Do you have an interest in improving the quality of care, can you COLLABORATE, INNOVATE AND COMMUNICATE, and would you like to join a successful, committed and highly motivated team? This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

We are seeking to engage an Independent Sector Lead to support the Integration of Health and Social Care in North Lanarkshire. Hosted by Scottish Care and working closely with care providers and partners, the post involves ensuring sector involvement in the delivery of the integrating of health and social care in Scotland’s HSCPs.

The post holder must be highly motivated, be able to use initiative, possess excellent communication and networking skills, demonstrate success and experience working at strategic level with policy makers, providers, regulators, people supported by services and carers. Qualifications and experience at a senior management level would be a significant advantage.

The post holder will be expected to create and support significant collaborations across the independent care sector while contributing to the development of new care pathways which will result in the delivery of improved outcomes for people who access care and support. The post holder will ensure the Independent Sector’s contribution is fundamental to integrated services and transformational change and be able to evidence their impact. The role requires considerable and skilful collaboration with our key partners in the NHS, Local Authority, Carers, third sector organisations and other forums.

North Lanarkshire is a progressive partnership and invests heavily in this post and the Independent Sector.

The successful candidate will be required to spend a significant amount of time in the North Lanarkshire area.

The post is home based with travel, where necessary, and is hosted by Scottish Care. Flexible working is available.

Care and Repair Scotland is a registered charity providing support, guidance and other services to the local care and repair services across Scotland. We strive to ensure not only the voices of those teams but also the needs of their client groups are heard in national forums and groups, influencing policy and strategy, as well as working with other organisations and charities to evidence, evaluate and reflect on the crucial need for care and repair services.

We are looking for new members with a range of skills and qualities to join our Board of Directors responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, financial performance and compliance of Care and Repair Scotland.

As part of our commitment to diversity and equality, we welcome interest from a wide range of backgrounds who are committed to our objectives and keen to help guide and support our next phase of growth and strategic development. We would be particularly keen to hear from people with relevant experience related to care and repair, housing, governance, finance, information and data who have the skills and commitment to play an active part in driving the organisation forward, supporting and developing our reputation. We also recognise that diversity enriches the work we do and encourage applications from suitably experienced individuals that reflect the breadth and diversity of the communities we serve, as well as those with protected characteristics.

The post is currently non-remunerated however reasonable expenses incurred performing the role will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities:

• Guide the strategic direction of Care and Repair Scotland
• Provide support and management to the National Director
• Ensure effective governance and oversight
• Commitment to attend Board meetings

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership at charity trustee or non-executive director level
• Strategic thinker with strong governance skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Passion for improving outcomes for our client groups
• Collaborative approach and the ability to establish good working relationships with other Directors
• An understanding of public and / or third sector, and political awareness

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a passionate Board and support dedicated services
• Influence real change in people’s lives, the policies and services which support them
• Bring your voice and values to an organisation which listens and cares
• Expand your leadership portfolio in a meaningful, values driven organisation
• Make a tangible impact – your expertise will directly contribute to our success, allowing us to better serve our community of practice and those it supports
• Become a valued member of our team, working with like minded individuals to support and advocate for care and repair services across Scotland

North Berwick Day Care Association Ltd wishes to recruit two new volunteer Director/Trustees to join its existing Board.

The current Trustees bring a range of skills and experience that provide a diverse and strong leadership team for the Day Centre and the Reach Out Team. A commitment to support the people who benefit from our services is an essential requirement of the role. In addition, we are particularly keen to hear from people who have skills in either marketing or strategic fundraising.

This is an exciting time to join the Board as we develop and expand new services in conjunction with the local community.

If you may be interested to learn more and would consider joining us at such a time in our development, we would love to hear from you.

We meet once per month in late afternoon early evenings but also have a number of workstreams which are led by Trustees.

We are keen to receive applications from a wide section of the community to ensure that our Board becomes more inclusive of all people living in the area.

Our Deputy Chair resigns at our next AGM in November so we are keen to recruit by September 2025 .

The post holder will work within the East Dunbartonshire Service team, managing referrals and providing social contact to vulnerable, socially isolated adults by carefully recruiting and matching volunteers to provide various methods of befriending. The post predominantly covers Kirkintilloch and surrounding villages, though it may require working in other areas of East Dumbartonshire at times.