Organisation profile:

Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Edinburgh’s oldest and established charities, providing residential group living and community, family and group work support to children, young people and families. We are committed to implementing The Promise and building strong and caring relationships with our young people rooted in our values of Care, Perseverance, Acceptance and Hope. We provide a scaffolding of love and support around them as they take their first steps towards a confident and independent future.

Role:

This is an opportunity to come and join our team as a Residential Worker primarily based at Cauvin. Cauvin is our small, residential space that supports up to three mums and babies at any one time.

Our team work closely with mums and their babies to provide the advice and guidance they may need to build their attachment and bond with their child, to support their own individual health, wellbeing and independent living skills and ensuring that their babies own growth and developmental needs are being met. We work together with families, social work, health and other colleagues to ensure the strengths and voices of mums and babies are at the heart of all we do while the safety and welfare of the child is always maintained. We work closely with colleagues across the Trust to ensure we are taking a family and community-based approach to work and to create positive onward transitions for mothers and babies.

To support this, our residential role involves a shift pattern over a four-week rota, that requires weekend working, lone working and sleep-ins. This is an exciting and demanding opportunity for someone to be part of our team as we adapt our services to #KeepThePromise. We are looking for someone who is:

• Skilled and experienced in delivering direct work with delivering interventions with parents, babies and families.
• Passionate about working with young people, babies and families.
• Able to build strong and loving relationships.
• Understands child development and trauma-informed practice.
• Is skilled in delivering interventions with parents, babies and families.
• Positive and thoughtful, and rights focused.

We are committed to the development of all our staff and the successful applicants will have access to training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

About Us

At ELCAP, we are more than just a charity; we are a passionate community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. Since our founding in 1989, our team of over 300 dedicated professionals has been empowering and supporting more than 200 individuals each week, providing over 8,000 hours of critical care and support. We strive to promote independence and enhance the quality of life for those we support.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of ELCAP. During your initial period, a key task will involve reviewing our finance processes and department, presenting an exciting opportunity to enhance systems and drive innovation. You will oversee key financial functions, including account management, invoice processing, and payroll oversight and report directly to and work collaboratively with the CEO and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bookkeeping and payroll functions, providing training and support as necessary.
• Review and optimise our finance processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Prepare and process journal entries on Sage to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Generate monthly management accounts and analyse reports to inform the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Conduct budgeting and forecasting to support strategic planning initiatives and ensure financial sustainability.
• Drive improvements in financial practices and guarantee compliance with regulatory standards.
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate a seamless audit process.
• Oversee cash flow management and conduct thorough bank reconciliations.
• Manage and process accounts and payroll
• Mentor and guide finance department staff, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience will be highly regarded.
• Professional qualifications such as CA or ACCA are advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software are essential.
• Proven experience in finance or accounting roles is required.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with health and social care sectors.
• Cultural competence and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.

What We Offer

• A supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
• The chance to be part of a team that is genuinely making a meaningful impact on people's lives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through workshops, training programs, and mentorship initiatives.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, with a requirement to be in the East Lothian office at least two days week and for team meetings, board meetings and collaboration.
• Generous annual leave package.

About Simon Community Scotland

People are at the heart of who we are and what we do.Day-by-day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards a positive future. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team – including those who have lived through homelessness. To make a difference we need to work flexibly, with everyday-leadership, humour and a ‘can do’ spirit. We want to make it easy, make it right, and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other. Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. This is how we roll. We want people who share these values to join us and become a part of the Simon Community Scotland family.

Job Summary

The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.

Job Role

Working in pairs and supported by a team of volunteers, our RSVP Street Outreach Team has a 365 day presence across Glasgow City Centre and beyond. The team provides practical and emotional support to people who are currently or are at risk of sleeping rough in Glasgow including those who are/have been subject to immigration control. This includes refused asylum seekers, people awaiting settlement under the EUSS, and recently granted refugees.

We support people to access accommodation, engage with health and wellbeing services as well as a wide range of support services.

The team work to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with a range of external partners (local authorities, support providers, emergency services, the home office etc) to ensure the support we provide is co-ordinated and minimises the number of nights an individual sleeps rough.

We adopt a harm reduction approach in our practice and an element of this includes providing harm reduction equipment, advice and Naloxone. Full training is provided.

This service primarily engages with people in Glasgow City Centre, however, we also support people in the South and West of the City. We are supported by our volunteer led StreetCycles Service to engage with and support these individuals.

The 2 teams within RSVP (The Access HUB and Street Outreach Team) work closely together to provide joined-up, cohesive support for the Individuals we support. These roles require the flexibility to work across all RSVP services if necessary and availability to work shifts 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

These roles also require a level of visibility, promotion of Simon Community Scotland, interaction with members of the public and the ability to walk a number of miles in all weather conditions.

This role is covered by 12 hour shifts on a rota basis with 8 am and 11 am start times, 365 days.

Responsibilities

Warmth and Regard

• Recognising and valuing everyone (Equality and Diversity)
• Offering a friendly personalised and caring service
• Treating people with kindness, dignity and respect
• Acting with compassion
• Showing warmth and welcome to everyone
• Taking difficult decisions sensitively and with due regard to others
• Taking a calm, professional and intelligent approach to stigma

Inclusion & Participation

• Participation in group team meetings to aid continuous improvement of our service user and volunteer experience
• Encouraging the participation and inclusion of people we support
• Participation in group team meetings to aid continuous improvement of our service
• Exploring choices and options with people we support or fellow colleagues
• Making things easy for others
• Mapping suspected rough sleeping sites
• Embracing technology in delivering your role*
• Supporting clients, staff and volunteers to become digitally included*

Personalised and Creative

• Innovation and creativity
• Helping to find solutions that are a good fit for someone, irrespective of who they are or the problem they have
• When someone isn’t at their best, quickly recognising there’s probably something else going on, and finding ways to respond with care
• To build on our current street cycle volunteer pool

Supportive and Ambitious

• Work to change the public perception of causes of rough sleeping
• Helping to bring hope through our words and actions
• Helping to build trust
• Being supportive and showing care

Partnership and Collaboration

• To support Street Change to reduce street begging
• Fostering positive relationships with our partners
• Maintaining a record of the people you have been in contact with throughout your shift (using Netsuite)
• Support all aspects of RSVP when required
• Building team togetherness and collaboration
• Fostering a positive problem-solving vibe

Leadership and Learning

• Making things happen
• Motivating and inspiring others
• Taking time to reflect on what’s working and what isn’t
• Taking care of our ‘places and spaces’ so they feel tidy and welcoming
• Asking for help and learning to do things better
• Playing an active role in our social media strategy*

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

• SVQ3 in Health & Social care or willingness to work towards this
• SSSC Registered or willing to register
• Trauma informed practice
• Assist trained
• Naloxone trained
• ASIST / MHFA / SafeTalk trained

Experience

• Experience of providing support to people who are facing extremely difficult circumstances and living with the effects of trauma
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making
• Proven track record of working in multi agency team
• Ability to build positive networks and connections

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of the issues faced by
• people who use services
• Understanding of regulatory requirements including Care Inspectorate, H&SCS and SSSC
• Knowledge of Adult & Child protection and multi agency public protection arrangements
• Knowledge of housing, social work and health services in the statutory and third
• sectors
• Knowledge of best practice in the delivery of social care
• Demonstrable self-care skills
• Strong ability to manage conflict
• De-escalation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong digital skills
• Knowledge of harm reduction (substance use)
• Understanding of services that support homelessness across the city
• Knowledge of homelessness including current and future issues facing the sector
• Understanding of homelessness legislation
• Knowledge of welfare benefits entitlements and how to access
• Knowledge of local health, housing and social care issues.

Personal

• Be a positive person who leads by example
• Be a good colleague and enjoy being part of a diverse team
• Commitment to Simon Community Scotland’s values
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Positive, solution focused approach
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve results
• Willingness to learn and to drive own development
• Approach that allows delivery of the responsibilities outlined in the job description
• Recognition that we work with people with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds treat them with dignity, respect and kindness

About Simon Community Scotland

People are at the heart of who we are and what we do.Day-by-day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards a positive future. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team – including those who have lived through homelessness.

To make a difference we need to work flexibly, with everyday-leadership, humour and a ‘can do’ spirit. We want to make it easy, make it right, and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. This is how we roll. We want people who share these values to join us and become a part of the Simon Community Scotland family.

Job Summary

The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.

Job Purpose

As part of our Access HUB Team you'll be working with people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in a supportive and collaborative environment alongside our partner agencies. This also includes refused asylum seekers, people awaiting settlement under the EUSS and recently granted refugees.

We provide both practical and emotional support, helping people to access accommodation, benefits, housing advice, health and wellbeing services, personal development opportunities as well as a wide range of support services.

Our team builds and maintains strong professional relationships with a variety of external partners (local authorities, support providers, emergency services, the home office etc) to ensure the support we offer is coordinated and effective.

We adopt a harm reduction approach in our practice and an element of this includes providing harm reduction advice and Naloxone. Full training is provided.