Who we are...

Diversified is Scotland's autistic youth led charity supporting autistic and neurodivergent 10 to 21 year olds in West Lothian. We welcome young people with or without a formal diagnosis. We are the first charity in Scotland exclusively designed and led by young people who are autistic themselves, giving a unique insight into the challenges young people face and the support we can give them.

All our services combine a range of wellbeing and social activities to enable young people to build friendships with like minded peers, reducing isolation and giving neurodivergent young people a safe space to be their “au-thentic” selves. It is a no pressure environment with no judgement, which allows young people to go at their own pace and participate in a way that works for them.

We provide dedicated facilities at our hub in Livingston, including sensory spaces specifically designed by autistic young people. Diversified supports a maximum of 12 young people at any one time in our hub.

Why we need you…

We are looking for a part time Youth Coordinator, with lived experience of being autistic, to join our Aspire team for 14 hrs per week (Real living wage of £12 per hour).

Our Aspire service is not a replacement for education, but a place to support autistic young people's overall wellbeing during a difficult time when they are struggling to attend school. This support is key to maintaining young people's mental health and wellbeing so they are in the best position to engage with their learning, however that may look for them.

Our alternative learning environment provides a variety of activities and workshops to build confidence and life skills, as well as providing educational resources. Aspire also provides a stepping stone into alternative routes of learning and skill development for young people unable to engage with school, including on site tutoring and partnerships with local organisations and colleges.

When and where…

Weekdays (Monday to Thursday) between 12pm - 3.30pm at Diversified, Grampian Court, Livingston. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, but may be extended subject to funding.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

As a Positive Behaviour Support Coach Practitioner, you will collaborate closely with our support service, learning and development, and quality teams, driving the adoption of person-led strategies to enrich the lives of those we support. Your key responsibilities will involve project managing a caseload of referrals, conducting assessments, developing action plans for improvement, and coaching our support workers in implementing these action plans effectively. Additionally, you will deliver comprehensive organisational behaviour support training and champion compliance with Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards. Your role will also involve playing a vital part in implementing quality improvement strategies as they arise.

Requirements

Are you a passionate Health & Social Care professional with a flair for developing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training tailored to individual needs? If so, you're exactly who we are looking for to become our newest Positive Behaviour Support Coach Practitioner.

In this exciting role, you'll be at the heart of our organisation, dedicated to enhancing practice within our support service teams to ensure the individuals we support receive exceptional, person-led support. As part of our dynamic work culture, you'll enjoy a varied and flexible schedule, with opportunities for travel across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Falkirk, including work at our bustling head office in Granton.

What We Need From You:

• Dedication to our values, ensuring that individuals with Learning Disabilities and other support needs encounter no barriers to their chosen life paths.
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals exhibiting distress through behaviour.
• Expertise in Positive Behaviour Support methodologies.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform support strategies.
• Strong assessment skills, with the ability to identify patterns in distressed behaviour and develop tailored interventions.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct support experience with individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs.
• A deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and support.
• Problem-solving skills in complex environments.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Diploma Practice Leadership in PBS or equivalent BTEC Level 5.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with The Action Group!

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The Family Support Assistant role will contribute to the organisation’s vision of a Scotland in which single parents and their children are valued and treated equally and fairly by supporting and delivering the various components which contribute to the Dundee Service.

The role will include the development and delivery of groups and events for single parents and their families. They will provide direct interventions to single parents and their families and support the work of Family Support and Employability Workers. The Family Support Assistant will be promoting our work at networking opportunities and outreach activities.

The Scottish Episcopal Church seeks to appoint a Safeguarding Support Officer. The role includes a range of Safeguarding support responsibilities including the processing of applications for criminal disclosure checks under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, training administration and record keeping. The post is based at the General Synod Office, Edinburgh.

Candidates applying for the post will have:

• Good communication, administrative and organisational skills; a logical, systematic and innovative approach to challenges and opportunities.
• Experience in the use of information and communications technology and commonly used IT applications within an office environment, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Experience of or awareness of Safeguarding
• An ability to take initiative and work independently within agreed parameters.