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Do you share our commitment to supporting positive change in people’s lives?

Ypeople has over 200 staff and volunteers and supports hundreds of people every day in our homelessness, young people’s wellbeing and out of school care services.

About the role

The HR Business Partner will work closely with Managers and key stakeholders to help build organisational and people capability as well as shape and implement effective people strategies and activities within the organisation.

We would love you to apply for this role if...

• You are guided by the Ypeople values and committed to creating an environment that promotes inclusiveness.
• You are CIPD qualified
• You have knowledge of current legislation, policies and strategies relating to Employment Law
• You have experience of developing plans and strategies for service delivery
• You would love to work in this role if...
• You are keen to develop strong working relationships with Ypeople Managers, staff and relevant external bodies
• You will take pride in promoting a positive and approachable image of the HR Department both internally and externally
• You are excited to bring your people expertise and experience of developing solutions to help the organisation to deliver its strategy
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities

What you will be doing

• Influencing and building relationships with people around the organisation
• Developing and implementing people strategy in line with the overall organisation strategy
• Managing the impact of HR practices to ensure that they are appropriate and fit with wider organisational needs
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Talent development, through identifying training needs for teams and individuals
• Ensuring HR Metrics have an impact on services and organisational development and growth
• Support the development and maintenance of a performance management culture within Ypeople

Exciting new opportunities have arisen for new Trustees to join Open Door Accommodation Project.

Do you have the Enthusiasm and Passion to help us guide our organisation forward?

The Board are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation to deliver the charitable objectives. As a member of the Board of Trustees you will be responsible for ensuring the effective oversight and governance within the organisation for the benefit of the vulnerable young people we support.

Open Door have an experienced management team who are responsible for the day-to-day management and service delivery of the organisation’s support staff. The Board will be responsible for the supervision of the Chief Executive to take overall responsibility for the organisation, acting collectively and effectively in its interests by giving strategic direction and determining our mission and vision. The Board make decisions required for assurance and management of the organisation, ensuring compliance, good governance and adequate financial resources for our services whilst protecting our assets and property. The Board also ensure we manage risks carefully, as a responsible employer and uphold the principles of equality and diversity.

Board meetings are held on a monthly to six weekly basis, typically in the evening.

We currently have a vacancy in our Glasgow Justice Team for a Temporary Project Workers (12 month temporary contract) who really believes in young people, is flexible regarding hours of work and can help us to deliver Includem’s innovative approach.

What does the role involve?

You will deliver one to one support to young people and their families in their own homes and communities. You will assist in case management, including contributing to support planning and risk assessment and work with other professionals in the young person’s life to deliver positive, sustainable change.

All posts require individuals to:

• Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work;

• Develop safe, professional and committed relationships with young people and families

• Use their communication skills effectively to influence, record and evidence positive change and provide personalised, risk enabled, professional support

• Be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes

• Membership of PVG scheme (paid for by Includem)

• To be registered or become registered with SSSC and hold or be willing to work toward HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent (qualifications are fully funded by Includem)

We value our staff and employee benefits include:

• A full and robust training and induction programme

• Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service and 9 public holidays

• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions

• Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation

• Free Vehicle Breakdown Cover

• Company Mobile Phone and Laptop

• SCVO Credit Union

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted spa treatments

• Discounted holidays and associated benefits

• Access to discounts for charity workers

• Flexible and agile working

Who are Includem?

Includem is a brilliant third sector organisation that provides intensive, bespoke support to young people in challenging circumstances and their families. We believe that no young person is ever beyond help and through a 24/7 service which is responsive to their needs, we empower them to make positive life choices.

What does the role involve?

• Working independently with young people, but also as part of a team of support.
• Providing emotional support and linking in with service delivery teams to ensure an appropriate response to our young people or their families.
• The opportunity to work directly with our young people and their families in their communities.

The ideal candidates should be able to commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week with a view to working more hours as and when required (including evenings and weekends). As sessional Mentors work directly with young people and families in the community there is a requirement that you can drive and have access to a car for work purposes.

If you have all of the below skills and attributes then we would love to hear from you:

• A genuine passion for helping children, young people and their families
• The ability to identify and manage emotions (your own and others)
• An empathetic and non-judgemental outlook
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with young people and their families
• An awareness of issued facing vulnerable young people and their families
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing situations led by the needs of the young person and their families
• Good organisational skills
• Be a team player but also be able to work on your own initiative
• Be self-motivated and flexible
• Ability to provide emotional, practical and social support
• Good communication skills both written and verbal including ability to maintain accurate records
• Reliability and commitment to deliver the relationship based model of intervention
• Ability to drive and have access to own car for work purposes

All posts require individuals to:

• Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work
• Develop safe, professional and committed relationships with young people and families
• Use their communication skills effectively to influence, record and evidence positive change and provide personalised, risk enabled, professional support
• Be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes
• Become a member of the PVG scheme (paid for by Includem)
• To be registered or become registered with SSSC and hold or be willing to work toward an SVQ2 in a relevant discipline (qualifications are fully funded by Includem)
• Attend team meetings and any relevant training courses

We value our staff and employee benefits include:

· A full and robust training and induction programme.

· Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service

· Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation

· Free Vehicle Breakdown Cover

· Company Mobile Phone

· SCVO Credit Union

· Discounted gym membership

· Discounted holidays and associated benefits

· Access to discounts for charity workers

· Flexible and agile working