Personal Assistant to The Director of Barnardo's Scotland (15435)
- Full time
- Circa £24,960 – £28,080
- Edinburgh
- Closing 3rd April 2023
- Advertised from 15th March 2023
- 36.25 hours per week. Permanent.
- 15435
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to the Director of Barnardo's Scotland. This role is permanent, full time with hybrid working between home and an office base in Edinburgh.
As the Personal Assistant, you will effectively manage the time and workload of the Director by supporting them with a wide range of administrative tasks. You will do this by proactively identifying and undertaking tasks and undertaking ad-hoc project work.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional organisational skills, the ability to produce agendas and minutes for key meetings and be able to communicate comfortably across multiple levels of the organisation. Project, time management and conference organisation skills would also be an advantage. This role will require you to be conscientious, self-motivated and pro-active whilst working with multiple stakeholders across the charity and externally.
If you feel like you have the skills that we are looking for, and you would like to work for a leading children's charity, please click on the ‘apply now' button below, and we will look forward to reviewing your application.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which should be in place by 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
WORKPLACE OFFER: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.
Application notes
Closing Date: 3 April 2023
Interview Date: w/c 17 April 2023
To find out more and to apply, please visit out website.
Coordinator - Children and Young People Health and Wellbeing Services
- Part time
- £25,563 pro-rata
- Office based with flexibility to work from home (Head Office in Edinburgh) as agreed with the Chief Executive. A minimum of two days per week required in our Head Office.
- Closing 27th March 2023
Due to growth in our Children & Young People (CYP) Health and Wellbeing Services, there is an exciting opportunity to join Children’s Health Scotland, a charity that supports the health and wellbeing of children and young people and their right to the best possible health. Founded in 1961, as Mother Care for Children in Hospital, the charity has grown to become experts in their sector and the leading children’s healthcare charity in Scotland. It is the only charity dedicated to informing, promoting, and campaigning on behalf of the needs and rights of all children and young people with health conditions.
We are searching for a Coordinator with excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills and a passion for working with children, young people, and those who love and care for them. The post-holder will work within busy and friendly teams and will support the delivery of Programmes with our CYP Health and Wellbeing Services.
Applicants for this post must be experienced working with Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel, and be able to create spreadsheets and deal with numerical information. They must also be confident in delivering presentations, coordinating projects and producing reports.
Over many years, Children 1st have provided child-centred support which is trauma responsive and responds to the needs of whole families. We understand that the impact of the challenges faced by children, young people and their families can be supported through forming trusting and understanding relationships which value the experiences of each member of the family, while placing the safety and wellbeing of the child/ren at the centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to carry out an important role within an innovative partnership between Children 1st and East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. You will join our established Children 1st Wellbeing services and provide a vital role in supporting colleagues at various levels. The role of the Administrator is also a central point of contact for families and external agencies, so we invite candidates to bring a relational approach to their administrative skills and experience.
What kind of person will make a great Administrator for Children 1st?
- will possess excellent administrative, IT and financial skills to support the work of Children 1st
- provide a front-line reception service, as the first point of contact to external visitors and telephone callers, answering questions and responding to queries using own initiative as appropriate to ensure a relational and responsive service is provided
- ability to maintain diaries, schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments
- a cool head and clear mind at times of pressure
- thinks it’s a privilege to work for and on behalf of children and families and
- is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind
If you have an interest in supporting the activities of a compassionate and committed staff team then we would like to hear from you. We are open to discuss a really flexible approach to how the hours are spent across up to 5 days. In particular, we are seeking to further enhance our diversity from the perspective of ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender and disability.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days (pro rata) inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.
Further Information
This is a part time, fixed term role of 21 hours per week, funded initially until 31 March 2024. The 21 hours can be worked across the week up to 5 days. However, Wednesdays are seen as our ‘core day’ and when essential service activities take place such as team meetings.
Assistant Policy Officer, Supporting The Third Sector Project
- Full time
- £20,361 – £23,697
- Edinburgh
- Closing 21st March 2023
This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work for a national children’s organisation improving children’s lives.
The Supporting the Third Sector project (STTS) supports the third sector to be a strong partner in Children's Services Planning. As STTS Assistant Policy Officer, you will contribute to the work of the STTS Project, ensuring that the third sector can be meaningfully involved in children’s services planning processes and influence and inform the development of national policy relating to children, young people and families. You will assist our policy and research activity, and provide administrative, information and organisational support.
We are seeking a values-driven individual, who has great organisational and communication skills. With a commitment to children’s rights you will be able to build positive relationships with a wide range of our partners, members and other stakeholders through relevant networks and forums.
In return we will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop your career in children’s policy and services, within a supportive, enthusiastic and committed team and organisation.
Department:Policy, Projects and Participation
Location: Children in Scotland is Edinburgh based but, until further notice, this role will be remote/home-based, with some travel to Edinburgh and Glasgow required for meetings. There is also the option to use office space in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow. Arrangements will be reviewed, with staff involvement, throughout the 2023-24 year.
About Children in Scotland
Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do.
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights.
Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.
Diversity
Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Home-Start Edinburgh is a volunteer-led charity with over 35 years-experience working in local communities, supporting families with a child under 5 in the home. We are currently recruiting for the role of Family Support Co-ordinator. Whilst our Head Office is in Leith, the successful applicant will be required to support volunteers and families in one of Edinburgh’s four localities.
This role will be tasked will support families, predominantly through the network of volunteers they recruit, support and train. They will also be expected to contribute to the wider operation and further development of the scheme.
The post-holder will work with the other Family Support Co-ordinators, as well as other staff, to ensure families receive holistic, high quality support. They will contribute to the ongoing training and development of volunteers, including delivery of the Volunteer Prep course, as well as networking with other local organisations.
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