The Butterfly Trust is the lead agency providing social support for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis throughout Scotland. We provide a comprehensive and diverse range of outreach services for all ages of people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families across Scotland.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and approachable individual to join our team, with an appropriate skillset to add value and who has a commitment to continued professional development. We will provide both in-house and external training to ensure all of our team develop their skills and knowledge to fulfil their role to the best of their ability.

The Children & Families Manager will be responsible for the delivery of services for children affected by Cystic Fibrosis and their carers. This will include providing support and supervision to our team of volunteer befrienders.

The role is based in our Edinburgh office but will involve travelling throughout Scotland to visit service users, provide support to volunteers and meet with specialist NHS Cystic Fibrosis team in hospitals.

The Children & Families Manager will be part of a team, which collectively provides support that ensures best outcomes for people living with Cystic Fibrosis.

The successful candidate will have good communication, problem-solving and organisational skills and they will be able to motivate others and work with people at all levels.

Full driving licence and a car is essential.

For this regulated work the successful candidate will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership which will be paid for by the Trust.

We offer:

• Out of pocket expenses
• Mileage allowance
• Individual staff training budget/in-house training
• Generous holiday entitlement

Our Mission

Ardgowan Hospice is a compassionate place of care for people living in Inverclyde who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, such as cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure or neurological conditions.

We care passionately about making every moment matter and improving quality of life.

In this role, you are expected to follow our values, demonstrating your commitment to delivering high-quality services to patients at all times.

Your Main Role/Job Summary.

To develop, manage and deliver a successful and sustainable Fundraising Plan that achieves

reliable income through an annual programme of fundraising activities from a variety of sources.

1. This postholder will lead income streams on all aspects of Fundraising but will have a focus on Community Fundraising
2. The post holder will support other key areas of activity and colleagues within the Fundraising Team and other teams within the Hospice to raise awareness of the work of Ardgowan Hospice, its charitable aims and the care services provided.
3. The Fundraising Officer is expected to work with the Fundraising Manager to set the annual fundraising budget and income target and will be expected to deliver income targets within the agreed budget.
4. The role will also involve recruiting, supporting, training and working with volunteers and liaising with external partners.
5. The role involves keeping up to date with developments in the sector and, in particular, with fundraising legislation and regulation, ensuring all fundraising activities are compliant and delivered in line with Ardgowan Hospice policies and code of conduct.
6. Identify, create and develop opportunities for new fundraising and donor recruitment, retention and development activities to increase fundraising income.
7. The postholder will be required to work some nights and weekends as and when required to conduct talks within the community and support with hospice and community events.
8. Engage with Community groups, schools, businesses and all other aspects of community to drive fundraising activity in the local area
9. Monitor and evaluate the performance of fundraising activities.
10. Organise and manage fundraising activity and event logistics for hospice-led events that you are leading on.
11. Accurately capture and maintain supporter data and information held on Raisers Edge in compliance with hospice policy and data protection legislation, ensuring regular data cleansing activities are undertaken to improve the quality of data held.
12. Work with the Fundraising team to ensure brand consistency across all fundraising activities is achieved and that all opportunities to showcase the work of the organisation are optimised.
13. This postholder must be able to drive and have the use of a car as this is a community-based post.

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the needs of the Hospice. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by their line management team. The post holder may be expected to work at any of the locations where the business of the Hospice is conducted.

It is a condition of your employment that all information gained in the course of your employment will be treated with the strictest confidence both during your employment and after termination and must not be disclosed to unauthorised personnel or used for any personal gain.

Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability/and or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector or work environment?

About Aberlour Options Fife - Respite and Outreach

Options Fife Respite and Outreach provides a range of flexible support through outreach and overnight short breaks at weekends, evenings and school holidays to children and young people with complex learning disabilities and autism. We offer a high-quality child centred service providing positive and enabling experiences for the young people, supporting them through the challenges and complexities that enable them to work towards their individual outcomes and personal goals. We work closely with families and other professionals in providing support tailored around the child’s plan.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit two Young People’s Worker Nights, working four nights on (10 hours per night) every second week. You will play a fundamental role in ensuring that the young people you work with have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting children to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each young person's progress. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care. We support young people who have epilepsy, need personal care and need gastrostomy feeding. Aberlour, in conjunction with NHS, provides all staff with training.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for working with young people with disabilities. It is desired but not essential that candidates hold a relevant qualification at an SCQF level 7 or above. Due to SSSC requirements you may be required to gain qualifications after starting with Aberlour.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.