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Because People Matter

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

218 Service

The 218 Service provides an alternative to custody for woman in the Criminal Justice System. We provide programmes of intensive support and group work to empower the woman to address the root causes of their offending. With a view to support them to break the cycle of offending which results in the 'revolving door' syndrome of maintaining their involvement in the Criminal Justice System and Prison Service.

The Service offers a 12 bed Residential Unit and a Community Engagement service for woman who still reside in the community. As many of the woman who access our service have a wide range of mental and physical issues, we have an integrated health team and psychologies therapy team to address them.

Job Purpose

To produce high quality food for clients, staff and visitors at the Service offering a nutritious and appetising range of food encompassing the requirements of vegetarian, vegan, and cultural cuisine for clients with special dietary needs.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• To prepare, cook, present and service food for clients, staff and visitors at specified times.
• To plan menus within an agreed budget, prepare and cook food in line with approved recipes and keep food wastage to a minimum.
• To be responsible, in conjunction with the Administration Co-ordinator, for the upkeep and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• In conjunction with the Administration Co-ordinator, to order food supplies whilst keeping within the agreed budget.
• To receive and check deliveries and pass the correct invoices to the Administration Co-ordinator.
• To be familiar with and ensure that all statutory regulations governing food preparation and hygiene are adhered to (e.g. Food Hygiene Regulations, Public Health Act and Environmental Health Act).
• To clean working areas and equipment after use in accordance with cleaning schedules, infection control and statutory regulations.
• To be aware of security and act accordingly at all times.
• To follow guidelines in relation to the storage of food and stock rotation.
• To ensure that all used crockery and cutlery are collected, washed up and put away in a safe and hygienic manner in line with the services infection control policy.
• To ensure all kitchen linen e.g. overalls, tea towels etc., are laundered and that adequate stocks are available.
• To identify and advise on catering requirements within the Service.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of recipes on relation to healthy eating and the special needs of the client group.
• To identify training needs.

The VIEW café opened in May 2012. The current manager has been in post since the commissioning phase of the café and is now seeking to retire. The View café is a Limited Company and is located within Viewpark Parish Church of Scotland buildings. The café is managed by a Board of Directors. The café is OPEN TO ALL and over the years of its existence it has evolved to become a popular community café, used by many different sectors of the community and seen as a valuable resource for the community. The café has 50 covers. The ethos of the café is based on the principles and practices of Viewpark Parish Church and it is envisaged the successful applicant will be sensitive to this, nurturing and supporting the ethos.

The Post:

• Café Manager
• 25 hours per week over 4 or 5 days within 6, with a degree of flexibility for daytime work and the occasional evening event
• Current opening hours are 9am – 3pm (staff 8.30am – 3.30pm). These are subject to review
• Salary is in the region of £10.50 - £12.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

A Job Description is available for download below.

St John’s Hill provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week supported accommodation based in Edinburgh city centre, for men and women who are homeless.

The job

Service users have a wide range of support needs including, but not limited to, mental health issues, substance misuse and learning disabilities. Most service users are looking to move into their own tenancies and often require support focussed on daily living skills.

The candidate

You should have a positive flexible approach and attitude to the work we do. You must be confident and assertive in your approach as this post involves lone working.

Lauriston In Leith is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week supported accommodation based in the Leith area of Edinburgh. We work with women who are homeless. We are a registered Housing Support Service.

The job

Service users have a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, mental health issues, substance misuse and learning disabilities. Most service users are looking to move into their own tenancies and often require a lot of support focused on daily living skills.

The candidate

You should have a positive flexible attitude and be committed to the work we do. You should be confident and assertive in your approach as this post involves lone working.

*Please Note-these posts are exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

Working at the Abbey Centre is a rewarding and creative experience, and whilst the work can, at times, be demanding many past staff and volunteers have described the experience as “life changing”, with rich encounter, deep learning, life-long friendships and new directions being formed. Our staffing model comprises a resident community of staff and volunteers, who are mutually accountable to each other, and share a common life of work and worship, both of which are valued in equal measure. Recognising the pressures this brings, we provide a range of supports including comprehensive training, a spiritual accompaniment scheme, an employee assistance programme and regular space for reflection and feedback.

This is an exciting time for the Iona Community, with a unique opportunity for the new team of Abbey staff and volunteers to re-establish the Centre as a vital place of welcome, encounter and challenge, enriching the lives of many, and bringing hope to the world.

The main purpose of the role of the Deputy Housekeeper is to support the Housekeeper in ensuring the Abbey and Welcome Centre are cleaned and maintained to a high standard, thus playing a key part in allowing all those who live, stay and visit to have a rich experience of welcome and hospitality. The post-holder will deputise as needed to ensure all housekeeping duties are completed in a timely manner, in keeping with the Iona Community’s Vision, Purpose and Values.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who share our mission of empowering young adults with additional support needs to lead fuller lives.

You will be a strong team player with great communication skills, have the ability to work under pressure, and above all be passionate and committed to the development of the young adults within the project.

You will need to be willing to undergo training and to work under the guidance of the project leaders.

Job Purpose

The role involves managing a kitchen session where the purpose is to enable a group of up to six young adults with additional support needs to prepare food items which will be for sale at local markets and events. In this role you will work with one other supporting member of staff and, when appropriate, volunteers, to facilitate the smooth and safe running of the session. You will provide excellent support to the young adults using agreed methods, and will ensure that other staff do likewise. Training in supporting adults with additional support needs in this setting will be given to the successful candidate. You will demonstrate high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety at all times.

You will need

• An interest in working with young adults with additional support needs including autism.
• Competency in the kitchen and a knowledge of food preparation.
• To be educated to FE level or above
• Emotional and physical resilience to meet the challenges and demands of the role.
• Experience of working with children and/or adults with additional support needs (desirable).
• To be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene qualification or above (or willing to undertake this qualification prior to starting the role)
• The Sunshine Kitchen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be conducted for the successful applicant.

Based at Orwell Arts in Edinburgh this is an exciting opportunity for creative and motivated individuals with craft and catering skills and experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities. Applicants should bring a passion for preparing and cooking healthy vegetarian food and sharing this enthusiasm with others.