Contract Manager
- Full time
- £33,105
- Lanarkshire and the West with travel to Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire.
- Closing 11th January 2023
- Advertised from 28th December 2022
- Permanent
Role
Your role, as an ENABLE Works Contract Manager, will be to manage the delivery of our employability contracts in Lanarkshire and the West with travel to Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire.
You will be responsible for all contract management in our delivery areas; key to this will be developing positive professional relationships with our programme partners in each area.
You will be responsible for all programme monitoring and reporting to lead partners and will be required to attend regular partnership meetings in each delivery area.
You will work closely with our Team Leaders in our delivery teams and will be responsible for driving performance in-line with contractual targets.
You will motivate and monitor performance and ensure we deliver a quality service across the programme.
You will work with teams to accurately forecast delivery outcomes, drive performance within teams, and identify and effectively manage any risks to performance to ensure targets are achieved.
Analytical skills, attention to detail and a keen understanding of compliance requirements, are essential to be successful in this role.
Responsible for quality and compliance you will work closely with our Administrators and Compliance Officers, overseeing internal audits, recognising trends, identifying risks areas and actioning effective contingencies.
You will be an important member of the wider ENABLE Works team, supporting departmental objectives through effective programme management, but also through positive collaboration and innovation within your team to support our strategic goals.
Main Duties and Accountabilities
Manage high quality support:
- Monitoring and support of the team to ensure fidelity to the project model
- Work with Team Leaders to support the delivery of high-quality services that exceed the expectations of customers with a range of abilities and support needs.
- Motivate and coach the teama and drive performance in line with contractual targets.
- Using a solutions focused and creative approach, support teams to identify risks to effective performance, and identify and coach effective contingencies
- Delivery of regular targeted meetings and effective communications with the FSS team to ensure consistent, high quality delivery
- Managing professional relationships with lead partners and external stakeholders and representing ENABLE Scotland at partnership meetings
- Monitoring and recording; gathering accurate project information in line with project timescales and work plan, allowing for accurate forecasting and contingency planning
- Overseeing all internal audits and managing compliance requirements across the teams.
- Handling and storing project information in line with ENABLE Scotland’s data protection policy
- Reporting accurately on project activity when requested and in line with project timescales
- Management of all external reporting to lead partners and local authorities in line with contractual obligations
Meeting performance expectations:
- Manage quality and compliance standards effectively across the team- minimising financial risk associated with any non-compliance
- Effective coaching and performance management with team to ensure team meet and exceed performance expectations
- Accurately forecast delivery and effective contingency plan with team, working collaboratively with other managers, in order to future-proof performance and income
- Ensure income targets are realised in line with budget forecast, and where possible exceeded
- Drive performance to allow a strong negotiating position for contract growth and other funding applications, maximising departmental income
- Innovating and collaborating across the team to support wider ENABLE Works performance
Contribution to strategy:
- Sharing best practice and opportunities with ENABLE Works colleagues
- Positive and flexible response to changes in work plans
- Collaborative approach to team and departmental delivery
- Managing your time efficiently in order to respond to additional duties as required
- Supporting the training and marking of accredited staff training
- Representing ENABLE Works and ENABLE Scotland with an understanding of departmental and organisational strategies
About You
- A commitment to support people with disabilities to get the jobs they want
- Understanding of employability services and methodologies
- Knowledge of the FSS programme
- Ability to effectively coach and motivate teams to achieve high performance
- Effective project management skills and ability to think strategically to achieve long term goals
- Ability to partner and negotiate with stakeholders
- Professional presentation and personality
- Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively
- IT literacy
- Proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Full clean driving license and access to a car
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience of working in a performance-focussed team
- Experience of meeting/exceeding demanding compliance requirements
- Experience of achieving success through innovation
- Experience of delivering learning
About Us
At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Application notes
To find out more an apply please visit our website
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated SVQ Assessor/IV to join us in developing a qualified and competent workforce.
As SVQ Assessor/IV you will have responsibility for supporting candidates to achieve SVQ Social Services & Healthcare Level 2 (SCQF Level 6) and Social Services & Healthcare Level 3 (SCQF L7). You will be responsible for carrying out internal verification activity in line with IV Strategy. In your role, you will support ENABLE Scotland in professionalising frontline roles and supporting staff to meet the conditions of SSSC registration. You will build strong and positive internal and external networks to support the successful delivery of the Learning and Development SVQ strategy.
About You
- Successful candidate must:
- Hold SVQ Qualification in Assessment i.e. D32 & D33 or A1 or L&D9DiLevel 3
- Hold SVQ Level 3 (SVQ L7) or above.
- Have achieved relevant Internal Verifier award for SVQ or be working towards it D34 or V1 or L&D 9DI and L&D11 or Level 4 Certificate in Leading the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice.
- Have excellent interpersonal, facilitation and networking skills
- Possess high standard of written communication
- Demonstrate effective planning and organisation skills.
- Hold a registrable qualification acceptable to the SSSC
- Show detailed and in-depth knowledge of National Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, Registration requirements plus the structures and workings of the SSSC and Care Inspectorate.
- Driving License and access to a car for work purposes is essential for this role
For further details please refer to attached Job Description
About Us
At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
- We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
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Wallace Court is a residential and respite service in Elderslie, Johnstone, providing 24 hour support 7 days a week, to customers aged between 18 and 65 with physical and learning disabilities.
About the Role
We are currently looking to recruit a Team Leader to support the Service Manager in the operation of our Wallace Court Service in Elderslie. You will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual customer's needs wants and aspirations. Support for this role will be provided from the Service Manager and current Team Leaders at the service.
A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team, you will do this by displaying Leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role. You may also be required from time to time to deliver direct support to our customers. Supervision duties and rota management are also required. Supporting staff to complete online training and mandatory training will also be part of this role.
Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:
- Fully paid, sector-leading learning and development
- Fully funded SVQ placement – a qualification which is yours for life
- Excellent annual leave of 32 days per year, increasing with service
- Generous and enhanced pension schemes and family benefits
- As a member of our autoenrollment pension scheme, £10,000 provided in the case of Death in Service
- Flexible working is available
- Free 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Free PVG checks throughout your career.
- Access to shopping discounts through the Perks At Work scheme
- Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
- Applying to Capability Scotland
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
Exciting opportunity to join a growing Management team within Stirling and Forth Valley
ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant social care organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Are you a driven and motivated individual who enjoys new and unique challenges daily? Do you have the passion and drive to lead a team of frontline staff to support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, live the life they choose and become an inclusive member within their own community? If so, there has never been a better time to apply!
About You
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.
- Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.
- Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.
- The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.
- Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.
- SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.
About Us
At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
- Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
- Introduction to autism
- Epilepsy awareness
- Moving and Handling
- Adult support and protection
- Child support and protection
- First Aid
- Positive Behaviour Support
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
- Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.
*Terms and Conditions Apply
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Share Scotland is the Care Sector’s best kept secret. This is your opportunity to join an innovative, family-led organisation. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will be an enthusiastic person who can bring their own unique skills, interests and ideas to the role.
For almost 30 years, Share Scotland has worked with adults with complex disabilities to provide individually tailored care, supporting our service users to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle within their own home and local community.
If you have the right personality and attitude, we can provide you with expert training to do the job. If you have experience or a relevant qualification, even better!
We are looking for Support Worker, supporting our service users in their own homes. We also have relief contracts available.
Support Worker Benefits –
· Scottish Living Wage Employer, starting salary £10.53 per hour rising to £11.12** with length of service and qualifications
· £10.53 per hour standard for sleepovers – where required
· Access to fully funded SVQ training after initial assessment period
· Generous 32 days annual leave, rising incrementally after 5 years to a limit of 42 days
· 4% employer contributory pension (above minimum legally required)
· No experience needed as full training provided
· Parent led organisation
· Supportive and Friendly Teams
· Investors in people (Silver) employer
· Regularly awarded 6 stars from the Care Inspectorate
· Death in service insurance (2 x annual salary)
· Critical illness insurance (lump sum payment if diagnosed with certain critical illnesses)
· HSF Health Plan membership
· Perkbox Membership
· Opportunities for progression with our active succession policy
**Progression to final salary scale is dependent on successfully gaining SVQ3
The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and registration with SSSC must be made within 6 months of employment commencing.
Share is actively working to promote equal opportunities for all
Share Scotland is a Recognised Charity SC 008220
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