Befriending Project Coordinator
- Part time
- £22,765 – £25,349 pro-rata
- Home based in Fife
- Closing 19th July 2021
- Advertised from 22nd June 2021
- 21 core hours per week (with scope for an additional 7 hours) Fixed term initially until March 2022. This post is funded by a recurring annual grant, subject to meeting funder objectives.
- Pension, expenses, 25 days annual leave and 12 days public holidays per year (pro rata).
Role
This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not re-apply.
We seek a part-time Befriending Coordinator to market and deliver our well-established befriending service in the Fife area to adults and older people who are socially isolated, lonely or disconnected as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances.
The successful applicant will be committed to:
1)Engaging and supporting disabled adults and older people to overcome key barriers to participation and to undertake a range of befriending activities as defined by them to connect them with their communities to reduce social isolation and loneliness.
2)Being an active member of the Lead Scotland team as we seek to expand and develop our befriending services in the South of Scotland over the next three years.
You will be responsible for:
1)Provision of a befriending service for disabled adults and older people to agreed targets as defined by our funder.
2)Recruiting, supporting and developing a bank of volunteer befrienders and matching individuals for one-to-one support.
3)Working in partnership with a range of organisations, particularly third sector and statutory bodies.
Experience of managing volunteers would be an advantage, as would a track record of experience in community development and support.
This post will suit those that are passionate about supporting others, who have excellent communication skills and a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.
You must be enthusiastic with excellent organisational skills and have previous experience of supporting disabled people with a range of barriers, and of working one-to-one with individuals. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential to travel to homes and communities across the seven main localities of Fife.
This post is home-based in Fife and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
Lead has Disability Confident status, and we encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people meeting the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about our commitment to recruit disabled people is available on our website. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on your covering letter. This will in no way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request including braille, large print and audio and people can make applications in alternative formats. Recruitment paperwork is kept for 6 months before it is destroyed. Please complete our anonymous equal opportunities form to help us ensure we are attracting a broad range of candidates.
Application notes
Application by CV and covering letter showing how you meet the criteria for the role to recruitment@lead.org.uk. Job description and additional information available at lead.org.uk. To discuss the role please contact Stephen Fernand at sfernand@lead.org.uk
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 19th July 2021
Lead Scotland is a charity which provides learning, befriending and helpline services for disabled people and carers. Charity no. SC003949
We are looking for a full-time Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh.
In this position, you will lead a team of Project Workers as they provide support and opportunity to the adults who attend Upmo.
On a day-to-day basis, Team Leaders supervise and coordinate activities on site, provided support to staff, ensure onsite operations are in line with policy and procedure and assist Team Managers with case and site management. We are looking for a confident communicator with excellent leadership skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
This Team Leader position is primarily based in our service in Edinburgh, where we offer workshop activities to adults with learning disabilities and autism from Links House in Leith, and St. Margaret's House at Meadowbank.
The starting salary for this position is £24,100.
No formal qualification is necessary, but experience of working in social care is preferred.
Learning Coordinator - Dundee Learning Project
- Part time
- £25,600 pro-rata
- Dundee (Home based)
- Closing 23rd April 2024
We seek a part-time (21 hours per week) Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead’s Dundee Learning Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.
The successful applicant will be committed to:
1) Engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys, making positive, sustained transitions into their chosen progression routes and positive destinations.
This post is home-based in Dundee and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
About you:
You will be passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, be confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.
You will have great organisational skills and previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. Access to a car is essential due to the nature of the work in homes and communities across the region. You will hold an Assessors Award or be willing to work towards this.
Our Activity Centres provide innovative and person-centred services and support to veterans struggling with sight loss. This job exists in order to provide tailored support to veterans carrying out woodworking projects. You will work alongside the veterans to identify abilities, share ideas and plan projects within the activity Centre. You will ensure that the support provided is person-centred, tailored to their needs and is the right support for them. You will support the leadership team to coordinate and manage the activities provided within and from the Activity Centre which will support the overall wellbeing of the veterans and their families. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders to ensure that veterans can access the relevant support.
About us
We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Learning Coordinator - Fife Adult Learning Project
- Part time
- £25,600 pro-rata
- Fife (Home based)
- Closing 23rd April 2024
We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s Fife Adult Learning Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.
Project delivery options, what are you looking for?
- A 21 hours per week Learning Coordinator post? Please apply as per below.
- seeking a career change? Can you bring direct experience or relevant transferrable skills? This position may also be suitable as a development role for you if you are looking to gain experience in the third sector with a forward-looking, successful team where our people are supported to grow and develop in their roles. If this is you, contact us at recruitment@lead.org.uk ahead of your application to find out more.
About you:
Are you committed to engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys? Are you committed to delivering accessible learning opportunities and support transition onwards?
Are you passionate about the transformative power of adult learning? Are you confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving?
Would you enjoy being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities in Fife for disabled people and carers?
Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one and in groups with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes?
Do you have access to transport as you will be working in homes and communities across the region?
Do you have an assessor’s award? No? Would you be willing to work towards this?
If you find yourself answering yes to some of these questions, watch our information video about working at Lead at lead.org.uk/current-job-vacancies
This post is home-based in Fife and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
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