Required in Ayrshire, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Be part of the change you want to see for child victims and witnesses in Scotland
Working In partnership across various authority areas in Scotland, Children 1st are developing Bairns Hoose based on the European Barnahus model. Barnahus is a child-friendly, multidisciplinary, and interagency model of justice, care and recovery for children who are victims and witnesses of all forms of violence. A place where all Police, Social Work, Health and Court services are based under one roof. Children receive a coordinated trauma responsive plan to support their journey through the care, protection, and justice system. The aim of the model is to; prevent re-traumatisation caused by delayed and disjointed investigation and court proceedings, to keep children safe, allow them access to fair justice and to help them recover from the trauma of their ordeal.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Bairns Hoose team. We are now working in partnership to develop the Bairns Hoose model in Ayrshire, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Ayrshire – 3 x 35 Hour Posts
Aberdeen – 1 x 35 Hours Post
Aberdeenshire – 1 x 35 Hour Post
The development of Bairns Hoose across Scotland will aim to place the best interests of the child at the centre of all the systems that are there to protect them and to offer the child and their family or caregivers all the support they need.
What kind of person will make a great Bairns Hoose Rights, Advocacy and Trauma Recovery Worker for Children 1st?
What kind of Rights, Advocacy and Trauma Recovery Worker will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who:
Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 7 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. We also have a cash healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme and access to a credit union.
Further information
These posts are permanent, full time roles of 35 hours per week with a commitment to flexible working patterns.
We are looking for a unique person to join our team at our dementia specific day service in Paisley. Our day services are personalised to the preferences and needs of individuals, providing therapeutic dementia specific support with a focus on maintaining skills and independence.
The post is a flexible contract covering Paisley. The day services in Paisley are open Monday – Saturday 9am-4pm to meet the needs of the service.
Our Support Workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia.
You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and attend training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable each person to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities. The people we support have significantly varying life experiences and needs and range from young people still at school through to people in their 90s. Key is also a specialist Registered Social Landlord (RSL) providing over 700 homes specially designed for disabled people and those with long term support needs.
Our workforce is compassionate, talented, and committed to providing high quality, personalised support so that people can live full, active lives in their own homes and communities. Respect for the fundamental dignity of each and every person, regardless of the level of support they require, lies at the heart of our organisation, as do the principles of choice, control, participation and inclusion.
We are excited to be recruiting to this full-time Practice Development Manager position, which is a crucial leadership role in both Key and Community Lifestyles. We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience of successfully supporting individuals with very complex support needs to live good lives in their own homes and communities
• Can contribute to the development of individually designed support services that uphold human rights and enable citizenship.
• Has strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to work closely with the people we support, their families and teams, as well as multidisciplinary partners, to support and sustain the highest standards of practice.
• Is able to confidentially role model excellent practice in line with our values, through a thriving community of practice leaders and positive behaviour practitioners as well as contribute to external networks and initiatives.
• Has strong project management and IT skills to support the implementation of effective processes, systems and tools which measure and demonstrate the impact of our strategies.
You will have a recognised social care or relevant professional qualification and while a recognised PBS/BILD qualification would be advantageous, this is not essential as we will offer support to attain this.
The post is based in Glasgow but will involve travel to our services across Scotland.
If you think you’re the person we are looking for, and you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Sheila Hanney, Head of Staff Development, Policy and Practice by email sheila.hanney@key.org.uk
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable each person to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities. The people we support have significantly varying life experiences and needs and range from young people still at school through to people in their 90s.
Key is also a specialist Registered Social Landlord (RSL) providing over 700 homes specially designed for disabled people and those with long term support needs.
Our teams know that good support is essential for a great life, so we work alongside every person we support, and people important to them. Our support is provided by small teams of staff who build warm, caring and trusting relationships.
We employ over 2000 staff, with a relief register of another 500 workers, the majority of whom are directly involved in either providing, organising, or managing support.
Our workforce is committed, compassionate and talented, so we are excited to be recruiting to this full-time leadership position within our learning and development team.
We are seeking someone who:
• understands the knowledge, skills and values needed by our workforce to deliver truly person-centred, human rights-based support to disabled individuals, many of whom have complex needs.
• ideally, has some previous service management experience.
• has significant experience in delivering learning and development activities in social care, having created, launched, and reviewed learning resources for social care workers and managers.
• recognises the importance of making best use of all available resources to offer impactful learning and development pathways for a range of managers and staff.
With a recognised social care or relevant professional qualification and ideally a staff development or health and safety qualification, you will lead the delivery of our workforce and digital learning strategy.
You will lead on the delivery, further development and evaluation of our staff induction and learning and development activities; including online resources, to nurture a high quality, skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
Drawing on your well-honed leadership and time management skills you will work with some amazing people, including our highly experienced and committed learning and development team in the co-ordination and delivery of a high quality and proactive service.
The role will also have responsibility for overseeing and reporting of staff learning and development activities to a range of stakeholders, so effective organisational skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft office packages, is essential.
The post is based in Glasgow but will involve travel to our services across Scotland.
If you think you’re the person we are looking for, and you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Sheila Hanney, Head of Staff Development, Policy and Practice by email sheila.hanney@key.org.uk
We are looking to recruit a number of full and part-time Young Carer Support Workers with relevant qualifications and experience of supporting Carers aged 5 – 25, in education and/or the community.
Founded by Carers in 1998 Capital Carers is a highly regarded charity providing carer support to unpaid carers of all ages. Our Ethos is to provide unpaid carers with a range of high quality support services which enable them to have some normality of life whilst carrying out their caring role. Our Vision is that all carers get the help and support they need to sustain their caring role. We are in the 4th year of a projected eight year contract to deliver appropriate support services to young carers in schools, colleges and the community in the North West Locality of Edinburgh.
You will work flexibly, to include some early evening and occasional weekend working. An element of working from home is envisaged.
Greenock Medical Aid Society are a non profit charity and a National Award-Winning Care Home team.
We are the RCN winners in the Older Peoples category 2021- for our Meaningful visits work.
We are quite a small charity but our work is getting national notice and we pride ourselves as an organisation that puts the needs of our residents first and foremost.
We also take great pride in our staff and fully value the contribution they bring to their roles. Our staff are our greatest asset.
If you are someone who is compassionate and caring then we would love to hear from you. If you want to become part of a professional team providing a full service to our Residents, giving support to their relatives and to our Care Team then please come and join us.
Benefits:
• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• NMC (required)
Full Job Description available on request.
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Service Co-Ordinator in Aberdeenshire in our Fraserburgh Office.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Adults and Children with support needs? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we invite you to join us at Crossroads Caring Scotland!
The service office is based in the Fraserburgh Office. Working closely with the Service Manager, the Service Co-Ordinator will assist with the day to day co-ordination of the service in Aberdeen and Dundee, in accordance with service specifications, all legal requirements and the national Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers and Employers.
If you're caring, compassionate, and possess a variety of life skills and experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your community. The support work you will be co-ordinating and sometimes carry out is care at home, respite and children services.
What we need:
There are continuous training and development opportunities, you will be part of our Staff Recognition Rewards and 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme. There may be an opportunity to work from home from time to time.
About Us:
At Crossroads Caring Scotland, we believe in the power of care and support to transform lives. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to enabling people to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Our services extend across Scotland, and our not-for-profit ethos drives our commitment to excellence and compassion in everything we do.
We are nationally recognised for our exceptional quality of care and a diverse range of client groups. As a valued member of our team, you'll experience the support and camaraderie that define our organisation.
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of our highly respected team dedicated to empowering individuals and families in our community.
The role of the 24HR Refuge Support Worker is to provide a safe, professional and supportive service for women and any accompanying children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse, have additional support needs and are living in refuge accommodation provided by Edinburgh Women’s Aid (EWA).
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and empathic individual to join our Sutherland team in Golspie as a Resource Centre Project Worker.
Our Resource Centre in Golspie offers a safe and welcoming environment for people affected by mental illness to meet, socialise and take part in supported activities and outings. This helps to encourage people to feel more involved, included and empowered in their lives. Effective support also promote increased self-confidence and independence in people who use the service.
With experience of support work, organising group activities, completing reports and a sound understanding of Mental Illness; the project worker will also be actively involved in promoting and developing the service in
Who are we looking for?
You will be responsible for compiling and reviewing development plans for people using the service, and ensure that the agreed outcomes are being achieved.
You are someone comfortable working in a team as well as autonomously, and are proactive in your own personal development and learning. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of, or willing to join the PVG scheme membership.
If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!
Why join us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greater opportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. By building connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value the lived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approach that ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.
Benefits:
• Professional development including funded opportunities.
• A generous 37 days’ holiday.
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light discount card
We are looking for a flexible, creative and child centred experienced Learning, Care and Therapy Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative service that is remodelling integrated therapy, care and learning for children and young people affected by neurological conditions.
The Centre includes an independent school for children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and is one of Scottish Government’s seven Grant Aided Special Schools. Education provision includes early learning and childcare, primary and secondary provision. The Centre also provides a range of learning and therapeutic services that support families and practitioners throughout Scotland.
The children and young people attending the school and nursery experience complex health and learning needs, while families supported through wider Centre services are affected by a broad range of disability impacting on motor function and learning. The Centre is highly resourced in terms of specialist staff, technology, and equipment to facilitate therapy and development. Our aim is simple; to support children, young people and their families to attain and maintain the highest level of holistic wellbeing possible.
Multidisciplinary teams around the child work collaboratively alongside parents maximising the benefit from Centre and community resources to give children and young people exceptional experiences to achieve ambitious outcomes. You will have an opportunity to work across the range of Centre services with children of all ages from prenursery through to 18 years. Our ethos is to get it right for every child helping children and young people gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for life in the 21st century.
Successful candidates will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3-months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland (PVG) Check.
Successful candidates will be able to continue in or join the Strathclyde Pension Fund.