Operations Manager
- Full time
- up to £35,000
- Auchincruive, Ayr with some travel within Scotland
- Closing 23rd March 2023
- Advertised from 14th March 2023
- Responsible to: General Manager. Salary: up to £35,000.00, commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. 37.5 hours per week in a flexible pattern as directed by the needs of the job. Some evening and weekend working will be essential. Annual Leave: 30 days per annum inclusive of Public Holidays
- Pension
Role
River Garden Auchincruive presents a wonderful opportunity for an Operations Manager within a charity supporting people’s recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through a model of Social Enterprise.
This is demanding and rewarding role for a person with drive and initiative. The post holder will manage the day to day working operations at River Garden in relation to residents, peer workers and volunteers; ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including Health & Safety and employment.
The Operations Manager has active oversight and particular operational responsibility for the residents of the River Garden Auchincruive recovery community. Of particular importance in this regard is the Charity’s stance of zero tolerance of any use of alcohol or drugs (illegal or unprescribed) on site.
Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in addictions, mental health and the recovery sector; and will be able to demonstrate a range of qualities, abilities and experience such as:
· Demonstrably excellent communication skills.
· Lived experience of recovery from alcohol or drug misuse.
· Strong management and leadership skills.
· A successful track record and experience of managing complex projects.
· Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
· Experience of providing support on a 1:1 and group basis.
· The ability to manage and motivate a wide range of individuals including residents, peers and volunteers.
· Understanding of the challenges that may be experienced in a residential community with the knowledge and ability to resolve difficult situations.
· A full clean driving licence
· A valid current work visa, residency or citizenship.
Charity overview
River Garden is set in a beautiful rural location in South Ayrshire where a more appropriate setting for recovery could not be imagined. Operating from a 48.5 acre site on the river Ayr, we are building a community dedicated to sustainable recovery from drugs and alcohol through our vibrant, innovative approach to the development of social enterprises to provide occupation and learning for our residents and to support the continued growth of our dreams.
Our approach is unique in Scotland and combines a “work orientated approach” through working in our various enterprises, backed up by specific, time tested input on recovery models of care, residents can grow over the 3-year residential journey into rounded people whose recovery and abstinence is sustainable and who feel pride in themselves as productive, engaged members of their various local communities.
Our first social enterprise “The Bothy Café” is firmly establishing itself as a “go to” place for the local community and the open access nature of our site has a significant de-stigmatising benefit for those in recovery. Our “fledgling” events management social enterprise fills us with excitement and our purpose-built River Garden woodworking enterprise is on the cusp of opening. We are committed to this being our “Year of the garden” where we, through our residents, volunteers and staff, strive to enhance the experience of visitors to our site and the gardens we have on the estate.
We have exciting plans for developing new social enterprises over the next few years. The challenge is significant and the rewards are immense. This is an exciting time for River Garden, with massive infrastructural change sponsored by The Social Inclusion Partnership and the Scottish Government. We look forward to increasing our resident numbers to 50+ over the next few years.
To find out more: check out our website at rivergarden.scot
Application notes
Closing date: Thursday 23 March 2023
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 3 April 2023
Please submit your CV and covering letter to recruitment@ifdas.net or by post to: River Garden Auchincruive, The Bothy Office, Auchincruive, by Ayr KA6 5AE
If you require further information or clarification, please contact recruitment@ifdas.net
Top job! General Manager
- Full time
- up to £50,000
- Auchincruive, Ayr with some travel within Scotland
- Closing 23rd March 2023
River Garden Auchincruive presents a wonderful opportunity for a General Manager to run a charity supporting people’s recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through a model of Social Enterprise
We are looking for a most enthusiastic, committed person with strong experience of working in addictions, mental health and the recovery sector, combined with a strong understanding and background in business management with appropriate qualifications.
This is a highly responsible position. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
· Experience of managing services in the drug and alcohol sector, preferably in the field of recovery.
· Strong leadership qualities with a proven ability to lead a team.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Change management experience.
· Experience of developing new service models to meet the needs of organisational compliance, for example MAT standards.
· Ability to manage and set budgets in collaboration with appropriate staff.
· Full clean driving licence.
· A valid current work visa, residency or citizenship.
The General Manager (GM) will work to, and in collaboration with the board of trustees to develop and maintain a healthy charity. The GM leads and supports a team of staff working to build a strong peer led recovery community that will enable residents to sustain their own individual and collective journeys away from addiction through peer support and meaningful engagement in social enterprise.
The post holder will work together with the board, relevant staff and other stakeholders to create an annual RGA work plan. The post holder will regularly monitor and actively contribute to the delivery of that plan.
See downloads for detailed key accountabilities
Charity overview
River Garden is set in a beautiful rural location in South Ayrshire where a more appropriate setting for recovery could not be imagined. Operating from a 48.5 acre site on the river Ayr, we are building a community dedicated to sustainable recovery from drugs and alcohol through our vibrant, innovative approach to the development of social enterprises to provide occupation and learning for our residents and to support the continued growth of our dreams.
Our approach is unique in Scotland and combines a “work orientated approach” through working in our various enterprises, backed up by specific, time tested input on recovery models of care, residents can grow over the 3-year residential journey into rounded people whose recovery and abstinence is sustainable and who feel pride in themselves as productive, engaged members of their various local communities.
Our first social enterprise “The Bothy Café” is firmly establishing itself as a “go to” place for the local community and the open access nature of our site has a significant de-stigmatising benefit for those in recovery. Our “fledgling” events management social enterprise fills us with excitement and our purpose-built River Garden woodworking enterprise is on the cusp of opening. We are committed to this being our “Year of the garden” where we, through our residents, volunteers and staff, strive to enhance the experience of visitors to our site and the gardens we have on the estate.
We have exciting plans for developing new social enterprises over the next few years. The challenge is significant and the rewards are immense. This is an exciting time for River Garden, with massive infrastructural change sponsored by The Social Inclusion Partnership and the Scottish Government. We look forward to increasing our resident numbers to 50+ over the next few years.
To find out more: check out our website at rivergarden.scot
Support Practitioner - Perth & Kinross
- Full time or Part time
- £20,841 – £21,924
- Perth & Kinross
- Closing 24th March 2023
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross
We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.
We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
Young People’s Worker – Out of School Club
- Part time
- £24,240 pro-rata
- Options Ayrshire, Prestwick
- Closing 26th March 2023
Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability/and or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector or work environment?
About Options Ayrshire
Our Service is a busy respite care unit for children and young people with additional support needs, including complex learning and physical disabilities. As well as providing short residential breaks the service offers outreach to families and is also involved in the managing and running of an after school club as well as a busy Easter and Summer play scheme.
Our after school club is based outside of Ayr within a building at Mosshill Industrial Estate. Our disability support service offers a safe, nurturing environment for a child to come and play for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with disabilities.
What we are looking for...
Working as part of the staff team you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the children and young people using the Out of School Club. Ideally, you will have experience of working with this group of young people.
This post is for 15 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks over a full year). This post attracts a 5% unsocial hours allowance. You will be required to be on the SSSC Day Care of Children register and meet, or be prepared to gain, the qualifications requirements for this category which is at SCQF level 6 (for example, SVQ Level 3 or HNC).
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice.
What we offer...
You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme, including Child Protection. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk
Young People’s Worker – Out of School Club
- Part time
- £24,240 pro-rata
- Options Ayrshire, Prestwick
- Closing 26th March 2023
Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability/and or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector or work environment?
About Options Ayrshire
Our Service is a busy respite care unit for children and young people with additional support needs, including complex learning and physical disabilities. As well as providing short residential breaks the service offers outreach to families and is also involved in the managing and running of an after school club as well as a busy Easter and Summer play scheme.
Our after school club is based outside of Ayr within a building at Mosshill Industrial Estate. Our disability support service offers a safe, nurturing environment for a child to come and play for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with disabilities.
What we are looking for...
Working as part of the staff team you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the children and young people using the Out of School Club. Ideally, you will have experience of working with this group of young people.
This post is for 20 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks over a full year), and attracts a 5% unsocial hours allowance. This vacancy is linked to maternity leave cover and is expected to run from May 2023 until May 2024. You will be required to be on the SSSC Day Care of Children register and meet, or be prepared to gain, the qualifications requirements for this category which is at SCQF level 6 (for example, SVQ Level 3 or HNC).
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice.
What we offer...
You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme, including Child Protection. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk
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