Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £60,000 – £65,000
- Ronald McDonald House Glasgow / Hybrid
- Closing 28th October 2022
We are looking for a Chief Executive with the energy and drive to lead our talented workforce and who can facilitate the creation and delivery of our new strategic plan. The primary focus of our activities is in our state of the art residential facility, which we call our House. It is located in the grounds of QEU Hospital, Glasgow. It has ample gardens and internal space to allow for innovation. There is now the opportunity to steward our facilities and team into their next phase of growth and development. We want a candidate whose ambition for our services will translate into action and successful outcomes that are effective and sensitive to our families’ needs.
Whilst these are challenging economic times for all charities, we believe we are well placed to rise to these demands. Our unique purpose that focusses on families’ needs, and the quality of our services, along with our secure financial reserves, means that we still have opportunities for innovation and development whilst maintaining high quality services for the families we serve.
We want a leader who is enthusiastic about working in partnership with our community partners and stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes for our families. Whilst we value innovation, we also expect a strong commitment to good governance and accountability.
The House has 31 bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens for guests’ use. It has a play space, libraries, lounges, a large garden area and parking for all guests and staff. RMHG also owns several flats near its former Yorkhill site. You would be leading a talented staff and volunteer team that tends to the House and families’ needs, and which fundraises across a portfolio of sources.
We are keen to work more with our families and adapt our service offer to meet their requirements. We believe we can develop our volunteer programme to help run the House and potentially offer bespoke services to ease the pressure families face whilst their child is in hospital.
We steward numerous different relationships that sustainably resource the House. We are keen that these are developed to maintain the financial security and independence of the House.
If you connect with our mission and want to further your own leadership journey in a supportive environment and with ambitious colleagues, then please apply to join our team.
If you have any questions prior to applying please do not hesitate to contact the Interim Director who would welcome a conversation with you. duncan.dunlop@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.co.uk
The responsibilities and powers of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner are set out in the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003. The Commissioner is appointed by the King on the recommendation of the Scottish Parliament and is entirely independent of the Scottish Government.
We are looking for a skilled finance professional who can hit the ground running operating Sage software and providing expertise to the team. Are you someone who thrives on producing accurate and timely work and enjoys the implementation of new financial procedures? If you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description, we would love to hear from you. As this post involves direct work with children and young people, you will be required to obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.
Top job! Director of Services
- Full time
- £55,000 – £60,000
- Linlithgow/Hybrid Working
- Closing 31st October 2022
The Donaldson Trust (“Donaldsons”) is Scotland’s leading charity for neurodiversity. We pride ourselves on our person-centred approach and expertise, recognising the importance of tailored, flexible support services so we can truly meet the individual needs of neurodivergent children, young people and adults.
Our 2019 strategy sets out our ambition to become the national body for neurodiversity in Scotland and we are on a journey to excellence with the purpose of promoting and encouraging neurodivergent people to realise their potential. The newly created role of Director of Services carries strategic significance to our organisation and will impact significantly on the future direction and focus of our organisation.
Playing a crucial role in supporting neurodivergent children, young people and adults, our new Director of Services will ensure Donaldsons continues to provide relevant quality services that meet both current and future needs. Embedding best practice, you will ensure our services ultimately deliver the best outcomes for those we support whilst building both our sustainability and reputation. As an active member of the Executive Team, the Director of Services will work collaboratively and directly contribute to the development of strategies and operational plans that ensure the achievement of Donaldsons’ key priorities.
An inspiring, solutions-focused and forward-thinking leader, you will bring relevant experience in developing, delivering and growing person-centred services coupled with knowledge of the local authority funding environment and national policy, driving service development and funding. Perhaps more importantly, our new Director of Services needs to bring a strong desire to embrace innovation and encourage both internal and external stakeholders alike to think differently in relation to how neurodivergent children, young people and adults are supported more effectively.
Our vision is to be the most respected organisation for the services offered to neurodivergent people in Scotland – if you want to be part of this please review the full role profile provided below or contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment partner, via donaldsons@livingstonjames.com to learn more.
Donaldsons is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £42,835 pro-rata
- Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow but regular travel to Glasgow or Edinburgh
- Closing 17th October 2022
The successful candidate for this position must have significant experience of working at senior management level, preferably within the charitable sector. You will lead a dedicated, passionate and experienced team providing excellent and effective support for bereaved children and young people in Scotland.
Reporting directly to the Board, you will implement the overall strategy and help maintain the organisational culture. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable communication at all levels and your enthusiasm and vision for the work will inspire others across the team. As the CEO of the charity, you will forge relationships with appropriate bodies and advance its aims in partnerships. You will oversee excellent monitoring and evaluation processes. Overall, you will be responsible for maintaining the ethos and values of a developing and dynamic organisation.
Top job! Head of Finance and Central Services
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Dunfermline, Fife
- Closing 10th October 2022
Do you know charity finance inside and out? Do you get a buzz from helping others to understand it too? Do you want to work with a fab team in a beautiful location?
Society is changing. In often fragmented communities, the pressures and expectations on young people are increasing. Scouts has never been so important in helping young people prepare for the future, developing the skills they need to succeed in a changing world.
Every week we give thousands of 4-25 year olds across Scotland the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life. They develop a sense of optimism and strong values as well as the leadership and team working skills that are more valuable today than ever.
We make a big difference. You could too.
We're looking for a qualified Accountant with knowledge and experience of charity accounting. In the role you’ll provide senior financial counsel to the Senior Leadership Team, work closely with our volunteer treasurer and have credibility to advise our Trustees. You’ll be a people leader, experienced at managing and motivating staff.
Responsibilities will include making sure that financial reporting is carried out to a professional standard and in line with OSCR charity and statutory regulations for finance. You’ll provide advice and guidance to budget holders and work with senior managers to provide accurate information so we can make the best decisions.
You'll also manage staff, making sure the right culture, skills, knowledge and experience are present to deliver in line with our goals, objectives and values.
What it's like working with us
We're a values-driven, award winning flexible employer. We want Scouts Scotland to be the best place to work and offer a wide range of family and carer friendly benefits to support work/life balance. This includes flexible hours, paid leave for volunteering and public duties, and additional leave for long service. We believe in supporting and developing our people, with a focus on wellbeing and continued personal and professional development.
Lead Practitioner - Options Aberdeen
- Full time or Part time
- £29,366 – £31,638
- Options Aberdeen
- Closing 23rd October 2022
About Options Aberdeen
Our service has been developed in partnership with Aberdeen City Council and Grampian Autistic Society and provides a mix of care at home, community and residential short breaks. Our exciting programme enables children with complex disabilities to have new experiences and make new friends. At the same time, their families are enabled to have a crucial break to recharge and refresh their batteries enabling them to maintain the high level of support their children need when they return home from their short break. The Hub also provides holistic family support through a menu of services that support and complement direct support offered to children and young people. Working with the children is not a ‘quick fix’ but a long-term endeavour supporting them to make small incremental change that over time becomes significant. The role is challenging but also immensely rewarding.
What we are looking for....
Are you committed to delivering best practice to support children and young people with complex needs?
Are you ready to use your experience and skill to shape practice in delivering quality services to children and young people?
Do you feel excited about the opportunity to take your first step towards a management position?
If so, this is a great opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit two Lead Practitioners both working a range of shifts including evenings, weekends and sleepovers in a residential child care setting. You will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care to the children and young people in the service. You will play a pivotal role, working in partnership with parents and families to meet the emotional and physical needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.
When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated in line with the children’s and young people’s goals.
Engaging positively with children, young people and families you will plan and implement appropriate support for the children and young people. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour’s recording system: Dynamics.
Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. At Aberlourwe havestrong values-Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Challenging - which influence our everyday work. If you choose to apply for this role please tell us about your values in your supporting statement.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
About us
Founded in 2012, The Lines Between delivers objective, robust research that informs, engages and influences a wide range of public bodies, service providers, funders, stakeholders, communities and interest groups.
We provide evaluations, primary research, surveys, consultation analysis, workshops, case studies and reviews, using a range of traditional and innovative approaches. In a time of rapid change and financial constraints, organisations from the public, private and third sectors require research services that offer flexibility and value for money.
Our projects range in size and scale, from big-budget longitudinal studies to small commissions with short deadlines.
Curious, motivated and experienced, as a team, we enjoy what we do. The variety in our portfolio keeps us on our toes, as we explore new themes and learn to apply new techniques, technology and approaches.
We take pride in working with integrity and transparency. Our business model is rooted in sustainability, which means offering high-quality, affordable services and investing in staff, training, research tools and client relationships.
Due to sustained growth, we are recruiting a Consultation Analyst to join the team.
The Role
The Consultation Analyst will play an important role in our consultation analysis work, primarily for the Scottish Government. We undertake several consultation analyses each year for a range of Scottish Government Directorates, which typically involve a thorough but fast-paced analysis of a range of stakeholder views on a specific issue or policy proposal. These have covered topics such as the Just Transition, Public Engagement on Climate Change, Land Use, Covid Recovery, Agriculture and Homelessness.
Reporting to the Research Manager, the Consultation Analyst will be based in our office in Edinburgh, but will work primarily from home in the short-medium term.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analysis of responses to consultations using a well-established process
- Producing written reports to a high standard
- Contributing to the preparation of presentations of findings
- Supporting the team to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Assisting the team with other similar tasks when capacity allows
- Contributing to proposals and business development activities
Key candidate requirements:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- A minimum of three to five years’ experience in analytical roles
- An ability to quickly gain a thorough understanding of the context and specifics of the topic under consultation, and the wider policy-making environment
- Excellent reasoning and critical analysis skills, honed through experience of working with a range of qualitative data.
- Experience of managing large datasets in Excel or similar
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review and edit own work
- Tenacious and logical approach to information gathering and analysis
- An ability to work quickly and efficiently to tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to contribute effectively, constructively and flexibly within a small team and on own initiative, with a proactive and flexible approach to work
- Commercial awareness
While not essential, the following requirements would be beneficial:
- Previous experience of consultation analysis
- Experience of working with the Scottish Government or similar organisation
- Knowledge of policy development and understanding of the public sector in Scotland
Young People’s Worker- Social Education
- Part time
- £23,086 – £26,023 pro-rata
- Smarter2gether, Stranraer
- Closing 23rd October 2022
About Smarter2gether
Our Smarter2gether service supports young people (aged 11-18) who need extra help with education. We support young people with behaviours that challenge because of the complicated emotions they experience, by giving our young people a trusted person they can talk to, as well as someone who can support them with their learning.
Our young people may have experienced trauma in their lives and feel that no-one understands them. Some may have a chaotic home life, and are risk of being taken into care, far away from their own community. Others are already living in care and experiencing the complicated feelings that come with it. All these factors can cause a lot of stress and worry. In turn, this can make school a difficult environment to be in.
What we are looking for....
As a Young People’s Worker Social Education, you will work in partnership with the school and other relevant agencies to provide a holistic approach to the support we offer our young people. You will work both individually and may help support group work programmes for our young people within the school setting. You will be based between Stranraer Academy and our Stranraer Communites2gether hub. You will also engage and support the young person’s family in the wider community as required.
You will work 22.5 hours per week, due to the nature of this service all annual leave must be used during the school holidays. this post is currently funded through PEF funding from Dec 2022 until Dec 2023 with the possibility of an extension.
We are looking for someone who will empower our young people and give them a voice. It is essential that you can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to young people’s rights. You will have experience of working with young people either within a community or residential setting. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above.
Due to the nature of this service and the location of the families we support, it is essential that applicants have access to their own car and hold a full driving license.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
Join U-evolve's Board of Trustees
U-evolve is an Edinburgh youth mental health charity. We provide free, non-time-limited, and personalised support to young people experiencing mental health problems. Each year, we support hundreds of young people through our 1:1 and group work services and provide training to professionals working with young people. We're based in North West Edinburgh, but provide services across the city.
Supporting Edinburgh’s Young People
The U-evolve Board supports our six-strong staff team, and we are currently recruiting for a Chairperson and four Trustees. If you are passionate about youth mental health support and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Scotland, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
We need passionate individuals who want to share their expertise, ideas, and experiences to shape our charity and, ultimately, benefit young people. We don’t just mean professional experience - we’re committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion on our Board and are prioritising this during the current recruitment round. If you have lived experience of mental health problems, identify as working class, are from an ethnic minority group, or are under 30 – we would especially love to hear from you!
Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?
You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field. If you share our values, this could be the role for you!
At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:
- Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
- Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
- Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
- Caring (show kindness and concern for others)
LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:
- Personal development and employability programmes
- Self-help coaching
- Supported accommodation
- Care at home
- Housing support
- Befriending
- Social cafes
The Service
Steps To Success in Grangemouth provides residential accommodation and support for care-experienced young people aged 16-25 to help them to gain the skills needed to live independently before moving on to a permanent tenancy elsewhere. The service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Job
Your main role will be to support care experienced young people to create a home, offering practical, emotional and social support to assist them to develop the skills necessary for successful independent living. You will need to be able to develop warm and effective relationships with service users, supporting them to cope with their lives in a positive and planned way so that they feel valued and supported and in control of their own lives.
You will ideally have some experience of multi-agency working, housing support/care at home systems and knowledge of the challenges faced by care experienced young people. You will participate in a rota which includes waking night shifts and weekends but has plenty of time off in between shifts to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
What’s in it for you?
- The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:
- Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
- 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service, with an opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- temporary enhanced business travel mileage allowance to support employees with increased fuel costs
- access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
- defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
- life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
- healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependants) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
- employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
- discounted travel schemes including cycle to work scheme, monthly bus pass scheme and travel ticket loan and much more!
Successful applicants will be required to register with SSSC within 6 months of their start date.
This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.