The successful candidate will play a senior and supervisory role in the operation of our Esmond Street Service: a 22 place supported living project for older people with learning disability and/or complex needs. The successful applicant will have experience of support planning and review systems, and will be in a position to work on a shift-rota basis. She/he will have experience in a supported living setting, the ability to work on their own initiative, and have a positive, empowering and flexible approach to the support of people with learning disabilities. The post requires the successful candidate to be involved in the supervision and development of the staff team; including training, developing systems, mentoring and auditing. She/he should also possess an appropriate qualification, or be willing and able to achieve this within an agreed timescale.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• competitive hourly rates of £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
• generous annual leave entitlement
• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
• flexible working policies
• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
• a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.

We are looking for a family worker to deliver sessions, clubs and activities for our children, and families. The delivery will be varied and will always be driven by the needs of the community.

You will also be responsible for working on trips and holiday programs.

There will also be the remit of devising and implementing new projects and clubs as guided by funding requirements and service user’s needs.

You will work in partnership with local organisations and schools and build up strong positive community links.

The Base is a place based project your will be expected to work alongside and supporting local volunteers.

You will work to enhance the lives of local children by ensuring activities are provided to develop their mental, emotional, physical and social well-being needs.

You will also be committed to ongoing personal development and undertake training or other professional development activities as required.

All other reasonable duties will be required to be undertaken as and when required and agreed with the Project Manager.

About us

EmilyTest is a small Scottish charity working to tackle gender based violence in education. We work with schools, colleges and universities, helping them to develop effective policies, procedures and practices in relation to gender based violence prevention, intervention and support.

Our aim is to ensure every young person can live, work and study free from the harms and threats of Gender Based Violence.

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated GBV Charter Officer to join our dynamic and friendly team based in Glasgow. The GBV Charter Officer will play a key role in the delivery of the GBV Charter in universities and colleges across Scotland. Working with our Charter team, you will support roll-out and implementation of the Charter. Supporting charter universities and colleges in improving their policies, practices and procedures in relation to GBV prevention, intervention and support, helping them to meet each of the 42 minimum standards in the Charter. You will develop a customised plan for them and assist them on their journey of achieving the Charter award. Through building strong and trusting relationships with charter institutions you will provide efficient, effective and high-quality support.

The post will be subject to a 6 month trial period.

Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience & personal qualities

• Strong project management skills including planning and monitoring.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for organisation.
• Be self-motivated, work without supervision and show initiative.
• Have a warm and friendly manner, be committed, hardworking and highly motivated.
• Adept at handling sensitive or challenging situations with tact and diplomacy while ensuring positive outcomes for all parties involved.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders to achieve shared objective.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a non-judgemental, confident and sensitive manner with colleagues, stakeholders and all partners.
• Have an inclusive approach to tackling GBV with an understanding of how its intersectional nature
• Sound knowledge of client confidentiality and the practical application of GDPR.
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise your workload.
• The ability to remain calm in pressurised situations.
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Teams.

Desirable

• Knowledge of gender based violence and trauma informed practices.
• Understanding of GBV and young people, particularly how it manifests in the College and University community.
• Previous experience working with victims/survivors of GBV.
• Previous experience working on Charters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, activities, timelines in alignment with the Charter minimum standards.
• Provide regular updates and guidance for charter institutions, the team and the charity’s CEO. Reports should highlight achievements, challenges and suggested improvements.
• Maintain system to overview project dates/deadlines
• Progress report writing
• Plan and schedule (& where required attend) Charter surgeries, meetings, assessment meetings, and other Charter related events
• Liaise with colleges and universities and support Charter leads
• Further develop and enhance the ‘library of tools’ that supports Charter Institutions, ensuring a diverse set of resources is available to help them achieve Charter minimum standards
• Create, review and update Charter related guidance documents.
• Represent the organisation in relevant conferences and meetings.

Personal Requirements

It is important that you appreciate and contribute to the strong team spirit that all EmilyTest employees have adopted. You should have a solid understanding of the importance of professional working relationships whilst ensuring you don’t neglect the value of supporting colleagues with their own challenges.

Understanding small charity dynamics, particularly resource constraints, is vital. Small charities, particularly those tackling Gender Based Violence, face limited resources. Understanding this and having realistic expectations is important. Exercising creativity and having good problem-solving skills are valuable assets in small charities. Being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances is an important skill and value to bring.

EmilyTest is an inclusive organisation and we are looking for someone equally as inclusive and has a non-judgemental approach to their work. We are interested to hear from people who are supportive of all survivors of GBV and have a good understanding of the effects of GBV on students.

If people describe you as; organised, level-headed, a listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, hard worker, supportive colleague, resilient, dedicated, great in a crisis – and you have the energy and commitment to always go the extra mile to support people then we would like to hear from you.

Accountability of post:The post holder will be line managed by and accountable to the CEO

Location:The post holder will be based in the Glasgow office and have the flexibility of working from home subject to meeting business needs. Travel to campuses across Scotland will be required.