Do you want to work for a social enterprise that thrives on making a difference to the lives of the most disadvantaged young people, adults and communities? Are you passionate about all people being able to reach their full potential and generating creative solutions to the barriers that prevent this from happening with the individuals.

We are seeking a creative, energetic and compassionate individual to fill this vacancy and work in our amazing training team.

The Larder is committed to creating a more equal and just Scotland through the alternative economic model of social enterprise and calling for a Scotland without poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and the right to food is enshrined in Scots law.

Summary of Post and Project

CashBack: Community Connections is a partnership project in West Lothian supporting young people at risk of offending, that will address three identified gaps in local justice provision:

1. Preventing offending behaviour including very early intervention prior to charge
2. Providing longevity in service support, when needed, for high–tariff young people already receiving support from youth justice but requiring a sustained, comprehensive intervention to support them through their complex journey to case closure
3. Provide support for young people due for release from custody

It offers needs led holistic one-to-one and group work support for young people between the ages of 10 and 25, who are involved in offending behaviour or at risk of entering the Youth Justice system in the future and their families.

The project is led by trauma-trained staff, focussing on reasons for offending, behaviour, promoting consequential thinking, working around restorative justice and the impact of Anti-Social Behaviour and criminal behaviour on victims and the wider community.

Activities include skills for life and work, volunteering, health and wellbeing and employability support and is co-designed through each persons ‘programme for change’, creating positive connectedness to others in their lives and their community.

The Larder and their partners Youth Action Project, Project Scotland and West Lothian College are recruiting an experienced and dynamic Youth Worker to join the team on a full time basis to support the growth of the project. The post holder will deliver one to one and group work sessions across the whole project but will have a focus on the progression pathway of each young person, based on their needs and interests.

This is a new post and may require some evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the individual and their family. As part of the delivery team the successful candidate will support progression routes out of the project for each young person. This will involve fostering positive relationships with colleagues, young people, their families and a range of organisations, in the public, private and third sectors – offering progression options.

As a member of the CashBack team you will be reliable, enthusiastic and capable of positive interaction with all stakeholders and colleagues. You will have excellent communication skills, and able to engage with our learners in an empathatic and professional manner.

Experience of working with young people in a youth work or employability setting is essential as is a willingness to participate in further development in the post.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week and we are looking for someone who can drive and has their own transport due to the nature of the role.

The post is rewarding and you will be part of a wider team that includes training and support staff based in various locations and across 4 organisations

For more detail please download our recruitment pack for this exciting role.

PRINCIPAL ROLE:

As a key member of the Fundraising Team, the post holder is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a fundraising strategy to retain and increase income from charitable Trusts and Foundations against agreed targets.

Key tasks for which the post holder will be responsible.

• To achieve and surpass the trust's fundraising target.
• To secure income through active engagement and positive relationship management with charitable Trusts and Foundations
• To create and maintain current, accurate portfolios of all Trusts and Foundations ensuring regular communication and contact to sustain long-term relationships.
• Research and explore new opportunities to approach charitable Trusts and Foundations including time to approach, key contacts application method, and areas of interest.
• Collate all relevant information and produce high-quality funding applications that are engaging and accurate
• To work closely with the CEO to identify suitable projects for funding and monitor income against forecast
• Ensure a high standard of data capture on Excel and that donors are thanked appropriately
• Reporting and evaluating on grants received by the organisation and ensuring the conditions of any gift is adhered to
• Any other relevant duties as may be required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend relevant internal and external meetings, contributing to the planning and development process
• Manage the requirements of existing and potential donors and supporters and manage the development of relationships with key donors and supporters
• To actively consider professional development and determine training requirements.
• To maintain and develop good working relationships with other members of the wider organisation.

Enable is one of the most impactful social care charities in the country, providing self-directed and human rights-driven social care support for over 1,100 people across Scotland, through our industry leading model.

Due to continued, national growth, we are strengthening our management teams to support our frontline staff to continue to deliver high-quality, bespoke care to the people that we support.

We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals with experience of managing / supporting teams to deliver high-quality care and support.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have the passion and drive to lead a team of frontline staff to support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, live the life they choose and become an inclusive member within their own community? If so, there has never been a better time to apply!

About You

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.

• Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.

• Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.

• The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.

• Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.

• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

• Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
• Introduction to autism
• Epilepsy awareness
• Moving and Handling
• Adult support and protection
• Child support and protection
• First Aid
• Positive Behaviour Support

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

We are looking for an ambitious, driven, and passionate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead, who can operate at both a strategic and operational level, to lead further development and delivery of our Connect service.

As the National Body for Neurodiversity, the Donaldson Trust is a catalyst for change. We believe there is a genuine opportunity to change society for better. We aim to be at the forefront of driving this change, and make a difference with, and for, neurodivergent people.

We're a team filled with caring and talented individuals who work together to create positive change, and you'll be part of a team dedicated to giving neurodivergent people a voice and contributing to our vision of a society in which neurodivergent people are understood, accepted, treated fairly and valued.

You will lead our Connect training and development, consultancy and advice service, ensuring it is financially sustainable and effectively positioned in the market, in line with the organisational vision, goals and values. You will design, plan, deliver, commission and manage the Connect service offering which will include relevant training programmes, workshops, bespoke consultancy support as well as resources supporting provision of high-quality advice and guidance.

This is initially a standalone position with the potential to build a small team.

You will have proven experience of working in an EDI role and of designing, delivering, implementing and evaluating training. With excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills, you will be highly self-motivated and demonstrate a positive “can do” attitude.

This is a full time position, but we’re happy to discuss flexible working.