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The Dartington Service Design Lab is an internationally respected research and design charity dedicated to improving child outcomes. We seek a Researcher to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied and quite independent role, spanning child development research, service design and evaluation, and public system reform.

The work is rarely routine because we are often experimenting and trying to innovate with those who we work with. This requires a blend of mental agility, practicality, perseverance and an ability to adapt to deliver the necessary outcomes without continuous supervision. The person should be comfortable with ambiguity and approach new challenges with both curiosity and level-headedness. As a small organisation the wider team are mutually supportive as we all work closely together. The successful candidate will need to be able to communicate well with both their colleagues and our stakeholders. We value empathy and collaboration and a strong focus on using evidence for social good.

We need a highly motivated researcher, equipped with a first, or upper second-class undergraduate degree in a relevant field, and those with a Master’s degree are strongly encouraged to apply as well. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking evidence reviews to inform policy and/or practice within tight deadlines;

• Assisting with data collection, synthesis, management and analysis;

• Helping prepare supporting materials for workshops, training and other events;

• Drafting and refining reports, presentations and other dissemination outputs (including social media activities e.g. blogs, tweets etc.).

• Conducting research activities with young people, families and stakeholders, using ethical and creative methods to adapt to participant need and contributing to insight synthesis and communication.

Location is flexible, as a team we largely operate remotely across the UK with regular project related travel. We have also been using online and video communication tools well before the impact of COVID-19. Our staff tend to work from home or when appropriate, together in local coworking spaces, or from our own workspace in Devon. When possible, we also regularly meet as a whole team in Devon.

Purpose of Job

To deliver election success in priority areas across Scotland, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – be it Lib Dem MPs, MSPs, Lib Dem-led Councils and Lib Dem councillors.

If you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives why not join Loretto Care? We offer excellent benefits including 7.6 weeks’ annual leave, a staff discount scheme an occupational pension, health plan and family friendly policies.

We are looking for:

· Enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team and become part of a leading care and support provider across central Scotland

· You’ll need no previous experience, but a positive outlook, patience and willingness to go the extra mile for the people we work for are essential.

· Someone to have effective communication skills and demonstrate initiative.

· You to work various shift patterns including sleepover, nightshifts and weekends.

· You to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and register with the Scottish Social Care Council (SSSC), but we can help you with these applications

· You to have basic IT skills

· A relevant SVQ qualification is desirable.

In this flexible role you will work directly with the people we work for, supporting them to make positive changes in their life and be part of their community.

We protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced social work practitioner to join our team. Your role will require you to have direct contact with service users, their relatives and carers in respect of their concerns about their mental health and/or the care and treatment they receive. You will also be required to carry out investigation work and deal with casework pertaining to your allocated area. While the role is based in Edinburgh, you will be attached to a team covering a particular geographical area of Scotland and will be required to visit services across the whole of Scotland. You must be qualified as a social worker with MHO status and have experience of operating at senior practitioner level. You must be able to communicate effectively with service users, carers, advocates and service providers and have exceptional influencing skills.

For information on our current working arrangements due to Covid-19, please refer to the Employment sheet in the job pack.