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We are looking for motivated individuals to provide HR input to deliver flexible support that will make a positive difference to peoples’ lives.

With a proven track record and experienced HR person you will provide expert employment relations advice through effectively advising, coaching, and mentoring managers on policies and procedures ensuring a quality first class HR service.

You will be a truly experienced HR generalist. Ideally, you would have previously worked in the social care sector across a multi-site environment, and you will be used to managing a high caseload within deadlines. You will hold a CIPD qualification or be working towards and will use your knowledge and experience to advise managers and influence positive solutions and outcomes.

We offer you a stimulating and challenging environment to grow as part of our HR team with on-going professional and personal development. We are a fast-paced environment with passionate colleagues who care about the People we Support in the community as well as each other.

Role Purpose

Reporting directly to the Human Resources Business Partner, and with close alignment to the Services and leadership teams you will be responsible for providing focused HR solution.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we would like to hear from you, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Experience:

• Human Resources: 3 years (required)
• Work remotely: Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Poppyscotland is at the forefront of delivery of support to our Armed Forces community across Scotland. We reach out to those who have served, those still serving, and their families at times of crisis and need by offering vital, practical advice, assistance and funding.

Our work centres around seven key areas: tailored support and funding, advice, employment, mobility, respite, housing and mental health. While much of this work is delivered directly, collaboration with other specialist organisations for the benefit of Scotland's Armed Forces community is at the heart of Poppyscotland’s approach.

The Welfare Support Officer manages a caseload; providing support and advocacy to vulnerable beneficiaries and or those identified as having multiple and complex needs. The Welfare Support Officer will work with the individual to identify and prioritise needs and act as a point of contact for individuals whilst working in collaboration with partner organisations drawing on inputs from a wide network of professionals, agencies and volunteers.

The role is home based and normally involves regular travel across the region as outlined in the Job Description. Currently the work is being undertaken remotely with the use of technology rather than face to face. You may also have to work outside office hours as necessary.

Key Skills & Experience

• General health, social care employment and housing casework experience
• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care, Housing/Homeless sector
• Experience of advocating on behalf of clients and beneficiaries
• Knowledge of UK benefits system, statutory support and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of mental health, homelessness, offending and substance abuse issues and how to access services for clients
• Full clean Driving Licence is essential and own car is desirable
• A relevant qualification in substance misuse and addiction, mental health, housing and homelessness, criminal justice and offending is desirable but not essential
• PVG membership will be required

Poppyscotland is at the forefront of delivery of support to our Armed Forces community across Scotland. We reach out to those who have served, those still serving, and their families at times of crisis and need by offering vital, practical advice, assistance and funding.

Our work centres around seven key areas: tailored support and funding, advice, employment, mobility, respite, housing and mental health. While much of this work is delivered directly, collaboration with other specialist organisations for the benefit of Scotland's Armed Forces community is at the heart of Poppyscotland’s approach.

The Welfare Support Officer manages a caseload; providing support and advocacy to vulnerable beneficiaries and or those identified as having multiple and complex needs. The Welfare Support Officer will work with the individual to identify and prioritise needs and act as a point of contact for individuals whilst working in collaboration with partner organisations drawing on inputs from a wide network of professionals, agencies and volunteers.

The role is home based and normally involves regular travel across the region as outlined in the Job Description. Currently the work is being undertaken remotely with the use of technology rather than face to face. You may also have to work outside office hours as necessary.

Key Skills & Experience

• General health, social care employment and housing casework experience
• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care, Housing/Homeless sector
• Experience of advocating on behalf of clients and beneficiaries
• Knowledge of UK benefits system, statutory support and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of mental health, homelessness, offending and substance abuse issues and how to access services for clients
• Full clean Driving Licence is essential and own car is desirable
• A relevant qualification in substance misuse and addiction, mental health, housing and homelessness, criminal justice and offending is desirable but not essential
• PVG membership will be required

Based in Fife, these vacancies are linked to our Recreation Program of weekly activities which provide young adults who have autism, learning and other disabilities with an opportunity to socialise, make friends and experience sporting and other challenging activities in a group environment.

Part Time Recreation Program Support Workers who will take a support role with one of our Recreation Program groups. Current vacancies are 1, 2 or 3 days per week, on a Monday/Thursday/Friday plus the possibility of additional ad hoc hours, on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The Support Worker’s normal working day will be either 9-5 with a Glenrothes pick up, or 10-4 with a Cupar pick up, although times may occasionally vary, depending on the activity. The group will be out each week for the full day and the role involves taking an active part in all activities while supporting young adults with autism, learning and other disabilities.

The Support Worker will be required to support and encourage Service Users to meet new challenges, work as a team and support each other. The aim of the Recreation Program is to bring out the best in our Service Users by helping them to meet new people, make friends and realise their own potential. It is the role of the Support Worker to facilitate these aims while, most importantly, encouraging the group to have fun.

Applicants should have experience of people with learning, social and communication difficulties and an understanding of autistic spectrum disorder. He/she must be able to communicate well, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership ability.

Due to the physical nature of activities involved, the Support Worker must be sufficiently fit and active, to be able to fully participate in all of the activities (kayaking, rock climbing, zip wiring or cycling for example).

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