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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives, with experience in health & social care and a focused drive for quality and continual improvement? If this sounds like you, then this could be the role you have been waiting for!
We have an exciting opportunity for a quality focused individual to join Cornerstone as a Quality Improvement Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
This role can be based in any of our main offices (Dundee, Aberdeen or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Dundee, Aberdeen or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
As an integral part of our Continuous Improvement team, you’ll drive positive change across the organisation by providing expert guidance and support on all quality improvement initiatives.
You’ll uphold all legal, regulatory requirements, and standards while promoting a culture of continuous learning whilst driving innovation and improvement.
Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About You
What we'll need you to bring:
* Proven experience of working within the Health & Social Care sector
* Confidence in complex situations, using your communication skills to effectively raise concerns and find constructive solutions
* Knowledge and experience of providing high quality support services in a person-centred environment that empowers individuals to reach their potential
* A strong understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards, relevant legislation and regulations
* The ability to analyse and interpret statistical data
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* A creative, innovative and imaginative approach to tasks and adaptable to change
* The ability to produce high-quality, accurate work to strict and tight deadlines
* Effective negotiation and team working skills with the ability to work on your own initiative
* A professional care or health qualification
Application notes
If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then please visit our website to apply, we'd love to hear from you.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview on Monday 19th May 2025 (Glasgow) or Tuesday 20th May 2025 (Dundee).
The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
About Cornerstone
Quality Improvement Officer
Postcode: G40 1DA
GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.
Project Workers will provide first line management to Assistant Project Workers using established supervision and performance management systems.
They will contribute to the personal development of self and the team of Assistant Project Workers in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader. Project Workers will implement agreed systems, procedures and practice for assessments, plans and reviews in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader.
Knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable for the above posts. However, full induction and training will be provided including on the SSSC Codes of Practice and the National Care Standards and how this framework applies to your role.
A qualification at SVQ2/SVQ 3 or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is essential due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs.
Applicants for all posts must be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.
These posts are regulated work with children and 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.
ENABLE Scotland
ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Local Area Coordinator to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Local Area Coordination is an exciting approach that supports people to build and pursue their vision for a good life, and stay strong and resilient. This results in services which are more personal, local, flexible and accountable. Local Area Coordinators build connections, nurture inclusive and self-supporting communities, and support system change and transformation of public services.
ENABLE Scotland are looking for a new Local Area Coordinator based in East Renfrewshire. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator and advocator for the human rights of individuals and families, has awareness of the local community and the services on offer there, and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
About You
Local Area Co-ordination is a preventative, asset-based approach to supporting people to connect to their communities and build meaningful lives. The aim of the service is to provide accurate information; build communities that are more inclusive by supporting local people, families, groups and organisations; build individual and collective capacity and enhance lives and communities as a result. The work of the LAC team is underpinned by the core values, principles and practice of inclusion. At the heart of this is the right of disabled people and their families to participate in all aspects of community, private, public and social life.
As a Local Area Coordinator in East Renfrewshire you would work with people with a learning disability or who are autistic, and their families.
As a Local Area Coordinator you will:
* Help connect people to social networks, community networks and facilities across all spheres of life.
* Support organisations, individuals and families to challenge and address inequality and social exclusion.
* Work with disabled people and their families, public service partners, and community groups and organisations.
* Work flexibly across organisational and professional boundaries.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
* Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
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