Home-Start Falkirk Ltd is a registered charity and Limited Company based in Denny, Falkirk. It is volunteer-led family support service operating across Falkirk Council area, committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. We recruit and train volunteers to visit families at home where they can offer informal, friendly and confidential support. We also offer Family Groups in locations across Falkirk which provide parents with a wide range of activities and external support. We have long-term experience in family support and are established as one of the leading charities working in this field in the community.
Home-Start Falkirk enjoys the benefits of being part of a nationwide network under the umbrella of Home-Start UK, but operates as an independent company with annual income of c. £200k. We employ nine staff in a variety of roles. We have a Board of eight Trustees, from a wide range of backgrounds.
The Role
Our current Manager is retiring in March 2024 and we are recruiting a new Manager to head up the service and help create the best start in life for local young children. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a local charity employing a team of nine staff, assisted by volunteers. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Scheme Manager is a key leadership role ensuring the sustainability of our much-needed support service for young children and their families in the Falkirk area.
Working with the Board of Trustees, the Manager provides leadership and operational guidance to our team. A full job description is available on application. Our current strategy focusses on core support services, developing our group work and reinforcing our strong foundations. We have a five year Funding Strategy in place. This is a hands-on role which will suit someone who enjoys a varied, busy workload and can manage competing priorities.
Giving children the best possible start in life is at the heart of the Home-Start model. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of a child’s early years and who is passionate about ensuring families get the support they need. Our ideal candidate will have a strong leadership capability, be resilient and a natural decision maker, be people focussed with a positive outlook and have the ability to motivate our hardworking team. An understanding of charity fundraising, developing relationships with funders and impact reporting are also essential, as is the ability to build connections and good networks across Falkirk’s statutory services and business sector. Strong governance, financial acumen and a commitment to high standards in compliance is required as the nature of our work is heavily regulated.
Previous experience of working in a management role within a charity organisation is preferred, although not essential.
If you want to make a difference to local children’s lives, then this opportunity could be for you. The Manager position is offered on a permanent, full-time 35 hour per week basis in our office in Denny.
The post is subject to a PVG check at enhanced level.
Home Start Falkirk positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.