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Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national membership and advocacy organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.

In partnership with Moray Council and other corporate parents, the post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care in an individual relationship-based advocacy role. This means to listen to what they say and supporting them to have their voices heard regarding the decisions which impact on their lives. A focus of your work will be ensuring that those voices are heard within the context of experience of education and school. You will help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities - whilst supporting a range of PR, awareness-raising, events and other activities, and create the conditions for collective advocacy. This often brings young people together, allowing them to develop confidence, a sense of belonging and the opportunity to identify common issues. You will help ensure their voices are heard by care corporate parents and communities, creating positive change.

The post holder will need to utilise youth work and/or community engagement skills to undertake the role. It will involve working closely with organisational partners, different services within the Local Authority and other public services in order to create new opportunities or develop existing ones.

You will be working within Moray at an exciting time, with a well-established Champions Board process, and the voices of those with experience of care growing in power, individually and collectively - bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change. You will be part of a growing and dynamic North team in WC?S, working closely with key partners across Moray’s corporate parenting network.

The right candidate will have a relevant qualification, to a minimum HNC/SVQ 3 (SCQF level 7) in a discipline related to working with children and young people, or equivalent work experience. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be able to form positive working relationships with children and young people, and maintain links with professional partners. You will also have experience delivering training or engaging a range of audiences and working collaboratively. You will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. A full driving licence and use of a car is also required, due to the regional remit of the post.

Aberlour Options Aberdeen provides a variety of services throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire supporting people with a range of complex and profound disabilities including learning, physical and life limiting conditions and complex communication difficulties. Working in partnership with Aberdeen City Council and Grampian Autistic Society, we are developing a new service to expand our existing provision to provide a Hub which offers care at home, community and residential short-breaks and an exciting, tailored programme of activities and support for children with disabilities and their families.

Our new centre, due to open in November/December 2020, will provide children the chance to have new experiences and make new friends while giving their parents the vital opportunity to recharge their batteries. We will use our bases in Bucksburn and Garthdee to offer community-based outreach services, residential short breaks, while also providing care at home services.

“Aberlour Options Aberdeen for us has been a godsend. Our lives have changed at home. They listen to your views and try and help with whatever is the problem.” Parent

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and caring individuals to join our Care at Home Team, working directly with children and young people with complex, multiple and profound disabilities and their families within their own homes. You will contribute to the development of care and support plans, working in an outcomes focused manner to ensure that children, young people and their families get the most out of their service. You will work closely with internal and external colleagues in a multi-agency approach to ensure that the holistic needs of children, young people and families are central to service provision.

You will have experience of working in a community or residential setting, ideally supporting children, young people or adults with complex disabilities and associated health needs. You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council under the Care at Home register.

You will demonstrate confidence in your approach and have a good understanding of the complex and challenging circumstances that may arise for vulnerable children. You will display patience and empathy in your daily interactions and be reflective in your practice.

What we will offer you:

Excellent development and training opportunities to enable you to grow and develop your skills.

A fantastic opportunity to develop and plan fun and positive activities for children and young people. Continual support working as part of a small highly motivated team.

So why are we looking for Family Wellbeing Project Workers?

Children 1st are developing a new and exciting way of supporting families in Aberdeen. We have a long history of working with children and families in the city. After a pause in 2018 we reviewed our purpose and role alongside children, families and partners. We have been building a new approach to help children affected by poor mental health and emotional distress. Children 1st along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. This new Children 1st service will sit at the heart of three local community hubs, providing early support to children and their families at the point when they need this to prevent more intensive supports being necessary.

What kind of person will make a great Family Wellbeing Project Worker for Children 1st?

• has experience of keeping children safe in their own families
• is fiercely passionate about children’s rights
• thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
• is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of Family Wellbeing Project Worker will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives
• determined to support children to stay safely with their own family
• big hearted and courageous
• able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations
• is compassionate and understanding of trauma
• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
• inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
• an amazing ambassador for children and Children 1st

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.

Base

You will be based in one of the local community hubs and will travel to connect with other parts of the organisation once Scottish Guidelines permit this and it is safe for you and colleagues.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

AVENUE is the leading provider of Child Contact Services, Family Mediation and Counselling in the Northeast Scotland. We work with everyone from children to grandparents, supporting couples and families through times of change, difficulties, and conflict.

Based in Aberdeen this is a unique opportunity to join our Child Contact Centre Team, providing services across Aberdeen, supporting children, families, and stakeholders through transitions. We are looking for someone who is organised, confident and motivated, with a warm personality and excellent people skills.

Your skills should demonstrate a proven track record of working with and supporting families, a relevant employment history and the ability to undertake multiple tasks, resolve problems, and inspire trust is essential. Reporting to the Contact Centre Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality service to our clients and stakeholders.

If you are interested in finding out more about the position, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Requirements:

(Must have a Full Driver’s License)

PVG: New applications or scheme record updates paid for by AVENUE

Remuneration:

Salary: (Scale 25-29) £25,439 - £28,981 pro-rata (dependent on experience)

Holidays: 24 days per year plus 12 public holidays – pro rata

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

The Suicide Prevention programme in the North East of Scotland aims to reduce stigma and increase awareness and knowledge of suicide throughout Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Building on and expanding the work already being undertaken in the area, the Development Officer role will be key in engaging local communities, businesses and services to improve and review suicide prevention practices. Development and delivery of Suicide Prevention training and support of local groups and initiatives.

As part of the National Programme for Suicide Prevention SAMH are looking for a Suicide Prevention Development Officer to provide much needed support, information and advice to people affected by suicide.

The right candidate will have experience of using their knowledge and skills to help prevent suicide. You will be comfortable in mapping community needs, identifying current provision and service gaps and feedback to local stakeholders and offering support to local steering groups and organisations with suicide prevention practices.

Experienced in engagement with a variety of different communities in both rural and urban settings to support local priorities and target groups. Engagement with schools, colleges and universities to increase suicide prevention knowledge amongst staff and students.

Ability to react to disruption caused by Covid-19 and be aware of social and emotional impact following virus impact. An awareness of the impact of the changeable job market, changes in tourism, shopping habits, drug and alcohol usage and social distancing has on wellbeing and engage with services and communities as the country transitions out of period of lockdown and support those communities in developing suicide safer practices.

An experienced and natural trainer who can design, coordinate and facilitate suicide prevention awareness raising sessions, workshops and trainings to individual groups.

Are you passionate to lead an innovative and new team to strengthen communities and prevent homelessness in the north of Scotland?

We are looking for a coordinator to lead our new Community Support and Development team in Aberdeen and Inverness. The post will oversee a team of four staff members (1.6 FTE). Our targeted homelessness prevention projects are tailored to local needs and work in partnership with churches. We engage with individuals in communities to revitalise areas where the potential for homelessness is a real concern.

The role will involve overseeing a variety of work including the work of an existing Community Development Worker who oversees a drop-in on King Street, a new Recovery & Resettlement Worker in Aberdeen and one in Inverness and a Family Worker based in Torry but working across locations in Aberdeen.

Candidates will require significant experience and a demonstrable passion for working with people from a range of backgrounds including vulnerable individuals and a personal drive to see people on the margins of society have their lives transformed.

The role is open to opportunities for flexible working in conversation with the Director of Homelessness Prevention.

More details can be found in the attached job description.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010, applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

We are looking for an Education Coordinator to be based mainly in the Aberdeen Office, with some flexibility around home working to be agreed, e.g. recognising COVID related restrictions. You will support the development and delivery of exciting new programmes of community based learning for adults across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

Key areas of responsibilities

Developing, delivering and maintaining key educational programmes, you will ensure that our students enjoy an outstanding experience. You will support and manage part time tutors, and help to identify business development opportunities. The restrictions of COVID-19 mean that much of our delivery is currently on-line, and this brings its own challenges.

Children 1st are developing a new and exciting way of supporting families in Aberdeen. We have a long history of working with children and families in the city. After a pause in 2018 we reviewed our purpose and role alongside children, families and partners. We have been building a new approach to help children affected by poor mental health and emotional distress. Children 1st along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. This new Children 1st service will sit at the heart of three local community hubs, providing early support to children and their families at the point when they need this to prevent more intensive supports being necessary.

What kind of person will make a great Team Leader for Children 1st?

I know exactly what we are looking for, someone who:

• has experience of keeping children safe in their own families
• is fiercely passionate about children’s rights
• thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
• is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of leader will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform systems as well as children’s lives
• big hearted and a courageous
• able to build great partnerships and to manage the tricky conversations
• able to understand, predict and adapt to the landscape
• bringing service experience
• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
• able to make decisions
• inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
• an amazing ambassador for children and Children 1st

Above all else, the most important thing to me is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

Base

You will be based in one of the local community hubs and will have travel to connect with other parts of the organisation once Scottish Guidelines permit this and it is safe for you and colleagues.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

Our client, a Charitable Organisation in Aberdeen have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer. This is a full-time, 6 months contract position.

Job Purpose:

To increase the financial contributions of individuals and groups to the society by building relationships and exploring new development opportunities from various sources. To focus fundraising activities on those that will have the highest chance of success and are likely to produce the largest financial return for the effort involved.

Key Responsibilities:

• In cooperation with board members and senior staff, develop a business development and fundraising strategy to identify priority areas of the society’s operations for fundraising and development activities.
• Develop presentational material relating to key fundraising priorities (e.g. the play-scheme) to assist in the task of persuading potential donors that our cause is worthy of their support.
• Construct a database of potential donors in the charitable trust (including Children In Need etc.), lottery and corporate sectors as well as individual philanthropists and allocate a priority rating (A, B, C) to each depending on our assessment of the likelihood of their support.
• For high potential supporters, identify which areas of the society’s operations best fit their strategic aims and objectives and develop an approach strategy for each as to how we should convince them that supporting the society will be of significant mutual benefit.
• Prepare a prioritised list of potential donors to be approached with target dates for discussion with the board.
• Action the agreed programme of donor visits/presentations.
• Assess the situation with regard to government grants available (including in relation to possible new premises)
• Prepare award application documents and respond to follow-up queries from potential donors and grant authorities.
• Propose other innovative fundraising initiatives such as crowdfunding for new premises,
• Engage in discussion with board and senior management team regarding the membership scheme and how we can offer meaningful benefits to members and increase their engagement.
• Assist in the organisation of traditional fundraising events as time permits.
• Raise awareness of the charity at all opportunities.
• Manage and update database to record donor contact, preference information and donations made.
• Maintain ongoing contact with key donors ensuring their ongoing engagement and longer-term commitment to the society.

Candidate Profile:

Candidates should have previous experience in business development and fundraising in the charitable sector.

Excellent interpersonal skills

• Self-confidence
• Self-starting
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office suite

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a different to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

You will work with the Minister, as a member of the Ministry Team and the Kirk Session to provide the full range of Parish Ministry and to develop our mission to and outreach within our local community. This will include helping to develop new expressions of worship for those in their 30s/40s.