Top job! Corporate Administrative Support Officer
- Full time
- £37,110 – £41,234
- Edinburgh or Glasgow*
- Closing 19th June 2023
Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation with good pay and conditions?
SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and we take pride in being a good employer. Our staff can work a blend of office and home working and flexible working requests are a ‘day one right’.
We’re looking for an administrative support officer to join us and support our senior leadership team and board of trustees. We’re looking for someone with the ability to provide administrative support at an executive level, with an understanding of charity governance and working with boards. The role will include a variety of duties including organising and coordinating meetings and travel, preparing accurate minutes and other written correspondence, playing a key role in organising our board of trustees, committees, senior leadership team, staff conferences and monthly all-staff meetings.
This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), we will fully consider part-time hours and job shares. This role can be worked from home with some in-person, in-office meetings (on average once a week). You will be expected to join board and committee meetings in person, these normally take place in our Edinburgh city centre office four times a year.
*Location: This post can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. SCVO staff can work a blend of office and home on agreement with their line manager, and within the parameters of our Blended Working policy. This role will involve some in person, office working (on average once a week).
Top job! Head of Services
- Full time
- Circa £45,000
- May Terrace, Giffnock, G46 6LD/Hybrid considered
- Closing 20th June 2023
The Head of Services will work as part of the Senior Management Team for Cosgrove Care with a key focus on the design, delivery, and development of high quality services which are fully compliant with regulatory bodies and meet and exceed expected standards. The Head of Services will lead key members of operational staff to deliver against the strategy, ensuring efficient, effective and person centred supports are provided. The post holder will work with the Corporate Management Team (CMT) to develop and implement a clear strategic direction for Cosgrove which includes developing new service models, securing outcomes focused provision and supporting the diversification of income. The development of innovative approaches to practice is key to this role. So too is engaging and developing a high performing operational team.
Essential skills and experience
- Educated in a relevant discipline with extensive experience at a managerial level within the Third and/or Public Sector.
- Extensive knowledge of current legislation and policy in Scotland as it relates to child and adult social care.
- Experience of working at a senior level and designing and implementing strategy with a track record of success
- Clear understanding of the Scottish regulatory environment and delivering high performing services which meet and exceed standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of implementing quality management systems and driving up organisational standards
- Extensive knowledge of supervision and management of a diverse staff team.
- Experience of appraisal and staff development.
- Experience of service evaluation and review.
- Experience of developing and managing budgets and of designing reporting mechanisms for both financial and operational activity.
- Knowledge of the principles of person centred support and a strong commitment to the UNCRC
- Excellent self-organising and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, juggle tasks and prioritise workloads and meet deadlines with the minimum of supervision.
- Evidence of a positive and flexible attitude towards getting things done by creating opportunities or minimising potential problems by anticipating and preparing for these in advance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with staff, Board members and external stakeholders at all levels, through being reliable, punctual and maintaining a pleasant work attitude.
- Articulate with experience of report writing, presentation and media work.
- Meticulous attention to detail, excellent problem solving and forward planning skills.
- Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexibly and independently, and as part of a team.
- Willingness to support and help colleagues as and when required at all times.
- Commitment to Cosgrove’s Vision and Values, and Equal Opportunities Statement.
- Car driver with access to a car for business purposes.
Desirable
- Confident in using digital tools to communicate with stakeholders and willing to learn new digital skills relevant to the role.
- Confident in using Customer Relationship Management databases and have a good overall understanding of computer systems.
Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - Edinburgh
- Full time
- £29,058 – £32,169
- Edinburgh
- Closing 28th June 2023
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to prepare and support people prior to a diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high quality, person centered support to people living with dementia and their families.
This is a new initiative to provide pre-diagnosis support and advice to people and their family / supporters living with changes in cognition who are in the diagnostic process. This support will be delivered in a number of ways including face to face, groups settings and online.
Supporting our Edinburgh locality, the posts will be based in Edinburgh city. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS, and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
Friendships Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
- Part time
- £27,088 pro-rata
- Space @ The Broomhouse Hub, with agreement to also work from home, VV Office at Heart of Newhaven, LifeCare offices in Stockbridge, or other such location as we consider necessary.
- Closing 26th June 2023
Vintage Vibes is an amazing city-wide charitable partnership between two longstanding Edinburgh charities, Space and LifeCare. We’re on the lookout for 12 months maternity cover for one of our Friendships Coordinators to help us tackle loneliness in the city’s older people through creating fantastic friendships.
POSITION: Friendships Coordinator - Vintage Vibes
RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager – Vintage Vibes
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Edinburgh is the loneliest city in the UK for older people. Vintage Vibes is an award-winning partnership project that looks to change that. We put together volunteers with people over 60 (called our VIPs), who are matched based on shared interests, to tackle isolation and loneliness through creating long-lasting friendships.
As a Friendships Coordinator you will:
- Work city-wide meeting fantastic VIPs and volunteers in order to create and support 1:1 friendships.
- Make a difference to Edinburgh’s isolated older people by celebrating individuality, friendship and positivity
- Respond to evolving VIP and volunteer needs through short-term additional support, signposting and additional engagement opportunities.
- Contribute to continual exciting and innovative service developments as part of a fun and fresh thinking team.
Can you bring care, love and laughter to older people’s lives?
We’re seeking an excellent care manager with the ability to deliver high quality care and support services at The Open Door Edinburgh. You will be passionate about enabling people to live well in later life. You will be an effective communicator, organiser and leader who wants to deliver an excellent daycare service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our daycare services for older people. You will deputise for the Operational Manager as required.
About The Open Door
We support vulnerable older people to have fun with friends, and remain as active and independent as possible, through our social clubs and registered daycare services. We provide a welcoming space for people who may be feeling lonely or isolated, to chat and linger over a hot drink or light lunch in our neighbourhood cafe. We enable people of diverse ages, abilities and backgrounds to contribute to their local community through volunteering in our daycare services, café and other projects.
We are proud of reputation for delivering high quality care and support services. We were awarded “Grade 5 – Very Good” for all categories in our last inspection by the Care Inspectorate (you can access it here)
We were founded in 1982 by a retired nurse, Peggy Hunter, who strove to reduce loneliness and isolation within the community of Morningside, and the wider Edinburgh area.
Community Activities Organiser x 2 - Fife
- Part time
- £22,229 – £23,686 pro-rata
- This post will be based at Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kirkcaldy, although will involve providing activity groups across Fife.
- Closing 26th June 2023
Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.
We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.
Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?
If yes, then this may be the role for you.
We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser for the Fife area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.
The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.
Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - Aviemore
- Part time
- £29,058 – £32,169 pro-rata
- Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital, Cairnview Road, Aviemore, PH22 1AJ
- Closing 25th June 2023
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
Supporting our Highland locality, the post will be based within the CMHT at Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - Nairn
- Part time
- £29,058 – £32,169 pro-rata
- Nairn
- Closing 25th June 2023
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
Supporting our Highland locality, the post will be based within the CMHT at Nairn Town & County Hospital. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
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Impact Arts is a leading Scottish creative social enterprise and registered charity. As such we are governed by our Board that is currently made up of 13 Trustees. All Trustees including our Chair (Jim Sweeney MBE), are volunteers and from a range of backgrounds. As a result they bring a wealth of experience and skills to the role. In order to take the organisation forward, the Trustees wish to appoint 2 new Trustees to the Board.
Trustee Responsibilities
• Accountable for the overall strategic leadership and direction of Impact Acts
• Championing and promoting the work of Impact Arts through their networks
• Overseeing the affairs of Impact Arts through efficient, effective and accountable governance
• Ensuring the organisation is professionally run, manages risk, operates strict financial controls and acts in accordance with its aims and objectives
• Upholding our core values
Trustee Duties
As a responsible charity, we take best guidance in upholding our duties and responsibilities as Trustees. The following link provides a full overview. scvo.org.uk/running-yourorganisation/good-governance/governance-roles and-responsibilities/
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has produced ‘Guidance and Good Practice for Charity Trustees’. The document sets out in detail the duties and responsibilities of charity trustees in Scotland. v10_guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees.pdf (oscr.org.uk)
Trustee Specification
Our Trustees will uphold and represent our purpose, vision, values and mission in a personal and professional capacity and will come from a range of backgrounds and relevant experience. Our current Board includes Trustees with a range of experiences including youth work, employability, criminal justice, regeneration and placemaking, finance, HR and our youth Trustee with experience of Impact Arts’ projects.
We have a Board skills matrix which helps to identify the mix of experience and knowledge on our Board and also highlights what gaps exist and what priorities we should have for future recruitment.
We are keen to ensure that our Board is representative of those we aim to support through our delivery and as such we particularly welcome applications from:
• People who are based in North Ayrshire or with strong links to the local authority
• People with diverse lived experience to bring diversity of voice to our Board – being Black, Asian, Mixed Ethnic and/ or a person of colour, LGBTQI, living with a disability, care experience etc
Previous Trustee experience is not essential and we are particularly keen to receive applications from Trustees with experience or knowledge of the following areas:
1. Commercial Property Management
2. Social Enterprise
3. Arts/ culture/ creative industries
4. Government policy
5. Equalities & Diversity issues
In addition, the following skills & experience are beneficial:
• Innovative thinking
• Financial knowledge & understanding
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Collaborative team working
• Data analysis & interpretation
• Knowledge of or commitment to Charity Governance
• Leadership skills
This post is not remunerated however reasonable expenses are payable in line with our standard expenses policy.
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult homelessness and Older People services.
We are recruiting for an experienced Office Administrator/Manager! Salary up to £30k p.a. DOE + benefits This is an exciting opportunity to help support the organisation through a period of complete transformational change and to play an integral part in the revamp of our central processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have significant administrative experience, preferably in the Social Care Sector (but not essential), and have the skill set and can-do attitude to provide proactive and efficient support throughout this journey of organisational development. The person will be a critical member of our central services.
Why work with us?
- We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high quality care to those we support, this includes:
- Up to 6% employer pension contribution
- Death in service cover (2 times salary)
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Fully funded qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities
**We are also offering a £500 welcome bonus for all newly recruited colleagues**