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Based in Larbert, FVA has been delivering independent advocacy to the people of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling for over 25 years. We support people with a broad range of needs including mental health problems, learning disabilities, autism and dementia, helping them to have a stronger voice and as much control as possible over their own lives. We help people to get the information they need to make choices about the care they receive and support them to put their views across to others. We may speak on behalf of people who cannot do so for themselves.

We are funded to provide a free service to people who are having decisions made about their care or treatment under legislation relating to incapacity, mental health or need for support or protection.

In 2003, we became a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. We are as free as possible from any conflicts of interest - the board, management and advocacy workers are not under the control of health or social services.

We seek a motivated leader, experienced in leading and developing our advocacy Workers and guiding them to achieve their objectives. The candidate should have experience of identifying and responding to income generation opportunities and building productive relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders. The applicant should have excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate the organisation’s vision and direction to varied audiences.

We are seeking an energetic, resourceful, and dedicated person to join the Edible Edinburgh team as our new Sustainable Food Places Partnership and Network Coordinator.

This exciting new role will be responsible for optimising Edinburgh’s shared impact around food and to lead the partnership, driving and co-ordinating activities towards our shared vision of achieving the Sustainable Food Places silver standard by 2022.

A Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Children 1st working alongside families in Carrick and kinship families across South Ayrshire.

The service offers community based, child centred family wellbeing support across the Carrick Locality of Girvan, Maybole and the surrounding villages. The service also offers Family Group Decision Making and family wellbeing support to kinship families across South Ayrshire. The post will be based in Girvan, however the successful candidate will be expected to travel across the Locality to connect with and support families.

The role will require an experienced and skilled practitioner who has excellent knowledge of trauma sensitive support and is able to get alongside families to understand their stories and jointly agree appropriate supports to meet need and promote strengths. The successful candidate will be required to work in close partnership with multi-agency partners within the Getting It Right for Every Child framework.

If you have experience of supporting the wellbeing of families and communities, we want to hear from you.

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to support the delivery of an ambitious business plan?

Ark’s mission is to provide the best regarded care, housing and support services in Scotland for families, children and adults of all ages who require support to have a good life. We will build life long and life enhancing relationships and promote the right of people to have a life free from poverty and discrimination.

Established in 1977 Ark Ltd provides 450 tenancies, and supports over 400 people through our dedicated and highly skilled workforce of 800+ staff. We operate in 12 Local Authority areas in the North and East of Scotland, and we also have services in The Western Isles.

Although a housing association the majority of Ark’s activity relates to the provision of care and support for people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services receive the very best support from Ark to enable them to live a good life. For further information see Ark’s website: arkha.org.uk.

We currently have vacancies for Non Executive Board members on our main Board and Subsidiary Boards at a very exciting time for Ark. We are entering a period of new direction with a newly developed Business Plan and refreshed Mission and Vision. As a new Board Member you will play a key part in supporting and enabling the delivery of business strategy for the next 5-10 years. This will be clearly focused upon delivery of high quality Housing and Care & Support services.

We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic people from a variety of backgrounds to contribute to Ark’s emerging future and are particularly keen to hear from people with housing & care experience. We will provide tailored training and development and you will also work alongside a number of experienced Board Members who can share learning and experience.

Are you interested in helping us to provide great housing and build strong inclusive communities in Maryhill and Ruchill?

To help us achieve a balance of skills on our Board, we are currently looking for a new member with financial expertise. Other corporate services experience such as HR and IT would also be of benefit. If you have this background and would like to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Communications + Engagement Team Manager, you will lead on the delivery of Greener Kirkcaldy’s communications and events programme. You will have a strong track record of working in marketing and promotion and proven experience of events coordination and promotion. You will have excellent knowledge and experience of a range of different marketing methods. You don’t need to be an expert on climate change – we will provide training and you will be supported by a great team. You do need to be keen to learn, and passionate about making a difference to our community and the environment.

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity, development trust and social enterprise, working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable Kirkcaldy. We run a wide range of projects: tackling climate change and social injustice, and bringing our community together.

Our Communications + Engagement team delivers a range of projects, coordinates our communications, marketing and events, takes part in local and regional networks and works with partners across Fife. In 2021-22, the team will be delivering a major Fife-wide climate action partnership project, cycling behaviour change and climate change engagement projects and a Kirkcaldy events waste reduction project.

We are looking for two outstanding people to join the team – a full-time Communications + Engagement Team Manager (maternity leave) and a part-time Communications + Events coordinator.

Due to Covid restrictions, both positions will involve working from home initially.

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives?

Come and join Wheatley Care!

At Wheatley Care we are passionate about personalised services that support people to live well and get the most out of their lives.

Our dedicated and highly-experienced staff provide flexible, innovative and high-quality care and support, which is focused around the individual and their personal goals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for additional talented leaders to join our teams across Edinburgh and Fife as we embark on the next stage of our journey to delivering truly outstanding, highly-personalised, care and support services. If you have the motivation, drive and focus and want to use your leadership skills to make a positive difference to people’s lives, this could be exactly the opportunity you’re looking for.

Our specialist day centres engage individuals living across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife who have a mental health diagnosis. We provide individualised therapeutic supports to promote good mental health, physical wellbeing and reduce social isolation for over 400 people in community use spaces, or within one of the three centres located throughout Edinburgh and Fife.

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer an unrivalled benefits package in the sector. The successful candidate will receive excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), essential car user allowance, staff discount scheme, an occupational pension, generous health plan and family friendly policies.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate(s) will have solid experience of working with people in the care and support sector and, just as importantly, they’ll be able to demonstrate an innovative and empathetic approach to delivering services. They will understand person-centred support and be just as passionate about it as we are.

Experience of leadership is important as you will play a lead role in supporting the Manager of the service by supporting and developing the staff team. As part of the leadership team you will be fully involved in the delivery of excellent, personalised services.

You should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of monitoring and evaluating a quality framework, whilst ensuring excellent service provision alongside staff support and supervision.

What will the role involve day-to-day?

As the Team Leader of a Wheatley Care service, you will be computer literate and have a sound understanding of mental health. You will work closely with the Health and Wellbeing Manager of the service to share responsibility for the day-to-day running of all elements of service provision. This will include: leading and supporting staff; ensuring the work of all staff is co-ordinated effectively; participating directly in the support of the people we work for; implementing policies and procedures; and developing/implementing strategies for engagement. Additionally, the individual appointed will work alongside external partner organisations to lead for Wheatley Care on the operational processes of the service.

You will need to have some flexibility to work various shift patterns and you will be required to participate in the organisations on-call service, for which an appropriate allowance is paid.

What about qualifications and development?

At Wheatley Care we support staff to develop their career and reach their potential through a range of learning and development opportunities.

As part of a wider care organisation, you should have, or be willing to work towards a SSSC recognised qualification, such as SVQ3 Health and Social Care and a relevant supervisory management qualification. Wheatley Care will support you to achieve any relevant qualifications you will require as a Team Leader within an agreed timescale. Your commitment to gaining the necessary qualifications would be essential.

You will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, but we can also support you with this application.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment. Wheatley Group is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives?

Come and join Wheatley Care!

At Wheatley Care we are passionate about personalised services that support people to live well and get the most out of their lives.

Our dedicated and highly-experienced staff provide flexible, innovative and high-quality care and support, which is focused around the individual and their personal goals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for additional talented leaders to join our teams across Edinburgh and Fife as we embark on the next stage of our journey to delivering truly outstanding, highly-personalised, care and support services. If you have the motivation, drive and focus and want to use your leadership skills to make a positive difference to people’s lives, this could be exactly the opportunity you’re looking for.

Our specialist day centres engage individuals living across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife who have a mental health diagnosis. We provide individualised therapeutic supports to promote good mental health, physical wellbeing and reduce social isolation for over 400 people in community use spaces, or within one of the three centres located throughout Edinburgh and Fife.

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer an unrivalled benefits package in the sector. The successful candidate will receive excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), essential car user allowance, staff discount scheme, an occupational pension, generous health plan and family friendly policies.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate(s) will have solid experience of managing people in the care and support sector and, just as importantly, they will be able to demonstrate an innovative and empathetic approach to delivering services. They will understand person-centred support and be just as passionate about it as we are.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of using and evaluating a quality framework, whilst ensuring the delivery of excellent service provision alongside staff support.

What will the role involve day-to-day?

As the Health and Wellbeing Manager of a Wheatley Care service, the candidate will be computer literate and demonstrate a sound understanding of mental health.

The individual will be accountable for managing service budgets and leading on the strategic direction of the service. To achieve this, the candidate will supervise and work closely with the Health and Wellbeing Team Leader of the service to delegate responsibility for the day-to-day running of operational service provision. They will report into the Senior Management Team and be a responsible lead for matters involving staff performance and HR management processes.

Additionally, the individual appointed will: ensure that the service is fulfilling its contractual obligations with commissioners (through a process of monitoring and review); implement policies and procedures; develop/implement strategies for engagement; and work alongside external partner organisations to lead for Wheatley Care on the strategic aspects of the service.

The candidate will need to have some flexibility to work various shift patterns and will be required to participate in the organisations on-call service, for which an appropriate allowance is paid.

What about qualifications and development?

At Wheatley Care we support staff to develop their career and reach their potential through a range of learning and development opportunities.

As part of a wider care organisation, you should have, or be willing to work towards a SSSC recognised qualification, such as SVQ4 Health and Social Care, and a relevant supervisory management qualification. Wheatley Care will support you to achieve any relevant qualifications you will require as a Manager within an agreed timescale. Your commitment to gaining the necessary qualifications would be essential.

You will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, but we can also support you with this application.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment. Wheatley Group is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Crossroads Youth & Community Association is looking to recruit a small team of two dedicated finance and administration workers to join our collaborative and diligent staff team within a local, longstanding charity based in the Gorbals, Glasgow. They will be responsible for maintaining the quality and accuracy of our financial and administrative processes.

Finance + Administration Worker

This post will work closely with the part Finance & Officer to support and maintain financial systems and provide administrative support for Crossroads.