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 searching for a position with purpose? A role to make a real difference? Where your time can be transformational?

Join an award-winning charity and passionate team dedicated to ensuring the country’s most vulnerable young people are defined by their talent and never their circumstances. Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on mentees in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. MCR Mentors make and experience a life changing difference.

At MCR, our driving force is simple – that young people who are in, or on the edges of the care system, will have the same educational outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as any other young person.

We have had a transformational impact in schools and local authorities across Scotland and are looking for a Regional Pathways Coordinator to support our regional team in the Highlands.

The successful candidate will divide their time working across schools in the Highlands to provide additional support to our existing teams of coordinators. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel between locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed).

The role will support schools and teams across the region as required and responsibilities can include delivering group work, delivering MCR's mentoring programme, supporting local mentor recruitment, supporting mentors through 1:1s and training, and additional responsibilities based on local need. You will be an integral part of the schools community and wider MCR team, liaising with education colleagues and external stakeholders, and delivering the programme to young people.

Please note: A driving licence is essential for this role.

We are looking for a Senior Community Link Workers with a passion for community development work and for supporting people to improve their mental and physical health outcomes. In this varied, new role you will be part of a large team across the Highlands that will take referrals from NHS Primary Care, supporting people whose health issues are rooted in social deprivation. The project will be embedded with Primary Care services and will develop links to community resources, ensuring that strong, working links are established between GP practices and their local communities. Working closely with GPs, Practice Nurses and other members of a Primary Care GP Practice or Practice Cluster, you will make links to community resources in order to help people improve their holistic health outcomes.

You will work with local community groups, voluntary sector agencies and NHS Highland Primary Care colleagues to contribute to development of community resources that can support people towards their health goals. Responsible to the Project Manager and taking a key leadership role in the Community Link Worker Team, you will make an important and innovative contribution to strengthening links between GP Practices and their local communities. You will work with local community groups, voluntary sector agencies and NHS Highland Primary Care colleagues to contribute to development of community resources that can support people towards their health goals. Depending on the particular area of the Highlands in which you are based you may also:

• have responsibility for a caseload, using Personal Support Planning to work collaboratively with people you support to reach their health goals.
• have a line management role for Community Link Worker staff

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people who are, ideally, educated to SVQ level 3 or who have relevant experience of work in health and social care. You should have a sound theory base for social care interventions including risk assessment and you should be able to apply an analytical approach in finding solutions to problems.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.

If you are passionate about enabling Support in Mind Scotland to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Why work with us:

Support in Mind Scotland is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greater opportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. By building connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value the lived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approach that ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.

Benefits:

• Professional development including funded opportunities.
• A generous 37 days’ holiday.
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light discount card

We’re looking for a creative individual who’s passionate about reducing waste to lead on our Highland Community Waste Partnership programme of workshops, events and communications.

The Highland Community Waste Partnership (HCWP) is a new programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and coordinated by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, in partnership with eight local implementing partners in the Highlands, including Lairg & District Learning Centre.

The project will build collaboration across implementing partners and beyond, aiming to reduce consumption and waste emissions across the Highlands and build a movement towards more sustainable consumption, consistent with a Net Zero future.

As a member of the Delivery Group for the Highland Community Waste Partnership, comprising representatives of the implementing partners, the post-holder will:

• Positively and actively participate in the HCWP Delivery Group, ensuring an effective interface between Lairg & District Learning Centre and the Partnership, collaborating, sharing learning and providing support to other members as needed.
• Ensure an effective contribution to the overall outcomes and activities of the programme, including a Highland-wide programme of workshops, events and communications, and the establishment of a Highland-wide online sustainable consumption community.
• Lead on the implementation of the particular actions and activities relevant to Lairg & District Learning Centre.

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

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

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing 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 of the PDS National Service 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.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.

Supporting our Highland locality, the post will be based within the Fort William. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

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 or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

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