At The Old Lodge in Boquhan, Stirling, we offer residential care for children looked after away from home, who require additional support to cope with the challenges they face.

Part of CrossReach Children’s Services, our Community Team in partnership with local agencies, supports young people to be a part of community life. By adopting a child-centred approach our team works with the ‘whole-child’, focusing on improving relationships, enhancing personal development and attending education.

As Service Leader you will be responsible for overall management of a cluster of community based houses and will work with the Head of Care to undertake regular reviews of service and planning, ensuring priorities are met within allocated timescales. You will also work with your team leaders to ensure the implementation of care and education plans for each child.

You will be required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council [SSSC], be willing to attain within the registration period the minimum qualification of HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 4. A commitment to attain a management qualification within the registration period is also required. 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. You will need a full driving licence or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed time scale. 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.

Applicants are required to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This post is subject to PVG membership.

• Join one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations

• Ongoing training & career development

• Generous pension & holiday allowance

Part of CrossReach Children’s Services, our Community Team in partnership with local agencies, supports young people to be a part of community life. By adopting a child-centred approach our team works with the ‘whole-child’, focusing on improving relationships, enhancing personal development and attending education. The Service is initially located on Ballikinrain Campus in Balfron, Stirlingshire, however we have plans to extend our community houses in areas close to our new education resource in Erskine.

As team leader you will support the Service Leader in the overall management of a cluster of community based houses, implementing care and education plans for each child. You you will be required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council [SSSC] and have the minimum qualification of HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3. A commitment to attain a management qualification within the registration period is also required. 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.

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.

Applicants are required to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This post is subject to PVG membership.

The Advisory Group is an independent charity, promoting the rights of people with disabilities.

Thanks to a Scottish Government grant we are looking to appoint a Development Worker to promote and support people to access Self-Directed Support across Stirling and Clackmannanshire.

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), funded until March 2021.

This exciting initiative will work closely with people who use support services, their families, support providers and the local HSCP to:

· Explore the options of SDS

· Explore what’s available in the wider community

· Develop sustainable initiatives that are accessible to all

· Forge partnership working across the area

Have access to a suitable vehicle during working hours and either hold a valid current driving licence or be able to make alternative arrangements.

You can find out more about TAG at theadvisorygroup.org.uk

To discuss the post contact leam.mackeown@theadvisorygroup.org.uk or phone 0141 342 1876

At The Old Lodge in Boquhan, Stirling, we offer residential care for children looked after away from home, who require additional support to cope with the challenges they face.

Part of CrossReach Children’s Services, our Community Team in partnership with local agencies, supports young people to be a part of community life. By adopting a child-centred approach our team works with the ‘whole-child’, focusing on improving relationships and enhancing personal development.

You will support our Lead Practitioner in every aspect of their role from implementing care and education plans to contributing to the assessment of each child’s needs. An HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3 qualification is preferable with experience in a care/education role. You will also need a full driving licence or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed time scale.

In return we offer an excellent benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance. What’s more 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 too.

Join us and 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. This post is subject to PVG Membership.

At The Old Lodge in Boquhan, Stirling, we offer residential care for children looked after away from home, who require additional support to cope with the challenges they face.

Part of CrossReach Children’s Services, our Community Team in partnership with local agencies, supports young people to be a part of community life. By adopting a child-centred approach our team works with the ‘whole-child’, focusing on improving relationships and enhancing personal development.

As a mentor for children in residential care you will undertake key-worker responsibilities for individual children. This will involve assessing needs, creating and maintaining Care Plans and identifying strategies for positive outcomes.

We are looking for an HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in a care/education role. You will also need a full driving licence or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed time scale. Counselling skills and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy [DDP] Level 1 or equivalent would be an advantage.

In return we offer an excellent benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance. What’s more 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 too.

You will also 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. This post is subject to SSSC registration and PVG membership.

The opportunity has arisen for the post of Deputy Centre Manager within Stirling Carers Centre.

The purpose of the post is to assist the Centre Manager to lead the organisation to achieve its aims and objectives, ensuring effective management of all resources, accounting to stakeholders and acting as ambassador for the Centre. The successful post-holder will have a sound operational management, leadership skills and the ability to contribute to and lead strategic development.

The post-holder will raise the profile of the organisation and ensure development of appropriate support services to Unpaid Carers throughout the Stirling Council area. The successful applicant will also ensure continuous development and improvement of services that lead to better outcomes for Adult carers, Young Carers and their families.

The post-holder will require to demonstrate experience in the short; medium and long term strategic and operational planning, and will manage the day-to-day service operations of the Stirling Carers Centre.

Please note: the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check.

Stirling Carers Centre, Young Carers Service offers personalised and holistic services, to unpaid young carers in the Stirling Council area. Our core services include group support, 1:1 emotional support, provision of information and advice, school holiday day trips and residentials. Alongside focusing on individual needs and outcomes, we also promote professional and public awareness of young carers' issues and offer young carers the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services for all young carers.

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated applicants with excellent communication skills, who can demonstrate a commitment to partnership working together with an understanding of the needs and difficulties faced by young carers.

The post holder will provide direct support to young carers, aged 7-18yrs living in rural locations within the Stirling Council area. This will be done through providing tailored 1:1 support in school, by facilitating age specific group support and by providing short breaks for young carers through day trips and residential overnight breaks. The post holder will also be responsible for carrying out regular review and assessments of the young carers they support.

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Stirling Carers Centre is looking to recruit to the post of Adult Carer Support Officer with a remit to specifically include benefits checks and assistance with the completion of relevant benefits forms, and as such we seek an applicant with the relevant experience and knowledge around the welfare system.

This post will join our existing Adult Carer Support Service. The main function of the post is to undertake benefits checks to maximise income for unpaid carers and assist with/ completion on behalf of for disability benefits and other applicable benefits forms, to provide information and support to unpaid adult carers through one to one practical and emotional support, assessment and completion of Adult Carer Support Plans. The role will also include facilitating carer events such as monthly short breaks, carer coffee mornings and other activities.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in successfully engaging with service user groups, preferably from within a similar role.

Due to the nature of the post the successful applicant will be required to drive, have access to a car and the relevant business class insurance cover.

Please note: the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check.

Part of CrossReach Children’s Services, our Community Team in partnership with local agencies, supports young people to be a part of community life. By adopting a child-centred approach our team works with the ‘whole-child’, focusing on improving relationships and enhancing personal development. Our Services are located on Ballikinrain Campus in Balfron and this post is available at various locations including North Ayrshire, East Dumbarton and the Stirling area.

You will support our Lead Practitioner in every aspect of their role from implementing care and education plans to contributing to the assessment of each child’s needs. An HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3 qualification is preferable with experience in a care/education role. You will also need a full driving license. 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 too.

Join us and 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.

As an award-winning innovative care provider, we support the elderly and people living with physical disabilities and long-term conditions across Scotland. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and passion for delivering complex care, making sure that our customers receive high quality care services that can range from visiting a few hours a week to several daily visits.

We deliver our vision of helping our customers live their life to the full through the hard work and dedication of our Support Workers who provide our customers with a wide variety of assistance such as personal hygiene, dressing, medication prompts and light household chores in line with their personal support plans.

Blackwood are currently looking for Support Workers to join our Care Services teams to support our customers living in their own homes in the community and/or in our Care Homes. We operate care services in Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth & Kinross, Edinburgh, Stirling, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Ayrshire and Inverclyde.

Don’t worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer!

Our main priority for this job role is to find people who can show our values and behaviours. These are:

• Taking responsibility
• Being open and honest
• Keeping our promises
• Having respect and understanding

The ideal candidate must have:

• A commitment to delivering high quality care
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills
• An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
• A relevant qualification (SVQ2), this is not essential as training will be given
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

…Could this be you?

Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Travel expenses and paid travel time between customer visits
• Fully funded SVQ training on completion of probationary period
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company mobile phone
• Company pension scheme and other benefits
• Payment of PVG and SSSC registration
• Recruit both drivers and walkers on care at home runs
• Fully paid induction and shadowing with experienced carers.
• EE Perks – discount packages for family and friends.