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Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (CARF) is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people.

Recognising recent growth in the organisation, CARF has developed a new role within its Finance function. We are now recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to provide support to our Finance & Resources Manager with key duties including payroll, accounts, HR and facilities support.

We are looking for a team player who is highly organised and methodical in their approach with an eye for detail. The ideal candidate must be IT literate, have excellent communication skills with an approachable and trustworthy nature.

A recognised qualification in Accounting as well as a sound working knowledge of payroll is essential for this role while previous experience of working in the voluntary sector would be advantageous.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team to provide a full, comprehensive and quality money advice service to clients. The post holder will work collaboratively with a variety of support agencies to encourage referrals and ensure clients have access to timely advice, information and practical support.

Regular travel throughout Fife is a pre-requisite of the post and flexibility and adaptability is essential to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and applications are welcome from all communities.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As housing care worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

competitive hourly rates of £9.00 - £9.47 per hour;

guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30 am & 10pm

generous annual leave entitlement;

a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions;

flexible working policies;

access to extensive paid training and development opportunities; and

a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.

ARK is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to 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 get the very best out of ARK to enable them to live a good life.

The Care and Support Manager will be accountable for the operational delivery of ARK’s Care and Support services and the implementation of policies, procedures and systems that ensures ARK delivers good outcomes for people we support.

The post holder will lead a team of Support Workers in all aspects of operational delivery and provide support and guidance to support staff in keeping with the ethos and values of ARK. You will be responsible for implementing key objectives and will have delegated responsibility for ensuring that ARK provides services of the highest standard which are cost effective and responsive to the needs of service users and tenants.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will have delegated responsibility for the implementation of systems, processes and approaches that adheres to all aspects of regulation within your area of responsibility. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of delivering high quality regulated services with the Care Inspectorate.

The position requires the post-holder to be able to operate at management level with appropriate decision-making and problem-solving skills, and with a firm professional ethic. Motivational team leadership and team development abilities are necessary with a positive commitment to continued professional development for self and others. Strong organisational, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills are prerequisites.

In return for your valuable contribution, ARK will also offer you:

· A wide range of development opportunities, including comprehensive induction, a range of specialist training programs, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

· Benefits which includes up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata and 3.4% employer pension contribution.

· A range of working hours designed to offer you a good work-life balance.

· ARK will fully fund your PVG registration and also your initial registration with the SSSC.

ARK is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to 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 get the very best out of ARK to enable them to live a good life.

ARK Housing Association is currently recruiting an Administration Assistant based supporting the Services ARK has in St Andrews.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that aims to ensure vulnerable people live a good life. We need your skills, knowledge and expertise to make it possible.

Your role will be to provide confidential administrative support to the Managers across ARK Services in St Andrews.

Ideally, you should hold secretarial and administrative qualifications and have administration experience, preferably in a Housing Association or similar office department. Your job as the Care and Support Administrator is to provide an effective customer focused service to our Service Users and staff as necessary. You will act as point of contact for all telephone enquiries and carry out general office administration, including system administration and financial record keeping, working closely with the local Area Management team providing information and administrative support where required.

In return for your valuable contribution, ARK will also offer you:

· A wide range of development opportunities, including comprehensive induction, training and e-Learning.

· Benefits which include up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata and a 3.4% employer pension contribution.

· A range of working hours designed to offer you a good work-life balance.

· ARK will fully fund your Disclosure.

Fife Women’s Aid is committed to providing quality services for women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse. Fife Women’s Aid operates across Fife and delivers a range of services including counseling, women’s support, refuge management and children and young people’s services.

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker with knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse issues to provide a specialist advocacy service for women in Fife who experience domestic abuse for Fife MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferencing).

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency partners essential.

The post is initially funded until 31st March 2020

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement of this post.

A new and exciting post has arisen for a Young Person’s Support Worker

with Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project (KASP) to provide one to one counselling and group work to young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.

The Young Person’s Support Worker will be responsible for delivering therapeutic counselling. Developing and delivering peer focused groupwork and recruiting and supporting 2 dedicated volunteers for the project.

Applicants will hold a recognised counselling qualification, have experience of providing services to vulnerable client groups and have proven experience of developing and delivering peer focused groupwork.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation

with a flexible and responsive approach.

Post will be based in Kirkcaldy and will involve travel across all areas of Fife.

Subject to PVG check

Please inform us if you need any ‘reasonable adjustments’ for any part of the recruitment process

Fife Teen Parent Project has a vacancy in there team and are looking for someone dynamic to join them. This is an amazing opportunity for a “can do” creative person with a passion for young people, their children and their rights.

Fife Cultural Trust (ONFife) has partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide support for people affected by cancer in our local communities, so we are looking for an outgoing, experienced Volunteer Coordinator to join a small team to deliver an exciting new project.

We are launching Macmillan Cancer Information and Support points in four libraries in Fife to ensure people affected by cancer can access high quality information and support in our local communities.

Volunteer-led, drop-in support will be at the heart of this project, so you will be responsible for recruiting, training, coordinating, supporting and inspiring a vital team of volunteers to provide information and a listening ear to support to people affected by cancer.

You will work closely with the Macmillan Project Officer to plan, promote, implement and evaluate the project to meet Fife Cultural Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support quality standards and to ensure long term sustainability of this support for people affected by cancer in Fife.

If you are an enthusiastic, confident, experienced volunteer coordinator with an understanding of the impact volunteers can have and a passion for building relationships and inspiring others, then we would love to hear from you!

The postholder is required to travel throughout Fife. This post requires the successful candidate to undergo a PVG check.

What we offer

If this sounds like we’re expecting a lot, you’re right — we are! Because the people of Fife deserve the best. But your best will be rewarded. We offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, contributory Local Government Pension Scheme, employee discounts, generous annual leave and flexible working.