- Advertised from 17th February 2022
Role
Shared Care Scotland is a dynamic and ambitious charity dedicated to improving the quality and provision of short breaks in Scotland for unpaid carers. Unpaid carers are incredible people who step in and support family members, partners or friends. They may need help because of their age, they are unwell, frail, have a disability, addiction or mental health issues and need support to live independently. It is estimated there are 700,000 to 800,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, forgoing their own free time and recreation to ensure a loved one has personal and attentive support regardless of when its required.
The organisation’s vision is for a Scotland where everyone who receives or provides unpaid care can live a full and satisfying life, with the assistance they need to take regular quality breaks from the everyday demands of their caring routines.
SCS manages the Shorts Breaks Fund on behalf of Scottish Government by providing grants to third sector organisations that support unpaid carers to take a break. Taking a break is essential for us all and for unpaid carers a break means, rest, recovery and improved quality of life.
The organisation also contributes to the development of policy and best practice, helping build resilience in partner organisations over and above the provision of funding. SCS carries out and contributes to research on short breaks whilst providing information and advice to individuals and organisations supporting carers through the provision of a telephone service and online directory.
Shared Care Scotland is recruiting a passionate individual to join the team as their new Short Breaks Fund Manager. This post is responsible for the continued operation and development of the SBF programme, ensuring that strategic outcomes are achieved and the positive impact of SBF is increased. The post will manage grant operations throughout the grant making cycle, track and measure outcomes and impact, develop learning opportunities, and represent the SBF and SCS at various events and within various networks.
The ideal candidate will share the organisation’s passion for developing new and creative short break opportunities for carers, be able to establish strong relationships with partners and networks and thrive in a collaborative working environment. Grant making experience would be highly beneficial and experience of managing fundraising or grant applications would be essential.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Mike Orr, at our recruitment partners, Aspen People, on 0141 212 7555.
Application notes
Application is by way of CV and supporting letter.
Please CLICK HERE for more detail and to submit your application.
Closing date for applications: Friday 11th March
Candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application no later than Monday 21st March
Interviews: week commencing Monday 28th March / tbc
Self-Directed Support Worker
- Full time
- £29,581
- Livingston, home and possibly other locations in West Lothian. (Hybrid)
- Closing 24th April 2024
Carers of West Lothian is looking for a Self-Directed Support Worker to join their team. This is a new post funded by Inspiring Scotland for 3 years. The post holder will; identify and support carers and people with a learning and/ or physical disability to understand Self-Directed Support (SDS) and social care support; provide information, advice and support to those considering or in receipt of SDS and provide individual and group support.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £50,000 – £55,000
- Livingston, home and possibly other locations in West Lothian. (Hybrid)
- Closing 24th April 2024
Carers of West Lothian is looking for a Chief executive officer who will: manage the day to day operations of the organisation, providing direction and leadership in the development and implementation of the organisation’s purpose, vision and strategic priorities and delivering the annual objectives as agreed by the Board: secure and manage various funding streams to achieve greater sustainability and expansion of Carers of West Lothian’s services.
VOCAL - Voice of Carers Across Lothian - seeks two enthusiastic and experienced Carer Brokerage Practitioners to join its busy and expanding team to provide brokerage support to carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian.
VOCAL is a carer-led organisation and provides a wide range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. Postholders will be expected to work as part of a team, improve outcomes for carers and maximise uptake of VOCAL and community services.
Postholders will be part of a SDS focused project, VOCAL about Independent Living funded by Support in the Right Direction, Inspiring Scotland. They will liaise with staff, relevant organisations and the funder whilst running the project, including Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) who will also have a funded post as part of this project . SDS carer support is already well established at VOCAL, and postholders will be able to benefit from the expertise of the practitioners who have been involved with SDS support to date.
Applicants will evidence excellent people, and communication skills, brokerage and person-centred support work. Applicants will also demonstrate awareness of the diverse range of caring situations, the impact of caring on peoples’ lives and barriers carers face at different points of the caring journey. Good working knowledge of health and social care will be expected, with preference given to candidates with applied knowledge of self-directed support. Applicants will be digitally competent and effective communicators with individuals, carer groups and partner agencies.
Dundee Carers Centre is a thriving and innovative local charity providing information and support services for disabled people and carers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Self-directed Support Team supporting people in Dundee.
As a Self-directed Support Advisor, you will work to empower people to have genuine choice and control over the way in which they lead their lives, ensuring that they have comprehensive advice, information, and support.
You will have a good standard of education, experience of working with people in an outcome focused way and be committed to working in a co-productive manner.
Find out more about SDS atSDS Dundee and Angus Website
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