Welfare Rights Adviser
- Part time
- £22,542 – £27,552 pro-rata
- OPFS Glasgow Office
- Closing 18th June 2021
- Advertised from 3rd June 2021
- Points 13-17. Pro rata for 30 hours per week is £19,322 - £23,616.
Role
Reports to:Glasgow Project Manager
Department: OPFS Glasgow Service
One Parent Families Scotland
One Parent Families Scotland is the leading charity working with single parent families in Scotland. Building on over seventy years of advocacy and service-delivery expertise, OPFS provides expert information, advice, and support for one parent families, along with training activities, employability programmes and flexible childcare. OPFS campaigns with parents to make their voices heard to change the systems, policies and attitudes that disadvantage single parent families. Our vision is of a Scotland in which single parents and their children are valued and treated equally and fairly.
Overall Purpose
The Welfare Rights Adviser will provide an up to date and comprehensive welfare benefits advice and income maximisation service for single parent families. The successful candidate will also provide advocacy service for single parents undergoing appeals or attending tribunals and roll out training or updates to staff to ensure they are kept informed of changes in the Welfare Benefit system.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- To provide benefit advice to single parents on all benefits and casework.
- Provide representation for clients by preparing and presenting cases at benefit appeal hearings.
- To establish links with relevant services throughout Glasgow, particularly GAIN Network Agencies.
- Assist with research and campaigns on issues relating to welfare reform.
- To organise in-house training on welfare benefits for appropriate OPFS staff.
- Assist in producing, maintaining and distributing appropriate information materials.
- Maintain case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, monitoring and reporting.
- Recording client cases using Advice Pro Case Management System as required to enable the service to be monitored and evaluated.
- To adhere to all requirements of the organisations systems and processes in accordance with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers and comply with the Financial Conduct Authority Regulations pertaining to Money Advice.
- Provide regular reports to the Project Manager on activities against targets
Corporate Responsibilities Include:
- A commitment to the work of OPFS and our vision and mission
- Able to work confidentially in a digital environment, including standard Microsoft office software packages and cloud-based CRM databases
- To take a flexible approach to work and duties within your range of responsibility and carrying out other duties as directed by Managers.
- To actively contribute to organisational cohesion, encouraging cross-team working, and a positive problem-solving approach.
- To work in line with OPFS's values and Code of Conduct
- To take personal responsibility and ensure compliance with corporate policies including safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and data protection
- To champion and promote equal opportunities and diversity both in your area of work and the wider organisation.
- To ensure single parent voices and experience informs the design and development of your work where appropriate
Personal Specifications
Essential
- Proven experience in advice work and representation at benefit appeals
- In-depth current knowledge of the benefits system
- Experience of managing a complex caseload and maintain up to date recording
- Able to understand wishes and needs of service users and advocate on their behalf.
- Good knowledge of single parent issues and the effect of Welfare Reform on single parent families.
- Fully competent in using Microsoft Office 365 and custom database packages,
- Ability to work under pressure, on your own initiative, but also to be part of a team
- Commitment to working to the organisation’s policies and procedures
- Ability to work in an organised manner
- Excellent organisational, communication and report writing skills
- An ability to deal with clients and other professionals in a sensitive manner
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications
- Clean driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Terms & Conditions
- Confirmation of Appointment: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 with the possibility of extending (dependent on funding). Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period, references, and receipt of a satisfactory disclosure check.
- Salary: Points 13-17 £22542 - £27552 – for full time pro rata for 30 hours per week is £19322 - £23616
- Hours of work: Hours of work will be 30 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the demands of the job
- Holidays: Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per annum pro rata to the hours worked. This will include an additional 5 days per year after 5 years’ service. (This will be prorated from your start date in the fifth year of service).
- Pension: You will be auto enrolled from your start date. OPFS pays 3% of your salary and you pay a minimum of 7%.
- Training and support and supervision: You will receive induction training and frequent support in the first three months. Thereafter you will receive monthly individual support and supervision and annual appraisals. Regular team meetings will be held, and staff have access to internal and external training.
- Equal Opportunities and Family Friendly Employment: OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People status.
The job description is a broad picture of the post at the time of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties, and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time.
Application notes
Closing date: 18th June, 5pm
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website https://opfs.org.uk/get-involved/work-with-us/
Participation Worker (11882)
- Part time
- £24,500 pro-rata
- West Dunbartonshire (On site)
- Closing 26th April 2024
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
We believe in really listening to our infants, children, young people and families. We believe in those views being at the heart of how we make big decisions about plans, about services and about direction. If we understand and respond to people's experiences – the good and the bad – this will lead us to better, smarter, kinder ways of being – and create better opportunities for everyone.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Participation Worker who'll work closely with our experienced Engagement Coordinator to build relationships with a wide range of people, supporting them to share their views and experiences in a way that is flexible, creative and feels safe.
You'll work with children, young people and their families to establish a policy that can be used consistently across services in West Dunbartonshire about fair remuneration, exploring the most valued way we can recognise their expertise and contribution. The Participation team will reach as many of our children, young people and families as possible, consulting on a range of issues around The Promise.
The other aspect of their role will be how this information is then blended with the quantitative data we have – how the stories this person has gathered are conveyed to staff at all levels, making sure the experiences behind the stats are understood.
We're looking for a bright and friendly individual with a passion for listening to, empowering and raising the voices of children, young people and their families. Experience engaging and working with children, young people and families in creative and meaningful ways is desirable but full training and coaching will also be provided and we welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of social care.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
Some key responsibilities of the role will be;
- Experience or interest in youth work/community development/participation.
- An understanding of The Promise and what is means for Scotland's children and young people.
- Working within the service and other partners to establish ways in which children and young people are able to participate more fully in their own lives.
- Ability to think creatively to promote inclusion and keep participation fun and meaningful.
- Ability to think on your feet to adapt activities and approaches to best suit participants.
Let's talk about you
- Relevant experience of working with children and young people.
- Desire to support and empower others and compassionate of experiences and views of others.
- Basic ICT skills and ability to gather and present evidence effectively.
- Ability to work independently as well as with colleagues and partner organisations.
Benefits:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.
Good to know
Application Process: There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Contact: If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Laura McCarthy at Laura.McCarthy2@actionforchildren.org.uk. We'll be happy to give you any support you require.
Talent Pool: We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
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Could you help grow our income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and make a lasting difference to the lives of the babies, children, young people and families we support?
You will be joining one of Scotland’s leading charities, where you will develop new and effective fundraising propositions to ensure we provide the best hospital experience possible.
We fund a variety of child and family services, innovative medical equipment, research and enhancements, giving you the opportunity to seek funds for a diverse range of projects.
Find out more about our values
Full list of the benefitsyou will receive while working for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
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Family Support Coordinator
- Part time
- £25,523.08 pro-rata
- Renfrewshire with flexible working available (On site)
- Closing 8th May 2024
About Us
Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde (HSRI) is a registered charity providing volunteer led, family centred, non-judgmental support to families with at least one child aged under five.
As a valued colleague joining our compassionate and forward-thinking team, you will be part of our vision of walking alongside families, offering early help, empowering families to build on existing strengths, to achieve better wellbeing outcomes for themselves and their children.
Main Responsibilities:
- Receiving referrals and assessing needs of families
- Introducing families to appropriate support
- Recruiting, selecting and training volunteers
- Matching and introducing volunteers to families
- Providing support, supervision and on-going training opportunities for volunteers
- Undertaking designated responsibilities to safeguard children’s welfare
- Ensuring equality of opportunity, fairness, inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our work
- Complying with the scheme’s administration, monitoring and financial systems
- Ensuring appropriate liaison with referrers and other professionals
- Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Start network
Next Steps
This is a rewarding role where you will impact in improving families' lives. If this sounds like you then please apply - full details are available in the job pack available to download.
If you would like to have an informal discussion please contact Ashley Greenwood, Lead Coordinator: ashley@hsri.org.uk
Parent Peer Support Worker (Edinburgh)
- Part time
- £23,541 – £25,870 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Circle is a children and families charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. Our purpose is to improve the lives of children by strengthening families.
Circle’s approach builds on strengths, is solution focussed and uses a whole family approach to create a family environment that promotes healthy development in children.
Offering peer support across Edinburgh to parents who are affected by substance use.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Harbour team and be part of delivering a service for parents, children and young people affected by parental substance use in Edinburgh.
Funded by Scottish Government, and administered by Corra Foundation, our project aims to develop family inclusive practice and involve families in the development of group opportunities within the recovery community.
The post holder will work alongside families to ensure that their views and experiences inform not only their support, but wider family inclusive practice.
Applicants should be parents and have lived experience of substance use.
Expected to be funded until 31 March 2027
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.
We are committed to finding the right people for the jobs that we advertise.
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