Glasgow East End Community Carers are looking for an experienced person to work with our support team in providing advocacy support to unpaid carers.
We have a large group of parent carers who have children with autism and they often have to deal with school headteachers, teachers and other support staff in making sure their child receives the appropriate support in school.
Parents often find it difficult to deal with these situations by themselves and we are looking for someone with advocacy experience to come alongside them and enable them to make their case and get the best possible outcome for their child.
We also work with other carers, some who are older who also need support in dealing with the Health Service, Social Work, Housing Associations etc.
The role will also include working as part of our team in supporting unpaid carers with the challenges of their role in caring for a loved one. This includes information and advice, support with benefits, working with peer support groups, emotional support and training.
If you are passionate about making sure people’s voices are heard we would like to hear from you.
Application notes
Deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 7th March.
The Borders Carers Centre is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation. We provide tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their help.
We are seeking a creative, entrepreneurial individual with a successful track record of leadership, ideally as a Manager, to achieve our ambitions as the leading organisation supporting Unpaid Carers throughout the Scottish Borders.
You will be a person with enthusiasm, determination, vision and superb interpersonal and team building skills. You will be able to provide a strong visible presence to statutory partners as well as all stakeholders, engendering trust and confidence and giving clarity to our vision and mission.
As our Manager you must be passionate about improving the lives of Unpaid Carers and have a proven record in strategic leadership as well as the ability to meet the challenges of attracting and managing resources in an uncertain environment. It is critical that the person appointed has the ability to lead and develop staff to provide excellent and agile services.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the flair to initiate innovative new projects as well as manage and develop our existing range of services, including those in which we take a leading role with partners. Knowledge and experience in the Health & Social Care Sector and knowledge of the voluntary sector is essential.
We would particularly like to hear from you if you have three years’ leadership experience as Manager at a senior level and proven ability to motivate, develop, delegate and lead a team.
Are you an adaptable and experienced office manager with great administration and organisational skills? You could be just who we're looking for!
We're now on the look out for a confident and experienced office manager to join our team as our Branch Co-ordinator. This role would be based in our Glasgow hub, however there will be regular travel across our branches in the West of Scotland and Scottish Borders (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
As part of our Branch Management team, you'll support our branches in the West of Scotland and Scottish Borders. You'll be a central point of contact, coordinating all administration and activity within our hubs, ensuring that your team provides a first-class, supportive and friendly administrative support to our branches.
You'll lead and manage our Branch Administrators with their responsibilities and support them in their continued development. Working closely with our Admin Lead, you'll also be involved in reviewing and developing administration procedures including archiving, quality checklists and minute taking. You'll also work closely with our Administrative Lead and Branch Co-ordinator in the North/East of Scotland to ensure consistency in our administrative support across the organisation.
For a full list of responsibilities, please see our attached role profile.
To take on this role, we'll need you to bring;
* A track record of successfully managing people, tasks and using your initiative
* Proven experience of office-related computer software (e.g., Office 365, MS Teams)
* Creativity, drive, and the ability to implement innovative ideas to improve working practices
* A keen eye for detail with a proven track record of producing high quality work
It would be great if you also have;
* Experience of contractual, statutory & legislative requirements relative to the role, including SSSC Codes of Practice & Care Inspectorate standards
* Experience in working in social care or the third sector
About Us
Established in 1980, Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.
We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever-changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.
Our strategic aims
* To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
* To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
* To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.
If you’re ready for a new challenge and can picture yourself in our fabulous team, what are you waiting for? Apply today! We're waiting to hear from you.
The successful candidate will undergo a standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
Good communication skills to be able to work effectively with referrers and individuals using the service. Compassionate listening, be able to alleviate individual’s feelings of distress. Be highly resourceful in supporting individuals i.e., identifying coping strategies, self-management techniques and onward referral where appropriate. Be confident and competent to apply risk assessment, safety planning, and escalation processes where appropriate. SVQ 3 or equivalent or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is essential.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell on 0141 552 5592.
Appointment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff will have Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership/Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check completed before any client contact commences. If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at gamh.org.uk.
All applicants must be able to work flexibly; early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.
These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.
GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, organised person to join an established Carers team. The primary focus of this post will be to source, develop and facilitate innovative training programmes and peer support opportunities for unpaid Carers and their families. In return, GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidate will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme.
All applicants must be able to work flexibly; early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.
These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.
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