goodmoves

We are looking for highly motivated, person-focused individuals to join the Citizen Advocacy Team at Angus Independent Advocacy (AIA) to cover maternity leave. The Citizen Advocacy Manager will manage a small team and support the Executive Director with the development of the project.

The main aim of the Citizen Advocacy Project is to support people aged 26+ years living in Angus to have their voice heard and develop social connections by matching them to another local person to act as their citizen advocate (voluntary).

The post is considered regulated work so is subject to membership of the PVG scheme. Ideally, candidates will have a degree (or equivalent), and a full driving licence is required. Pension and annual leave details are contained within the application pack.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience and are passionate about supporting people to have their voice heard, we would like to hear from you. AIA values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce.

Purpose of the Post

To ensure the smooth management of refuge accommodation, that occupancy is maximized and quality of refuges remain at a high standard

To ensure all income is collected from Housing Benefit and other sources. To ensure that other ancillary costs for refuges are collected. To liaise closely with the appropriate Department in all issues pertaining to refuge rents, ensuring that all relevant documents are completed and submitted timeously. To collect monies from women as required and keep accurate documentation. To provide regular reports, and to work alongside other Women’s Services team members.

The post-holder is required to be a member of the PVG Scheme.

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Purpose of the Role

To work as a member of a Housing First Team, which aims to offer support to single homeless women, providing permanent housing directly to street homeless individuals with ongoing assertive but flexible support, with a strong focus on harm reduction and sustainable tenancy within the community. You will be employed by DWA and seconded to the Housing First team. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. You will be required to provide creative permanent housing solutions, whilst providing support consistent with the internationally recognised Housing First Fidelities:

• People have a right to a home
• Flexible support is provided for as long as is needed
• Housing and support are separated
• Individuals have choice and control
• An active engagement approach is used
• The service is based on people’s strengths, goals and aspirations
• A harm reduction model is used

The post-holder is required to be a member of the PVG Scheme.

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: 30 January 2020 at 11.30pm. Interviews: Interviews: w/c 10th February 2020

Do you have proven experience of advice work, with a specific focus on housing issues and/or debt and/or welfare benefits? Then join us as an Advice Plus Worker and you could soon be providing vital advice and support to our clients in the Dundee area.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Shelter Scotland provides a free telephone Helpline and has advice and support Hubs located in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, each offering a range of services including money and debt advice and legal advocacy and representation. This role will be part of our Advice + service which provides both advice and support to people who may have a range of complex problems that they need additional help to resolve.

About the role

As an Advice Plus Worker, you'll be providing advice and support focussing on homelessness prevention. This will involve conducting casework at hubs, outreach sites, clients' homes and over the telephone, agreeing their needs and identifying desired outcomes/actions. You'll also get the opportunity to undertake more complex cases, closely supported by a Senior Adviser or Manager. Contributing to local and national policy and practice development will be important too, as will representing clients at reviews, tribunals and appeals with relevant training provided if needed.

About you

To succeed, you'll need demonstrable relevant experience, a proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach, sensitivity to others' needs and the communication skills it takes to positively influence others. We'll also be looking for a flair for getting to the root of clients' underlying issues and persuading them to change their views. Someone who is happy to challenge the status quo when appropriate, you enjoy actively contributing new ideas and approaches too. What's more, you have good typing skills and are proficient using Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

Apply to be part of our advice team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter Scotland is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Closing date: 30 January 2020 at 11.30pm. Interviews: w/c 10th February 2020.

We are looking for a client-focused individual with experience of advice work with a specific focus on housing issues, money and debt and welfare benefits to join us as an Adviser and provide vital advice to our clients in the Dundee area.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our advice and support Hubs located in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh provide a range of services, including money and debt advice and legal advocacy and representation. There are also support services in Glasgow, Dumfries and South Lanarkshire delivering housing support for vulnerable people and families who are homeless and a dedicated service working with Young Runaways in Tayside. In addition, we have services focussing on specific client groups such as prisoners, older people and veterans, as well as a free telephone helpline. This particular role is based at our Dundee hub.

About the role

As an Adviser, we'll rely on you to deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focussed service to our clients whilst working to Shelter Quality Standards. Day-to-day, you'll be providing advice on all areas of housing law, homelessness, money and debt and welfare benefits and specialist casework related to these areas. You'll also get to undertake work on aspects of complex advocacy cases. Contributing to local and national policy and practice development will be important too, as will representing clients at reviews, tribunals and appeals, with relevant training provided if needed. Conducting initial interviews, agreeing clients' needs, writing case plans and keeping accurate records - all are part and parcel of this interesting and varied role.

About you

To succeed, you’ll need demonstrable relevant experience, a proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach, sensitivity to others’ needs and the communication skills it takes to positively influence others. We’ll also be looking for a flair for getting to the root of clients’ underlying issues and persuading them to change their views. Someone who is happy to challenge the status quo when appropriate, you enjoy actively contributing new ideas and approaches too. What's more, you have good typing skills and are proficient using Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter Scotland is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Applicants must be highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals. It is essential to have previous experience of working with volunteers. This post will involve evening and weekend working.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

These posts are subject to PVG Disclosure. Women only need apply. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

We are currently looking to recruit two Team Leaders to support the Service Manager in the operation of our Dundee Service. Our service in Dundee supports individuals to access a range of meaningful activities.

It is an exciting time for us as we explore ways to develop our relationships with our people and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Team Leader to join us.

This may mean flexibility in terms of location, shift pattern, focus, and deployment, which may include evenings or weekends.

You will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual customer's needs, wants, and aspirations.

A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team, you will do this by displaying leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role.

You may also be required from time to time to deliver direct support to our customers.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory/management role is desirable
• Care related SVQ Level 4 or equivalent or have the ability and willingness to achieve this qualification
• The ability to plan for customers, for your staff, and for your service is critical.
• A desire for self-improvement and willing to develop your skills with our help
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Why work for Capability Scotland?

• Rewarding Career Choice
• Competitive Salary - £14.20 per hour
• Sleepovers paid at £9.00 per hour (minimum of £70.00 per sleepover)
• 32 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 37 days with service)
• Extensive Training provided
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Death in service benefits
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional Development and support for SVQ
• Access to credit union

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in providing support to people using trauma informed support skills and have a sound knowledge of the impact of rape, sexual abuse and exploitation on survivors.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions and the opportunity to gain invaluable skills and experience