* Salary DOE (Pro rata). Contract term: Initially 12-months. Working days (hours): 3-days (22.5 hours)
Role
This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced individual to join a dynamic Scottish Charity with a global reach. Our vision is for every child and young person, wherever they are in the world, to be part of a safe and nurturing family and our mission is to make this vision a reality.
We are seeking someone who understands the importance of early relationships and is as passionate as we are about making a global difference in whole family wellbeing and relationships.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience in working within the charity sector, have a track record of successful grant applications and developing corporate partnerships with the ultimate aim of generating income or other non-monetary support to assist with securing the long-term sustainability and growth of Mellow Parenting.
Application notes
Application packs available below or by phoning/emailing: 0141 445 6066 / enquiries@mellowparenting.org
Closing date: 27th February 2025; Interviews will be 6th March 2025 it is expected that employment will commence as soon as possible thereafter.
Mellow Parenting, Unit 4, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow G51 3BA
Due to changes and development of Threads Service, we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Team Manager to join the team to manage our Early Help Service. The post is a time limited fixed term contract for a period of 18 months to cover the current Team Managers secondment period. The Team Manager will support the CSM to lead and manage day-to-day operational service delivery to improve outcomes for families in the Renfrewshire area.
Based within Renfrewshire Council Childrens services Social Work department the postholder will have line management responsibility of project workers and the day-to-day operational management and oversight for the Early Help Service.
The Early Help Service provides a wide range of support and evidence-based interventions to support children, young people, and families. In partnership with Renfrewshire Social Work the service aims to provide an alternative to social work intervention for families who are experiencing difficulties which without support, might escalate to require statutory involvement.
The post holder will have extensive experience of working with vulnerable and marginalised children and families and have a minimum of two years of managing a team. A robust understanding, skills experience and a strong understanding of child protection measures, policy and an understanding of the barriers and issues that contribute to inequalities for children is required. The successful candidate must have at least 2 years experience of managing staff, volunteers, and multi-agency partnerships with social work, health, education and police.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardos values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardos and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardos pay framework can be found upon application.
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
* Barnardos believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
* Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardos service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardos service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardos service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro-rata.
* The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme.
* A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options.
* Service related sick pay from day 1.
* Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardos. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution.
* Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension.
* Interest free season ticket loans.
* Discounts and cashback from high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal.
* 20% discount at Barnardos stores.
* Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
* Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
* Access to Barnardos Learning and Development offer.
*T&Cs apply based on contract.
About Barnardos
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
About the service
Our Routes Renfrewshire youth service is a partnership with Scottish families affected by alcohol and drugs, delivering their successful youth programme across Renfrewshire.
Your role will be to co-produce and take part in activities with young people aged 12-26, who are affected by family substance use.
We strive to challenge the stigma of substance use and addiction through trauma informed practice and understanding.
You will be there to empower young people, by creating opportunities and build trusted relationships.
It is essential that you are a confident driver and have access to a car, as we cover the whole Renfrewshire area, often traveling to different localities for trips and activities.
Our service operates between the hours of 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 12-4pm on Saturdays. You’ll work 5 days out of 7 and manage your diary to ensure our service meets the needs of our young people.
How youll help to create brighter futures
* Facilitating groups to bring young people with similar experiences together for fun and peer support.
* Providing 1:1 emotional support and activities for young people in the Renfrewshire area.
* Working 5 days over 7 to ensure young people have access to positive experience in the evenings and weekends.
* Working closely with schools to promote the service and encourage young people to self-refer.
Lets talk about you
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:
* Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.
* Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families.
* Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting.
* Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
* Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.
* 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
* Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
* Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
* Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
* Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and evolving award-winning Charity which pushes boundaries and works to change the landscape for children & families in Drumchapel and beyond. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for providing Family Support and Intervention to families and children from pre-birth to age 1 within Glasgow North West.
3D Drumchapel is a charity which has been working with children and families in Drumchapel and surrounding areas for over 27 years. We journey with children, families and communities to build strong foundations for families to thrive. We aim to strengthen family relationships, support parents to be the best parents they can be, improve family health & wellbeing, support childrens development and build capacity in communities for family support delivery. Our services include a perinatal programme, parent & child sessions, parenting programmes, learning & development sessions, outdoor play, peer support groups, 1-1 support, family support in schools and practical support including Bairn Necessities which redistributes clothing and equipment for 0-5 years. We also lead the Drumchapel Children & Families Network which brings together children & families, third sector, social work, health, education, police and housing to work together to improve outcomes for children and families in Drumchapel.
The role
The Perinatal Family Worker will be based in 3D Drumchapel Office within Drumchapel Community Centre, however the role will involve some work in and around the community including home visits, and a weekly presence at the Antenatal Clinic. The Perinatal Family Worker will support families and babies by working as part of the Perinatal team to design and deliver parent and child play sessions, parenting groups, offering one to one support, and signposting and referring to other support services where necessary. The role will involve liaising and working together with Health Services, including local Midwives, Health Visitors and the Family Nurse Partnership.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a reliable person with a passion to create change for children and families and who follow our values of INTEGRITY, LOVE, EXCELLENCE & COLLABORATION with the following skills and experience –
Skills –
* strong communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written.
* ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with babies and parents.
* ability to work sensitively with a wide variety of people in different settings.
* ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* ability to work flexibly.
* ability to implement policies and procedures in accordance with current legislation.
* competence in Office IT including Microsoft Word.
* some administrative skills.
Essential Experience and Knowledge –
* minimum of two years’ experience of working with parents and babies and achieving positive outcomes through direct contribution with support activities and intervention.
* experience of working with vulnerable families and a broad understanding of barriers.
* experience of partnership working and networking with other organisations.
* willingness to participate in relevant training and development and work towards relevant professional qualification if required.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge –
* previous experience working in the field of social care.
* experience of monitoring, record keeping and report writing.
* experience of planning and developing new initiatives.
* relevant experience of working as part of a team.
* post qualification experience of working with babies and families.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, supportive and inspiring team making a real difference and changing outcomes with and for children & families in Drumchapel and beyond. You will be joining our team at a pivotal as we grow, seek to break new ground and take 3D Drumchapel to the next level.
What we offer
* Competitive salary with incremental rises.
* (pro-rata @ 35 hours) 35 days annual leave which grows with length of service (includes 10 days public holidays).
* Flexible working in line with the needs of the Charity.
* Opportunities for growth & development including comprehensive induction & training programme, coaching & mentoring, support & supervision, appraisals and team development.
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