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MARAC Coordinator (Multi-agency risk assessment conference - a process that identifies the highest risk victims of domestic abuse).

Main Purpose: To co-ordinate the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) meeting in Stirlingshire conduct research and create reports for the MARAC and ensure actions are undertaken.

Do you share our commitment to supporting positive change in people’s lives?

Ypeople has over 200 staff and volunteers and supports hundreds of people every day in our homelessness, young people’s wellbeing and out of school care services.

About the role

The HR Business Partner will work closely with Managers and key stakeholders to help build organisational and people capability as well as shape and implement effective people strategies and activities within the organisation.

We would love you to apply for this role if...

• You are guided by the Ypeople values and committed to creating an environment that promotes inclusiveness.
• You are CIPD qualified
• You have knowledge of current legislation, policies and strategies relating to Employment Law
• You have experience of developing plans and strategies for service delivery
• You would love to work in this role if...
• You are keen to develop strong working relationships with Ypeople Managers, staff and relevant external bodies
• You will take pride in promoting a positive and approachable image of the HR Department both internally and externally
• You are excited to bring your people expertise and experience of developing solutions to help the organisation to deliver its strategy
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities

What you will be doing

• Influencing and building relationships with people around the organisation
• Developing and implementing people strategy in line with the overall organisation strategy
• Managing the impact of HR practices to ensure that they are appropriate and fit with wider organisational needs
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Talent development, through identifying training needs for teams and individuals
• Ensuring HR Metrics have an impact on services and organisational development and growth
• Support the development and maintenance of a performance management culture within Ypeople

Do you share our commitment to supporting positive change in people’s lives?

Ypeople has over 200 staff and volunteers and supports hundreds of people every day in our homelessness, young people’s wellbeing and out of school care services.

About the role

The Wellbeing Manager will manage and administer policies and programs to promote employee wellbeing throughout Ypeople. This will relate to all aspects of working life, from the quality of the physical environment, to how workers feel about their work, their working environment, the climate at work and work organisation.

We would love you to apply for this role if...

• You are guided by the Ypeople values and committed to creating an environment that promotes inclusiveness.
• You have a relevant professional qualification or comparable experience in work related to the role.
• You are an experienced Manager
• You are experienced in report writing and producing management reports
• You would love to work in this role if...
• You will be passionate about ensuring that the wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do
• You are keen to work together with individuals to identify key health and wellbeing needs, and to create health profiles
• You will strive to continually develop knowledge and understanding of relevant
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities

What you will be doing

• Create a culture that values individual team members and their wellbeing
• Create positive working environments where individuals and the organisation can thrive
• Capture the moments in employees experiences that really matter to both employees and the organisation
• Ensure that we provide support for employees in both personal and professional transitions
• Understand Psychological Informed Environments (PIE) throughout organisation
• Promote physical health and mental wellbeing practices
• Ensure that reflective practice is embedded into the organisation

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (full-time, 12-month contract) to support our Evidence & Impact team in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health. We are home to Mental Health Awareness Week and, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

Our focus is on three key areas:

1. Impact

We systematically consider how to scale ideas informed by evidence. We build partnerships and alliances that increase the impact and reach of our work.

2. Influence

We harness evidence and the voice of lived experience to advocate for preventive approaches and create campaigns which tackle the root causes of poor mental health.

3. Integrity

We continue to build a strong organisation that lives its values - that is open, kind, outward-looking and sustainable.

We have pioneered change for 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

This exciting Policy & Public Affairs role will support the development and delivery of the Foundation’s policy and public affairs programme in Scotland and Northern Ireland through day-to-day management and delivery of a portfolio of policy and public affairs work including projects, campaigns and engagement with external stakeholders to pursue the organisation’s policy objectives and help to achieve policy changes at a national and local level.

What does the role involve?

· Maintaining up to date knowledge of policy and legislative developments affecting public mental health;

Supporting the Foundation’s parliamentary work at Holyrood and increasingly in Stormont, including engagement activities on the Foundation’s manifesto for the Scottish Parliament Election;

· Responding to Government consultations and providing briefings for politicians and other external stakeholders;

· Working with the Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager on the initiation, implementation and delivery of high-impact, evidence-based campaigns

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

· Someone with a track record in either public policy, campaigns or public affairs;

· Excellent communication and inter-personal skills;

· Knowledge of policy issues relevant to the Foundation’s Strategic Plan; and

· In-depth knowledge of Scotland’s political and policy landscapes.

Other required and/or desirable skills, knowledge and experience are shown in the person specification for the role.

Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years’ service

· 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year

· Up to 3 wellbeing days per annum

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Generous non-contributory pension scheme, 8% at 3 months service, rising to 10% at 6 months service employer contribution

· Life Assurance Scheme at four times annual salary

· Flexible working

· Season Ticket Loan

· Cycle to work scheme

Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a DBS/PVG check. Also, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) is the only national organisation with a remit to promote, support and defend independent advocacy. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small team.

SIAA, over the years has made significant advances in influencing legislation and policy in Health, Social Care and Welfare. We are looking to recruit a Development Manager to support the development and growth of independent advocacy across Scotland.

Underpinned by human rights principles, the SIAA wants a society where anyone who needs independent advocacy is able to access it.

We are looking for a resilient, professional and self-motivated individual who will help make change happen. With an office base in Edinburgh, the SIAA has a flexible approach to blended working and is keen to embrace the new models of operation that the current circumstances have introduced us to.

CHAS together with Inclusion Scotland, are delighted to be offering an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated and passionate disabled person (including D/deaf) to undertake project-related work regarding CHAS’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy. This role will involve working across a range of communications and research activities. The successful applicant would be expected to work flexibly an average of 16 hours per week (420 hours in total), the equivalent of 24 weeks part-time.

This role will work across a range of communications and research activities including, but not limited to:

• Creating content for the CHAS EDI newsletter

• A communications plan for national equality and faith days

• Protected characteristics awareness packs for managers

• Advice for supporters in making fundraising events accessible and inclusive

The successful applicant will also sit on the EDI Committee for the duration of their internship and will be encouraged to get involved with any other projects that interest them.

Main duties and tasks:

• Help to create a quarterly newsletter for CHAS staff and volunteers – this includes writing a spotlight column based on their own experiences

• Writing copy for a blogpost to be published on the CHAS website

• Research projects on how best CHAS can create the most culturally inclusive environment throughout all of its services

• Researching, or using lived experience, to create awareness packages with essential information on different protected characteristics. These packs will be used by managers to enable them to best support their staff and volunteers

• Working with the communications team to create a comprehensive internal and external communications plan for national equality and faith days. This includes the writing of some of these communications

• Working with the fundraising team to review, evaluate and improve future fundraising events to ensure they are accessible and inclusive

• Research and review best practice approaches in the charity sector in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Any lived experiece and/or knowledge about EDI would be welcomed.

Person Specification:

Working within the culture, ethos and philosophy of CHAS you will assist in delivery of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy through project-related work. You’ll be joining a dynamic team of values-driven professionals, passionate about inspiring people to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. We’re looking for someone who is organized and who can work well in a team, as well as independently. You’ll also be creative and enjoy taking on new challenges.

Essential skills and experience:

While no specific formal educational qualifications are required, a good standard of English and Numeracy is essential.

1. An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and the barriers people may face in accessing services, or a willingness to learn about this

2. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail when working on projects both independently and as a team

3. An ability to carry out basic research, for example, searching for relevant, and identifying, legitimate sources of information on the internet

4. An ability to manage your time and workload, with appropriate support

5. Basic IT Skills, for example, an ability to use Microsoft programmes such as Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Competence in using Canva is desirable but not essential – training in this will be given

6. An ability to copy write for external and internal media channels using tone of voice guidelines

7. Being able to work well in a team, liaising with cross-departmental colleagues, and also individually

8. Have a clear need for the opportunity, and be able to show how it will help you overcome barriers to achieving your career goals (This is assessed in the sections motivation for applying, skills development, and current employment status)

9. Must define as Deaf or disabled which includes physical, sensory and mental impairments, autistic spectrum, learning disabilities, learning difficulties such as dyslexia or long term health conditions (You do not need to give details in the supporting statement unless you wish to. If you do, this will not be removed from the application before the shortlisting panel sees it)