and innovative programmes, with the young people at the centre, enabling them to have TIME OUT just for them. Just as important is supporting our volunteers and facilitators in their role within the group.

An understanding of befriending would be beneficial and how young people benefit from individual and group support. You will be confident in taking the initiative, have problem solving skills and bring a ‘can do’ attitude to the role.

Essential car driver with access to own car (Mileage allowance given)

A valuable member of our team, you will be responsible for initiating, organising and facilitating group activities. You may also give individual support when appropriate and be involved in the developing of new programmes. You will have the ability to assess young people prior to involving them in a group and organise appropriate activities for their needs. In addition you will have an understanding and experience of families and children who are experiencing difficulty (including additional needs) and an ability to quickly build rapport.

Bringing an enthusiasm to the role you will have the ability to think ahead, be highly organised and be able to evaluate the programme and produce necessary reports.

Coalburn Miners Welfare Charitable Society/One Stop Shop has a vacancy for the above part-time post. Flexible working hours which may include some weekend and evening work (28 hours per week).

Applicants should have strong knowledge and experience of developing projects, programmes and activities for and with the community with the aim of the activities becoming sustainable, work with the local community to support the delivery of community activity, be highly motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team, have experience in working in close partnership with outside agencies and voluntary organisations. IT skills essential.