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Introduction

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and results-oriented individual who can help Play Midlothian to grow and develop.

The purpose of the post is to effectively identify, develop and secure opportunities to increase income from diverse sources and to develop our service offering to a variety of stakeholders.

About Play Midlothian

Play Midlothian is a registered charity (no. SC025474) working to support children to thrive through play. We focus on play because we know how much this benefits children’s health, wellbeing and development. It is important for their lives in the here and now as well as for their future life chances. We provide services for children and families and build the capacity of communities to support play. This includes training and development opportunities for other settings, including schools. We have an office base in Gorebridge but deliver services throughout Midlothian, and if commissioned, beyond.

About the role

Play Midlothian has expanded in services, income and reach over recent years. We now need additional capacity to drive the next stage of development. As we will soon be entering another phase of strategic planning, it is an exciting time to join the organisation, and play a significant role in shaping and securing its future. We also have plans to launch new and expanded services in 2021, and therefore have a need for increased income.

At the same time, competition for funds has never been higher. Play Midlothian has been largely dependent on income from trusts and foundations. An impact of COVID-19 has been to reduce investment income for trusts, whilst also increasing competition for these funds, and applicant success rates are down. There is therefore a need for Play Midlothian to diversify income streams, including away from trusts and foundations into sale of services and securing contracts, a key focus for the postholder.

Some building blocks are already in place. Play Midlothian has a track record of delivering highly regarded training, and has recently secured funds to make some of that available as online modules. Additionally, we have received commissions to provide services for some schools. These are services that can be packaged and marketed by the postholder.

Alongside what will hopefully be some quick wins in terms of self-generated income, the postholder will develop a strategic approach to Play Midlothian’s income diversification and growth, and formulate plans that yield results in the medium to long term.

The post is grant funded for one year through Adapt and Thrive, COVID-19 recovery funding. If the postholder is able to meet their income targets, the post may be financially viable to continue beyond this point. There may also be scope to grow the hours of the post as Play Midlothian grows and develops.

The Centre Manager will play a key role in ensuring the management and smooth running of the ‘Skills and Play’ centre. An important aspect of the job is to develop the business, utilise the facilities available and identifying new opportunities by means of effective marketing, networking and innovative solutions.

The role will involve working closely with Social Services, parents/careers, children and young people, local 3rd sector originations and services as well as local council health and social care partnerships, to ensure that the Centre is a vibrant, well-managed facility that operates for the benefit of all centre users.

The Manager will be given a high degree of autonomy, will should be self-motivated to carry out the role of development manager in an initiative manner in line with the organisations wider plans for development and growth.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Manager are:

• To manage the Centre and its staff in accordance with the parameters set by the organisation
• To develop and implement procedures for the effective management of the Centre.
• To promote the use of the Centre locally, regionally and nationally, maintaining the Centre’s website, maximise publicity opportunities via local and national media & social media.
• To develop services and facilities in accordance with the vision of the organisation
• To develop positive working relationships with families and link with strategic partners to seek compatibility of activities and delivery of innovative joint ventures.
• To develop the services and facilities of the Centre in an entrepreneurial manner.
• To set appropriate charges and terms and conditions of use of the centre and in line with any new initiative service developed.
• To ensure the Centre has an up to date User Induction Pack and procedures for using the facilities.
• To investigate and apply for external funding and grants.
• To maintain an overview of the financial position of the Centre - including billing, premises maintenance payments and returns and reports to statutory bodies.
• To liaise with all staff and users to ensure the smooth running of the Centre and its activities.
• To ensure, in conjunction with the appropriate, that the building is suitably maintained through day-to-day repairs, maintenance programmes and external service contracts.
• To be responsible for health and safety in the building and, in conjunction with all staff, to make sure the building is safe and secure at all times by ensuring that minor defects are rectified and major ones are repaired as soon as they were noticed.
• To develop and implement constructive working relationships with the staff and volunteers so as to enhance the services provided and to deliver improvements to the Centre.
• To ensure that the services provided in line with Care Inspectorate.
• To prepare monthly reports on centre developments, targets, statistics, evaluations etc. to ensure a heathy annual report can be written.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder.

For a full list of qualifications acceptable for this post, please visit sssc.uk.com/knowledgebase/article/KA-02523/en-us

This post requires registration with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups PVG scheme please make sure you meet the criteria to gain full disclosure status.

About us:

KO-NEKT ‘skills & play’ Centre is a specially designed childcare centre aimed at children and young people aged 5-18yrs with Additional Support Needs (ASN). KO-NEKT has been created for children and young people who require extra support beyond that provided by existing community, education, family or health service providers. Its launch in 2017 sought to initiate a new future for families whose children have ASN. The centre challenges the traditional ways of supporting children with ASN. It is run by social champions whose values promote community wealth building and a belief that everyone should have access to opportunities to thrive and become confident in their own ability.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with the Service Manager to create a loving, safe and fun home environment for children – could that be you? Come and be part of our exciting new service in Auchterhouse, supporting and guiding a team to create safe, nurturing, loving care that achieves the best outcomes for the children and young people who live with us. We are proud of our record in providing our young people with the care and support they need to make positive progress and life choices that enable them to fulfil their potential.

Children tell us that they want to live somewhere where they feel safe with adults who know, understand and love them and who they trust. They want the adults who care for them to have fun with them, to be silly, to help them learn and grow and share memories and experiences with them. Can you help to give the children who live with us, these experiences?

The care experience of our children is our first consideration and by creating the home environment that makes them feel safe, comfortable and loved, this also creates a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our staff team, providing valuable development opportunities. As part of the management team you will play a key role in encouraging and working with the team, to develop and guide their practice to secure the best outcomes for the children and young people. We are looking for an Assistant Service Manager who will enthuse the team, have strong values and be able to be an exceptional role model to colleagues and young people alike.

Aberlour’s values are core to everything we do and so you must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge your own and others’ practice.

As part of a vibrant Extended Sycamore Services Management Team you will be in a unique position to ensure that the children we look after achieve positive outcomes, while living in Sycamore Services. You will have strong leadership skills, be an excellent communicator and recognise the importance of the use of self in your day to day interactions with people.

We want to recruit someone who matches our commitment to life-long learning, for themselves, our staff and children. You must be an effective contributor to our vision with unwavering commitment to the work to enable you to deal positively with the challenges and opportunities that distressed children can bring to their care experience. You will have access to guidance and support but will be expected to advise on, resolve or refer any significant issues. You will have a high level of autonomy in delivering the service.

This post requires you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Residential Child Care Worker with Supervisory Responsibilities. You will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.

This role requires the successful candidates to manage their time in a way which balances the need to meet the administrative and management requirements of the role. The post holder must work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which will include evening and weekend work. On occasion the successful candidate may also have to sleep over and participate in the wider Sycamore on-call rota.

As an Aberlour employee, you will receive

• receive a gradual and supported induction,
• be part of a highly motivated and skilled team
• receive continual personalised support
• have access to a well-developed training programme, including Dyadic Development Practice Level 1 at the earliest opportunity for all residential managers
• competitive salary
• excellent annual leave entitlement
• access to our group pension scheme
• access to Cyclescheme and retail discount scheme.

If you want to know more, please contact John Ryan on 07854 958096 for an informal conversation.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at Home-Start Glasgow South, a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 12 years of age. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our Senior Management Team to deliver our key strategic and operational objectives. The postholder will provide leadership, management and support to our Family Support Co-ordinators, Group and Play Workers and Volunteer Development Co-ordinator.

You will need demonstrable experience in management and experience of working with families and be able to work to a broad remit where priorities can change daily.

The postholder requires the use of a car, a full driving licence and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.