Catering Manager
- Full time
- £40,649 – £44,449
- Based at either of Bield’s Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow Office
- Closing 22nd July 2021
- Advertised from 12th July 2021
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9-5
Role
At Bield our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are a non-profit organization with charitable status, committed to providing a wide range of housing, care and support services for older people in Scotland.
Bield have a new and rare opportunity for a Catering Manager to oversee the delivery of a first-class catering service across 35 sites throughout Scotland. The right candidate will report to the Head of Supported Living, managing the production and delivery of healthy quality meals that meet relevant dietary guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity to promote a service that emphasises the importance a well-balanced diet has in the health and well-being of our tenants whilst developing a positive and professional relationship with the catering teams through training and supervision.
As Catering Manager, you will have experience working as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager or Head Chef managing and developing managing and developing teams within a multi-site organisation. Using creativity with food resources, you will oversee the development of the monthly menus, making provision as appropriate for quality, nutrition and dietary needs whilst ensuring the Cook Safe System is undertaken and compliance with Bield’s Health & Safety Policy, the current Food Safety Act and Environmental Health and COSHH Regulations.
It is essential that you have excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to manage an annual catering budget. Experience within an organisation of similar size and complexity to Bield is desirable. The right candidate will have an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate whilst a Diploma in Advanced Food Hygiene is desired. The successful candidate must also hold a valid UK driving licence.
Hours of employment are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9-5). For more information on the role please follow the link to our jobs page and apply directly.
We are currently working remotely in line with Scottish Government Guidance and the role will be mostly home based initially, as we look to a limited return to office working later in 2021, we can be flexible around our office based location as we have office bases in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. We are also happy to consider options for flexible working with the successful candidate although the role will require regular travel across all areas of Bield operations in order to meet the requirements of the role.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Excellent holidays, up to 34 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees).
- Option to buy or sell holidays each year.
- Job related training
- Flexi-time system
About Bield
We are a non-profit organisation with charitable status committed to providing a wide range of housing, care and support services to enable older people to make their own choices and lead independent lives. At Bield it is our firm belief that older people should have the freedom to make their own choices and be free to live as independently as possible. The right candidate will understand and support Bield's ethos of "free to be".
Application notes
To apply go to: jobs.bield.co.uk
Closing date 22 July 2021
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer if you have a disability and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme please include this information in your covering letter. If as a disabled applicant you meet the minimum criteria for the role then you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at an interview. If you would like to receive any of the above information in a different format please contact the HR Team on 0131 273 4020.
Bield Housing & Care. Scottish Charity no. SC006878
If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.
Care & Support Workers (older people)
- Full time or Part time
- £22,621 – £23,438
- Glasgow, Edinburgh, Galashiels, Girvan, Fife, Inverness, Stornoway, Duns and more
- Closing 29th April 2024
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
- competitive hourly rates of £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
- guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
- generous annual leave entitlement
- a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
- flexible working policies
- access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
- a supportive and inclusive culture.
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.
Top job! Operational Manager
- Full time
- £65,874 – £69,075
- The role is based in Glasgow with responsibility for designated regional services across Scotland and requires regular travel across the locality (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable them to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities.
We are recruiting a new Operational Manager to join our small senior team with responsibility for our services across Scotland. This role requires an exceptional leader who has a passion for developing high quality, outcome focused, personalised support to disabled people of all ages. You will work alongside local Area Managers, supporting them to develop and deliver great services for people we support. You will also lead on strengthening relationships with commissioners and partners in those areas with a focus on building our reputation for creative, flexible, and reliable support.
You will have substantial experience of management at a senior level in social services, with a proven track record in supporting continual improvement, innovation, and creative service design. Resilience, compassion, and kindness will be hallmarks of your approach, along with a strong focus on people and outcomes.
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.
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.
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
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