INDEPENDENT SECTOR LEAD – Scottish Borders
PARTNERS FOR INTEGRATION AND IMPROVEMENT
Health and Social Care Integration
Do you have an interest in improving the quality of care, can you COLLABORATE, INNOVATE AND COMMUNICATE, and would you like to join a successful, committed and highly motivated team?
This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
We are seeking to engage an Independent Sector Lead to support the Integration of Health and Social Care in the Scottish Borders. Hosted by Scottish Care and working closely with care providers and partners, the post involves ensuring sector involvement in the delivery of the integrating of health and social care in Scotland’s HSCPs
The post holder must be highly motivated, be able to use initiative, possess excellent communication and networking skills, demonstrate success and experience working at strategic level with policy makers, providers, regulators, people supported by services and carers. Qualifications and experience at a senior management level would be a significant advantage.
The post holder will be expected to create and support significant collaborations across the independent care sector while contributing to the development of new care pathways which will result in the delivery of improved outcomes for people who access care and support. The post holder will ensure the Independent sector’s contribution is fundamental to integrated services and transformational change and be able to evidence their impact. The role requires considerable and skilful collaboration with our key partners in the NHS, Local Authority, Carers, third sector organisations and other forums.
The post is home based with travel where necessary, based and is hosted by Scottish Care.
.png){kind=logo}
RSABI provides financial, practical and emotional support to people involved in Scottish agriculture. The support is delivered via our helpline or face to face with a team of case officers.
Purpose of Role
RSABI is looking for a new Welfare Manager to join their team. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the skills, contacts and network within the scope of the Charity continue to develop and expand in line with client needs. Also promoting the highest levels of governance and integrity, as well as continuing the excellent levels of service and support, that RSABI has become known for. This individual will be responsible for:
- To effectively manage welfare, administration and helpline staff
- To raise the profile of RSABI within the agricultural community
- To ensure that clients of the charity meet the organisations criteria for support
- Effectively manage the welfare budget
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role, include but are not restricted to:
- Clients
- Ensure that the financial support provided to clients meets the Charity’s criteria
- Ensure that all processes relating to the allocation of funds are correctly adhered to
- Review client interaction with RSABI to ensure that clients are receiving appropriate and best possible support
Staff Management
- Pro-actively manage a team of Case Officers, Administration staff and Helpline staff
- Provide support, assistance and knowledge to the team as and when appropriate providing learning opportunities as required
- Review client support and feedback as required
- Conduct regular meetings with staff and support them in developing skills and training for their role
- Manage holidays, sickness, grievance and disciplinary issues that arise
- Recruit and induct new members of the welfare team and assist the Volunteer Manager with recruitment and interview of volunteers
- Check staff workload and effectiveness, and manage caseload as required
Administration
- Ensure that all administration systems are effective, fit for purpose and up to date
- Ensure staff record clients contacts timeously and accurately
- Keep relevant welfare and industry knowledge up to date
- Manager welfare budget along with the Company secretary
- Regularly check database and reports
Governance
- Produce monthly management information that both informs and advises the CEO and Trustees in regards to the activities of the welfare teams
- Attend Trustee meetings
Contacts
- Forge and maintain relevant partnerships with appropriate statutory and non-statutory organisations
- Attend meetings with various stakeholders
Misc
- Manage caseload as required
- Regularly check database and reports
- Check staff workload and effectiveness
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and should have the following skill base:
- Demonstrable knowledge of managing a welfare function.
- In depth knowledge of the varying types of support agencies and organisations operating in both the public and private sector.
- To lead and manage a remote team of highly skilled Case Officers.
- Strategic organisation skills to manage the Charity’s workflow, ensuring that additional capacity for new clients always exists
- Demonstrates a good understanding of governance and ethical issues to underpin the welfare function.
- Ability to review and update processes/implement changes that reflect the growing needs of the Charity and its clients.
- Ability to demonstrate strong influencing skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of operational budgets and the management of funds.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication, including professional report writing skills and analysis.
- Good understanding of IT with knowledge of Microsoft packages; as well as knowledge of social media platforms.
- Public speaking and presentation skills to a range of different audiences, including digital presentations.
- Excellent organisational skills.
Fundraiser (Trusts and Grants)
- Part time
- £23,000 pro-rata
- Home-based within easy travel distance of Edinburgh, Glasgow or Bristol
- Closing 16th November 2020
Urban Uprising funds climbing and educational programmes for at risk young people in the UK, giving them opportunities and experiences, they might not otherwise have.
Climbing is an innovative and engaging way to connect with young people to provide education, a sense of community, trust, healthy living, positive role models and so much more. It gives opportunities for personal achievement through adventure and is open to all young people aged 8 – 18, regardless of barriers such as ability, gender, background or location.
As Fundraiser you will support the Programme Manager in identifying and applying for funds to continue the development of the charity’s projects, as we embark on an exciting period of change. You will be skilled in grant fundraising, have great communication skills and be motivated to help young people reach their full potential.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Charity Manager (home based)
- Part time
- £45,000 – £50,000 pro-rata
- Home or office based with Board meetings each quarter in central Edinburgh. With Covid-19 restrictions the role is currently working from home and Board meetings are via video conference.
- Closing 23rd November 2020
The Scottish Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association (SCABA) is a long- established charity which supports members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland and their dependants.
The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality charity administration and company secretarial service, the provision of detailed financial information to ensure excellent financial and investment management and support good governance.
The postholder will provide a detailed assessment and advisory service to the Council members to assist them in their decision-making process in the awarding of financial assistance or alternative support.
The post holder will also participate and contribute to on-going service improvement and development within the charity and provide advice relating to current legislation and reporting standards in the Charity sector.
Service Coordinators x 2 (inc Lead), My MS My Way: Tayside
- Part time
- £30,010 – £34,577 pro-rata
- Home based with regular travel across Tayside
- Closing 4th November 2020
Positions
Lead Service/Peer Support Co-ordinator : My MS My Way: Tayside
Service Co-ordinator Peer Support : My MS My Way: Tayside
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
This project is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and NHS Tayside Community Innovation Fund and is delivered in partnership with the MS Therapy Centre (Tayside). The project is now moving into its second year aims to support people with multiple sclerosis living or working across Tayside; to improve their emotional wellbeing, resilience and ability to live well with MS. The service will provide support at NHS MS clinics, a counselling service, self-management support, information and a bespoke one-to-one peer support programme. We have 2 roles available: The Lead Service/Peer Support Coordinator and the Service Coordinator for Peer Support.
The Lead Service/Peer Support Coordinator will lead the development of the service and manage the day to day operational work of the project, maintaining positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, key partners and relevant professionals from the third sector. Substantial experience of successfully designing, developing and delivering a time limited support services is essential.
The Service Coordinator for Peer Support will lead the day to day operational work of the bespoke 1:1 Peer Support Programme. Individuals accessing the services will be supported by you and local volunteers. You will be responsible for recruiting, training and managing a cohort of volunteers. Experience of designing and delivering training to volunteers as well as managing volunteers to deliver a local services is essential.
For these roles you will have excellent communication skills, be proactive, highly motivated and be exceptionally organised in your approach. In addition, you will have excellent IT skills in particular Microsoft Office and the use of databases.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team at an exciting time in the development of the charity. It is essential that the post holder has a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
We offer 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
National Leadership Network Development Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £40,826 – £46,659
- Home based, with some travel required
- Closing 28th October 2020
National Leadership Network Development Co-ordinator (Young People with Care Experience, Fixed-term, 12 Months)
The Life Changes Trust is looking to appoint a Development Co-ordinator within our Young People with Care Experience Programme. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the development of a National Leadership Network for young people with care experience.
The role will be responsible for:
- developing the framework for a National Leadership Network that nurtures the personal and professional development of young people with care experience, drawing on evidence from work funded by the Life Changes Trust and from elsewhere
- delivering a comprehensive engagement programme that ensures a diverse range of young people with care experience as well as representatives from Trust-funded projects and stakeholder organisations shape the development of the Network, ensuring that the Network’s structure, governance and operations are informed by the needs and aspirations of young people and their allies
- designing and delivering a grant-making process to identify suitable partners for the National Leadership Network (2022-2026)
The Life Changes Trust is an independent Scottish charity, established in April 2013 with a ten year, £50 million “spend-out” endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund.
The Trust’s mission is to facilitate and support transformational and sustainable improvements in the quality of life, well-being, empowerment and inclusion of three key groups in Scotland:
- Young people with care experience
- People living with dementia
- Unpaid carers of people with dementia
This is a great opportunity to work with a visionary charity which is committed to investing in real and sustainable improvements in the lives of our beneficiaries.
The Life Changes Trust is a time-limited organisation, operating from April 2013 until March 2022.
For more information about the Trust please see lifechangestrust.org.uk
Requirements
Educated to degree level and with at least 5 years’ relevant work experience, it is essential that the successful candidate has an understanding of the care system and related policy and practice in Scotland with a willingness to deepen that learning.
We would welcome applications for this role from individuals who have experience of care.
Please read the full job description before you apply.
Senior Development Officer
- Part time
- £31,204 – £35,664 pro-rata
- Home based, with some travel required
- Closing 28th October 2020
Senior Development Officer (National Leadership Network - Young People with Care Experience) (Fixed-term, 12 months)
The Life Changes Trust has a fixed-term role available to join our Young People with Care Experience Programme as a Senior Development Officer. This role is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of a National Leadership Network for young people with care experience.
The role will be responsible for supporting:
- the development of a framework for a National Leadership Network that nurtures the personal and professional development of young people with care experience, drawing on a range of learning and evidence
- a comprehensive engagement programme that ensures a diverse range of young people with care experience, as well as representatives from Trust-funded projects and stakeholder organisations, shape the development of the Network
- the grant-making process to identify suitable partners for the National Leadership Network (2022-2026)
The Life Changes Trust is an independent Scottish charity, established in April 2013 with a ten year, £50 million “spend-out” endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund.
The Trust’s mission is to facilitate and support transformational and sustainable improvements in the quality of life, well-being, empowerment and inclusion of three key groups in Scotland:
- Young people with care experience
- People living with dementia
- Unpaid carers of people with dementia
This is a great opportunity to work with a visionary charity which is committed to investing in real and sustainable improvements in the lives of our beneficiaries.
The Life Changes Trust is a time-limited organisation established from April 2013 until March 2022.
For more information about the Trust please see lifechangestrust.org.uk
Requirements
Educated to degree level and/or with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience, it is essential that the successful candidate has an understanding of the Trust’s young people with care experience beneficiary group, or has an ability and willingness to develop this.
We would welcome applications for this role from individuals who have experience of care.
Please read the full job description before you apply.
Senior Evidence and Influencing Officer
- Full time
- £31,204 – £35,664
- Home based, with some travel required
- Closing 28th October 2020
Senior Evidence and Influencing Officer (Young People with Care Experience, Fixed-term Maternity Cover for 12 months)
The Life Changes Trust is looking to appoint a Senior Evidence and Influencing Officer for a fixed-term maternity cover (to begin December 2020/January 2020).
The role will be responsible for:
- supporting the collation of evidence from work funded by the Life Changes Trust and from elsewhere, and work with colleagues to promote learning about what works best to achieve a holistic approach to the empowerment and support of young people with care experience in Scotland
- supporting colleagues to develop and evidence a deeper understanding of the particular needs of young people with care experience who may face multiple or distinct challenges
- supporting work that ensures a diverse range of young people with care experience help shape the Trust’s work and the work of the Trust’s Awardees, and that they are supported to draw on the Trust’s evidence base and use it to influence positive change in Scotland
The Life Changes Trust is an independent Scottish charity, established in April 2013 with a ten year, £50 million “spend-out” endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund (formerly the Big Lottery Fund).
The Trust’s mission is to facilitate and support transformational and sustainable improvements in the quality of life, well-being, empowerment and inclusion of three key groups in Scotland:
- Young people with care experience
- People living with dementia
- Unpaid carers of people with dementia
This is a great opportunity to work with a visionary charity which is committed to investing in real and sustainable improvements in the lives of our beneficiaries.
The Life Changes Trust is a time-limited organisation established from April 2013 until March 2022.
For more information about the Trust please see lifechangestrust.org.uk
Requirements
Educated to degree level and with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience, it is essential that the successful candidate has an understanding of the Trust’s beneficiary groups, or an ability and willingness to develop this.
Please read the full job description before you apply.
Payroll Administrator
- Full time or Part time
- £22,478 – £25,812
- Working from home
- Closing 1st November 2020
We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our busy payroll service. Recent payroll experience, working knowledge of RTI, excellent customer service skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential skills required for this role. Part time hours are available, training and equipment to work from home will be provided. Flexible working, defined contribution pension and other benefits available.
Fixed term to 31 March 2021.
Digital Participation Internship with Highland Children and Young People’s Forum
- Part time or Internship
- Sessional
- Digital Participation Worker, Internship with Highland Children and Young People
- Closing 9th November 2020
About Highland Children and Young People’s Forum (HCYPF)
The aim of Highland Children and Young People’s Forum is ‘to contribute to the highest possible standards of services in the Highlands for the benefit of children and young people with additional support needs’.
Our focus has moved from consultation work to participation work; not representing the views of children and young people but empowering children and young people to speak out for themselves.
We work within a policy and participation context and cover the Highlands.
This post will be mainly working within the Inspire Highland young people’s project.
Internship Overview
This internship provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated, passionate individual to increase the digital/remote participation of children and young people with additional support needs (ASNs) and disabilities living in the Highlands.
This is a unique, developmental role whereby the Digital Participation Worker (Children and Young People) will enable creative, inclusive and fun engagement and participation opportunities for children and young people to empower them to speak up and have their voices heard.
Main duties and tasks of the role
Through the mediums of digital participation and digital/remote youth work the main tasks of the role of Digital Participation Worker are to:
- Provide HCYPF with evidence of need for digital participation work to promote the voices of children and young people in Highland with ASNs or disabilities.
- Increase the digital engagement of children and young people with additional support needs/disabilities in the work of HCYPF, particulary with children of primary school age.
- Provide increased opportunities for children and young people with additional support needs/disabilities living in remote and rural areas of Highland to have an opportunity to have their voices heard.
- Provide increased opportunities children and young people at greatest risk of exclusion (e.g. those within the criminal justice system or with communication challenges) to have an opportunity to have their voices heard.
- Identify the issues around digital exclusion for children and young people in Highland.