Help transform the lives of young adults with special needs every day

Beannachar is a special place. Located on a beautiful 28-acre estate only two miles from Aberdeen city, it provides a therapeutic and supportive space that transforms the lives of young adults with additional support needs.

Part of the Camphill worldwide community, Beannachar exists to provide a place where everyone can find purpose and belonging. With a dedicated team of staff and volunteers from all over the world, young adults are supported to uncover their latent potential and unique talents as they transition to adulthood. With a commitment to the environment and sustainability at its core, Beannachar has a walled garden; working farm; numerous craft, land-based and garden workshops and has both residential students living in accommodation on the Estate and a Day Service for non – residential students, all of which provide an enriching working, social and cultural environment to nurture student potential.

The senior leadership team is a newly formed team with some recent appointments but with a wealth of diverse and relevant experience which has created a dynamic, solution-focused and ambitious team where providing the best possible lives and outcomes for the students is the principal driver.

Beannachar is now seeking a compassionate and experienced Residential Service Manager to join them. This is a variable and diverse role providing leadership and management and accountable to the Executive Director which includes:

• Holding the overall operational responsibilities for the care and support arrangements of the residential students.

• Working in partnership with the colleagues in the Management Team in upholding Beannachar’s ethos and values and sharing responsibility for the strategic direction of the Community.

• Working directly with the House Coordinators in the house communities at Beannachar (currently four houses), the Day Service Manager and workshop leaders in promoting the wellbeing of students.

• Delivering on a positive approach to compliance with the regulatory framework in which the organisation must operate.

You should have previous experience in the Health and Care sector with a SVQ Level 9 in Social Services & Healthcare and SVQ Level 10 in Care Services Leadership & Management. As you will support the preparation work required for the Care Inspectorate reviews you should have a clear understanding of regulations, guidelines and required policies to ensure compliance.

We’re looking for someone whose values and ethos align with those of Camphill; someone who can ensure the student experience is person-centred and kept at the heart of everything Beannachar does. You should be inspiring and engaging; able to form great relationships while remaining professional; be calm and level headed with the ability to think on your feet, organised and compassionate.

The care sector has both challenges and opportunities, and we need you to be resilient in managing challenges to change. However, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to manage a truly person-centred community, committed to realising the best in everyone. Each day may be varied however what remains constant is knowing you’re transforming the lives of young adults with additional support needs every single day.

If you would like more information about this amazing opportunity, or know someone who might be interested, then please contact us for more information.

Do you think people with Down’s syndrome should be valued, included and have the same opportunities as everyone else?

Do you want to join a committed and supporting team in raising awareness and changing things for the better for everyone with Down’s syndrome right across Scotland?

If it’s a definite YES, we have a fantastic opportunity within our Adult Services developing new programmes and activities around friendships, citizenship, community, health and wellbeing and employment.

We are looking for an individual who has experience in planning sessions, facilitating groups (in person and online) for young people and adults with learning disabilities and supporting people to deliver training or take part in meetings. The ideal candidate would also have knowledge of and ability to make information easy read.

Download an application pack. For an informal chat regarding this post please contact Karen Fraser at karen@dsscotland.org.uk or call 07825 873726

Streets Ahead (Borders) is a charitable organisation based in the Scottish Borders. We provide care and support to adults both at home and in the community. Most of the people we support have learning disabilities.

We are recruiting a full-time Service Manager to join the Management team in our Hawick service.

The ideal person will be dynamic with a strong value base, a commitment to promoting positive outcomes for people we support and the skills to support colleagues in the workplace. You must have SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 in Social care or equivalent, plus a minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role or a proven record of managing staff teams in a supported living environment.

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

• Provide dynamic and supportive leadership to the staff team
• Be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of service to the people we support
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including SSSC codes of conduct, national care standards and organisational policies and procedures
• Supervise and nurture staff and contribute to the induction of new staff.
• Manage resources efficiently and effectively
• Uphold our organisational values and strong reputation
• Be a key player in supporting Streets Ahead to meet its strategic objectives

Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional who's on the look out for the next step in your career?

You could be just who we’re looking for!

Our amazing Ayrshire branch is on the lookout for a motivated and passionate individual with experience and exceptional leadership skills to join them on a permanent full-time (39 hours per week) basis as a Service Lead. It’s an exciting time to join our team as our services continue to grow and evolve.

The Role

As Service Lead, you will coach, mentor and support the development of your staff team and be committed to developing positive relationships with the people we support, their family and carers and other stakeholders.

Providing support to our Branch Leader, you will lead your services, ensuring the delivery of high quality support and lead in the continuous improvement of the them. You will also work collaboratively with other Leads within the branch to ensure consistency and sharing of good practice. In addition, you will support your teams in attending meetings and reviews as required, developing personal plans, and ensure that the service is designed to support the people we support to achieve their identified goals and outcomes.

We'll need you to bring;

• ​​​​​​​A passion for delivering excellent person centred care and support
• A caring and professional attitude
• Brilliant communication skills; both written and verbal
• A positive attitude to problem solving
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• The ability to work collaboratively as a helpful, positive member of a Team
• Confidence in the use of technology
• Excellent language and numeracy skills
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
• The ability to respond flexibly to emerging and changing circumstances

​​​​​​​Shift patterns

Shift patterns will usually be worked Monday-Friday, however there may be occasions where we will need you to flexible to work evenings and weekends due to the needs of our services. On call duties on will also be a requirement on a rotational basis.