Are you looking to take the next step in your social care career?
Do you want an opportunity to make a genuine and positive difference to people’s lives?
Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Support Worker’s to join our West Lothian Occupational Team!
The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific and person centred practices. Liaising with the organisation’s practice support team, the SSW will assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks.
The SSW will assist in the supervision and direction of the staff team while maintaining the high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement. Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is essential for this role. The post holder will also be expected to commit to on-call duties.
The successful candidate will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
The Database Manager will ensure FVA's innovative multi-agency database of community services across all of Fife is high quality, impactful and well used.
You will oversee data protection and confidentiality aspects of the database and data, ensure the database design meets stakeholder needs, and report and analyse data trends and usage. Line managing the Data Administration Officer you will support the collection, entry and maintenance of data and support the work of other colleagues with data requirements to enable consultations, communication and statistical analysis.
Responsible for: Data Support Officer
DIWC is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.
If you have experience working with volunteers and working with women from BME communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note that this role is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.
We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly motivated and results driven individual with extensive experience of volunteer management, to join our team as a Senior Branch Engagement Officer – Scotland.
Our network of Branches are entirely volunteer run by parents, carers and autistic individuals who want to make a difference to autistic people. They are local, community led and entirely responsive to the needs of autistic people in their area.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting these branches to implement policies and procedures to keep activities safe and legal and become more sustainable.
To be successful, you will have good communication skills and have strong leadership qualities. You will need to have a good knowledge and understanding of volunteer management and be educated to at least university degree level in an appropriate discipline or proven track record in the field.
Where you will be working:
This role will be home based, so you must be able to work remotely (IT equipment will be provided). Candidates must be based in Scotland.
This is a permanent contract working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What we can offer you:
DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an experienced volunteer manager to lead on the delivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.
The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is a collaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborative practices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able develop strategic partnerships and links between services and organisations to meet the needs of communities. You’ll support organisations interested in corporate volunteering to develop sustainable models which meet the needs of third sector organisations. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and working collaboratively.
DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.
The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.
DVVA are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to work alongside us and in collaboration with a range of agencies and organisations in Dundee. The postholder will be responsible for leading and coordinating initiatives and activities related to the “Year of Kindness” programme in alignment with the findings and recommendations outlined in the Dundee Drugs Commission’s report, “Time for Kindness, Compassion, and Hope: The Need for Action Two Years On.” This role will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of kindness, compassion, and hope within the community and addressing the challenges associated with substance use and stigma in Dundee, working within the wider context of Protecting People, and taking a trauma-informed perspective to all work undertaken.
Ideally you’ll have experience of networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders as well as supporting the engagement of people with lived experience. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and co-production
We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communities to address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the national network of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing and developing the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteering and the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.
We’re now looking for an experienced leader in the third sector to join us as we shape our new strategy and recommit to supporting a strong third sector across Dumfries and Galloway.
As the Lead for Communities and Sector Support, you will lead a team of development officers, support officers and coordinators whose roles include building sector capacity, collaboration, leadership, good governance, sustainability, planning and volunteering.
You will lead the development of Locality Hubs as part of the Community Planning Partnership and work with partners in the local authority, NHS and others on priorities such as Place Planning and Safer Communities.
As a member of our Lead Officer Group, you will also have active participation in wider organisational planning and delivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll join us with experience in a programme or leadership role within the third sector and bring a strong understanding of challenges and opportunities facing the sector in Scotland.
You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community and locality working and will bring a focus on evidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.
We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communities to address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the national network of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing and developing the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteering and the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.
We’re now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach to community transport.
As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future of community transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community and economic priorities.
You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholders with a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme.
As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning and delivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working with stakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirement to be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter experts and stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could be beneficial.
You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus on evidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.
Would you like to make a difference to a person’s quality of life? Would you like to learn BSL while being paid? We are looking for caring and motivated Support Workers to support deaf BSL users to join our team. Could that be you?
Who are we?
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access, and opportunity.
As well as our outreach service in Edinburgh, we are expanding our service provision in Glasgow and are looking for people who can make a major contribution to our plans for innovation and growth and who have the commitment and enthusiasm to contribute to the work of our support services to Deaf people throughout Edinburgh and Glasgow.
You can find out more about us at deafaction.org.
About you
We are looking for people who are caring, fun, motivated, willing to learn and show initiative. However, you would need some experience of working in a support service and managing /overseeing a team.
We will provide on the job training with the opportunity to complete formal qualifications in social care. If you have knowledge of BSL, or are a BSL user that is a bonus, however we will provide training if not.
The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.
The role
You will be leading a team to support *deaf people living in the community. As well as leading a team you will be lone working in the community, delivering a person-centred service supporting deaf people within their own living environment, to enable them to fully participate in the decisions affecting their lives, ensuring that wherever possible, service users benefit from informed choice, control, and independence. This will include both activities at home and within the community which will promote independence and social inclusion.
You will be accountable to the Support Services Area Manager. By working together, you will ensure that a consistent, high quality support service is provided to deaf service users in their own homes, and that staff are supported to develop and maintain such a service.
Due to the nature of this role, its essential that you can drive and have access to a car.
*deaf: this to includes Deaf Sign Language users, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people.
You will be asked:
• To actively monitor and develop individual and team performance by ensuring effective supervision and Performance Development Reviews/Reports (PDRs).
• Be responsible for any risk assessments at the service users home as part of your Health and Safety responsibilities.
• To provide clear direction, co-ordination, feedback, and day to day line management for the work of a delegated group of staff. Thus, ensuring their motivation to provide outcome focused, person centred services.
• To assess any new service users for the service and match them with staffs.
• To be involved in recruitment for new staff for the service.
• To take an active role in assessments / recordings and to work with service users to develop their skills and abilities to achieve identified outcomes.
• To assist service users with personal care tasks where appropriate.
• To be involved, as appropriate, with all household tasks, maximising service users’ participation.
• To record the day-to-day finances (where relevant) and household budgets of service users.
• To enable service users to access information to be fully informed of their rights and valid expectations from the service provided.
• To ensure the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment.
What is on offer? What do we offer?
• Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%.
• 32 days leave pro rata (including bank holidays) pro rata for part time.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured.
• In-house Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme.
• Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process
• Death in service benefit