- Advertised from 14th January 2022
- £13.69 per hour – 24-28 hours per week.
- 4 weeks annual leave and 12 public holidays pro rata. An additional day’s leave for each full year of employment, up to a maximum of 5 days. 8% of gross salary Employer Pension contributions to a personal pension.
Role
- Do you enjoy working with older people?
- Do you have strong interpersonal and communication skills?
- Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of older people, supporting them to live well at home and remain connected in their communities?
- Then we want to hear from you!
About Us
Mearns and Coastal Healthy Living Network is a local charity which has been providing activities, services and support to maintain and improve the health and well-being of older people for 20 years. Based in Laurencekirk, the organisation delivers a range of community-based services across Kincardine and Mearns which support older people to live well in their communities. We also deliver a range of groups and activities to combat social isolation and loneliness and to maintain and improve physical health and mental wellbeing. We want our services and activities to be inclusive and are continuing to develop and expand our support for people living with dementia. We aim to support people to remain involved in their local communities for as long as possible and to contribute to the well-being of those communities. Our services and activities are all delivered with help from the Network’s team of fantastic volunteers, the majority of whom are older people themselves, and who are a vital part of the organisation.
About the Role
As Project Coordinator you will be an experienced and motivated individual, joining a small, friendly staff team who are committed to making a difference to the lives of older people, including those living with dementia.
You will be experienced in organising, facilitating and leading a variety of community-based groups, providing meaningful opportunities for older people to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing.
A self-confessed “people person”, you will be able to engage and consult with a range of stakeholders to identify new opportunities for service growth, and be able to listen, encourage and motivate people to be involved in their local communities.
Ideally you will have experience of supporting and managing volunteers, including identifying volunteering opportunities, and be able to assist with the recruitment, induction and ongoing support of our fantastic team of volunteers.
Working closely with the Manager, staff team and Board of Trustees, you will support the day to day running of the organisation. This may include compiling reports and taking part in evaluation processes to monitor the effectiveness of our services and activities, as well as identifying funding streams, development opportunities and partnerships to expand and promote the aims and services of the organisation.
This post involves regulated work, and the preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to confirmation of employment.
What Will You Do?
- Work with group members, volunteers and partner agencies to support and develop existing activities, including social gardening groups, health walks and a group for people living with dementia. To actively participate in these activities as required.
- Organise, coordinate and facilitate regular groups and activities. Working with group members, volunteers, Support Worker and Administrative Assistant to plan activities, arrange transport, organise volunteer rotas and book venues.
- Lead on planned outings, providing support and assistance to group members and volunteers. Complete risk assessments and ensure activities comply with current Health and Safety protocols.
- Provide support and supervision to volunteers. Assist in the recruitment, induction and training process of volunteers, including PVGs, and identify new volunteering opportunities.
- Support the development of our recruitment, training and support structure for volunteers, and assist in the attainment of the Volunteer Friendly Award.
- Identify projects, development opportunities and potential partnerships to expand and promote the activities and aims of the organisation.
- Engage and consult with clients, group members, volunteers and other stakeholders to develop and expand our range of services, support and groups, in response to identified need.
- Assist in the identification of funding streams, support the Manager and Funding Committee with applications and support the development of systems to gather evidence for evaluations and monitoring.
- Compile regular reports as needed, and attend Board, office, volunteer and multiagency meetings as required.
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Support and cover for the Manager and all other staff as required, and take on other reasonable activities and responsibilities as instructed by the Manager and Board.
Application notes
For further information and an informal chat call Jane Mitchell, Manager, on 07769 609159.
An application form and person specification are available for download below.
Email the completed form to jane.mitchell@mchln.org.uk or post completed paper copies to: Jane Mitchell, Mearns and Coastal Healthy Living Network, 44 High Street, Laurencekirk, AB30 1AB.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 31st January 2022.
The Mearns and Coastal Healthy Living Network is a company registered in Scotland with company number 325854. Scottish Charity number SCO38980.
Downloads
At CHAS, we are on a mission. We’re going to make sure wherever there is a child in Scotland with a life shortening condition their family know about the vital support we can provide. To do this we need to reach into every community across Scotland and this is where you come in! We are looking for a driven and ambitious individual to join the Community Fundraising team.
You will be responsible for getting out into the local communities of Aberdeenshire and Dundee, raising awareness and engaging your supporters in their fundraising. You will grow and develop existing relationships and support as well as creating new community fundraising activity. You will be working alongside an amazing Fundraising and Communications team covering the whole of Scotland. You will manage a fantastic group of existing CHAS volunteers and grow your volunteer networks.
Key Responsibilities
· Relationship management of existing and new community fundraising supporters and volunteers
· Create new, cost-effective, community-based fundraising activities within a specific geographic area, ensuring contacts are established and maintained
· In line with the community fundraising strategy, take the lead on a specific income stream, developing materials and fundraising activities
· Provide market-intelligence and research on the community fundraising function, enabling future planning of activities within CHAS
· Regularly present complex fundraising information to groups, including existing and potential supporters
· Delegate work to volunteers, ensuring appropriate support mechanisms are in place and that individual skills are utilised appropriately
About you
In order to successfully drive fundraising and support for CHAS in your area, you will work co-operatively with colleagues, form meaningful relationships with others, demonstrate initiative, act with integrity and be accountable for your actions and decisions. You will also have:
· Experience of growing external financial support by developing new contacts and networks
· Experience of events and/or project management and the processes involved in a delivering a successful event and/or project
· Advanced level of communication and presentation skills
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related software applications
· Highly developed inter-personal skills
Finance Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £23,376 – £25,552
- National Office, Paisley, and home based (Hybrid)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Work for Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) and join a vibrant, values-led organisation founded by families for families impacted by Huntington’s disease (HD).
We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our small but busy team based at our National Office in Paisley. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to share and develop your skills while contributing to our mission to ensure that every person in Scotland who is impacted by Huntington’s disease has access to the specialist care and support they need when they need it, regardless of where they live.
Your duties will include a range of finance-related processing tasks, such as income, expenditure and expenses.
With at least two years’ experience in a similar role, you will have a good working knowledge of SAGE Accounts or similar financial software packages. Although no formal qualifications are required, the candidate must have a clear understanding of accountancy principles including journal entries and the prepayments/accruals system. An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams is also essential.
Training and a full induction programme will be provided, and you will be supplied with a laptop to support hybrid working.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer is accountable for delivering an accurate trail of company income and expenditure and is responsible for a variety of activities.
The Finance Officer is a key team member in the operation of our Finance department, based at our National Office in Paisley. After induction and training is completed, the successful candidate must be competent working with minimal supervision in either office or working from home environments.
Key attributes for this position are excellent attention to detail, ability to follow SHA processes/procedures and skills to effectively prioritise workload whist working both methodically and accurately to meet tight deadlines.
About Scottish Huntington’s Association
It is an exciting time to join Scottish Huntington’s Association, now in the second year of Standing Tall:
A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.
People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, the impact on families and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.
Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.
Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.
We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease. Scottish Huntington’s Association plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease. At Scottish Huntington’s Association you will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support. Our services are delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors and Financial Wellbeing Officers. We offer a flexible working environment, contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and annual incremental pay increases to top of designated salary scale.
If you wish to apply to join a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors and Financial Wellbeing Officers, please follow the application notes below.
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families?
Are you experienced at creating inspiring programmes and offering life changing one-to-one support?
Are you committed to putting children and young people at the heart of decision-making?
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, innovative team player to join our Young People and Families Service in Scotland. This role will be based in Scotland, ideally close to Glasgow but will support service delivery across Scotland and the UK.
As a Young People and Families Worker you will work with colleagues, partners, healthcare professionals, schools, volunteers, families and – most importantly – young people to co-plan, deliver and evaluate a high quality, holistic support offer locally and nationally.
You will help young people living with arthritis to build their confidence, make friends and achieve their personal goals. This will be achieved by providing one-to-one support, creating peer networks and working with volunteers to co-deliver self-management activities on a variety of topics from sleep management to self-advocacy.
You’ll also co-design an exciting programme of social events, youth voice opportunities, digital content and residential events. You will act as the bridge between young people, their families and professionals – especially in healthcare settings where you will play a unique role working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet a range of needs. You will support young people during the pivotal transition from paediatric to adult services and life, making sure it is a time of empowerment and growth.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- Experience of working with the third sector, preferably within the fields of youth/community development work and/or health and social care – with a passion for improving the lives of young people.
- Understanding the importance of self-management and experience of delivering interventions to people living with long term conditions. Experience of taking a person-centred approach when providing support.
- Experience of using a community development/youth work approach to co-design and deliver a quality services /project that is inclusive, inspiring and makes a difference. Engaging colleagues, funders, supporters and partners to make it happen.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and safe working policies and procedures.
- Experience of basic project skills, including supporting evaluation work, writing reports, developing project proposals and managing activity budgets.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Energy Efficiency Outreach Worker
- Full time
- £26,170 – £32,517
- Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Interested in joining the Links Worker Programme at the ALLIANCE? We are looking for someone dynamic, organised and with great people skills to join our well-established Links Worker Programme.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering our Energy and Efficiency outreach project to Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire and will provide a specialist service to people who often experience complex social circumstances, using agreed, person-centred principles for monitoring, auditing and evaluating programme delivery
You will have:
- Experience at delivering advice to a wide range of citizens and be familiar with benefit entitlements as well as showing empathy and understanding of the issues faced by our citizens.
- Knowledge and understanding of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them.
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the provision of advice to low-income households in energy efficiency or related fields.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work with limited supervision.
- The ability to work with a wide range of people and proven experience of working with vulnerable householders, low income and/or other disadvantaged groups, including a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people living in areas of deprivation in relation to living well.
- Tact and diplomacy when liaising with a wide range of organisations.
- A solution-focused approach.
- Non-discriminatory values.
- Proven and highly effective interpersonal and communication skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis and with organisations.
- Excellent influencing, negotiation and motivational skills in order to engage people and to enable them to take up a wide range of community services and activities.
- Excellent networking, recording and information management skills.
- Knowledge of facilitating service improvement and appreciation of different organisational cultures and workforce development.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
- IT skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email and the internet.
- An ability and willingness to travel extensively within the local community and wider area.
It would be desirable for you to have experience of:
- Experience of project-based work in the fields of energy efficiency, community development and regeneration, housing, health, social policy or consumer issues.
- Education to a degree level, equivalent qualifications, or relevant experience.
- Experience of the preparation and delivery of presentations
- Experience of speaking to groups
As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:
- 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days)
- 91 days public holiday (equivalent of 13 days) that can be taken flexibly
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Open to flexible working (formal and informal)
- Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Corporate rates for gym membership
- Time of in lieu
- Cycle Scheme
- Carer Positive Employer
The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.
The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
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