An exciting opportunity to join and play a key role in Alzheimer Scotland’s National Post Diagnostic Support Service.

The National Post Diagnostic Support Service provides high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee. The aim is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.

As a Post Diagnostic Support Lead you will provide line management, leadership, caseload management and support a cohort of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers across a group of localities. You will also report on the quality and performance of the delivery of Post Diagnostic Support (PDS) to Commissioners and Alzheimer Scotland, using evaluation tools including the Single Quality Questionnaire.

Reporting to the Associate Executive Lead and Executive Lead for Post Diagnostic Support and working closely with Executive and Associate Executive Leads for Localities and Locality Leaders to maintain collaborative working in each locality.

The role is wide and varied and will include the following:

• Lead and monitor quality PDS practice by implementing Health Improvement Scotland’s PDS Quality Framework as it relates to the 5-pillar model of PDS. This could include the delivery of PDS groups in localities.
• Provide regular, planned support and development, caseload management and annual appraisal to a cohort of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers that includes using Alzheimer Scotland’s support and development framework which emphasises accountability; self-management and reflection, ensuring that it will be supportive, developmental and non-judgemental.
• Provide written reporting on the quality and progress of PDS in localities using Alzheimer Scotland reporting mechanisms to Executive Lead, and Associate Executive Lead and commissioners.

Supporting our Highlands, Grampian and Tayside localities, the base for this post will be agreed following recruitment.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework.

This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.

Are you passionate about music and teaching?

Do you love to inspire and support children and their families?

Do you have experience of group teaching and ensemble playing?

Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children and their families, the programme is focused on early intervention and stimulating generational social change, increasing confidence, aspiration, community cohesion, pride and developing high level skills in the young people involved. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and currently run five programmes in Raploch in Stirling, Douglas in Dundee, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as part of the dynamic team in Big Noise Torry delivering a visionary, socially driven children’s orchestra centre.

At Big Noise Torry you will be part of a team who work with children from pre-school, primary school, secondary school and adults. The team are creative in designing and introducing new ways of learning as we use the orchestra to grow children’s confidence, respect, aspiration, drive and understanding.

As part of the team, you will develop innovative ways to engage children and families, including home visits and community performances.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, experience of working with large and varied groups of children is essential, along with a track record of success in giving music instruction to children on your specialist instrument.

We have a number of permanent Upper and Lower Strings posts available, working between 3 and 5 days per week all year round.

Here at Bellfield in Banchory, we don’t just see those we work with as older people. They’re someone’s mum. Someone’s dad. Someone’s grandparent. For us, providing the best quality of care is hugely rewarding and our goal is to ensure that every one of our residents enjoys the best possible quality of life.

You’ll keep everything running smoothly, making sure that our positive multi-disciplinary team continues to work closely together. There’s opportunity to bring in new ideas here, so your day-to-day focus will involve everything from keeping an open door for our team and listening to our residents, to contributing to wider organisation strategy. We’re looking for an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health Care and you must also hold or be willing to work towards an SVQ Management of Care Services.

In return, you can look forward to ongoing training and development - not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us too. There’s also an excellent benefits package that includes a pension, retail discounts, healthcare benefits and holiday allowance.

What’s more, you will be part of one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you’d like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you.

Sport and physical activity is an important part of developing healthy individuals, along with creating a thriving community and developing the employability of our students.

The role of the Sports Development Coordinator will develop the foundations to transform, create and deliver a sustainable Sporting Community. This will include increasing opportunities for students to take part in Sport and Physical activity across the Highlands and Islands and supporting Sports clubs to develop greater resilience and sustainability. The Coordinator will also play a key role in signposting and encouraging students to develop an active lifestyle, working with both internal and external partners to increase the awareness of physical activity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Engagement

• Develop physical activity initiatives across the partnership to encourage sustainable physical health and encourage more students to become active.
• Support student-led sport clubs, supporting facilities management where relevant.
• Create and develop digital content in collaboration with the Communications team, including promoting opportunities/courses and a monthly newsletter.
• Coordinate events over the course of the academic year in both local areas and regionally.
• Work in partnership with UHI to build sports development opportunities for students through academic courses.
• Support the delivery of large-scale departmental projects, specifically with work surrounding sport, and assisting with Freshers Fairs.
• Target specific groups to reduce barriers to participation and promote activities that lead to an increase in activity levels for students.
• Lead on sporting projects like the Sporting Blues Project, team sports, club connections, etc.
• Assist the Activities Department in their role as a focal point for student activities enquiries through the Activities Inbox, ensuring that referred requests for information are directed to appropriate teams and that sports and activity inquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
• Assist in the development of clear organization and procedural practices to increase sustainability and resilience of sports/health programming, clubs, and volunteerism.
• Lead on digital competitions or participation programs with apps like Strava.
• Community Engagement
• Maintain and develop relationships with SportScotland, SSS, BUCS, Sports Councils, Community Hubs and other relevant organisations to enhance the opportunities for students at UHI.
• Conduct research to support the development of sport and physical activity across all UHI partners.
• Identify and apply for sustainable funding resources for sporting or physical activity programmes from relevant bodies, both in the UK and internationally.
• Identify and promote training opportunities for both staff and students across the network, including courses and workshops in relevant areas.
• Participate in and represent sports in appropriate team meetings, conferences, and training events across Scotland in Sports Development. I.e.: SSS, BUCS.
• Build relationships with local community clubs and the UHI network to promote and develop opportunities for students to play an active role in community participation.
• Work with relevant colleagues to identify sponsorship opportunities with community and commercial partners.

General

• To adhere to all relevant HISA policy, procedures and governing documents at all times.
• To undertake appropriate training and development as required for the role.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, role grade and organisation, within their competence as required by management, to provide operational cover or support for colleagues including absence and periods of peak workload as required.
• It may be necessary for the post-holder to work out of hours on occasion e.g. to cover events and extended office opening hours. A system of time off in lieu will operate to cover this.
• A degree of travel between campuses will be expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential:

• Educated to HNC, Highers or equivalent
• Experience working with, managing or supervising volunteers
• Experience developing training for staff or volunteers
• Experience in delivery of support, advice and information to a diverse audience

Desirable:

• Experience delivering large - scale projects
• Experience in budgeting, and financial systems
• Experience in Sports Development
• Experience in meeting management and administration
• Qualified in Sports Coaching
• Experience working in rural communities

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential:

• Excellent self-management skills including time management, autonomy and initiative
• Knowledge of Higher Education and Further Education
• Able to work effectively in a democratic environment
• Able to deal with multiple deadlines and conflicting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, leadership and negotiation with people at all levels

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the principles of health and safety, and experience in completing risk assessments
• Appropriate level of IT skills and willingness to learn new software packages.

Values:

• Student-Driven
• Supportive
• Sustainable
• Inclusive

Drumduan School lies in the beautiful part of Moray, near Findhorn Bay. It offers an alternative Steiner Education from 0 to 18. The school promotes a healthy environment in which children from different backgrounds, faiths and challenges can reach their potential. We are looking for a dynamic, independent and open-minded ASL teacher, with interpersonal skills to join our team of dedicated teachers in supporting children/students with their different challenges.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide pastoral advice for pupils in collaboration with the class teachers/guardians, contribute to the planning and transfer of pupils across transitional stages and communicate with parents/carers along with the class teachers/guardians. Knowledge of the pedagogical principles of Steiner Education desirable.

Please note that this post can offer a job sharing possibility.

Essential information

Drumduan School is committed to Safeguarding and welfare of all children.

All employees will be vetted for suitability to work with children and young people, and all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Satisfactory application for membership of the PVG Scheme
• Satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• GTCS Registration Eligibility

Are you an experienced Executive or Personal Assistant who prides yourself on delivering excellent customer service? We’ve got just the role for you!

We’ve got 2 fantastic opportunities to join our team as our Leadership Team Support (Executive Assistant). One position will be supporting our Finance and Business Development function and the other with be supporting our Director of People and Culture and our Director of Delivery on a permanent full-time basis.

These roles can be based in any of our offices or on a hybrid working model, however we will need you to live within a reasonable commute of one of our main offices (Dundee, Aberdeen or Glasgow) and be flexible to occasionally travel across Scotland when needed.

The Role

As a Leadership Team Support you will be responsible for supporting our Directors with administrative tasks, diary management and helping them to ensure that Cornerstone is operating in an efficient, effective and customer focussed way. You will also be the first point of contact for our external funders.

What we’ll need you to bring;

• Excellent numeracy skills
• Excellent and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Extensive diary management experience
• A polite and friendly telephone manner
• Ability to facilitate meetings, including scheduling, creating agendas, room set up and taking/writing up accurate minutes
• Proven organisational, time management and planning skills; including the ability to manage complex flows of information
• Extensive and demonstrable administrative experience at a senior level
• The ability to work to tight timescales and prioritise a busy workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook etc.)
• A relevant SVQ, HNC or Higher in a relevant discipline

About Us

With over 40 years’ experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life.

We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.

Sound interesting? Apply today, we’d love to hear from you!

Drumduan School (Steiner/Waldorf school) is situated on the edge of the small town of Forres in Moray in the north of Scotland. The school has wonderful views of the nearby sea and is only a short distance from the majestic Cairngorm mountains, dense forests and the rivers Spey and Findhorn.

We are a small school taking in pupils between the ages of 3 and 18. We do not test our students, nor teach the National exams, in order to fully cover the Steiner/Waldorf curriculum in all its richness throughout the school. However we do offer an officially recognised accreditation assessment system in the 4 upper school years by means of which our students can access further education on leaving the school.

Our growing school is looking to appoint the following part time teaching staff to start in August 2022. Our ideal candidate would have Steiner Waldorf experience; cover 1 or more of the vacant areas; live in the locality or be happy to relocate and must be eligible for GTCS (General Teaching Council of Scotland) registration, ideally for secondary education.

Please note:

All age groups and teaching sessions can only be approximate depending on the applicant's experience, ability, qualifications, personal interest and availability to slot into the new school year timetables.

MATHS

• ages 12-18
• small mixed ability groups
• maths levels from approx Scottish National 3- Higher level
• 8x 45min sessions weekly

FRENCH

• ages 14-18
• small mixed ability groups.
• 4-6x 45min sessions weekly

WOODWORK

• ages 11-14.
• small groups (10-12 max)
• 8x 45 min sessions weekly
• new teacher Steiner/Waldorf (S/W) curriculum support could be available.

GAMES

• ages 8-15
• non competitive games to team games depending on pupil age (not sports)
• 6x45 min sessions with some summer winter changes
• new teacher S/W curriculum support could be available
• outdoor pursuits support of 5 sessions an extra addition depending on experience