We require a part-time (15 hours per week) Child Contact Centre Practitioner to work from our Kilmarnock Office. These key roles are focused on working directly with families, following a separation or divorce. The principal aim is to facilitate contact in our Child Contact Centre between each child and the parent with whom they do not live. Working alongside the wider team, the role helps to provide a safe, welcoming, neutral, and child-friendly environment where children and young people can have contact with their parent.

Organisation profile: Family Mediation West of Scotland provides support to families affected by separation, divorce and conflict. Established 35 years ago, we have premises in both Glasgow and Kilmarnock, allowing us to offer our services – including child-focused mediation, child contact centres, and children’s services – across the West of Scotland. We are affiliated to Relationships Scotland, who support a national network of 22 local services for families, couples, and individuals experiencing relationship difficulties.

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate and professionally talented person to join our experienced and established management team in Kilmarnock.

As a Development Leader you will lead and manage a team of Support Practitioners working with supported people to make a real difference in their best life.

The Development Leader will report to the Senior Development Leader, and will be responsible for the daily management of services and their teams. Ensuring all team members are suitably trained, well supported and have the tools to carry out their role, to the best of their ability. You will also ensure that all aspects of support and service delivery is focused on meeting the needs and preferences of the people we support. You will also undertake on-call duties, outwith office hours for the Organisation.

About You

It is essential that you have good knowledge and experience of working within the health / social care sector, supporting people to live as independently as possible, including managing services and teams.

You should be able to demonstrate effective communication, leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. You will be responsible for working with both internal and external partners. You will also be committed to person-centred planning, supporting positive risk taking and promoting best practice.

This role will involve aspects of overseeing a number of teams, having a flexible and fast paced approach, with can do attitude to team management will be required.

It is also important that you share our ethos and values which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality and consistent support.

About us:

Partners for Inclusion Group was established in 2004 as an independent charity providing individualised support for people with learning disabilities and/or mental ill health.

We continuously strive to ensure people, who use services, have control over their own lives through self-directed support. Inclusion and the promotion of independence is at the heart of what we do.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG Scheme. Successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of employment. They will also be required to have or undertake an SVQ 4 or equivalent qualification to meet the conditions of their registration.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.

What is the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as Support Co-ordinator , working 35 hours per week.

Reporting directly to a Locality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers, you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime, our service users. Responsible for all aspects of a volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.

What you’ll need to be successful

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan and organise complex workload with shifting deadlines in order to meet specific targets, ensuring quality output.
• Effective leadership style, able to build confidence, motivate and improve performance.
• Ability to deliver change using a range of influencing, negotiation, facilitation and process skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, along with the ability and confidence to provide advice and guidance to build positive working relationships.
• Demonstrate digital approaches to your area of work.
• Ability to think in innovative ways and skilled at problem solving.
• Strong and demonstrable focus on delivering outcomes for service users.
• Analytical skills – must be able to understand, collect, analyse, report and present data.
• Ability to prepare, manage and monitor budgets and resources.

Experience

• Over 2 years’ experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
• Experience of staff/volunteer deployment using rotas and/or other shifts patterns.
• Experience in influencing, communicating and working collaboratively.

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of the voluntary/charitable sector in the Scotland.
• Knowledge of working with partnerships.
• Willing to undertake statutory training as required by VSS.
• Knowledge of VSS and the work we undertake.

Behaviours

• Highly self-motivated with effective leadership style and a self-managing “can do” attitude.
• Determination and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias.
• Ability to cope with rapid and sustained change and competing demands
• Honesty and integrity.
• Strong approach to performance management with the ability to define and measure outcomes of success.
• Ability to think of a vision for the future organisation.
• Willingness to travel to other areas within your locality.
• Willing to be flexible in working hour

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check, references, and proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer?

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits.

• Health Cash Plan Benefits include
• Dental cover
• Access to a virtual GP and advice line,
• Counselling,
• Legal support,
• Discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Annual Leave - 39 days

Who We Are?

Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences.

All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled.

Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.

Action Against Stalking (AAS) was established as a charity in 2014 by its Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Ann Moulds, following her successful Campaign Action Scotland Against Stalking, which led to the introduction of the ‘Offence of Stalking’, Section 39 Criminal Justice & Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. The charity champions the voice of stalking victims, provides a free and specialised service to victims and engages with the communities to promote greater awareness and resilience.

This is an exciting time to join AAS. We have been acknowledged in Scottish Parliament in 2020 for our achievements as the only stalking-specialised charity in Scotland. Our success has led to increased awareness and demand for our services has more than doubled in the past year. We have received additional funding from the Scottish Government and are also expanding our unique and empowering Throughcare Service for victims of stalking. Be part of the dynamic team establishing ground-breaking developments for AAS to be an even stronger voice for victims of stalking.

The AAS unique Throughcare Service for victims of stalking is delivered by experienced and qualified professional practitioners. We are recruiting a highly motivated individual who has a passion for promoting the interests and values of AAS; and who shares our commitment in championing the rights of victims of stalking. Applicants should be qualified CBT practitioners and current member of a relevant professional body. It is essential that they take a solution focused approach in dealing with the victims; have a diploma and/or degree in counselling and at least 100 hours post qualification working with clients as a CBT Therapist. They should be accredited or working towards accreditation with a relevant professional body. Experience of working with victims of crime will be an advantage, and ideally working with trauma- based therapy. They will have a track record of embracing equality, diversity and inclusion. This is a part-time (14 hours per week) and fixed-term post, funded till the end of June 2025. The post may develop and be extended, subject to securing continued funding and satisfactory delivery of the key result areas.

Action Against Stalking (AAS) was established as a charity in 2014 by its Founder/CEO, Ann Moulds, following her successful Campaign Action Scotland Against Stalking, which led to the introduction of the ‘Offence of Stalking’, Section 39 Criminal Justice & Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. The charity champions the voice of stalking victims, provides a free and specialised service to victims and engages with the communities to promotes greater awareness and resilience.

This is an exciting time to join AAS. We have been acknowledged in Scottish Parliament in 2020 for our achievements as the only stalking-specialised charity in Scotland. Our success has led to increased awareness and demand for our services has more than doubled in the past year. We have received additional funding from the Scottish Government and are also expanding our unique and empowering Throughcare Service for victims of stalking. Be part of the dynamic team establishing ground-breaking developments for AAS to be an even stronger voice for victims of stalking.

The AAS unique Throughcare Service for victims of stalking is delivered by experienced and qualified professional practitioners. We are recruiting a highly motivated individual who has a passion for promoting the interests and values of AAS; and who shares our commitment in championing the rights of victims of stalking. Applicants should be experienced in working with victims of crime or trauma. Applicants must have experience working with/supporting victims of crime. It is essential that they take a person-centred approach in dealing with the victims. We are seeking to recruit Practitioners who are current members of a relevant professional body. They will have a track record of embracing equality, diversity and inclusion. This is a part-time (14 hours per week) and fixed-term 12-month post. The post may develop and be extended, subject to securing continued funding and satisfactory delivery of the key result areas.

Action Against Stalking (AAS) was established as a charity in 2014 by its Founder/Chief Executive, Ann Moulds, following her successful Campaign Action Scotland Against Stalking, which led to the introduction of the ‘Offence of Stalking’, Section 39 Criminal Justice & Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. The charity champions the voice of stalking victims, provides a free and specialised service to victims, engages with the communities to promote greater awareness and resilience, and contributes to national policies on stalking.

This is an exciting time to join AAS. We have been acknowledged in Scottish Parliament in 2020 for our achievements as the only stalking-specialised charity in Scotland. Our success has led to increased awareness and demand for our services, which has more than doubled in the past year. We have received additional funding from the Scottish Government and are expanding our unique and empowering Throughcare Service to support victims of stalking. We are also stepping up our prevention and community engagement to raise awareness and community resilience as a crucial part of early and effective intervention.

AAS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the Throughcare Service, managing and developing an exemplar service, motivating staff to deliver high performance. Reporting to the AAS Chief Executive, they will contribute to the charity’s strategy and annual planning process. We seek a Throughcare Manager who has a passion for promoting the interests and values of AAS; and shares our commitment in championing the rights of victims of crime. You will have a track-record of being a high-achiever; outcomes focused; driving and delivering excellence; leading effective teams; working in meaningful partnerships; and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion.

This is a part-time (21 hours/per week delivered across 5 working-days) and fixed-term post, funded until the end of June 2025. The post may develop and be extended, subject to securing continued funding and satisfactory delivery of the key result areas.

Action Against Stalking (AAS) was established as a charity in 2014 by its Founder/Chief Executive, Ann Moulds, following her successful Campaign Action Scotland Against Stalking, which led to the introduction of the ‘Offence of Stalking’, Section 39 Criminal Justice & Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. The charity champions the voice of stalking victims, provides a free and specialised service to victims, engages with the communities to promote greater awareness and resilience, and contributes to national policies on stalking.

This is an exciting time to join AAS. We have been acknowledged in Scottish Parliament in 2020 for our achievements as the only stalking-specialised charity in Scotland. Our success has led to increased awareness and demand for our services, which has more than doubled in the past year. We have received additional funding from the Scottish Government for the next 3 years and are expanding our unique and empowering Throughcare Service for victims of stalking. We are stepping up our prevention and community engagement to raise awareness and community resilience as a crucial part of early and effective intervention.

AAS is recruiting a highly motivated Community Engagement and Support Officer who has a passion for promoting the interests and values of AAS; and who shares our commitment in championing the rights of victims of stalking. You will have a track-record of being a high-achiever; driving excellence; and making things happen. You have experience working across a variety of social media platforms and social media scheduling tools. You are keen to bring your ideas and enthusiasm in supporting the continuous development and expansion of AAS. You have a track record of embracing equality, diversity and inclusion.

This is a full-time and fixed-term post, funded till the end of June 2025. The post may develop and be extended, subject to securing continued funding and satisfactory delivery of the key result areas.

What we do

Equal Futures works to improve social inclusion for adults with learning disabilities or autism. We do this by offering community-based Circles of Support; 1:1 befriending, carefully matching people a volunteer who shares their interests; and by facilitating small scale social events to bring people with lived experience and their family members together for mutual support and fun.

We co-produce bespoke person-centred plans with people who have a learning disabilities or autism. They identify what they want help with and design the support they would like. This might include providing information, taking part in new social activities or providing emotional and practical support during a time of change. Our Circles of Support model is unique and once established, can become self-sustaining, offering life-long supportive friendship.

Our Vision

Everyone has friendships which are based on kindness, compassion and respect.

Our Mission

To work alongside people with learning disabilities or autism to reduce loneliness and social isolation

Our Values

• We are committed to positive relationships.
• Making a sustainable difference.
• Social inclusion for everyone

Job purpose

To build inclusive communities through matching volunteers with people with a learning disability. This will be achieved by building robust partnerships with statutory and third sector bodies to reach out to individuals who are lonely or socially isolated. A key to success in the role is having an imaginative and thoughtful approach to recruiting volunteers who can make an extraordinary impact on people’s lives. The successful candidate will have opportunities to shape and develop the project to make a positive and sustainable difference

Key functions and responsibilities

• Project management - Manage and facilitate effective Circles of support with individuals and their families
• Carry out all aspects volunteer recruitment and management - Including design and deliver comprehensive volunteer training
• Work alongside people with learning disabilities or autism to reduce loneliness and social isolation - Work closely with families or other key people in the individual’s life to identify needs and approaches to social inclusion
• Work effectively as a team member

Experience

• At least two years working with vulnerable people, paid or unpaid
• Evidence of supporting vulnerable people to achieve their goals
• Evidence of delivering high standards of quality
• Evidence of achieving successful outcomes with individuals or families
• Working in partnership with other organisations and agencies effectively
• Recruitment and training of volunteers
• Safeguarding and Risk Assessment protocols
• GDPR and confidentiality
• Personal attributes
• Enthusiastic about making a positive contribution to communities
• Able to nurture and value volunteers
• Resourceful and solution focused
• Able to engage effectively with people in a range of settings
• Energised by creating new ways of working and making it happen
• Able to work on own initiative and achieve results

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children 1st team in South Ayrshire

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Family Wellbeing Service in South Ayrshire. Children 1st alongside our partners in South Ayrshire Council, children, and families, will provide support which is easily accessible and non-stigmatising. The service offers community based, child centred family wellbeing support across the Carrick Locality of Girvan, Maybole and the surrounding villages. The team and model of support will play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of the service, ensuring high quality relationships with children and families and working alongside our partners to evidence impact. We are therefore looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced individual who can drive the successful development and growth of this partnership across South Ayrshire.

Children 1st along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.

What kind of people are we looking for?

• has experience of keeping children safe in their own families

• is fiercely passionate about children’s rights

• thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,

• is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of Family Wellbeing team member will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives

• determined to support children to stay safely with their own family

• big hearted and courageous

• able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations

• is compassionate and understanding of trauma

• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure

• inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better

• an amazing ambassador for children and Children 1st

Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

Base

You will be based in our South Ayrshire HUB based in Girvan.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

Further Information

This a part time, fixed term post of 17.5 hours a week, funded for 1 year. Hours to be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the service, some evening and weekend work will be required.