Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £50,789 – £55,457
- Dundee
- Closing 16th October 2022
- Advertised from 16th September 2022
- Permanent
Role
The Dundee Carers Centre is an independent organisation with charitable status and has been working with carers, young carers and disabled people for over twenty-five years. The Centre is proud of its reputation for demonstrating innovation and in supporting people to achieve their aspirations for the future. While it looks back on its record with pride, there are challenges ahead. The number of adults in need of care is expected to increase 30% by 2026 as our population ages. The financial strain on local authorities to be able to support carers and their families is going to become even more challenging meaning that the expectation on families to do more could present a limited quality of life for carers and the people they are caring for.
Research has found that 32% of carers state that caring has a negative effect on their health, and carers providing more hours of care are less likely to state that they have good or very good health. Carers Scotland found that many carers start experiencing health problems when they begin caring, and that pre-existing health problems amongst carers can become worse. Commonly carers suffer from lack of sleep, poor diet and physical injuries, particularly back injuries as well as mental health issues.
In short, the need for Dundee Carers Centre’s services can only increase and their mission become even more important. The very long-standing CEO, Lucinda Godfrey, is leaving shortly to take up a new post and the Board of Trustees is looking for an exceptional individual to take her place.
You will need to have many personal qualities as well as the right skills, knowledge and experience to be a success in this role. The Board is not necessarily looking for an experienced CEO as they have the willingness and ability to support and develop someone who is ready to step up into the Lead Officer position. However, you would need a minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior management position in a similar organisation with significant strategic and financial management acumen. You should have a deep understanding of the national policy landscape, especially self-directed support, and experience of securing income for your organisation. In terms of your personal attributes, the Centre prides itself on the caring and nurturing environment for staff as well as carers and their families. The next CEO will need to be collaborative rather than directive and be very interested in staff welfare and development.
This is a special organisation that is looking for that someone special to lead it. In return, you will get support from a high calibre and very committed Board of Trustees and staff team.
Application notes
If this opportunity excites you and you feel you have the skills and motivation required then please contact us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to get the full candidate pack. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.
Closing Date: Midday, Sunday 16th October
Interview Date: Wednesday, 2nd November
This search is being conducted exclusively for Dundee Carers Centre by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team has all worked extensively in and with the voluntary sector and academia and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £50,000 – £55,000
- Livingston, home and possibly other locations in West Lothian. (Hybrid)
- Closing 24th April 2024
Carers of West Lothian is looking for a Chief executive officer who will: manage the day to day operations of the organisation, providing direction and leadership in the development and implementation of the organisation’s purpose, vision and strategic priorities and delivering the annual objectives as agreed by the Board: secure and manage various funding streams to achieve greater sustainability and expansion of Carers of West Lothian’s services.
Dundee Carers Centre is a thriving and innovative local charity providing information and support services for disabled people and carers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Self-directed Support Team supporting people in Dundee.
As a Self-directed Support Advisor, you will work to empower people to have genuine choice and control over the way in which they lead their lives, ensuring that they have comprehensive advice, information, and support.
You will have a good standard of education, experience of working with people in an outcome focused way and be committed to working in a co-productive manner.
Find out more about SDS atSDS Dundee and Angus Website
The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team.
This post will be responsible for the operational management of RASAC P&K Services and deputising for the Chief Executive Officer when required.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated team, providing a range of Support, Prevention and Advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence living in Perth & Kinross. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of existing and new services. The post will also involve working with a range of stakeholders to improve the identification of, and responses to, sexual violence. This will include applying and reporting to a variety of funders as required.
We are looking for someone who is collaborative in their approach, has excellent inter-personal skills and is able to adapt quickly to change. A commitment to a feminist analysis of gender -based violence is essential, alongside a minimum of 2 years management/leadership experience. Current or former experience of working in the Violence Against Women sector is desirable.
Funding for this position is indicative to the end of March 2025. RASAC P&K will endeavour to secure ongoing funding beyond this date.
We require female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Successful applicants subject to PVG.
Recovery Development Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £30,307
- Greenock, and outreach work across Inverclyde (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
We are recruiting a Recovery Development Coordinator to deliver and develop the Inverclyde Recovery Communities Service across Inverclyde.
The post holder will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery and development of our 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends Recovery Communities Service, with support from our staff team. This includes;
- Delivering and developing of our 7 day Recovery service, with support from our Recovery staff and volunteers, ensuring we meet the outcomes of the Recovery Communities Services contract.
- Co-ordinating and developing recovery activity incorporating a range of partner services and supports.
- Day to day line management, support, supervision, and development of our recovery staff. This will include the completion of relevant paperwork and follow up actions accordingly.
- Supporting the delivery and development of our volunteer recruitment, training, support and supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Accurately recording and producing regular activity, progress and evidenced based reports, incorporating monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Actively participate and bring the lived experience collective voice to the Alcohol & Drug Partnership and associated strategic planning and development groups.
- Work closely with partners to develop and review effective pathways and process for referrals and partnership working.
- Ensure relevant risk assessments are completed, implemented, and reviewed.
- Adopt and promote Trauma Informed Practice.
- Triage referrals, including self referrals and carry a small case load.
- Deliver and develop awareness raising campaigns and organise community events.
The post holder will also be responsible for line managing and supporting the recovery staff team to deliver the outcomes of the Recovery Communities service. This will include supporting them to;
- Provide both one to one and group peer support
- Utilise an enabling approach to empower individuals
- Provide practical assistance to enable individuals to access treatment and harm reduction services.
- Connect individuals referred to the service to a wide variety of community support.
- Build the capacity and knowledge of individuals to enable them to make an informed choice
- Offer emotional support build confidence and connections to empower individuals to share their experiences and develop support networks
- Enable individuals, through a peer relationship model, to utilise recognised coping, self-help and management techniques.
- Delivery and development of volunteer recruitment, training, support and supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Work as part of a team alongside colleagues from a range of statutory and voluntary services
- Challenge negative self-talk and promote self - belief and confidence to achieve their own recovery
- Support and develop the Lived Experience Network, capturing feedback on issues/barriers, and ideas for developing solutions, to inform future service delivery
- Work to address stigma and barriers to community integration and recovery
Person Specification
Required abilities and experience
- Experience of delivering a similar service
- Knowledge and understanding of Recovery Orientated System of Care and recovery approaches, tools and techniques
- Ability to play a leading role in contributing to the development of Recovery Communities across Inverclyde.
- Experience of managing and supporting staff.
- Good organisational, planning, monitoring, and evaluation skills
- Effective communication skills across a range of diverse situations and environments, setting and maintaining high professional standards and values.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including digital tools and system literacy.
- Knowledge and understanding of Recovery models including the role of Peer Mentors.
- Understanding of the impact of substance misuse on individuals, their families and communities.
- Good team working skills.
- Strong values of empathy and understanding relating to individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and drug misuse.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification or at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- At least 2 years’ experience of people or volunteer management skills.
- Experience in leading and managing change and implementing new practices.
- Experience in Assets Based Community Development work.
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