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.

• Are you looking for an interesting alternative to your regular social care job?
• Do you want to be part of a successful & award winning social care organisation?
• Are you seeking a rewarding role working office hours Monday – Friday?
• Looking to get paid a minimum of £10.50 ph/£19,110 pa for a 35 hour week?

If you answered YES to all of the above, then we would like to hear from you!

Silver Birch is an award winning charity and social enterprise who are seeking a dynamic individual to join our successful and multi-talented team. The ideal candidate should possess the necessary skills to oversee teams of adults with additional support needs, sometimes dealing with challenging situations.

Applicants will ideally have some experience of working within a learning disability focused environment and have the ability to demonstrate independent working as part of their day to day role.

The successful candidate should be a proactive individual, an effective communicator and possess the necessary skills to enhance a well performing team.

Full training and induction will be provided to the successful candidate.

Post is dependent on successful completion of a three month probationary period and enrolment in the PVG Scheme.

At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis. Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

It’s an exciting time to join us as we look to grow our digital presence. Working alongside the Head of Communications, you will have a key role in developing, managing and reporting on the digital communications strategy including: Thistle’s social media accounts, the website and digital and social advertising including Google ad grants. You will work closely with the Communications Team and colleagues across the organisation to raise the profile of who we are and what we do including fundraising, recruitment and reaching people who are looking for support. The role will be responsible for the line management of a part-time Digital Communications Officer.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with 3+ years’ experience of working in a social media and/or a digital communications role. You’ll be a creative team player with experience of planning, developing and delivering engaging, creative digital content.

Read the full job description here.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with a fun and friendly team focused on making a difference in the lives of people living in communities across Scotland;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• A competitive salary - £27,000 - £29,849 pro rata, DOE;
• Hybrid working between home and our offices in Craigmillar;
• Contributory pension scheme;
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme;
• 35 days of annual leave;
• Free Thistle Gym membership;
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan;
• A £500 welcome payment.