Welfare Rights Advisor: Glasgow Service
- Full time or Part time
- £22,542 – £27,552
- Based at OPFS Glasgow Office
- Closing 29th September 2021
- Advertised from 9th September 2021
- Hours: Full (35) and Part time (21/25/28) hours available Salary: Points 13-17 £22542 - £27552 - for 35 hours
Role
The Welfare Rights Advisor will provide an up-to-date and comprehensive welfare benefits advice and income maximisation service for single parent families. The successful candidate will also provide advocacy service for single parents undergoing appeals or attending tribunals and roll out training or updates to staff to ensure they are kept informed of changes in the Welfare Benefit system.
Key Tasks
⚫ To provide benefit advice to single parents on all benefits and casework.
⚫ Provide representation for clients by preparing and presenting cases at benefit appeal hearings.
⚫ To establish links with relevant services throughout Glasgow, particularly GAIN Network Agencies.
⚫ Assist with research and campaigns on issues relating to welfare reform.
⚫ To organise in-house training on welfare benefits for appropriate OPFS staff.
⚫ Assist in producing, maintaining and distributing appropriate information materials.
⚫ Maintain case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, monitoring and reporting.
⚫ Recording client cases using Advice Pro Case Management System as required to enable the service to be monitored and evaluated.
⚫ To adhere to all requirements of the organisations systems and processes in accordance with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers and comply with the Financial Conduct Authority Regulations pertaining to Money Advice.
⚫ Provide regular reports to the Project Manager on activities against targets.
2 Personal Specifications Essential Experience
⚫ Proven experience in advice work and representation at benefit appeals.
⚫ In-depth current knowledge of the benefits system.
⚫ Experience of managing a complex caseload and maintain up to date recording.
⚫ Able to understand wishes and needs of service users and advocate on their behalf.
⚫ Good knowledge of single parent issues and the effect of Welfare Reform on single parent families.
⚫ Fully competent in using Microsoft Office 365 and custom database packages.
⚫ Ability to work under pressure, on your own initiative, but also to be part of a team.
⚫ Commitment to working to the organisation’s policies and procedures.
⚫ Ability to work in an organised manner.
⚫ Excellent organisational, communication and report writing skills.
⚫ An ability to deal with clients and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
⚫ Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Desirable
⚫ Relevant qualifications.
⚫ Clean driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Terms & Conditions
⚫ Confirmation of Appointment: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 with the possibility of extending (dependent on funding). Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period, references, and receipt of a satisfactory disclosure check.
⚫ Salary: Points 13-17 £22542 - £27552 - for full time pro rata for 30 hours per week is £19322 - £23616.
⚫ Hours of work: Full and part time hours available.
⚫ Holidays: Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per annum pro rata to the hours worked. This will include an additional 5 days per year after 5 years’ service. (This will be pro-rated from your start date in the fifth year of service).
⚫ Pension: You will be auto enrolled from your start date. OPFS pays 3% of your salary and you pay a minimum of 7%. Registered as One Parent Families Scotland, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered at Edinburgh under number 094860. Scottish Charity number: SC006403. 3
⚫ Training and support and supervision: You will receive induction training and frequent support in the first three months. Thereafter you will receive monthly individual support and supervision and annual appraisals. Regular team meetings will be held, and staff have access to internal and external training.
⚫ Equal Opportunities and Family Friendly Employment: OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People status.
Application notes
Recruitment Timetable: If you are interested in working with One Parent Families Scotland please download an application from our website opfs.org.uk and email your completed application form to jobs@opfs.org.uk. Please contact us at info@opfs.org.uk or 0131 556 3899 if you require a paper application form.
Please note that we are promoting this vacancy until 5pm on 29th September.
Interviews will take place on a weekly basis throughout September and closing date may end earlier so we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible. * Previous applicants need not apply.
The job description is a broad picture of the post at the time of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties, and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time
Top job! Head of Business Development & Grants
- Full time
- £50,450
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 2nd May 2024
Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who is skilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnership with our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existing services. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading and implementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play a key part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunities including submissions.
As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunities including managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure against budget and set targeted income.
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday) in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally within the social care/healthcare sector.
- An understanding of social care/healthcare service design.
- Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant funding landscape and innovative practice.
- Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using database systems.
- Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complex organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strict deadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience of managing a team and delivering positive results.
- Driving licence is essential
What’s in it for you?
- Substantial holiday entitlement.
- Generous workplace pension.
- Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
- Life Assurance.
- Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
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You will be joining one of Scotland’s leading charities, where you will develop new and effective fundraising propositions to ensure we provide the best hospital experience possible.
We fund a variety of child and family services, innovative medical equipment, research and enhancements, giving you the opportunity to seek funds for a diverse range of projects.
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Child Contact Centre Practitioner (Sessional)
- Part time
- Sessional
- Glasgow and / or Kilmarnock (On site)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Charity Information
Family Mediation West provides support to families affected by separation, divorce, and conflict. We have premises in Glasgow and Kilmarnock allowing us to offer services across the West of Scotland. We are affiliated to Relationship Scotland, who support a national network of 22 local service providers for individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship problems. The values and the standards of the organisation help to ensure effective support can be provided to help families through difficult times.
Job Information
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to help support a safe, welcoming, neutral and child friendly environment where children and young people can have contact with their parents. These roles have flexibility and sessional staff can be based in Glasgow, or Kilmarnock, or both.
Sessional workers will be working within centres and overseeing both Supervised Child Contact and Supported Child Contact. Sessions will require professional reporting, note taking, forming statistical records and evaluations of work undertaken; these aspects will form the basis of Court Reports and Progress Forms for each case. In addition, Child Contact Sessional workers will work in pairs and provide support should there be situations of conflict between parents and / or children. Sessional Workers will maintain a caseload of clients and will be responsible for ensuring that case discussions and case reviews are held regularly.
This role will include 12 weeks of supported training and shadowing with a senior practitioner. Ad hoc training courses will also be available for related courses that will enhance the service performance.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
Action for Children's Fostering Service is a specialist fostering service that offers therapeutic care to children and young people who cannot be looked after at home. We offer the highest standard of care providing carers with excellent training, supervision, and support to achieve the best outcomes for the young people we look after. We have excellent fostering inspections and provide good quality of care to young people, always ensuring we listen to our young people every step of the way.
You'll promote the highest standards of care and wellbeing for our young people, and guide and deliver training to foster carers with opportunities to really get to know young people and support them on their journey. By thinking therapeutically and creatively (with and for) young people and ensuring best practice, you'll make a real and lasting difference. You'll be part of a team that values relational- based practice, as this is at the heart of all that we do!
Our Service is growing, and as a Fostering Social Worker you'll be working in Gael Og, our Fostering Scotland team covering the Highlands. Our Fostering Head Office base is in Glasgow with a local office in Inverness and we can discuss the frequency of office-based work at the interview stage.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
Some key responsibilities for the role are;
- Bringing your experience values and enthusiasm.
- Being part of a team to support fostering families to provide stable and loving experiences for young people.
- Working with others to inspire, support and keep children and young people safe.
- Creating memories and support connections with young people's families and their siblings.
- Feeling confident and skilled in your role.
Let's talk about you
- A degree in social work or equivalent and experience of safeguarding/ public protection is essential.
- Experience of family-based care or post qualifying training would be an advantage as would experience of assessing, supervising and supporting foster carers.
- Registered or willing to be registered with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
- Strong commitment to work within our therapeutic framework to support the needs of children.
Benefits:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.
Good to know
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Application Process: There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool: We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Contact: If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Laura McCarthy at Laura.McCarthy2@actionforchildren.org.uk. We'll be happy to give you any support you require.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
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