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We seek a part-time Befriending Coordinator to market and deliver our well-established befriending service in the Fife area to adults and older people who are socially isolated, lonely or disconnected as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances.

The successful applicant will be committed to:

1)Engaging and supporting disabled adults and older people to overcome key barriers to participation and to undertake a range of befriending activities as defined by them to connect them with their communities to reduce social isolation and loneliness.

2)Being an active member of the Lead Scotland team as we seek to expand and develop our befriending services in the South of Scotland over the next three years.

You will be responsible for:

1)Provision of a befriending service for disabled adults and older people to agreed targets as defined by our funder.

2)Recruiting, supporting and developing a bank of volunteer befrienders and matching individuals for one-to-one support.

3)Working in partnership with a range of organisations, particularly third sector and statutory bodies.

Experience of managing volunteers would be an advantage, as would a track record of experience in community development and support.

This post will suit those that are passionate about supporting others, who have excellent communication skills and a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.

You must be enthusiastic with excellent organisational skills and have previous experience of supporting disabled people with a range of barriers, and of working one-to-one with individuals. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential to travel to homes and communities across the seven main localities of Fife.

This post is home-based in Fife and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.

Lead has Disability Confident status, and we encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people meeting the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about our commitment to recruit disabled people is available on our website. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on your covering letter. This will in no way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request including braille, large print and audio and people can make applications in alternative formats. Recruitment paperwork is kept for 6 months before it is destroyed. Please complete our anonymous equal opportunities form to help us ensure we are attracting a broad range of candidates.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising function of Alzheimer Scotland to work as part of the Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver significant income from a variety of different income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

The appointment is home based. There will be a requirement to attend office premises, as well as a requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.

The Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator will report to a Lead of Stakeholder Engagement but will have specific responsibilities to deliver on key projects areas. This is a portfolio fundraising role, so you will be comfortable with working across different fundraising disciplines such as, but not exclusive to: corporate partnerships, events, major donors, digital and community fundraising. Experience of all these disciplines is not essential – we are looking for people with transferable skills who can learn quickly and work on projects with teams from other parts of the organisation.

Whilst the role will support all income streams associated with the team, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior experience in delivering successful corporate account management, events experience or developing and delivering a network of high value/profile individuals, to bolster these areas of interest for the charity.

At Alzheimer Scotland, we believe no monetary ask should be made, until a meaningful supportive relationship is established, and so your fundraising experience will be stretched to new limits to ensure all fundraising engagement activity leads with a story, along with an emotive and meaningful exchange. You will understand the need to move away from transactional fundraising, and be able to help us secure and develop supporter led strategic partnerships, whilst supporting the overall team to embed this approach throughout the organisation, particularly amongst our locality colleagues.

You’ll have a naturally optimistic personality, with a can-do attitude, and will be able to demonstrate results, whilst thriving within a fast-paced, varied environment. You will be comfortable working independently, a self-starter, who enjoys creative thinking and building meaningful relationships. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising function of Alzheimer Scotland to support the Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver significant income from a variety of different income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

The appointment is home based. There will be a requirement to attend office premises, as well as a requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.

The Stakeholder Engagement Administrator will often be the first point of contact for external stakeholders, so we are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering first class supporter care, making this as efficient as possible. You will be integral in creating a meaningful exchange with our most valued new and existing supporters.

You will take ownership of the fundraising database and be responsible for the management of our merchandise and stock so organisational skills are paramount to this role. We want someone who is a process fanatic and can complete reports and tasks to a high standard.

In the role you will need to exhibit a collaborative approach to working with the Stakeholder Engagement team, supporting Leads on key projects and administrative tasks, as well as other internal and external stakeholders. You will play an instrumental role in the success of our activities and will use your initiative and creativity to solve problems and pre-empt team needs.

We are looking for someone with a with a can-do attitude who can thrive within a fast-paced, varied environment. You will be well versed in working independently, a self-starter with meticulous attention to detail. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care!

At Wheatley Care we are passionate about personalised services that support people to live well, promoting their independence and maximizing their potential so they get the most out of their lives.

Our dedicated and highly-experienced staff provide flexible, innovative and high-quality care and support, which is focused around the individual and their personal goals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Livingwell Advisor in Glasgow. You will provide a service to people aged over 55 who are in need of assistance in order to sustain their accommodation and remain as independent as possible within the community in conjunction with the housing officer.

As a Livingwell Advisor, you will be expected to work with people to build strong relationships based on trust and reliability; to support the person to live as independently as possible in the way they choose; to keep them safe and promote their health and wellness.

If you have the motivation, drive and focus and want to use your skills to make a positive difference to people’s lives, this could be exactly the opportunity you’re looking for.

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer an unrivalled benefits package in the sector. The successful candidate will receive excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), essential car-user allowance, staff discount scheme, an occupational pension, generous health plan and family-friendly policies.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate(s) will have solid experience of working with people in the care and support sector and, just as importantly, will be able to demonstrate an innovative and empathetic approach to delivering services and able to work flexibly in line with the hours of the service.

Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or life experience in supporting older people or individuals who have learning disabilities, addictions, mental health Issues, children and families, tenancy support or homelessness issues.

Good written and verbal communication skills are essential to enable a consistent approach within the team.

Enthusiasm and genuine interest in working with older people is also essential.

You should also be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of monitoring and evaluating a quality framework, whilst ensuring excellent service provision.

What will the role involve day-to-day?

As an advisor, you will promote the safety, general wellbeing, rights and choices of customers who live in our Livingwell complexes.

You will be responsible for liaising with appropriate agencies, both internally and externally, to ensure the support, health and care needs of individual customers are identified and addressed and their independence enhanced/maintained.

Your focus will be to ensure that the things that are important to the people we work for are achieved while adopting a risk enablement, empowering approach.

You will facilitate meaningful activities to enable good health and mental wellbeing and promote self-management of such. You will travel to and from various services throughout the week in line with rota specification

What about qualifications and development?

At Wheatley Care, we support staff to develop their career and reach their potential through a range of learning and development opportunities.

As part of a wider care organisation, you should have, or be willing to work towards, an SSSC-recognised qualification, such as SVQ2 Health or HNC Social Care or similar.

Wheatley Care will support you to achieve any relevant qualifications you will require as a Livingwell Advisor within an agreed timescale. Your commitment to gaining the necessary qualifications would be essential.

You will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, but we can also support you with this application.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment. Wheatley Group is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

CTG is a charity and company limited by guarantee and was established to provide relief to communities of Glasgow and its environs, who are in need due to age, mobility, mental and physical disability, illness and poverty. This is achieved by providing affordable, reliable, accessible transport solutions to the local communities we serve. CTG is one of the largest Community Transport Charities in Scotland.

Since March 2020, CTG has been working in collaborative partnerships with a range of organisations in Glasgow Food Programme to tackle the growing issue of food poverty. During the Covid-19 crisis, CTG was identified as an anchor organisation due to being an experienced transport provider with a remit to develop partnerships with other Third, Community and Commercial Sectors to assist with transport and logistic challenges.

One of the key collaborative partnerships developed was with the Scottish Pantry Network. This partnership has developed with CTG providing both passenger and non passenger transport solutions to the Network and its member Pantries throughout Glasgow.

Both organisations are continuing to work in partnership as we look to develop a long-term sustainable strategic partnership. Part of this is to develop a supplier and logistics framework for the pantry model to get more food into the surplus supply chain to help stop food going to landfill and to ensure the pantries are fully stocked so that people can access low cost healthy food.

Therefore, we are recruiting a Supplier Development Officer to be part of our team. The Officer will work closely with the Scottish Pantry Network.

If you like the sound of this challenge and want to be part of something that makes a difference to people’s life, have a good understanding of food poverty and insecurity, able to work across a number of partners and have project development skills, then we’d love to hear from you.

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on society both in terms of health and also the economy. As we begin to come out of lockdown there are going to be a number of challenges in relation to the provision and access of transport post COVID-19

As part of CTG’s recovery plan, due to the impact of COVID-19 both on the organisation and the communities we serve, CTG is in the process of diversifying its activities to support and enhance the transport solutions it provides. Part of this is to develop a Training and Learning Centre, building on CTG’s current training activities, with an employability pathway programme at the heart of this development.

The development of the employability pathway programme will develop a model for unemployed people, particularly young people, to gain skills, qualifications and employment in the transport industry.

Therefore, we are recruiting an Employability Officer to be part of our team. As well as developing, implementing and overseeing the pathway, this role will work with colleagues to develop the Training and Learning Centre, ensuring that the employability pathway is embedded into the development.

CTG is a charity and company limited by guarantee and was established to provide relief to communities of Glasgow and its environs, who are in need due to age, mobility, mental and physical disability, illness and poverty. This is achieved by providing affordable, reliable, accessible transport solutions to the local communities we serve. CTG is one of the largest Community Transport Charities in Scotland.

If you like the sound of this challenge and want to be part of something that makes a difference to people’s life, have good knowledge of employability programmes and project development skills and want to assist people, then we’d love to hear from you.

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on society both in terms of health and also the economy. As we begin to come out of lockdown there are going to be a number of challenges in relation to the provision and access of transport post COVID-19

As part of CTG’s recovery plan, due to the impact of COVID-19 both on the organisation and the communities we serve, over the next year we are looking to accelerate and develop a number of key areas, including the development of sustainable service models for our passenger and non passenger transport and related services.

To lead and assist with these developments, we are recruiting a Development Officer to be part of our team.

CTG is a charity and company limited by guarantee and was established to provide relief to communities of Glasgow and its environs, who are in need due to age, mobility, mental and physical disability, illness and poverty. This is achieved by providing affordable, reliable, accessible transport solutions to the local communities we serve. CTG is one of the largest Community Transport Charities in Scotland.

Do you want to be part of something that makes a difference to people’s life, have good business planning, income generation and project development skills, then we’d love to hear from you.

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. We currently manage more than 5,000 homes throughout Scotland. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We provide a range of housing and tenure types to meet the different support needs of older people, allowing them to retain their independence within a local community and enjoy as much privacy or company as they wish.

Hanover continues to innovate and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow with personal protective equipment available, sustainable ICT systems, and control measures in place for the managed delivery of our services including strong adherence to social distancing practices throughout.

About the Role

Following on from promotion we are now excited to offer an opportunity for a Support Worker to join us on a permanent basis. The role is fulltime and you will be working a 7 day per week shift rota at our Woodburn Court development. The Support Worker Hamilton will be part of an enthusiastic, professional and caring team, providing support to our customers in Hamilton.

Contributing to providing a housing management and housing support service promoting independent living for older people. Ultimately promoting the safety and independence of people who depend on you to feel safe and enabled in their homes.

Responsible To: On a daily basis, to the ‘Person in Charge’

Aims of the Post:Provide person-centred (outcome focused) care for Seagrove Members, all of whom have a diagnosis of dementia; with the aim of preventing or delaying the need for residential care. And to effectively implement all of NEDC’s policies, procedures and guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

• Following NEDC Health & Safety Policy and Working Practice Guidelines to ensure the safety and wellbeing of members both within and outside of the centre.
• Working towards the National Care Standards for the Service.
• Working within the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice.
• Carrying out escort duties as designated by the Person-In-Charge. This includes ensuring all members are supported in a safe and professional and following all applicable Risk Assessments.
• Providing effective person-centred support (outcome focussed) day care to members to enable them to choose and participate full in the activities offered / available.
• Attending sensitively to the personal care needs of members.
• Working alongside team members in a supportive and enabling manner.
• Actively listening to the needs of members, and relaying all relevant information to the Person-In-Charge in a timely fashion.
• Communicating relevant information to carers / other agencies / relevant bodies, in strict consultation with the Person-In-Charge, and respecting confidentiality.
• Contributing ideas to the ongoing development of the Service.
• Completing of all associated day care / care plan documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Completion of various domestic tasks as directed by the Person-In-Charge.
• Attending and participating in all staff meetings, and reading / signing the associated minutes of these.
• Be a designated Key Worker to named individuals, with additional responsibility for carrying out this additional role.
• Be aware of Health and Safety responsibilities towards the wider public when carrying out your duties.
• Other duties assigned by the Person-In-Charge from time to time, which reasonably fall within the scope of this post.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Participate in 8-weekly/as required Support and Supervision sessions with the Centre Manager, or designated line manager.
• Participate in a system of annual staff appraisals, to identify training and development needs.
• Attend relevant training courses and in-service training, in consultation with the Centre Manager and subject to budgetary constraints.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is required.
• An ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of person-centred care and the challenges facing people living with dementia.
• Awareness of and ability to work with people who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work effectively alongside volunteers and trainees in a supportive and enabling manner.
• Ability to communicate well with a diverse range of contacts and present a positive public image for the project.
• To work in a professional manner and to support N.E.D.C.

The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is the largest independent advice service in the country. Citizens Advice Scotland is a charity within this network – we act as a national organisation supporting and representing the service as a whole and the interests of citizens. At the heart of the network there are 59 individual citizens advice bureau organisations across Scotland, all operating as independent charities in their own right, and generally focusing on providing support directly to clients. Each of these organisations is a member of Citizens Advice Scotland. Also providing significant added value are the national elements of the service run out of Citizens Advice Scotland, such as the Extra Help Unit. We believe that every citizen should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice that helps them make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however they choose to access it.

The Senior Policy Officer (Strong Communities) will be responsible for independent delivery of projects within the Citizens Advice Scotland Impact Workplan.

The team currently covers a wide range of issues including access to justice, telecoms and postal policy. This role will have a primary focus on access to justice issues although the post holder may be required to work on other areas relevant to the team’s remit as appropriate.

You will have experience of analysing policy documents, writing reports and influencing external policy/decision making. You will also have an ability to effectively interpret and analyse quantitative and qualitative data and have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Relevant legal qualifications or experience of justice policy, regulatory affairs, or consumer advocacy in Scotland would also be advantageous in this role, although this is not a necessity.

This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of supporting Scotland's largest independent advice network and to make an invaluable contribution to citizen’s lives.

Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

*This role is normally based in our Edinburgh office. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, all Citizens Advice Scotland staff are currently working from home and we would therefore expect the successful candidate would be required to work from home initially. Re-opening our offices will be carefully planned and managed in accordance with the latest Scottish Government guidance and public health advice. Candidates should be prepared to work from home initially, but be aware that attendance at the normal office base will be required in future. We are currently reviewing our home working policy in response to the COVID-19 crisis and ongoing opportunities to work from home can be discussed with the successful candidate at offer stage.

Employee benefits

Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 40 days leave (including public holidays) and a pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution. We have a flexitime scheme which enables our employees to work flexibly in line with organisational requirements, and as an inclusive employer we are happy to consider other flexible working arrangements where appropriate.