Cordale Housing Association are welcoming applications from enthusiastic and skilled individuals who are passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for tenants, service users and the wider Renton community.

Cordale Housing Association is an award-winning organisation who has made a significant impact in the area through the provision of almost 500 new homes to replace the previous poor housing, which has immeasurably improved the lives of residents in the area. In addition, we have established a community garden, provided local job opportunities, developed housing for older people along with the provision of support to remain independent and have participated in a host of other local services which engage and benefit the local community.

It's an exciting time to join the Cordale management committee. We have completed a transformation programme, resulting in significantly improved performance and services, and we’re now mapping a strategy for further improvements.

Cordale management committee members are an essential and valued part of the organisation. The team is required to give good independent judgement and sound management of Cordale to deliver excellent outcomes for tenants and service users.

We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experience. You will have a genuine interest and commitment to social housing, putting our customers at the centre of everything we do to continue delivering on our mission of providing sustainable homes, flexible services and vibrant communities.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• All aspects of housing development
• Legal
• Finance
• Subsidiary/commercial management
• Marketing and/or digital engagement

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome approaches fromallsections of the community.

What can we offer?

This is a voluntary, unpaid position but management committee members can claim travel and other expenses for attending meetings. We also offer management committee members a training programme (both in-person and e-learning) and encourage them to develop their knowledge and leadership skills by attending various events and joining group sub-committees.

Your commitment

You will need to commit to attending 10 management committee meetings per year. These meetings are usually held in the early evening. In addition, you will be expected to take part in annual skills development and training provided by the Association to support you in your role as a management committee member.

If you share our values and have the time and expertise to support us in our efforts as a sector leading organisation, making a positive difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Cairn Housing Association is a national provider with over 4,500 units in management across Scotland.

We are looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Property Services Team.

Cairn Housing Association requires a Property Investment Assistant to provide efficient and effective customer care and administration support to the planned, cyclical and compliance services within the Property Services Team. Support Gas & Electrical Safety compliance tasks for all Cairn stock. Liaise with customers in a helpful and friendly manner ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and provide support for the Customer Services and Cairn Connect teams where required.

The successful applicant should hold recognised administration/repairs qualifications or 2 years’ experience working in an admin role with experience of property services and have substantial knowledge of repairs and maintenance policies.

Cairn operate hybrid working for all office based staff.

A Basic Disclosure Scotland Scheme check is required for this post.

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives?

Come and join Wheatley Care!

At Wheatley Care we’re passionate about personalised care services which support people to get the most out of their lives.

Our dedicated and highly-experienced staff provide flexible, innovative and high-quality care and support which is focused around the individual and their personal goals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for additional talented leaders to join our team in South Lanarkshire as we embark on the next stage of our journey to delivering truly outstanding, highly-personalised, care and support services.

Our specialist Housing Support and Care at Home services currently provide support to adults aged 18 and over, who are living in their own homes and who experience a range of diagnoses including mental health, and/or learning disabilities. Some may also experience addiction and have a history of offending behaviour.

The Team Leader who successfully takes up this post will be very much involved in supporting the other managers, leaders and team in the ongoing work of the services as they develop and the grow. All the services will continue to offer Individualised support. Outcome Star is utilised as a tool to support and measure positive change and improved health and wellbeing. We are very much looking forward to seeing positive outcomes being achieved for all the people we support over the coming months and into the future.

If you have the motivation, drive, and focus and want to use your leadership skills to make a positive difference to people’s lives, this could be exactly the opportunity you’re looking for.

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer an unrivalled package in the sector. The successful candidate will receive excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), essential care user allowance, staff discount scheme, an occupational pension, generous health plan and family friendly policies.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have solid experience of working with people in the care and support sector and, just as importantly, they’ll be able to demonstrate an innovative and empathetic approach to delivering services. They will understand person-centred care and be just as passionate about it as we are.

Experience of leadership is important as you will play a lead role in supporting the manager of the service to support and develop the staff team. As part of the leadership team you will be fully involved in the delivery of excellent, personalised services.

You should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of monitoring and evaluating a quality framework ensuring excellent service provision, staff support and supervision.

What will the role involve day-to-day?

As the Team Leader of a Wheatley Care service, you will work closely with the Registered Manager of the service to share responsibility for the day-to-day running of all elements of service provision. This will include: leading and supporting staff; ensuring the work of all staff is co-ordinated effectively; participating directly in the care of the people we work for; implementing policies and procedures; and maintaining regulatory standards.

You will need to have some flexibility to work various shift patterns and you will be asked to participate in the organisation’s on-call service, for which an appropriate allowance is paid.

What about qualifications and development?

At Wheatley Care we support staff to develop their career and reach their potential through a range of learning and development opportunities.

You should have or be willing to work towards a SSSC recognised qualification for this role, such as SVQ3 Health and Social Care and a relevant supervisory management qualification. Wheatley Care will support you to achieve any relevant qualifications you will require in your post within an agreed timescale. Your commitment to gaining the necessary qualifications would be essential.

You will require to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and register with the Scottish Social Care Council (SSSC), but we can also support you with these applications

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment. Wheatley Group is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Are you looking for a new challenge that makes a positive difference? You don’t need to have specific experience in the Care environment as full training and support will be provided as part of the role. If you are empathetic, caring and a good communicator we would love to hear from you.

We offer excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave, a staff discount scheme, an occupational pension, a health plan and family-friendly policies.

We are looking for:

• Enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team and become part of a leading care and support provider across central Scotland;

• You’ll need no previous experience, but a positive outlook, patience and willingness to go the extra mile for the people we work for are essential;

• Someone to have effective communication skills and demonstrate initiative;

• You to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and register with the Scottish Social Care Council (SSSC), but we can help you with these applications;

• Basic IT skills;

• A relevant SVQ qualification is desirable.

In this flexible role, you will work directly with the people we work for, allowing them to make positive changes in their life and be part of their community.

At Wheatley we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams, we want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve. So, we would welcome applications from any underrepresented groups.