- Advertised from 7th February 2023
- (35hrs/week), permanent position. Salary: £38,000 (under review), employer pension contribution 15.5%
Role
Shared Care Scotland is a dynamic and ambitious charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and their families by improving access to personalised breaks from caring. We aim to be the lead organisation in Scotland people turn to on all aspects of short breaks policy and practice.
In recognition of this, and the growing national significance of short breaks policy, our team is expanding.
We are now recruiting a Head of Operations and are looking for the right person to support this growth and help set the direction of Shared Care Scotland as we go forward.
With a focus on effective governance including operational development, delivery and evaluation, this crucial role will help our staff deliver their best in a supportive and fulfilling working environment while achieving a healthy work-life balance.
The role requires someone with proven experience of turning strategy into deliverable plans, implementing these plans, and evidencing their impact. Leadership experience, particularly in relation to coaching and empowering staff will also be essential. Our ideal candidate is proactive, solution-focused, and motivated to perform consistently to the highest standards as well as being adaptable in this new role.
What we offer in return is a supportive team environment, excellent Terms and Conditions including a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. We also pride ourselves on being an organisation with a positive, encouraging, and forward-thinking attitude which allows staff to flourish and reach their full potential.
Application notes
To apply for this position, please complete and return the job application form to jamie.paton@sharedcarescotland.com, before 10.00pm on Sunday, 5th March.
Interviews will be held in Dunfermline on Monday 13th March.
To arrange an informal chat about the position, or if you have any questions, please contact the Chief Executive, Don Williamson at: don.williamson@sharedcarescotland.com
To find out more about Shared Care Scotland, visit our website: sharedcarescotland.org.uk
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Practice Development Manager
- Full time
- £43,724 – £53,398
- Based Glasgow, with regular travel to our services across Scotland (On site)
- Closing 27th May 2024
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable each person to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities. The people we support have significantly varying life experiences and needs and range from young people still at school through to people in their 90s. Key is also a specialist Registered Social Landlord (RSL) providing over 700 homes specially designed for disabled people and those with long term support needs.
Our workforce is compassionate, talented, and committed to providing high quality, personalised support so that people can live full, active lives in their own homes and communities. Respect for the fundamental dignity of each and every person, regardless of the level of support they require, lies at the heart of our organisation, as do the principles of choice, control, participation and inclusion.
We are excited to be recruiting to this full-time Practice Development Manager position, which is a crucial leadership role in both Key and Community Lifestyles. We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience of successfully supporting individuals with very complex support needs to live good lives in their own homes and communities
• Can contribute to the development of individually designed support services that uphold human rights and enable citizenship.
• Has strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to work closely with the people we support, their families and teams, as well as multidisciplinary partners, to support and sustain the highest standards of practice.
• Is able to confidentially role model excellent practice in line with our values, through a thriving community of practice leaders and positive behaviour practitioners as well as contribute to external networks and initiatives.
• Has strong project management and IT skills to support the implementation of effective processes, systems and tools which measure and demonstrate the impact of our strategies.
You will have a recognised social care or relevant professional qualification and while a recognised PBS/BILD qualification would be advantageous, this is not essential as we will offer support to attain this.
The post is based in Glasgow but will involve travel to our services across Scotland.
If you think you’re the person we are looking for, and you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Sheila Hanney, Head of Staff Development, Policy and Practice by email sheila.hanney@key.org.uk
Top job! Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Full time
- £72,258
- Scotland or Northern Ireland, with travel around the UK as necessary (Remote)
- Closing 28th May 2024
The Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland is responsible for leading our vision to end the need for food banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Scotland currently leads the way in having a rights-based, progressive agenda to ending the need for food banks, but there is much to do to ensure political intentions become a reality. This role directs Trussell Trust’s policy and public affairs work in Scotland and Northern Ireland, leads our Scotland and Northern Ireland department as they support our network of food banks and works strategically with key partners to tackle the underlying reasons why people need to come to food banks.
Service Co-Ordinator - Lochaber Service
- Part time
- £23,936 – £24,495 pro-rata
- Lochaber (On site)
- Closing 30th May 2024
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Service Co-Ordinator in Lochaber
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Adults with support needs? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we invite you to join us at Crossroads Caring Scotland!
The service office is based in the Lochaber Office. Working closely with the Service Manager, the Service Co-Ordinator will assist with the day to day co-ordination of the service, in accordance with, service specifications, all legal requirements and the national Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers and Employers.
If you're caring, compassionate, and possess a variety of life skills and experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your community. The support work you will be co-ordinating and sometime carry out care is support and care at home.
What we need:
- An SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare SCQF level 6 and be willing to work towards SCQF level 9 or SCQF level 7 and PDA in Health and Social Care Supervision.
- Considerable experience of delivering care, assessment, care planning and review.
- Experience of supervising a team in a social care setting or similar setting is desirable
- Flexibility is essential, offering you the chance to balance your work and personal commitments.
- A requirement to participate in the service on call rota, for which an additional payment is made.
- Crossroads covers the cost of your membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for Adults/Children. Reimbursement for the PVG Scheme fee within the first few months of your employment.
- A driving licence is essential, and mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
There are continuous training and development opportunities, you will be part of our Staff Recognition Rewards and 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme. There may be an opportunity to work from home from time to time.
About Us:
At Crossroads Caring Scotland, we believe in the power of care and support to transform lives. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to enabling people to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Our services extend across Scotland, and our not-for-profit ethos drives our commitment to excellence and compassion in everything we do.
We are nationally recognised for our exceptional quality of care and a diverse range of client groups. As a valued member of our team, you'll experience the support and camaraderie that define our organisation.
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of our highly respected team dedicated to empowering individuals and families in our community.
Service Co-ordinator - Aberdeenshire
- Part time
- £23,936 – £26,495 pro-rata
- Aberdeenshire - Kincardine & Deeside (On site)
- Closing 30th May 2024
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Service Co-Ordinator in Aberdeenshire in our Fraserburgh Office.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Adults and Children with support needs? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we invite you to join us at Crossroads Caring Scotland!
The service office is based in the Fraserburgh Office. Working closely with the Service Manager, the Service Co-Ordinator will assist with the day to day co-ordination of the service in Aberdeen and Dundee, in accordance with service specifications, all legal requirements and the national Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers and Employers.
If you're caring, compassionate, and possess a variety of life skills and experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your community. The support work you will be co-ordinating and sometimes carry out is care at home, respite and children services.
What we need:
- An SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare SCQF level 6 and be willing to work towards SCQF level 9 or SCQF level 7 and PDA in Health and Social Care Supervision.
- Considerable experience of delivering care, assessment, care planning and review.
- Experience of supervising a team in a social care setting or similar setting is desirable
- Flexibility is essential, offering you the chance to balance your work and personal commitments.
- A requirement to participate in the service on call rota, for which an additional payment is made.
- Crossroads covers the cost of your membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for Adults/Children. Reimbursement for the PVG Scheme fee within the first few months of your employment.
- A driving licence is essential, and mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
There are continuous training and development opportunities, you will be part of our Staff Recognition Rewards and 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme. There may be an opportunity to work from home from time to time.
About Us:
At Crossroads Caring Scotland, we believe in the power of care and support to transform lives. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to enabling people to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Our services extend across Scotland, and our not-for-profit ethos drives our commitment to excellence and compassion in everything we do.
We are nationally recognised for our exceptional quality of care and a diverse range of client groups. As a valued member of our team, you'll experience the support and camaraderie that define our organisation.
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of our highly respected team dedicated to empowering individuals and families in our community.
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