- Advertised from 23rd February 2022
- Full time, 37.5 hours. Permanent. 28 days annual leave.
Role
Exciting job opportunity in our People Development and Relationships Team!
Does the following interest you?
- A chance to make a real and positive difference in the lives of people who are homeless and vulnerable across Scotland?
- To work within a small team that is passionate and focused on developing people and building and maintaining relationships within the organisation?
- To work in a culture that is supportive, innovative and adaptable?
If the above appeals to you, why not apply for a role within our fantastic People Development and Relationships team? Have a look below at our current job openings, and if you are interested in applying or have any questions, please get in touch with our Business Support Director, Lorna Fyfe, at lornafyfe@bethanychristiantrust.com.
The role of HR Manager is integral to the People Development and Relationship Team. You will be required to proactively work to deliver HR best practice and focused HR solutions in people management, development and engagement. This is to support the plans and priorities of their division, the wider organisation and the requirements of commissioning and other external monitoring bodies.
What we are looking for:
- Be a member or chartered fellow of CIPD.
- Experienced in leading and developing a team to provide excellent support/service.
- Experience in developing and maintaining a generalist HR function within an organisation.
- Experience in using HR software (iTrent) to report to EMT and support the aims and objectives of the organisation.
- Experience in coaching and nurturing others to meet their professional and organisational goals.
- Excellent communication skills: verbal and written with the ability to build professional relationships.
- Required to have a genuine and active Christian faith and commitment
Application notes
For a more detailed description of the role, please take a look at the job description.
To apply, please download and complete an application form from our website bethanychristiantrust.com/jobs-volunteering/jobs1
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday, 7th of March 2022
Interviews: Friday, 11th of March 2022.
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Top job! Director of Operations
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Reporting Relationship
The Director of Operations reports to the CEO, and attends all Board meetings.
Overall Purpose
The Director of Operations is responsible for governance and operations for Edinburgh City Mission. With specific oversight of finance, fundraising, IT, HR, communications, building management and governance; including Data Protection; Safeguarding and Health & Safety. As such, they lead & line manage the Operations team and will regularly report to the Board on all aspects of their role.
Hours of Employment
35 hours a week, worked flexibly with at least 4 days a week in the office. Hours will vary due to occasional staff meetings, training, events, etc.
Occupational requirement
Edinburgh City Mission is committed to sharing the Christian gospel with the people of Edinburgh. It is essential that every member of the team personally own, communicate and implement the aims and objectives of the Mission, sharing the Mission’s core beliefs and values to the public. Therefore there is a requirement for the post-holder to be an evangelical Christian.
Way of working: you are expected to:
- Actively participate in the life of the Edinburgh City Mission team.
- Act in a professional manner at all times.
- Work in accordance with the Aims and Values of Edinburgh City Mission.
Job Details
Operations, IT and Communications:
- Line manage the Operations team (currently 4 FTE)
- Responsible for assessing Edinburgh City Mission’s IT and other technology needs and sourcing these as required.
- Provide ongoing management of technology needs.
- Provide strategic direction of communications channels (content to be shaped by CEO)
Health & safety and building management:
- Manage the office facilities at Washington Lane
- Responsible for negotiating and managing business contracts, services and leases of equipment.
- As Health and Safety Officer, develop, maintain and report on health and safety policies and procedures for both the office and the outreach teams.
- Manage and report any health and safety incidents appropriately.
- Oversee investment property
Fundraising & finance:
- Oversee the day to day finance operation of the charity.
- In liaison with the Finance Trustee, draft and manage the budget and accounts for auditing.
- Oversee the payment of bills, invoices, expense claims, payroll processing etc.
- Oversee the reconciliation of the accounts and tracking of income & expenditure of funds (using Xero)
- Oversee the implementation of the fundraising strategy & manage the fundraising team
- Oversee organisation wide event management
Governance:
- As safeguarding officer, you are responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the most recent laws and regulations.
- Respond to safeguarding issues, providing advice and support to staff and liaising where appropriate with the Local Authority and other relevant agencies.
- Named contact for the VSDS Disclosure Scotland scheme, overseeing the PVG scheme for all relevant staff and volunteers involved in regulated work.
- As data protection officer you will ensure all personal data within Edinburgh City Mission is gathered, stored and processed in line with current legislation.
- Manage and report on key risks within the organisation.
- Keep up to date with charitable governance requirements, informing the Board of any changes before they are implemented.
HR
- Oversee the HR function
- Ensure strategic alignment between overall vision, finance and people plans
Changes to the above may be made by the Board, with prior notice, in discussion with the post-holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful post holder will have evidence of these characteristics:
Essential:
- Knowledge of Scottish charitable governance
- Experience of working in the charitable sector
- Team management experience
- Able to develop and implement strategic plans but also respond to rapidly changing situations
- Able to work collaboratively, understanding the complex needs of a range of stakeholders
- Experience of reporting to a Board of Trustees
- Evangelical Christian and actively involved in a church
- Enthusiastic about the aims of Edinburgh City Mission
Preferred:
- Professional level qualification in one of Finance, IT, HR or other operational area
Housing Support Worker (Full time & Relief)
- Full time
- £22,953 – £25,094
- Perth (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
We are a caring and compassionate team of 9 and, have a vacancy due to retirement, Supporting people living in the city of Perth and North Perthshire.
Assisting people who have been classed as homeless who may have been living in
temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or fleeing abuse - the list is endless.
We provide 1:1 person-centred support to help people to sustain their tenancy. Getting to know the person, building trusting relationships, leading by example, and looking after ourselves and each other too.
Welcoming people with a wide range of skills and experiences – including those who have lived through life experiences.
We are flexible, humourous, and have a ‘can do’ spirit. Walking alongside people to help build their confidence and give them the tools so they can do this on their own.
Job Purpose
The role of a Floating Housing Support Worker (FHSW) will be to provide positive, practical, and emotional support to people who use our service, focusing on goals, promoting choices, and encouraging personal responsibility.
Multi-agency work, by building and maintaining effective professional relationships with a range of external partners we can ensure support for the people is tailored to their needs and their voices are heard.
People who use our services are often excluded from many other places and are often quite hard to reach, so a can-do attitude is essential. So our team are experts in building positive relationships with people who understandably find it difficult to trust others, demonstrating perseverance and resilience.
You will be responsible for maintaining your own caseload and service records. You will ensure that the service you provide is delivered in line with the Scottish Social Services Council’s Codes of Practice for Social Services
Any other duties directed by your Service Leader
Key Responsibilities
Warmth and Regard
- Treating people with kindness, dignity and respect
- Act with compassion and discretion.
- Recognises and values everyone (equality and Diversity).
Inclusion and Participation
- Builds local partnerships to understand the needs of each service locality
- To provide quality services to people through effective planning, monitoring,
- and reviews.
- Participating in organizational initiatives and opportunities to engage with
- colleagues and services across Simon Community Scotland
- Embracing technology in delivering your role.
Personalized and Creative
- Working with people to plan support that is person-centred and responsive to
- their needs and wishes being creative in your approach.
- Have a can-do attitude, to find solutions that are a good fit for someone, irrespective of who they are or the problem they have.
- Be intuitive, so when someone isn’t at their best, quickly recognize there’s probably something else going on and find ways to respond with care.
- Being adaptable and flexible, as things can change quickly.
Partnership and Collaboration
- Working and building a positive relationship and working in partnership with other
- providers.
- Deliver evidence-based outcomes for people.
- Demonstrates and promotes resilience
Leadership and Learning
- To act as an advocate, or facilitate advocacy, where appropriate by acting on behalf of
- people who use the service
- Ensure your practice complies with all SCS policies & procedures, with particular
- reference to HR, health & safety, equalities & diversity and confidentiality
- Maintaining SSSC registration and PVG membership
- Keep abreast of developments within the field and undertake relevant training and learning development as necessary and sharing with others.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willingness to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma-informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
Experience:
Essential:
- Being creative in working alongside people.
Desirable:
- The lived experience of homelessness
- Experience working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skills
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Understanding of the issues faced by people who use services
- Understanding of regulatory requirements including SCSWIS, SSSC, HSCS
- Good digital skills or desire to learn
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions, and mental health
- Evidence of good communication skills, written, verbal and digital
Personal:
Essential:
- Able to lead by example.
- A team player.
- A desire to learn and to develop innovative practice
- Flexible, responsive
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the day-to-day management of Cruse Scotland West Area, this includes our teams in Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; Dunbartonshire; Glasgow & Greater Glasgow; Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.
Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.
Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which includes bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse Scotland volunteers and staff, as well as statutory funders and grant making trusts. Experience of volunteer management would be advantageous.
Due to the wide geographical spread of the role, the postholder will be required to travel occasionally to each of the service bases within our West Area; and to other locations within Scotland for meetings and training.
Whilst the role can be hybrid, we have recently secured a new office base in Glasgow so there will be a regular requirement to have a routine presence in the office.
Top job! Head of Services – North East
- Full time
- £62,286 – £65,169
- North East Services Office with some flexibility (On site)
- Closing 6th May 2024
Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity who promote evidence based practice. We provide services in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Justice and Homeless/Prevention.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Scotland’s leading social care organisation in a key strategic role.
About the role
As our Head of Services North East, you will provide operational and strategic leadership with overall responsibility for our services across the North East of Scotland. To achieve this, you will build effective partnerships both internally and externally with stakeholders in delivering our Turning Point Scotland Strategic plan. Your role will include:-
- Direct line management and supervision of Service Managers
- Develop and grow relationships with local partners and commissioners in delivering high quality services for the people we support
- Contribute to tendering, retendering and framework opportunities
- Ensure that all operational systems, policies and procedures are fully implemented, and best practice is maintained
- Work in partnership with Director of Operations, Director of Finance, Director of BDI to ensure the sound and efficient financial management of all services
- Audit and manage significant budgets including making tough decisions regarding budget savings, restructuring or reallocating resources
About You
You will have experience of working at senior management level within the Social Care sector, with the ability to demonstrate leadership characteristics of: vision, creativity and innovation, self-leadership, collaborating and inspiring and empowering your management team.
With your Leadership abilities you will provide management and supervision to your Service Managers. Utilising your knowledge and experience of working within the Social Care Sector from either Homelessness, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Learning Disabilities, Justice and Mental Health.
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