Administrator
- Part time
- £18,912 – £23,116 pro-rata
- OPFS Lanarkshire Office, Motherwell
- Closing 18th June 2021
- Advertised from 3rd June 2021
- Points 7-11. Pro rata for hours is £11,347 - £13,870
Role
Reports to:Project Manager
Department: OPFS North Lanarkshire 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
To provide administration support and assistance to the Project Manager for the day-to-day delivery of OPFS Lanarkshire Service. The sharing of research and content on advice issues with advice workers to develop advice service knowledge.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- General Administration: Record and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; filing; word processing; answering telephone calls; dealing with repairs and faults to photocopier, printers and other office equipment and general office maintenance.
- Advice and Information: Ensure clients are initially given the correct advice / support and guidance when telephoning the office for appointments and that they are subsequently passed to the most appropriate member of staff.
- Finance: Accurately recording and processing all purchase invoices and staff
- expenses, ensuring correct coding and authorisation; filing; and providing support to staff at local projects.
- Minutes: Taking minutes of Staff Meetings and other relevant meetings when necessary
- Client Information: Responsible for day-to-day client work such as referrals, standard letters, updating database.
- Office supplies: Placing orders for stationery and other office items.
- Room bookings: Responsible for Room Booking and the preparation of rooms for training events and meetings including seating arrangements, refreshments, etc.
- Personnel: Updating HR files and documents on SharePoint. Other related tasks to Personnel Documentation both electronic and manual as required.
- SharePoint: Support and advise staff on all aspects of functionality.
- Social Media: Responsible for the monitoring and update of the OPFS Lanarkshire Facebook page.
- Absence Monitoring: Record and file absence sheets.
- Annual Leave: Create annual leave sheets.
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
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
Terms & Conditions
- Period of appointment: Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period, references, and receipt of a satisfactory disclosure check.
- Salary: Point 7-11, £18,912 - £23,116 per annum pro rata for 21 hours is £11347 - £13870.
- Hours of work: 21 hours weekly, hours to be agreed to meet the needs of the job.
- Holidays: Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per annum an additional 5 days per year after 5 years’ service which will be calculated pro rata for 21 hours per week
- Pension: You will be auto enrolled from your start date. OPFS pays 7% of your salary and you pay a minimum of 3%.
- Training, support, and supervision: You will receive quarterly individual support and supervision from the Line Manager and annual appraisals. Regular team meetings are 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. We have Investors in People status and Living Wage accreditation.
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/
Residential Support Worker - Days
- Part time
- £24,800 pro-rata
- Hamilton (On site)
- Closing 23rd 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
Our Residential Support Worker (Level 2) is a great opportunity for those experienced working in a care setting and looking to implement those skills with an aim to progress to the next stage of their career with our help. You'll manage risk in a way which empowers young people and builds resilience, whilst at the same time ensuring their safety. You'll demonstrate a high standard of person-centred practice, have good social care values and be a strong role model to our children and young people.
In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.
We offer an in-depth induction process and training.
Alongside this, we'll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry.
Regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. will ensure you feel part of our team.
Once you've gained the relevant experience and qualifications you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.
About the service
Our Silverton Short Breaks Service offers support to children and young people from the ages 5yrs – 18yrs who have disabilities. We work to reduce the impact of the disability on the child's day to day life by providing support for them to participate, make choices, enjoy new experiences, make friendships and be part of their local community. At the same time parents and carers can have a much-needed break knowing their child is in a safe, fun and enriching environment.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
- Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
- Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
- Making sure our young people are safe and cared for when they are away from home.
- Assisting in all aspects of their daily lives and supporting their health and happiness.
- Supporting and participating with keyworkers to maintain an up-to-date Plan for young people.
Let's talk about you
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a ‘can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you'll have:
- Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.
- Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families.
- Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting.
- Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
- Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.
Administrator
- Part time
- £22,000 pro-rata
- Livingston (possibility of hybrid to suit business needs) (Hybrid)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Home-Start West Lothian is a volunteer-led charity with over 24 years-experience working in local communities, supporting families with a child under 5 in the home and group work support. Due to a retirement we are now looking to welcome a part-time Administrator for 21 hours per week to join our team.
This role will be responsible for general office duties and will work alongside the Operational Manager and the Chief Executive. The post-holder will work with the team to ensure that our services are well run and of a high quality. Tasks will include responsibility for general correspondence, office duties such as stationery orders, supporting tasks such as recruitment and other general administration. Working with all other members of the team to ensure good safeguarding practice in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
We are open to flexible working patterns.
We are also recruiting for a Finance officer and would consider one applicant working full time (35 hours) for both the Administrator and Finance Officer roles.
Finance Officer
- Part time
- £24,000 pro-rata
- Livingston (possibility of hybrid to suit business needs) (Hybrid)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Home-Start West Lothian is a volunteer-led charity with over 24 years-experience working in local communities, supporting families with a child under 5 in the home and group work support. Due to a retirement we are now looking to welcome a part-time Finance Officer for 14 hours per week to join our team.
This role will be responsible for general office duties and will work alongside the Operational Manager and the Chief Executive. The post-holder will work with the team to ensure that our services are well run and of a high quality. The Finance Office is responsible for overseeing the effective running of all finance activities for Home-Start West Lothian including the day to day financial tasks, monthly reporting and supporting the annual accounts process.
We are open to flexible working patterns.
We are also recruiting for an Administrator and would consider one applicant working full time (35 hours) for both the Administrator and Finance Officer roles.
Early Learning Practitioner
- Part time
- £22,500 – £25,500 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Early Learning Practitioner.
24 hours per week worked Monday to Thursday, with the option of term time working if desirable.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of children aged 0-5 years both through group work and childcare provision but also by working alongside parents and carers.
You will have the opportunity to work in a meaningful way with small groups of children, creating stimulating learning environments and nurturing positive relationships with both children and parents.
If you are looking for the opportunity to work with children and families more creatively and flexibly whilst providing high quality care and support, then this is the role for you.
If you would like to discuss the role and the working patterns available, please feel free to contact us via moragwilson@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk.
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