Jobs in Stirling

Green Routes Stirling is a charity established in 2007. Our aims are ;

• The advancement of education and training for people with additional support needs and others disadvantaged in the labour market
• The development of employment opportunities for people with additional support needs and others disadvantaged in the labour market
• The advancement of sustainable development

Green Routes provides training in horticulture, rural skills, independent living skills, and also employability skills for those progressing on to our employability programme ‘Routes to Work’. For more information go to greenroutes.org.uk.

Given the success of our work and proven track record to date, we are now expanding our operations. We have recently taken over the lease of The Walled Garden at Gargunnock House, near Stirling, and we will also have a new base at Gartmore where students will work towards their RCHS Grow and Learn awards. At Gargunnock Walled Garden the emphasis will be on developing employability skills, with a focus on creating a garden enterprise.

We have a vacancy for a Manager at Gargunnock. The job holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day management and running of the service at Gargunnock, ensuring that the aims of Green Routes are met.

The successful candidate will report to the Development Manager and be responsible for ensuring that the students are supported at all times to develop their skills further, in particular their employability skills. This will be achieved by the effective delivery of the garden’s maintenance and development plan, alongside each student’s individual employability plans. The job holder will manage the tutors and volunteers at the garden and work with the Employability Support Manager in developing and delivering the employability programme and the Operations Manager in developing and maintaining the infrastructure of the garden.

Applicants must have experience of working with people with additional support needs in a working and learning environment, together with good horticultural knowledge and experience working in a garden setting.

This post has been funded for three years by a grant from Improving Lives, part of the National Lottery Community Fund. It is hoped that the role can become permanent at the end of this period through the generation of additional student income.

About Town Break:

Town Break is a local charity that provides support to people with lived experience of dementia and their carers throughout Forth Valley.

We provide an array of services and activities that meet the needs and interests of the communities we support, providing opportunities for people to get out, have fun, socialise and build friendships. Our vision is to inspire and enable people across Forth Valley to live well with dementia.

The Role:

• To support the work of the Town Break team, providing high-quality information and administration.

• To be a central source of information and support to Town Break, developing good professional relationships and ensuring that they are at the heart of Town Break’s work.

• To support the administration of Town Break’s events.

• To develop, monitor and review systems and procedures to ensure maximum organisational effectiveness.

If you wish to make a significant, positive difference to older people’s lives and you are ready for a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you!

A driving license is desirable for the role as it may involve some travel throughout Forth Valley.

The organisation

Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC is an organisation which supports women who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system towards fulfilling their potential. We use the vehicle of chocolate making, branded as Grace Chocolates changing lives, to help the women become economically independent and grow in self-esteem and confidence. By engaging with Positive Changes the women have the opportunity to gain work experience and improve their CV which will help lower barriers they face when looking for fulfilling employment. Each woman is also encouraged to develop their own Personal Development Plan to help them set goals and aims which is their pathway towards achieving their ambitions. The women are involved in all aspects of the making and selling the chocolates and our customers include: individuals for gifts and treats; weddings; corporate organisations for serving and giving as gifts to their clients; restaurants and event companies to serve to diners; and other Public Sector organisations for gifts and serving to their guests.

We are a growing organisation and are looking for a person who has the flexibility, adaptability and ambition to grow as the organisation thrives.

The role

We are a small team and this role is a pivotal part of the organisation providing support to the rest of the team, including: the women we support; customers for the chocolates; the production team; the service delivery team; and management. No two days will be the same. You will respond to the needs of the day which will vary with the seasons and the courses and programmes we are delivering at the time. You may be booking rooms and arranging travel for the women, ordering stock for production or booking Board meetings and ensuring the relevant paperwork is available online in advance of the next meeting. Experience of online financial systems is a key element of the role; we use Xero. While we use an external payroll provider to process the salaries you will be required to liaise with them to ensure salaries are paid accurately and on time; you will invoice customers and ensure their bills and ours are paid on time; you will reconcile the bank account each month and ensure our spend is accurately allocated to the corresponding pots of funding. On a monthly basis you will produce management information and respond to the needs of the Board and management on an ad hoc basis.

Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and currently run five programmes in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

Working closely with the Operations Support Manager, you will support the organisation to maximise its use of Microsoft 365, and support the creation and refinement of IT processes and protocols. You will have experience of working in an IT support role with a mixed IT ability staff team, with demonstratable knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint at an advanced level. You will also have excellent organisational, listening and questioning skills, with the ability to independently manage a high-pressure workload.

This is a temporary post for 6 months, working three days (21 hours) a week (pattern of work to be agreed with line manager). The role forms part of the central team, working on a hybrid basis between home and travelling throughout Scotland to all our Big Noise centres.

Do you have extensive experience working with computerised payroll systems? Do you have a good understanding of pensions, tax and NI rules? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service? If so we would love to hear from you.

About Aberlour

We are a values driven organisation delivering around 40 services across Scotland supporting vulnerable children, young people and families.

Our payroll function is naturally a critical component of the organisation and is currently resourced by a team of two exceptional people who are retiring later this year.

We currently work with iTrent but are undertaking a review of our HR and Payroll Systems.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for someone passionate about payroll who wants to work for an organisation that really cares about its staff. You may already have managed other staff or be looking to step into a leadership role.

Using your existing payroll knowledge, you will work alongside our current payroll team as part of an extensive handover period to understand our current systems. You will check data entries with our HR team, process additional payments, answer staff pay queries and generate agreed or ad hoc reports to enable organisational financial reporting and decision making.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to be part of future developments, including developing, implementing and training on new payroll systems and processes.

What we offer...

As well as joining a supportive team we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

Do you have experience working with computerised payroll systems? Do you have a good understanding of pensions, tax and NI rules? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service? If so we would love to hear from you.

About Aberlour

We are a values driven organisation delivering around 40 services across Scotland supporting vulnerable children, young people and families.

Our payroll function is naturally a critical component of the organisation and is currently resourced by a team of two exceptional people who are retiring later this year.

We currently work with iTrent but are undertaking a review of our HR and Payroll Systems.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for someone with past payroll experience looking to work for an organisation that really cares about its staff.

Using your existing payroll knowledge, you will work alongside our current payroll team as part of an extensive handover period to understand our current systems. You will check data entries with our HR team, process additional payments, review sickness entries against our sick pay rules and answer staff pay queries.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to be part of future developments, including developing, implementing and training on new payroll systems and processes.

What we offer...

As well as joining a supportive team we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

We are seeking a part-time (21 hours per week) Family Support Assistant to join our team. This post will support the delivery of the Forth Valley Family Support Service. This includes delivering community-based services that specifically address the needs of families affected by alcohol and drugs.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a range of family support services which address the specific needs of families and support groups, including evidence-based interventions, with the assistance and support of the Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley. This includes facilitating family support groups and working with individuals on a one-to-one basis; providing advocacy to support groups and individual family members, and actively promoting family recovery and family inclusive practice.

The post has a Forth Valley wide remit and will involve significant travel throughout the region and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley.

We are seeking applicants who are educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification; have experience of direct client work, group work, direct work with families and understanding of the voluntary sector; with knowledge of issues affecting families affected by substance use. Candidates should be able to effectively and sensitively advocate for others, with strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Exciting opportunity to join a growing Management team within Stirling and Forth Valley

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

Are you a driven and motivated individual who enjoys new and unique challenges daily? Do you have the passion and drive to lead a team of frontline staff to support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, live the life they choose and become an inclusive member within their own community? If so, there has never been a better time to apply!

About You

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.
• Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.
• Strong facilitation skills to 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 whilst managing individual budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.

About Us

At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

• Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
• Introduction to autism
• Epilepsy awareness
• Moving and Handling
• Adult support and protection
• Child support and protection
• First Aid
• Positive Behaviour Support

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*
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

ENABLE Scotland 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.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work across the Fundraising & Engagement team to ensure high quality messages and resources are available to all fundraisers (staff and supporters). You will also play a key role in the strategic digital transformation the Trust is currently carrying out (involving a new CRM, e-marketing software and website).