Charity registered in Scotland SC017093
We are recruiting for Support Workers to join our East Dunbartonshire Reach Out/Panmure programme based in Glasgow.
The role of support worker for East Dunbartonshire Reach Out/Panmure is to support tenants, in an outreach capacity, in their transition from temporary to permanent accommodation throughout East Dunbartonshire, as well as providing tenancy management support to people within their own flats at 95 Panmure Street, Glasgow.
The role will mainly be working in the community in East Dunbartonshire and you will manage your own diary to reflect the needs of the people that you are supporting. It is expected that you will be based in the office at Panmure Street, 1 day per week. You can also work from home where appropriate, this is in agreement with your line manager, based on the needs of the service.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
EDRO – provide a tenancy support service:
Panmure – provide a tenancy management service:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We're looking for you to have gained relevant experience from supporting vulnerable people as well as having knowledge of current relevant legislation and policies relating to housing and homelessness and housing and other relevant benefits. We also need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare or SCQF equivalent or be willing to work towards this.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Visiting Housing Support programme at Leith Walk in Edinburgh.
Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support programme provides support to people aged 16+ that are transitioning from a period of homelessness to longer term accommodation. The team also provides support to those at risk of becoming homeless.
The role of Support Worker is to assist the people we support in their transition from temporary accommodation to permanent housing. The post holder will provide advice on a range of subjects including housing and welfare benefits as well as supporting people to integrate into their local community.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for you to ideally have gained relevant experience from a similar role supporting vulnerable people, to have knowledge of housing and other benefits and to have good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise when managing your own caseload.
We also need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare or SCQF equivalent or be willing to work towards this.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We are recruiting for a Coach to join our Visiting Housing Support programme at Leith Walk in Edinburgh.
Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support programme provides support to people aged 16+ that are transitioning from a period of homelessness to longer term accommodation. The team also provides support to those at risk of becoming homeless.
The role of the Coach is to assist people to move through life transitions empowering them to to take control of their life and thrive within their local community. The Coach will support people to explore their strengths and use these to create lasting, sustainable change. They will work in collaboration with people to set and achieve their goals.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for you to have knowledge of coaching as an approach to strengths-based practice as well as having knowledge of current relevant legislation and policies relating to housing and homelessness. You will also have gained experience of working in a similar environment and have an understanding of the impact of trauma.
We also need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare or SCQF equivalent, or be willing to work towards this.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We’re recruiting for an Office Administrator to join our support team at our office in Dava Street, Glasgow.
This is a newly created role, reporting to our Head of Strategic Initiatives and Governance, the post holder will provide organised and effective administration support in our office function, as well as providing front line information to staff, managers, suppliers and contractors.
*Please note that due to the nature of the duties, this role will be fully office based for the first 12-weeks, thereafter a degree of hybrid working will be introduced in agreement with the line manager based on the needs of the service.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
• Providing full administrative support to the Leadership Team and Right There Support Services.
• Arrange travel and accommodation as/when required for Right There staff.
• Effective communication with the Leadership team and Support teams.
• Maintaining office supplies stock levels and order office supplies as required in line with our procurement policy
• Maintaining IT asset and telecommunication registers and place orders as directed in line with our procurement policy and asset replacement plan
• Maintain and manage an effective centralised administrative system to log all organisational lease’ and contractual obligations
• Manage the On-Call Management Horizons Telephone System.
• Providing administrative support to scheduled meetings, including agenda preparation and minute taking if required.
• Managing and keeping online diaries and track meeting room bookings
• Maintaining the Organisational archiving tracker, liaise services and data storage company to arrange uplifts from service and recall storage boxes for destruction in line with our file retention policy.
• Create, maintain and store paperwork and documents using online facilities (i.e. SharePoint)
• Promptly answer and direct phone calls accordingly
• Dealing with email enquiries, using Microsoft Outlook and direct accordingly
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for someone that has gained relevant Administration experience from working within an office-based environment. You will be confident prioritising a busy workload, have good IT skills with a working knowledge of MS excel and you will also have excellent communication skills with a flair for building relationships with internal and external colleagues.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
• The post holder will report to the Head of Strategic Initiatives and Governance.
• Your normal working hours are an average of 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, with core hours over the period of 10am to 4pm with one-hour unpaid break. Variations to these hours must be agreed with your line manager.
• Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
• Life Insurance from day one
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Ongoing learning and development
• Wellness programmes
We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team based at our office in Dava Street, Glasgow.
The Finance Assistant will support the Finance department and wider organisation by producing finance management information, they will work closely with the Senior Finance Officer, wider team and Managers throughout the organisation to ensure that effective financial information and reporting is available at all levels.
We are a charity that provides tailored support for people at home, and in the community and we are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, addiction, and family breakdowns.
Our vision is for a world where everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home, and we work towards that by continuing to support and prevent people from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love.
We’re looking for someone that has gained relevant experience of working in a generalist finance environment. You will also have knowledge of the processes and practices that are central to the finance function as well as knowledge of current finance legislation.
We are recruiting for a Locality Manager to lead our service provision across the city of Edinburgh and the East.
In Edinburgh this is directly managing Our Visiting Home Service in the Northwest and Southwest of the city as well as overseeing the management of three supported accommodation programmes in the Broomhouse and Pilton areas. The Locality Manager will directly line manager a Service Manager in the city.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare (previously Health and Social Care), SCQF Level 7 or HNC in Social Services. We also need you to be qualified in, or willing to work towards SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare and SVQ Level 4 in Management, or SCQF equivalent.
We’re looking for someone that has experience of managing a service, with the ability to lead and take ownership and accountability for the programmes. We also need you to have knowledge and experience of working to Care Inspectorate standards as well as having experience of building, leading and managing a team.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
Reporting to our Head of Communications, we are looking for a creative and proactive individual who takes ownership of tasks and has a flair for idea generation and produces high-quality content which reaches and resonates with different audiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to drive awareness of what we do through the full marketing and communications mix.
This role will be important in helping us grow our supporter base and fundraising initiatives.
If you love nothing more than creating, planning and delivering high-quality and creative communications, and would like to play a part in helping us deliver our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
We are recruiting for the newly created role of Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Glasgow.
Reporting to our Financial Controller/Company Secretary, the Management Accountant will provide technical expertise to fully own the accounting process of our charity. The post holder will also manage our Finance Assistants and Finance Administrator to ensure that sales and purchase ledgers are maintained with proper financial controls, including aged debtors and creditors.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
The main duties and responsibilities will include:
Full details are in the job & person specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for someone with a recognised relevant qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA. We’re also looking for you to have technical expertise and pay acute attention to detail within general ledger accounting.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team based at our office Dava Street, Glasgow.
The Finance Assistant will support the Finance department and wider organisation by producing finance management information, they will work closely with the Senior Finance Officer, wider team and Managers throughout the organisation to ensure that effective financial information and reporting is available at all levels.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
• Help manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control functions
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, petty cash, credit cards, and staff expenses
• Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparation and input of monthly payroll data using payroll software
• Management of income schedules, accounts receivable, and aged debtors
• Manage and update housing management system and report on trends within housing benefit income and debt
• Maintain premise and utilities contract registers
• Manage relevant supplier accounts and report on expenditure trends relating to general rates, rents, and utilities
• Day to day management of income and expenditure in relation to contracts, grants, fundraising and donations
• Aid in the production of monthly management accounts and ad hoc reporting
• Prepare monthly accrual, prepayment, and income journals
• Assist in the annual audit and review of systems, policies, and processes
• Assist in ongoing systems development to ensure continuous improvement
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
Full details can be found in the job & person specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We're looking for someone that has gained relevant experience of working in a generalist finance environment. You will also have knowledge of the processes and practices that are central to the finance function as well as knowledge of current finance legislation.
You will also confident in the use of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
• The post holder will report to the Financial Controller
• Your normal working hours are 35 per week Monday to Friday.
• Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. Alternatively, you may also choose to work remotely from your home address where appropriate.
• Working arrangements must be agreed with your line manager, based on the needs of the service.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays
• All appointments are subject to a minimum of a 12-week probationary period
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
We are recruiting for a Digital Transformation Project Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Initiatives and Governance, the Project Manager will play a pivotal role in driving organisational change through the effective implementation of digital initiatives.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
• Execute digital transformation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project milestones and deadlines
• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any deviations and implementing corrective actions
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including leadership team, senior management, and cross-functional teams, to include a range of perspectives to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with digital transformation goals
• Working closely with the Head of Strategic Initiatives and Governance, facilitate communication plans for transformation activities and manage expectations among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Produce data and insights that are meaningful, maintained, accurate and up to date to facilitate informed decisions, reporting and communications
• Coordinate with various departments to allocate and manage resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and technology
• Identify and assess risks associated with digital transformation projects, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential negative impacts
• Implement risk management plans and ensure the project team is prepared to address unforeseen challenges
• Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities to deliver strategic priorities and facilitate smooth transitions during digital transformations
• Provide guidance and support to employees to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies, including relevant training and engaging change agents to drive adoption of change
• Oversee the implementation of digital technologies and solutions, ensuring they align with organisational objectives and contribute to improved efficiency and effectiveness
Full details are in the job & person specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for someone that has proven Project Manager/change management experience gained specifically in digital transformation projects. You will also have a strong understanding of digital technologies, including cloud computing, data analytics and emerging trends.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
• The post holder will report to the Head of Strategic Initiatives and Governance
• Your normal working hours are an average of 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, with core hours over the period of 10am to 4pm with one-hour unpaid break. Variations to these hours must be agreed with your line manager.
• Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
• Life Insurance from day one
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Ongoing learning and development
• Wellness programmes
We’re recruiting for a Bid Writer to join our Development Team for a period of 12-months.
The Bid Writer will be responsible for the scoping, development and submission of grant funding bids, diverse income streams and business opportunities on behalf of Right There.
The tracking of income opportunities and submissions coupled with mapping and prospecting opportunities across the third sector landscape, will ensure that Right There maximises its income potential across all its programmes and the wider organisation.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Reporting to our Income Generation Lead, the main duties and responsibilities will include:
Full details can be found in the job & person specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for someone that has gained experience of bid management from identifying opportunities through to successful completion as well as having a track record in tender/grant fundraising.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We are recruiting for a Housing Services Manager to lead our Glasgow Key Fund programme supporting over 400 tenancies across Glasgow. The post holder will also directly manage our rent deposit service, currently provided in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
The Housing Services Manager will help drive delivery performance within the team and they will encourage and support a culture of robust tenancy management delivered with dignity and respect towards tenants, stakeholders and colleagues.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for someone with a relevant qualification in Housing and/or Property Management coupled with knowledge of current relevant legislation, policies and strategies relating to housing and homelessness.
You will also be a strong leader with a proven track record in effective coaching and people management.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We are recruiting for a Supporter Engagement Manager to join our Development team.
This is a newly created role reporting to our Head of Communications, the post holder will aim to grow and strengthen community supporter fundraising activity and external engagement. This role will be pivotal in developing, implementing and delivering fundraising activities, cultivating relationships and networks with funders and planning, monitoring and evaluating supporter journeys.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
• Contribute toward the development of a supporter engagement fundraising strategy and have delegated responsibility for delivering against strategic objectives and activities that optimise Right There’s current work.
• Identify key growth areas to support in the diversification of income, growing the charity’s community of supporters.
• Work with Communications and Marketing colleagues to contribute toward ideas for new supporter fundraising campaigns and initiatives and play a significant role in campaigns aimed at different supporter groups.
• Coordinate grassroots awareness and fundraising activities/events across local programmes, key community groups and organisations including churches, schools, universities, and other community groups.
• Manage all supporter enquiries and dealings with all aspects of the donation process from point of donation to thanking supporters.
• Build and manage a portfolio and pipeline of volunteers and corporate partners, you will constantly work to develop new supporters and leads.
• Ensure the organisation adheres to the codes of fundraising practice set by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Work in collaboration with the finance team to manage and oversee the donor tracker, and when appropriate take the lead in developing Right There’s CRM system
• Manage databases and third-party fundraising portals and stay updated on the latest insights and industry trends and provide relevant guidance to the organisation.
Full details are in the job & person specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for someone that has strong knowledge of legislation and best practise relating to corporate, community and event fundraising. We're also looking for someone that has a strong track record of inspiring supporters and volunteers to take desired action through fundraising activity, and who can demonstrate evidence of identifying opportunities, moving them through a funding pipeline process to deliver income.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
• The post holder will report to the Head of Communications.
• Your normal working hours are an average of 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, with core hours over the period of 10am to 4pm with one-hour unpaid break. Variations to these hours must be agreed with your line manager.
• Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
• Life Insurance from day one
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Ongoing learning and development
• Wellness programmes
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead the team at our At Home and In the Community programme based in Inverness.
The Service Manager will be responsible for leading service provision in the Highlands (currently Inverness and surrounding environs). This relates to directly managing a 6-bed supported accommodation programme for care-experienced young people together with a young persons’ outreach service. In addition, Right There works in partnership in supporting young people who are unaccompanied asylum seekers.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
To be the registered manager of the programme, you will be qualified to SVQ 4 Management level 9 in Social Services and Healthcare or SSSC approved equivalent, combined with relevant experience or a minimum of SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare, SCQF Level 7 with a commitment to achieving SVQ 4 within agreed timescales.
You will also be able to demonstrate your experience of leading and coaching a team and ideally you will have gained experience of managing a service.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
The post holder will report to the Operations and Business Manager.
We are recruiting for a Locality Manager to lead our service provision in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and South Lanarkshire.
In Glasgow this relates to directly managing a supported accommodation service as well as a service supporting young people living semi independently. In East Dunbartonshire, the post holder will be responsible for leading a tenancy support service enabling people to access and sustain tenancies.
Our South Lanarkshire service focuses on community housing support.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare (previously Health and Social Care), SCQF Level 7 or HNC in Social Services. We also need you to be qualified in, or willing to work towards SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare and SVQ Level 4 in Management, or SCQF equivalent.
We’re looking for someone that has experience of managing a service, with the ability to lead and take ownership and accountability for the programmes. We also need you to have knowledge and experience of working to Care Inspectorate standards as well as having experience of building, leading and managing a team.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Senior Support Worker to lead our At Home programme based at Fusion Supported Accommodation.
Our Fusion programme provides high-quality supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 that are experiencing a period of homelessness and are transitioning from temporary to permanent or other suitable long-term accommodation.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
The main duties and responsibilities will include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ level 3 H&SC or SCQF equivalent or be willing to work towards this. We also need you to have or be willing to undertake, additional management training in line with the role and SSSC requirements.
You will have gained experience of working with vulnerable young people and you will be able to demonstrate your leadership skills and have the ability to support staff to develop skills in assessment, support planning, risk assessment and reviews as well as the ability to manage staffing issues on daily basis.
What can you expect from us?
Your normal working hours are an average of 39 per week. These hours will be worked between Monday to Sunday, in shifts which are defined by your line manager on a rolling rota, over a 52-week period. The rota will be available to you a minimum of one week in advance. You may be required to work different shift times, with reasonable notice, in agreement with your line manager.
Your normal place of work will be 1 West Pilton View, Edinburgh, EH4 4DZ
Annual leave entitlement of 234 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 312 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays.
For the full list of benefits, you can visit our website at rightthere.org/whats-it-like
We are recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join our Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service.
Our team at Glasgow Intensive Family Support Programme provides flexible intensive family support that enables children and young people on the edges of care, and their families, to receive the right support at the right time, building on their strengths.
Joining our programme, you will work in partnership with the Health & Social Care Partnership and other family support providers to share resources, learn and create solutions that will help children, young people and families to thrive.
We need you to be qualified to, or happy to work towards a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above, such as SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) or relevant HNC.
We also need you to have gained experience of working with children, young people and their families that are facing challenges and are on the edges of care. This might be from work experience or from volunteering.
We are recruiting for a Director of People to join our Leadership team.
Working closely with our CEO, Remunerations and Nominations Committee, Board and wider organisation, the post holder will lead the development and implementation of a people strategy and framework, designed to support our growth and deliver strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
Role details:
We’re looking for you to have gained extensive HR experience across a variety of sectors and/or organisations. We’re also looking for you to be an excellent leader with senior management experience with a focus on business partnering as well as being an excellent communicator and influencer.
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead the team at our At Home and In the Community programme based in Inverness.
The programme provides 24-hour supported accommodation and reach out support to young people aged 16-26 who have previous experience of living in a care setting.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
The Service Manager will provide leadership to the Senior Support Worker and Support Workers for At Home and Reach Out support.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
To be the registered manager of the programme, you will be qualified to SVQ 4 Management level 9 in Social Services and Healthcare or SSSC approved equivalent, combined with relevant experience or a minimum of SVQ 3 Social Care Level 8 with a commitment to achieving SVQ 4 within agreed timescales.
You will also be able to demonstrate your experience of leading and coaching a team and ideally you will have gained experience of managing a service.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We are recruiting for a Senior Family Support Worker to join our team at Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Our team at Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service provides flexible intensive family support that enables children and young people on the edges of care, and their families, to receive the right support at the right time, building on their strengths.
As well as overseeing a team of Family Support Workers, you will also manage a small caseload of families and you will work in partnership with other family support providers across the service by sharing resources, learning and creating solutions that help families to thrive.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
We need you to be qualified to, or happy to work towards a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above, such as SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) or relevant HNC.
We also need you to have gained experience of supervising and supporting a staff team as well as having gained experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges and on the edges of care
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead the team at our At Home programme based at Branston Court in Glasgow.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Our Branston Court programme provides 24-hour support and accommodation to young people living in Glasgow. We offer a safe environment for 22 young people, many of whom have experienced significant tough times in their lives. It is also home to our East Dunbartonshire Reach Out team which allows us to support people that are ready to transition into their own tenancy.
The Service Manager will lead a team of Support Workers to provide a high-quality support service for people experiencing a period of homelessness and for those transitioning to from temporary to permanent, or other suitable long-term accommodation.
To be the registered manager of the programme, you will be qualified to SVQ 4 Management level 9 in Social Services and Healthcare or SSSC approved equivalent, combined with relevant experience or a minimum of SVQ 3 Social Care Level 8 with a commitment to achieving SVQ 4 within agreed timescales.
We are looking for a strong people manager that will be able to lead and guide the team across 3 elements of the programme which are supported accommodation, reach out housing support and housing management.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
• Providing leadership and acting as a role model for Right There staff and the people we support.
• Developing positive, respectful and compassionate relationships with those that we support, focusing on their strengths and aspirations as individuals.
• Developing positive and supportive relationships with your staff team.
• Developing strong partnerships with external agencies.
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
Salary: SCP 19-22 (£30,386-£33,285 per annum)
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
The Director of Programmes will support the Chief Executive and Board to ensure that Right There continues to innovate and improve our programmes by creating, implementing and delivering the best possible support for people whatever their situation.
With experience in leading high performing teams and delivering excellence, you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Right There’s programme of front-line services. Embedding best practice, you will ensure our programmes deliver the right support, in the right place, at the right time for people who need us most.
The Director of Programmes will play a critical role in building both our sustainability and reputation by maintaining, extending and expanding our programmes. Ensuring strong co-production to inform all programme design and development activities, you will play a direct role in ensuring everyone we work with has the opportunity to realise their potential and create a safe, supportive place to call home.
Working with people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and children and families who are going through a difficult time, you will lead our colleagues across all programmes as they deliver our mission.
You will build strong, trusted relationships with colleagues and establish networks and relationships with a broad range of agencies, partners and stakeholders.
As an active member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Programmes will embody the values of Right There and work collaboratively and directly contribute to the development of strategies and operational plans that ensure the achievement of Right There’s key strategy priorities.
NB: As an organisation Right There embrace agile working and whilst their headquarters are in Glasgow, they have programmes across Scotland. The successful candidate would be expected to visit our programmes and there is not a requirement that they would need to be based full-time in Glasgow.
We are recruiting for a skilled bid-writer to join our Development team. Supporting our Head of Development, this role is responsible for leading the development and submission of grant funding and tender opportunities on behalf of Right There.
The post holder will also map and track income opportunities helping to ensure that our organisation evolves in line with our vision.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for almost 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
The role benefits from hybrid working with a blend of office and home based working, the arrangement for this will be agreed with the line manager.
Main duties will include:
Skills/attributes required include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
Right There
For People. At Home. In the Community.
We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Your Home programme based at Leith Walk, Edinburgh.
Our Your Home programme provides support to people aged 16+ that are transitioning out of homelessness to longer term accommodation. The team also provides support to those at risk of becoming homeless.
We offer a variety of supports, depending on what each individual person needs, we understand that everyone has had a different journey and we aim to build relationships built on trust to help people build resilience and self-worth.
What does the role look like?
• Actively practicing person-centered support planning, unconditional positive regard and taking a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach
• Sourcing referrals to the programme to ensure contract outcomes are achieved.
• Arranging and facilitating key work meeting to develop and review support plans in collaboration with the people we support to meet their individual needs
• Developing life skills with the people we support including how to maximise income, budgeting, shopping, cooking, home maintenance & repair and any other skills that aid to independence.
• Assisting the people we support in their transition from temporary accommodation to permanent housing.
• Providing advice on a range of subjects including housing options and welfare benefits.
• Advocating on behalf of those we support
• Assisting the people we support to engage and integrate into the local community and become active citizens
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
Salary: SCP 19-22 (£21,427-£23,194 per annum)
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
• Normal working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday
• Your usual place of work will be Your Home, 26 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5AA.
You are also required to work in the local community, and you will be paid travel expenses between your usual place of work and appointments undertaken in the course of your duties. Alternatively, you may also choose to work remotely from your home address
Working arrangements must be agreed with your line manager, based on the needs of the service.
Expenses are not payable for travel between your home to your usual place of work
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension following successful completion of your probationary period, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Ongoing learning and development
• Wellness programmes
• Reflective practise
• Cycle to work scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave
We have a great opportunity available for a Service Manager to join our Children & Families division.
The role will manage the ongoing delivery of our Children & Families support services, including mentoring, counselling and family support and it will have principle responsibility for overseeing our Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service.
The post holder will lead and support a team of staff and volunteers, and you will also work closely with our Operations & Business Manager and other Service Managers to continually develop and enhance the service by adopting a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
We offer flexible working with a blend of working in the office, and from home.
We are looking for you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 or HNC level in a relevant subject area, or be willing to work towards this.
We also need you to have gained management experience within a 3rd sector or not for profit organisation, preferably an organisation that provides support to children and families.
We are recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our growing ‘For People’ mentoring programme within Children and Families.
This role is part time, working 17.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. We offer flexible working with a blend of working in the office, from home and also in the local community.
The purpose of the role is to coordinate and oversee the effective delivery of a high-quality mentoring service for care-experienced children and young people aged 8 to 14 years, in the Glasgow and surrounding areas.
You will be recruiting, training and providing day-to-day support and supervision for Mentors as well as carrying out ongoing promotion and development of the programme.
We know that working alongside young people and building trusting relationships can make a huge difference to their lives, whether that’s improving their wellbeing and confidence, attendance at school, or building stronger family connections.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3/HNC and we also need you to have, or be willing to work towards SVQ Level 4 in Management.
We also need you to have gained experience of supporting young people that have faced a diverse range of issues.
Right There’s is a proud partner of Inspiring Scotland and provider of intandem, Scotland’s national mentoring programme.
Duties will include:
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
Right There
For People. At Home. In the Community.
We are recruiting for a Coach to join our Your Home team based in Leith Walk Edinburgh.
The role of the Coach is to assist people to move through challenging transitions so they can take control of their life and thrive within their community.
Main duties & responsibilities will include:
• Work on a 1-1 basis with individuals, providing a personalised, strengths-based, coaching approach with people going through the toughest of life’s transitions.
• Work with individuals to overcome and challenge the systemic barriers they may face in achieving their desired outcomes.
• Broker opportunities from local communities that nurture and develop the talents and abilities of each individual.
• Work with individuals to find their own personal motivation and hope for the future as they take control of their life within their community
• Contribute to both internal culture change of the organisation & the external influencing of local and national stakeholders in order to further the mission of the PTS for national systems change.
• Manage volunteers to assist people to build up new and positive friendships and networks through developing community relations that provide new opportunities for people that develop their talents and networks
• Attend and participate in training conferences / seminars and share learning experiences.
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
Salary: SCP 19-22 (£21,427-£23,194 per annum)
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
• The post holder will report to the Senior Support Worker and through them to the Service Manager
• Your usual place of work will be Your Home, 26 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5AA.
• You are also required to work in the local community, and you will be paid travel expenses between your usual place of work and appointments undertaken in the course of your duties. Alternatively, you may also choose to work remotely from your home address
• Working arrangements must be agreed with your line manager, based on the needs of the service.
• Expenses are not payable for travel between your home to your usual place of work
• You may be required to work from such other place as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension following successful completion of your probationary period, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development
Experience/attributes required include:
• SVQ level 3 or SCQF equivalent or willing to work towards.
• Possession of, or willingness to undertake, training in line with the role and SSSC requirements
• Experience of working in the following fields (must have 1 or more of the essential criteria) Criminal Justice system Social work Youth work Community development Mental health Substance misuse Violence against women , homelessness
Joining our People Team, you will report to our People First Coordinator and also work closely with our Operational Teams throughout the organisation to develop psychological awareness across our programmes.
We are a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and this role is crucial to the ongoing development of our PIE environment.
You will support student Psychologists (Clinical or Counselling) to engage with our teams and the people we support by offering consultation, trauma informed approaches and increased psychological awareness across our organisation.
We offer flexible working with a blend of office and home-based working.
Joining our People Team, the People First Coordinator will work with our programmes across the organisation to define and embed our People First approach which has wellbeing at it’s heart.
The role will promote employee wellbeing throughout our organisation including all aspects of working life, the climate at work and in the organisation.
We are looking for you to have a relevant professional qualification or have a comparable level of relevant work experience. We’d also like you to have gained experience of working in a third sector or ‘not for profit’ organisation and have an understanding of a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE).
For People. At Home. In the Community
We are recruiting for a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Finance team and also provide support to the Head of Finance.
We are seeking an experienced Finance professional that has worked at Management level, you will also be a qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA/ICAS) or equivalent with current accredited membership.
We need you to have experience of working with Financial software such as Sage, as well as being computer literate with strong working knowledge of MS Office with a particular emphasis on excel.
We are looking for a strong and effective leader with the ability to influence and shape decisions within the wider organisation.
Main duties of the position will include:
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification on our website rightthere.org/vacancies/finance-manager
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
Salary: SCP 38-42 (£36,442- £40,550 per annum)
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
For People. At Home. In the Community.
Due to expansion within the team, we are recruiting for the newly created position of Quality Monitoring & Impact Coordinator.
The purpose of the role is to ensure that our programmes, processes, and policies reflect best practice and achieve the best possible outcomes for the people that we are supporting.
We need you to have gained relevant experience from working in a similar role, with knowledge of legislation and strategies relating to housing and social care.
We offer flexible working with a blend of working in the office and from home.
The main duties of the position will include:
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
What you can expect from us
Ypeople is Recruiting for 2 experienced Support Workers to join our Your Home service in the Leith area of Edinburgh.
Your Home provides support to people aged 16+ who are transitioning out of homelessness to longer term accommodation or those who are at risk of becoming homeless.
The Support Workers offer a variety of support, and we vary what types of support we offer depending on what each person needs. We understand that everyone has had different experiences and we aim to create relationships based on trust to help build resilience and self-worth.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Support Worker the main duties of the position will include:
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification in the Application Pack on our website.
Education and Skills/attributes required for the post
Hours of work
An average of 35 hours per week, these hours are usually worked Monday to Friday and flexibly within the hours of 8am and 6pm with a one-hour unpaid break.
Location
Your usual place of work will be Your Home, 26 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5AA. You are also required to work in the local community, and you will be paid travel expenses between your usual place of work and appointments undertaken in the course of your duties.
Alternatively, you may also choose to work remotely from your home address.
Working arrangements must be agreed with your line manager, based on the needs of the service
Benefits include
Ypeople is a charity which helps to create a positive change in people’s lives. Our work focuses on preventing homelessness for children, adults and families who are going through tough times and are living with the effects of poverty, addiction, or broken relationships. Focusing on a person’s strengths and providing tailored support, we run safe and secure housing services and specialised mentoring and counselling.
Established in 1824, we have a long-standing history of supporting people within local communities. Fast forward to today, and we’ve grown significantly, supporting more than 4,100 people last year to feel happier, more confident, and ready to take the next step in their life. We are continuing to grow and evolve to meet the needs of those we serve. And are now embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of an ambitious new five-year strategy and brand development project.
Key priorities in the role include:
• Contributing to the development and delivery of the new organisational strategy
• Ensuring Ypeople, its vision, mission, values and programmes are consistently presented with a strong positive image to relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Developing and implementing appropriate financial strategies to ensure Ypeople’s financial stability and long-term viability
• Directly contributing at a strategic level to the capacity building, organisational development, resilience, sustainability and impact of the organisation
• The development and implementation of new financial reporting and forecasting models to aid both the strategic planning and decision making processes
• Taking direct ownership for the successful development and oversee delivery of key strategic initiatives
• Ensuring the effective management of key governance areas, including contracts, partnerships and investments, business cases, options appraisals and tax.
A Qualified Accountant, you will be a highly visible and collegiate leader and continuous promoter of Ypeople values with a proven track record in financial management, strategic planning and supporting non-financial operational managers within a commercial, public or voluntary organisation. With relevant experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams, it is imperative you also bring direct involvement in contributing to both the strategic and operational planning and decision-making processes.
You will be entrepreneurial in your approach to delivering an excellent, customer focused service, both internally and externally, through our teams and as an accomplished communicator the successful candidate will also have instant credibility when engaging with both internal and external stakeholders
NB: As an organization, Ypeople embrace agile working and whilst their main support office is in Glasgow, there is not a requirement that the successful candidate would need to be based full time in Glasgow.
The role of Operational Excellence Lead is a newly created standalone role, that will work collaboratively with Operations & Business Managers and other key stakeholders to develop systems, best practise and compliance and to drive operational excellence across all of Ypeople services.
We would love you to apply for this role if...
You would love to work in this role if...
What you will be doing
Come be part of our life-changing mission!
About the role
Glasgow Key Fund helps to end homelessness through providing access to:
Temporary Furnished Flats: To help end homelessness through the provision of temporary furnished accommodation within the Private Rented Sector and providing a high-quality support service for homeless households.
Rent Deposit: To help end homelessness through facilitating access to accommodation within the Private Rented Sector and providing a high-quality support service for (at risk of) homeless households.
We would love you to apply for this role if...
You are qualified to SVQ level 2/3 or SCQF equivalent or an appropriate Housing qualification, or have a willingness to undertake
You have gained or have a willingness to obtain additional management training in line with the role and SSSC requirements
You have gained experience of working with people at risk of and facing homelessness
You are guided by the Ypeople values and committed to creating an environment that promotes inclusiveness.
You would love to work in this role if...
You will be passionate about helping your staff team with developing skills in assessment, support planning, risk assessment and reviews
You are a skilled influencer with the ability to inform good working practices
You will be proud to undertake a leadership role in shaping best practice within the service
You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities
What you will be doing
Effective engagement with landlords and letting agents in the procurement and management of properties, ensuring they are fit for purpose and comply with legal, health and safety and corporate standards.
Ensuring all referrals to the service are assessed and progressed in line with service specification.
Ensuring occupancy levels are maintained through efficient allocation and void management of properties.
Liaison with external agencies such as Community Homeless teams, Housing Benefit and Council Tax teams, landlords, support providers, health services, local authority and other agencies as required.
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification in the Application Pack.
Please note that a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required for this position.
For any informal queries please contact Recruitment Assistant Ainslie Bradley at a.bradley@ypeople.org.uk
Come be part of our life-changing mission!
About the role
Ypeople is delighted to announce that we are recruiting for a number of posts to work in our new Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service (GIFSS). Working in partnership with the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and other Third Sector providers, the GIFSS service will promote the wellbeing of children and young people by adopting a whole family approach, ensuring families have the support that they need, when they need it to enable children and young people to stay at home with their families and thrive.
The Family Support Worker will provide flexible intensive family support that enables children and young people on the edges of care, and their families, to receive the right support at the right time, building on their strengths and reducing the need for statutory supports. A key part of this role will be working in partnership with the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and other family support providers as part of the GIFSS (Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service) model by sharing resources, learning and creating solutions that help children, young people and families to thrive.
We would love you to apply for this role if...
• You are qualified in a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, for example SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or Health and Social Care, relevant HNC or equivalent or are willing to work towards
• You have gained experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges and on the edges of care.
• You have knowledge of the key issues facing children, young people and families such as the effects of trauma and poverty.
• You have a working knowledge of SSSC Codes of Practice.
You would love to work in this role if...
• You are a team player and will work in partnership with your colleagues to develop skills in assessment, support planning, risk assessment and reviews.
• You will strive to develop good communication and working relationships with children and families, colleagues and other professionals
• You will take pride in advocating on behalf of children and families
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities
What you will be doing
• Provide appropriate levels of high-quality support to families in their homes and community
• Use a flexible approach so that families receive support whenever is best for them including evenings and weekends
• Deliver evidenced based family support that helps families overcome current challenges and build resilience for the future
• Maintain accurate case files for all family members and consistently assess progress across all outcomes for all family members
Full details can be found in the job & person specification in the Application Pack.
A driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required for this role
For any informal queries about the role please contact our Operations & Business Manager Joanne Glennie on j.glennie@ypeople.org.uk
Come be part of our life-changing mission!
About the role
Ypeople is delighted to announce that we are recruiting for a number of posts to work in our new Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service (GIFSS). Working in partnership with the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and other Third Sector providers, the GIFSS service will promote the wellbeing of children and young people by adopting a whole family approach, ensuring families have the support that they need, when they need it to enable children and young people to stay at home with their families and thrive.
The Senior Family Support Worker will be responsible for a team of Family Support Workers whose aim is to provide flexible intensive family support that enables children and young people on the edges of care, and their families, to receive the right support at the right time, building on their strengths and reducing the need for statutory supports. You will also manage a small caseload of families and will work in partnership with the other family support providers across the Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service (GIFSS) by sharing resources, learning and creating solutions that help families to thrive
We would love you to apply for this role if...
• You are qualified in a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, for example SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or relevant HNC or equivalent or are willing to work towards.
• You have gained experience of supervising and supporting a staff team.
• You have an understanding of current relevant legislation and policies relating to children, young people and families, including GIRFEC, UNCRC, The Promise.
• You are knowledgeable of the key issues facing children, young people and families such as the effects of trauma and poverty.
You would love to work in this role if...
• You are committed to championing the rights of children and young people
• You are a skilled influencer and will inform good working practices.
• You will be passionate about adopting a person-centred and strengths-based approach to working with people.
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities
What you will be doing
• Provide appropriate levels of high-quality support to families in their homes and community
• Use a flexible approach to allow families to receive support whenever is best for them including evenings and weekends
• Deliver evidenced based family support that helps families overcome current challenges and build resilience for the future
• Maintain accurate case files for all family members and consistently assess progress across all outcomes for all family members
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification in the Application Pack.
A driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required for this role.
For any informal queries about the role please contact our Operations & Business Manager Joanne Glennie on j.glennie@ypeople.org.uk
Ypeople is delighted to announce that we are recruiting for a number of posts to work in our new Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service (GIFSS). Working in partnership with the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and other Third Sector providers, the GIFSS service will promote the wellbeing of children and young people by adopting a whole family approach, ensuring families have the support that they need, when they need it to enable children and young people to stay at home with their families and thrive.
The Administrator will provide an organised and efficient general and finance Administrative support to Ypeople Intensive Family Support (GIFSS) team, in addition to being the first point of contact for enquiries into the service.
We would love you to apply for this role if...
• You have a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7
• You are fully computer literate with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs – Word, Access, Excel and Outlook
• You have experience of maintaining accurate and auditable financial and administrative records.
• You have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
You would love to work in this role if...
• You enjoy planning and organising your workload to utilise time and resources effectively.
• You have the confidence to work on your own initiative as well as part of a diverse team
• You will show with young people and families with an open-minded and non-judgmental outlook.
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation and offers you development opportunities
What you will be doing
• Responding to the administrative needs of the GIFSS team in a flexible manner
• Effectively dealing with mail, telephone calls and general enquiries relating to all services.
• Setting up meetings, appointments and issuing general correspondence on behalf of all CYP services.
• Carrying out sales ledger duties to a high standard, including raising invoices, issuing financial statements, payment reminders and credit control.
Full details can be found in the Job & Person Specification in the Application Pack.
For any informal queries about the role please contact Operations & Business Manager Joanne Glennie on j.glennie@ypeople.org.uk