This is a unique opportunity for the right person to make a difference within a well-regarded social care charity that provides highly individualised support to people who have a learning disability, mental health needs or both. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for people to have choice outside of institutional care, in their own homes. We anticipate growing demand for our model of support and require an entrepreneurial-minded person to join our team.
We base our work on human rights principles, including self-determination. We operate a unique system of Individual Service Funds (ISFs), which requires accurate financial information to be accessible to the individual and those closest to them, to assist informed decision-making. This requires a high level of attention to detail. You will have a strong understanding of, or be keen to learn how ISF’s operate and can be improved to support very bespoke support to individuals.
The successful candidate will combine demonstrable business acumen with experience of delivering innovative ICT solutions. We require a professional who can help people across the organisation in different capacities navigate through a complex and ever changing ICT world. You will have a proven track record in providing sound financial advice and exception and scheduled reporting.
As an Executive Director reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees, you will play a pivotal role in the development of strategy and governance for the organisation.
This can be a challenging role. To be successful you will need to be astute, insightful, and able to operate at operational and strategic levels with a high level of integrity and openness. You will be flexible and approachable and able to take on any task within the finance team.
If this sounds like you and you share our belief in the positive capacity of all people regardless of ability or disability to shape their own lives, then we would love to hear from you.
The Scottish Trades Union Congress is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer (Equality) to support its work. The post is a full-time permanent position.
The Policy Officer (Equality) will work as part of the Policy, Political Relations and Equality team, assisting with the development and promotion of STUC Policy, with a particular focus on Equality. They will provide Secretariat support and advice to the STUC Equality Committees (Black Workers’ Committee, Disabled Workers’ Committee, LGBT+ Workers’ Committee and Women’s Committee). They will support STUC relations with Government at all levels; prepare draft submissions to policy consultations; prepare briefings, content for speeches and other articles promoting STUC policy and supporting political relations.
The post holder will be working primarily from the Glasgow STUC office though there is a requirement for attendance at external meetings and occasional out of hours work.
Candidates must have a commitment to trade union values.
Are you an experienced manager in health or social care and are looking for an exciting and challenging career development opportunity?
Do you believe that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities in life as everyone else and are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Are you a driven and motivated individual who enjoys new and unique challenges daily and wants to take your career in care to the next level?
If your answer to these questions is “Yes”, then you may be the very person we are looking for!
We are looking for a Support and Development Manager who has a passion for delivering high quality, outcome focused, personalised support to people with disabilities, and focus on developing and growing our service on Skye.
We currently provide support to a young man who lives fairly independently with only a small amount of support each day. He has an excellent knowledge of Skye and loves to be outside walking or cycling in the beautiful surrounding area. He also has a passion for graphic design and creates some amazing works and enjoys cooking with his support team.
The other gentleman receives 24-hour support to live his life to the full. He loves to be out and about playing football, walking and exploring the Island in his car. When at home he loves to play darts and pool and likes to cook and get involved in his housework with his team. He has a great sense of humour and loves to laugh and make others laugh.
Now is an exciting time to be joining our team and we really want to hear from you!
This post will help us develop the service, including providing an element of direct support to individuals and direct line management of a small team. The post includes evening and weekend working, sleep over provision as well as some support to workers out with “normal working hours”.
Key are committed to developing all our staff and we provide an extensive management induction and ongoing learning programme, together with in-house career development opportunities.
If you’d like further information, or to discuss the role further, please contact Margaret Amos, Area Manager on Margaret.amos@key.org.uk or call 07436 266406.
Beannachar Camphill Community is looking for a new Care & Support Manager
Beannachar provides training for over 30 young adults with additional support needs. It is part of the worldwide Camphill movement. We were founded in 1978.
Our centre is in a peaceful estate setting, on the southern edge of Aberdeen. We have both residential and day students, who engage in meaningful work. They have opportunities for personal development in domestic, crafts and land-based activities. Our land-based work includes a smallholding with livestock and herbs and vegetable crops, and a beautiful walled garden. The crafts workshops include weaving, candle-making and sculpture.
Our Care & Support Manager (Registered Manager) is a key member of our Management Group and reports directly to our Interim Manager. You will have overall responsibility for the safe and effective operational management of Beannachar’s care and support services for day and residential students, as well as our staff and volunteer co-workers. You are excellent at people and time management, possess good leadership and organisational skills, can work well in teams operating comfortably at different levels, and a good communicator.
Beannachar is going through a process of change, facing new challenges. We aim to build upon our strengths and achieve the potential of the community’s assets, using our legacy to shape a bright future for this remarkable place.
A salary of around £36,000 negotiable (subject to experience and qualifications) and benefits package is on offer for this role. We are open to employing someone who also chooses to live on-site.
A Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.
If you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives why not join Loretto Care? We offer excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave, a staff discount scheme an occupational pension, health plan and family friendly policies.
We are looking for:
· Enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team and become part of a leading care and support provider across central Scotland
· You’ll need no previous experience, but a positive outlook, patience and willingness to go the extra mile for the people we work for are essential.
· Someone to have effective communication skills and demonstrate initiative.
· You to work various shift patterns including sleepover, nightshifts and weekends.
· You to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and register with the Scottish Social Care Council (SSSC), but we can help you with these applications
· You to have basic IT skills
· A relevant SVQ qualification is desirable.
In this flexible role you will work directly with the people we work for, supporting them to make positive changes in their life and be part of their community.
Health and Wellbeing Coordinator (Glasgow and surrounding areas)
- Full time or Part time
- £18,942 – £21,604
- Glasgow and surrounding areas
- Closing 15th June 2020
If you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives why not join Wheatley Care?
We offer excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave, a staff discount scheme and occupational pension, health plan and family friendly policies.
We are looking for:
· Enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team and become part of a leading care and support provider across central Scotland
· You’ll need experience of working closely with vulnerable people in a caring environment
· You will have flexibility to work various shift patterns.
· You must understand person-centred care practices.
· You will have relevant qualification at SVQ level 2/3 Health and Social Care, or equivalent or a willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.
· You will have to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and register with the Scottish Social Care Council (SSSC), but we can help you with these applications.
· You must have basic IT skills.
In this flexible role you will work directly with the people we work for, supporting them to make positive changes in their life and be part of their community.
Health and Wellbeing Coordinator (Edinburgh, Fife and surrounding areas)
- Full time or Part time
- £18,942 – £21,604
- Edinburgh, Fife and surrounding areas
- Closing 15th June 2020
If you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives why not join Wheatley Care?
We offer excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave, a staff discount scheme and occupational pension, health plan and family friendly policies.
We are looking for:
· Enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team and become part of a leading care and support provider across central Scotland
· You’ll need experience of working closely with vulnerable people in a caring environment
· You will have flexibility to work various shift patterns.
· You must understand person-centred care practices.
· You will have relevant qualification at SVQ level 2/3 Health and Social Care, or equivalent or a willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.
· You will have to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and register with the Scottish Social Care Council (SSSC), but we can help you with these applications.
· You must have basic IT skills.
In this flexible role you will work directly with the people we work for, supporting them to make positive changes in their life and be part of their community.
We are seeking a number of confident and supportive individuals who value the concept of social equality and have a willingness to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism to maximise their potential and life opportunities.
You will be joining an innovative and creative environment to support people to live in our community, within their own tenancies, in both shared and individual houses. You will work as part of a team to support each individual to maintain their tenancy, build relationships and have a meaningful, happy life.
Furthermore you will be supporting people to access a range social and cultural experiences and meaningful work to enhance their life experience and holistic wellbeing.
The hours of work are variable depending on the individual needs of our members, but will involve evening and weekend work.
(Please note that in response to coronavirus, we are working in smaller groups and reducing cross over between service users and houses.)
In return you can expect a competitive salary starting at £18,339.75 per annum (subject to pay review 2020) and a generous 36 days paid leave.
Tiphereth, is a unique charity in the Colinton area of Edinburgh. We are a Camphill Community consisting of residential care, social enterprises and a growing day service.
All post holders will be required to join the PVG scheme and register with the SSSC within the first six months of employment. Ideally candidates will have previous work experience in a similar setting and hold a professional qualification at SCQF level 6.
CVS Inverclyde are pleased to invite new applicants for the post of Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for an experienced co-ordinator to take charge of running our Shielding and Prescription Collection Service. This service provides provision and support to vulnerable people throughout Inverclyde. The post holder will run all aspects of the service so must be highly organised with excellent communications skills. You will also work alongside our Volunteer Development Officer promting volunteering throughout Inverclyde.
Do you have human rights knowledge and experience?
Are you passionate about protecting and promoting the rights of older people?
Do you want to improve the experiences of those living with dementia?
Scottish Care, in partnership with Life Changes Trust and the University of the West of Scotland, wishes to appoint a Human Rights Project Worker (Maternity cover) to support Rights Made Real: a three-year funded project focused on actively promoting the human rights of care home residents living with dementia.
The project has already been running for eighteen months and a range of creative and innovative projects are being funded which will benefit people living with dementia and show others how to make rights real in care homes. The arrival of COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the care home sector and there has never been a more important time to embed a human-rights based approach to the care and support of older persons. All partners in this project are committed to ensuring that older people, including those living with dementia, have a right to maintain strong connections with family and friends, with their communities and with the things that matter to them regardless of where they live. This has been very challenging during the pandemic. We believe that people of all ages, circumstances and conditions have a life to live, the right to thrive and hopes and dreams to achieve.
We are looking to for someone with a strong understanding/interest in human rights who shares our passion to join us.
This is a full-time post for 9 months, hosted by Scottish Care and based in Scottish Care’s offices in Ayr. However, it is anticipated that the post-holder may have to travel throughout Scotland supporting the care homes involved in the project.