* Closing: 15th December 2024
* Advertised from: 28th November 2024
* 39 hours per week
* Job Reference: AM/HOS/404
Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Scottish Borders, East Lothian & Midlothian services as an Area Manager.
Autism Initiatives Scotland provides a range of person-centred services throughout Scotland. The charity provides services to autistic people who are 16 years old and over and encompasses supported living and outreach services.
The Area Manager is responsible for the design of the support programme to the people we support and to ensure, through the management team, the delivery and maintenance of high-level autism-specific services. The Area Manager’s responsibilities also include financial management, service development, and liaison with external agencies. To provide leadership to the group of services, the Area Manager must ensure all staff are managed and supervised effectively. The Area Manager will be required to travel to our sites across Scottish Borders, East Lothian & Midlothian.
You will have excellent leadership and supervision skills, knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector, and management of an operational budget. A Social Work / health care qualification or equivalent as noted within the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) guidelines for the qualifications for managers is essential for this role.
The successful candidate will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and the SSSC.
Application notes
If you are interested in leading our services, we’d be delighted to hear from you. For full details and how to apply please visit our website.
If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact Joanna Dickinson by calling 0131 551 7260.
Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 15th December 2024.
Interviews will be held early January at our Head Office Scotland.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
We welcome applications from anywhere in Scotland and are particularly interested in receiving applications from women and individuals from an ethnically diverse background as they are currently under-represented on our Board.
There is no remuneration attached to the role but expenses will be reimbursed.
Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism?
We have an exciting opportunity for a family-focused, warm friendly, resourceful and empathetic individual to join our newly extended Disability Service as a Family Worker.
About Options Fife
At Options Fife we have been providing person-centred services to children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism for over 25 years. Our Family Workers enhance the existing provision offered, enabling whole family support for children and families with complex learning needs.
What we are looking for....
As a Family Worker, you will offer emotional and direct practical help to families experiencing short- or long-term challenges. You will work with families; identifying areas where support is required, working with them to co-produce a family support plan which will be individually tailored to their child’s and family’s needs. You will agree outcomes and personal goals within the child’s plan.
The role of the Family Worker will be diverse and wide-ranging and will include the following:
* Promote and develop healthy routines, including sleep.
* Provide practical support with personal care.
* Support the development of play routines.
* Support parents to address difficulties and reduce risks.
* Build upon parents existing knowledge and equip them with enabling strategies and tools.
* Support families to have positive and rewarding relationships.
* Support families to implement structure, identify triggers and understand the function and purpose of their child’s behaviour and reduce challenges from escalating.
* Along with families, liaise and work with partners and colleagues from Social Work, Health and Education to assess, review and evaluate progress.
* You will have experience of supporting children and families with a learning disability and Autism. You will have up-to-date knowledge of best practice and supporting tools and interventions.
You will manage your own diary, and your hours will be 20 per week, worked flexibly between 7am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday. The days and hours worked will be agreed with families within the family support plan. There may also occasionally be a need to provide additional support out with these times and to be able to respond to crises and family stress.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme, and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
* On site: Isla Road - Perth (lone working)
* Closing: 3rd December 2024
If you’re looking for the next step in your career in healthcare, you’ve just discovered it.
At Upper Springland we provide long-term and permanent residential care and support for people with a range of disabilities. We help people lead their lives to the full, providing for any needs they may have and to provide meaningful and exciting community interaction within Perth and the surrounding areas.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Speech & Language Therapist to work as part of Allied Health service within Upper Springland. You will be required to provide an effective speech and language therapy service to enable and support adults who have complex needs. You will support and enable them to have control, choice, and equality in daily life to the benefit of their health and wellbeing.
You will provide specialist advice, supervision, and clinical support to more junior therapists and care staff.
You will ideally have a degree/diploma in Speech & Language Therapy and be HCPC registered. You will have clinical expertise which reflects evidence-based practice in the specialist field of multiple and complex needs.
The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload is essential as are well-developed organisational and communication skills.
You will have experience of good interdisciplinary working with a holistic outlook and delivering an effective customer-focused service. Dysphagia and Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) experience is essential.
What you need to know:
This post is open to all experienced SLTs, however, due to its part-time & flexible nature, it may suit someone who is semi-retired, looking for a 2nd job, or to work part-time around other commitments. The working hours of this role are flexible, the 15 hours can be worked over 2, 3, or 5 days - we will consider all requests.
Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:
* 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service. (pro-rata)
* Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
* Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
* Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* 24/7 employee assistance programme.
* Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts.
* We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
Are you looking for your next career move in 2025? Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving positive change? Scottish Autism is seeking a Services Manager who shares our values of Collaboration, Compassion, Change Making, and Contribution.
About the Role:
As a Services Manager, you will:
* Lead a team using a coaching model to promote independence and quality care.
* Work closely with the people we support and their families to ensure effective communication and high-quality support.
* Manage budgets and ensure regulatory compliance.
* Drive improvement and quality assurance across services, with a focus on high standards.
We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
* Skills in coaching, team development, and person-centered support.
* Confidence in managing budgets, compliance, and operations.
* Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in service delivery.
* 3-5 years in social care with strong knowledge of autism and introductory understanding of Studio III’s Low Arousal Approach.
* SVQ Level 4 in Health/Social Care or equivalent, with management experience.
What We Offer:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
* 32 days holiday (increasing with service).
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
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