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Are you an engaging individual who can help us to improve cancer outcomes and save more lives?

Cancer Research UK are working with partners to improve the prevention and earlier diagnosis of cancer. Primary Care professionals, especially GPs and their practice teams, have a crucial role to play in early diagnosis- but we know this is a complex area. We are also engaging with a range of Healthcare Professionals across the cancer pathway through our programme of Health Professional Engagement, to raise the profile of cancer, identify activities to improve uptake of bowel screening and cancer outcomes more generally and make change happen at a local level.

It’s a hugely exciting time to join the Health Professional Engagement Facilitation Team at Cancer Research UK, who are a key accelerator in driving forward our ambitious new Cancer Research UK organisational strategy.

An opportunity has arisen for a Health Professional Engagement Facilitator to join our team in the West of Scotland to:

• Build effective relationships with and actively engage targeted GP practices within the locality to raise the awareness of the importance of early detection and screening
• Work closely with GP Practices to encourage the effective use of GP Practice data and undertake interventions that support the earlier detection of cancer
• Develop, plan and co-ordinate learning events for primary care professionals
• Lead and co-ordinate practice improvement projects
• Work closely with health professionals from primary & secondary care organisations to effect improvements in communication, service delivery and patient experience across the cancer pathway

To join us, we’re looking for self-motivated individuals with:

• Experience of partnering with a range of stakeholders to influence and develop sustainable change
• Experience of working with GPs
• Strong understanding of primary care and NHS environments
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills

As the role is field based, you’ll also need to have tenacity and be comfortable working on your own as well as part of a team.

If this describes you, join our team as we work hard to beat cancer sooner.

For full role details, please see our candidate pack here: https://adobe.ly/2oxw6tb

At Beatson Cancer Charity we support and enhance the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the fight against cancer in the broadest possible sense.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Complimentary Therapist to join our Wellbeing team within The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all its related facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a range of complementary therapies to patients, family members and staff within the BWoSCC and related facilities.

• Ensure provision of therapies to the highest standards of quality and care.

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of complementary therapies in relation to the care of patients with active, progressive and advanced medical conditions.

• Demonstrate compassion and understanding of the challenges facing patients with complex medical conditions.

• Ability to work within a team sharing and communicating information to ensure patients receive highest quality of care.

• Support the training requirements of new staff and volunteers.

• Build relationships across the BWoSCC and related facilities with NHS and other partners and stakeholders to promote and develop the integration of services.

Essential Candidate Criteria

• HND in Complementary Therapies or equivalent, certified by a recognised teaching organisation.

• Energetic to support transportation of patients between the wards and the Wellbeing Centre/treatment rooms.

• Sound understanding of complementary therapies in relation to the care of patients with active, progressive and advanced medical conditions.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

• Computer literate with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience in a similar role.

Desirable

• Hold a driving licence and have access to a car at all times for business use.

• Stress Management Qualification.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork experience.

• Proactive approach to challenges.

• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland, with a reputation for excellence. Our vision is that everyone should have a safe place to live and access to the support they need. Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness. Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.

Our Streetwork Service in Edinburgh has a rich heritage of being there and meeting the practical and emotional needs of people who are homeless in our capital city. We have great ambitions for the future and plan to extend our reach further, to those who need us most, through embedding volunteering across our Streetwork Service. We want to help people resolve their homelessness situation: to find and keep a home but we understand that this can be a long road and one which volunteers can play a key part in.

Our Volunteering Coordinator role is ideal for someone who can galvanise the support of the public, build positive relationships and partnerships, lead projects and initiatives, and crucially, build a volunteering programme that brings genuine value to the organisation and a fantastic experience for our volunteers.

You must be a self starter who can work on your own initiative; motivate and inspire others; drive creative solutions in managing resources and logistic operations; and implement creative volunteer programmes for the benefit of people who need our support.

Under the guidance of the Camas Co-ordinator, the Camas Resident Staff Team (of up to five people) is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and running of the weekly programme for Camas Centre guests, and for the leadership and support of volunteer staff and guests into the common life at Camas.

The successful candidate will manage and maintain the Centre’s organic garden – woodland, tree nursery, wild garden areas, lazy beds and polytunnels, seeing it through the whole season, from planting at the beginning of the year, to harvesting for our daily use, and then preparing the beds for the winter. Manage and maintain, supporting the development of the garden and woodland as places for young people to explore and discover. Support both staff and guests to feel confident in being part of the daily upkeep of the garden, knowing when to pick and use the produce and teaching basic gardening skills whilst running garden /environmental education sessions with our guests, often young people who have little or no experience of home grown food to help them understand the basics of gardening and enjoy and use the fruits of their labour. Overseeing the garden shed and tool care and managing a tidy and safe workspace.

All members of staff at Camas are required to participate fully in the common life shared by staff and guests – this includes attending shared meals and taking part in daily chores, as well as attending and leading morning and evening reflections. The post is based at the Island Centre on Mull; the post holder will also be required to travel occasionally to Iona and Glasgow.

Thanks to generous funding support from Fife Council, Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund we are recruiting for this new post.

A new post for an experienced conservation professional to develop the future pipeline of FHBT projects and bring new thinking to continually improve our approach to project management. It brings additional capacity to work with partners at the earliest stage to develop projects – principally to develop sustainable future uses for historic buildings at risk - to application or shovel ready stage.

Thanks to generous funding support from Fife Council, Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund we are recruiting for this new post.

The postholder will to lead the delivery of a wide-ranging activity plan for Inverkeithing Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) and Townscape Heritage (TH). The plan sets out a wide-ranging programme of community heritage, outreach, capacity building and traditional skills activities – we need an enthusiastic and experienced colleague to make this happen and deliver long lasting benefits as part of the Inverkeithing CARS/TH.

Do you have an interest in Health and Safety?

Can you make a difference in an organisation that supports Adults with a Learning Disability?

Organisational Profile:

St Joseph’s Services have been providing care and support services to adults with a learning disability in Midlothian and Edinburgh for over 95 years.

Role:

This post represents an exciting opportunity to be the responsible person for Health and Safety for St Joseph’s Services. Ensuring all policies, procedures, risk assessments and documentation across the organisation is regularly reviewed and up to date.

The Health and Safety Officer will liaise with the services to ensure legislative compliance and best practice is being followed and managed effectively.

All staff are expected to work to St Joseph’s Services Vincentian Values and uphold our service promises.

Based at the head office in Roswell you will be part of a small and dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in the operation of St Joseph’s Services – enabling us to ensure that the people we support to grow and prosper as citizens in their community and live happy, healthy, independent lives in their own homes.

ProjectScotland gives people the chance to learn new skills, and the chance to get on in life through volunteering opportunities. This role is a great opportunity to join our fantastic team at ProjectScotland to work as part of the engagement team in the delivery of our employability contracts. The work in the area focuses on support for young people facing barriers to employment.

As a values led organisation who empowers its staff through flexible working and values based recruitment, this is a great opportunity to join a highly motivated team supporting people right across Scotland to achieve positive outcomes through volunteering.

The role will provide vital support for those taking part in the programme, as well as the charity partners hosting the volunteers. The successful candidate will be values driven, a great communicator and have a track record in achieving outcomes and targets, either in employability services or in comparable services and operations.

Dundee Voluntary Action is a leading, trusted and flourishing organisation, working to make a difference to lives of people and communities in the city. An exciting opportunity has arisen to promote and champion Good Governance in Scotland’s Third Sector. Working with the Good Governance Award Manager, initially you will assist with assessing evidence submitted and provide constructive feedback to charities undertaking the Introduction to Good Governance Programme, a nationwide, evidence based e-portfolio confirming that they meet 12 criteria deemed essential for good governance. A good knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees and confidence to provide constructive feedback to people at this level is therefore essential. You may have previously worked in an organisational development, training or capacity building role, reported to or trained Charity Trustees or have been a Trustee yourself for example. Or perhaps you have experience working in HR. You will be passionate about governance with a desire to help Scottish Charities run efficiently and effectively using best practice throughout.

Additional tasks may include helping to organise events, attending events, report preparation, creating a newsletter, press releases, promoting the award and recruiting prospective organisations. As such you will need to be a confident communicator both verbally and in writing with the ability to prioritise your workload under minimal supervision. You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications and experience of online assessment tools such as Onefile would be an advantage.

Harmeny Education Trust Limited is a sector leading children’s charity, providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. The school is situated in a beautiful thirty-five-acre estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, mature woodland, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track.

We are currently looking for a Cook / Housekeeper (Homemaker) to join our talented Catering and Domestic Team to prepare both lunches and evening meals as well as undertake some general domestic duties.

Homemakers are required to have an ability to produce consistently excellent and nutritional meals for our children. You will understand the central role that outstanding food preparation has on creating a homely environment within the residential cottage. You will be required to undertake some domestic duties and ensure a high standard of cleanliness. This is a permanent, part-time post (32.5 hours per week).

A qualification in cooking is highly desirable, however training may be provided for the right candidate.

A benefits package is offered including the following:

• Salary: £17018.30 per annum ( £10.07 per hour )
• Holidays: 35 days
• Company Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly Policies and other benefits

Successful candidate, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service.

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post holder will access comprehensive training and development opportunities.