Digital and Communications Support Officer
- Part time
- £26,300 pro-rata
- The post holder will work across Edinburgh and Midlothian and will be based at VOCAL’s Edinburgh Carers Hub, 60 Leith Walk, EH6 5HB
- Closing 18th January 2021
- Advertised from 15th December 2020
- SCP46. £14.47 per hour. £26,300 per annum (pro rata) 24 hours per week.
- VOCAL will match up to 6% pension contribution. 32 days paid leave plus six public holidays (pro rata)
Role
VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our team and provide communications and administrative support across a range of print-based media and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and energizing organisation and support the development of cutting edge communications and digital supports for carers.
The Digital and Communications Support Officer will work closely with VOCAL’s Head of Digital and Communications. They will support the production and design of VOCAL’s print and digital assets; monitor and regularly review VOCAL’s digital platforms including websites and social media; provide administrative support for communications activities and digital developments and deliver website and social media training to VOCAL staff, volunteers and partners.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in social media and website editing with strong graphic design, video editing and content writing skills. In addition to excellent IT skills, they will have the ability to form effective working relationships, work on own initiative and take direction whilst managing a varied workload and working to deadlines. Ideally, they will have an understanding of caring situations and the impact of caring on peoples’ lives.
Application notes
Download the person specification and job description, also available at vocal.org.uk. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk putting ‘Digital and Communications Support Officer’ in the subject heading, or by post marked confidential to Deputy CEO, c/o VOCAL Edinburgh, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB.
We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 18 January 2021, 12 noon
Interview Date, if shortlisted: Week commencing Monday, 25 January 2021
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- The post holder will work across Edinburgh and Midlothian and will be based at VOCAL’s Edinburgh Carers Hub, 60 Leith Walk, EH6 5HB
- Closing 27th January 2021
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The postholder will work alongside colleagues to increase the Service’s effectiveness, identify hidden young carers, develop and provide support and increase our knowledge and understanding of the needs of young carers who are caring for someone with problematic drug and/or alcohol use.
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Homeshare Development Officer
- Part time
- £34,130 pro-rata
- Home based in Scotland with travel around Scotland.
- Closing 27th January 2021
Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations.
We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with. We offer guidance, best practice and a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.
Over the past four years, the Homeshare UK team have driven the growth and development of Homeshare across the UK and ROI. This role will bring Homeshare to Scotland by supporting three geographic areas to plan and develop a new service in their area.
The key objectives for our Homeshare Development Officer include:
- Supporting the development and start-up of 3 new Homeshare programmes in Scotland.
- Supporting Homeshare to become recognised as a mainstream housing and a preventative social care model.
- Working with the Homeshare UK team to support the promotion of Homeshare across Scotland, the UK, and worldwide though our international work.
- Supporting an increase in the adoption of Homeshare, particularly by people from diverse background and communities.
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- Part time
- £29,671 – £30,775 pro-rata
- Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd January 2021
Do you have a passion for ensuring people with learning disabilities live fulfilled lives? Do you want to help lead a community that values people for who they are and what they can do?
L’Arche Edinburgh is an ecumenical Christian community of more than 80 people, which welcomes people of all faiths and none. We are part of a global network of communities where people with and without learning disabilities live and share in life together, working for a world where we all belong.
We are seeking someone with management experience in social care who can lead the Assistants Coordinator (Human Resources Manager) role. Experience of management and HR processes are key requirements, along with a commitment to L’Arche values and ethos.
You will lead on recruitment and HR for the Community, working closely with the other leaders to ensure that we provide and develop high quality person-centred care which supports the practical, social and spiritual needs of those who call L’Arche home. A unique part of our mission is to welcome assistants to live alongside the people with learning disabilities we support, and your role will be key in ensuring we have live-in and live-out assistants with the right skills and potential to fulfil that mission.
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