At Columba 1400 we enable young people, especially from tough realities, and the key adults in their lives to lead lives of meaning, purpose, and contribution. Since 2000 we’ve helped more than 12,500 young people and adults transform their lives.

Through our bespoke values-based leadership experiences, we create a nurturing environment where participants can explore their strengths, build confidence, and embrace their unique talents.

Our founding principles of warmth of welcome, warmth of hospitality, and the sense of being on a shared journey guide everything we do.

Participants emerge from our academies with greater confidence, clarity about their goals, and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to make a positive difference.

Overall Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to facilitate the delivery of our Young People’s Leadership Academies and to be alongside participants as they realise their true potential.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Columban Team to ensure the highest standards of delivery are maintained throughout our leadership academies as well as supporting the information and data gathering to demonstrate our impact.

In this post you will help to provide a supportive, warm, and nurturing environment for young people, and key adults. Through your compassionate approach and values-based leadership, you will inspire and uplift young people, helping them to realise their inherent strengths and capabilities.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• And many more!

About the Role:

We’re seeking a highly motivated Training Manager to lead the learning and growth of our team. Committed to creating a lively and inclusive learning atmosphere, the Training Manager will design and deliver learning programs for our employees, stakeholders, and external experts. Working in close partnership with our Service Delivery team, they will guarantee that the workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to adapt to the organisation’s changing requirements.

Training Manager Role Profile

About You:

Drawing on your past experience in delivering training and managing a team, you should be characterised by creativity, a flair for innovation, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your enthusiasm and determination will drive you to consistently seek opportunities for enhancing the learning experience for our employees. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• A qualification in a pertinent social care subject (at least SVQ Level 9).
• Possession of, a relevant training qualification or equivalent at SCQF level 7 (SVQ 3).
• Previous experience in the care or charity sector (preferably 2 years or more).
• Proficiency in scoping, developing, and delivering training materials to a diverse audience.
• Knowledge of the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Framework.
• Familiarity with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on finding practical solutions.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Are you looking for a change of job or career?

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?

Key, are a compassionate and caring social care organisation who have worked in North Ayrshire for around 30yrs. We have services in Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston and Kilwinning and are committed to providing high quality, flexible, person centred services to people who have a wide variety of support needs including, learning disabilities, autism, young people in transition and people who have mental health support needs.

Due to our services expanding we are looking to recruit Team Managers.

Full details can be found here.

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for two Community Activity Organisers who will be responsible for developing and facilitating a wide range of community activities for people living with dementia and their carers/families with a view to helping them to maintain social activities, relationships and community connections.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.