This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Glasgow Family Wellbeing Service, to positively impact on the livesof children, young people and their families, building empowering relationships to address the various, oftencomplex challenges they face. This is an innovative service, working alongside children and their familieswithin communities across Glasgow, providing whole family support which is easily accessible andnon-stigmatising. We listen and learn from children and families to develop the service alongside ourpartners.
We adopt a relational and restorative approach which helps families to strengthen relationships and reduce emotionaldistress. We invest in reflective and trauma-sensitive practice which guides workers to develop a relationshipwith family members characterised by trust, respect, honesty, compassion and open communication, placing thevoice of children, young people and their families at the centre of the support.
We are looking for a Team Leader to join our leadership team within Glasgow. In this position you will play a crucialrole in the on-going learning and development of the service and contribute to how we continue to best meet theneeds of families across the city. Building relationships and the ability to communicate effectively internallyas well as with external partners and agencies is at the heart of everything you will do.
You should have experience of working in a leadership capacity; of offering reflective support and/or supervision toa team of staff/students/volunteers and able to confidently respond to and manage risk.
Families are facing increasing challenges which makes this is a demanding role requiring tenacity, commitment andflexibility. No two days are the same!
If you have a passion for working alongside families, have experience of keeping children safe, are committed torestorative approaches, and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teachingor equivalent in Child Care/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevantqualification at SCQF level 9 or higher, then we want to hear from you.
Base
We currently have a community base in the Pollok area of the southside. The role involves meeting partners andfamilies across the city, in their local communities.
Your wellbeing is important to us, we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains ahealthy work life balance. We will provide connection with the rest of the organisation including regularsupport from the local Service Manager and Assistant Director.
Salary, Conditions, Pension & Benefits
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 7 days publicholidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme and a place where you will besupported and valued and work with excellent and kind colleagues.
Additionally, Children 1st offers further staff benefits including a cash-back healthcare plan, membership of aCredit Union and access to a cycle to work scheme.
Further Information
This a permanent role of 35 hours a week, to be worked flexibly, including some weekends/evenings.
Application notes
Closing date: Friday 17 May 2024. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 31 May 2024.
The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme/Disclosure information.
Children 1st is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. RegisteredCharity No: SC 016092
Equal opportunities matter to Children 1st
* Home with travel across North, South and East Ayrshire (Remote)
* Closing7th May 2024
The Ayrshire Service Manager role will manage several projects delivering infant feeding peer support across Ayrshireworking in partnership with NHS Ayrshire and Arran and the local Health and Social Care Partnerships. They willlead on overall management and development of the projects including managing budgets, seeking out new fundingopportunities and ensuring project outcomes are met. They will be responsible for the line management of staffand supporting a team of volunteers. This is a part time role and the post holder will need to be able to workfrom home with travel across Ayrshire.
Are you a brilliant bid writer, with a passion for improving children’s lives? Are you looking for that nextopportunity to work for an inspirational cause? If this is you, then Children 1st is where you belong!
If you want to work within a creative, dynamic, and passionate team, where you will further grow and develop thenjoin us as our new Senior Bid Writer. The role will be exciting, fast-paced and challenging.
You will be key to securing high level funding from statutory sources that will grow our reach and help support morechildren and families in Scotland. With opportunity to try new ways of engaging and inspiring supporters youwill be creative, collaborative, inclusive and willing to work alongside our brilliant leaders to achieve ourkey strategic priorities and goals.
Children 1st is an incredible charity full of people who love what they do and the difference they make. This is anexciting and unique opportunity to join us and play a critical part in transforming the lives of children andfamilies in Scotland.
At Children 1st our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well, together with their family.As a charity we offer emotional; and practical support and financial advice to help families to put childrenfirst and we campaign to uphold the rights of every child.
About the role
This role requires an excellent candidate to produce high quality bids, applications and tenders which communicateour unique approach to working with Scotland’s vulnerable children, young people and families and which captureour outcome focused delivery models with clarity and conviction.
High quality stewardship of our existing supporters will be one of the key responsibilities, alongside managing adynamic team of fundraisers, and developing new income streams.
About you
We are looking for the right candidate to take our team to the next level. You will need to demonstrate ability tobuild strong relationships internally and externally to secure long term sustainable income. You will:
• Be passionate about our work and able to convey that to a range of audiences
• Can work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
• Have success in delivering significant large gifts from funders
• Be innovative in developing new approaches to funders
Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who isskilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a greatopportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnershipwith our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existingservices. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading andimplementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play akey part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunitiesincluding submissions.
As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunitiesincluding managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure againstbudget and set targeted income.
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday) in line with our agile working policy,which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
* Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally withinthe social care/healthcare sector.
* An understanding of social care/healthcare servicedesign.
* Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant fundinglandscape and innovative practice.
* Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using databasesystems.
* Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complexorganisation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strictdeadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
* Previous experience ofmanaging a team and delivering positive results.
* Driving licence is essential
What’s in it for you?
* Substantial holiday entitlement.
* Generous workplace pension.
* Family-friendly working policiesand procedures.
* Life Assurance.
* Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, freephysiotherapy & occupational health support.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerablechildren, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequalityof opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Regional Family Support Team in the East of Scotland and work to ensurethe delivery of high-quality support to people who have a family member in prison.
We are looking for a Regional Family Support Coordinator to join our team in the East of Scotland. In this positionyou will play a crucial role in supporting families affected by imprisonment who live in Edinburgh, Lothians andScottish Borders and pro-actively engaging with external partners through different means to deliver FamiliesOutside’s key messages to ensure everyone is recognising the needs of families affected by imprisonment.
The Regional Family Support Coordinator will be responsible for supporting families, including children and youngpeople at home and in their community via 1:1 work, to address the social and family adversities that people whohave a family member in prison face, so they feel engaged, supported, and empowered. Whilst supporting childrento ensure they are safe, healthy, included, and achieving at home, school, and in the community.
Primary responsibilities will include:
* Engaging with prison staff, attending meetings and family events at HMP Edinburgh.
* Providing support tofamilies affected by imprisonment who live in Edinburgh, Lothians, and Scottish Borders.
* Engaging withCommunity Planning Partnerships (CPPs) in relevant surrounding areas including Edinburgh, Lothians, and ScottishBorders.
* Creating links with other organisations working in those areas outlinedabove.
* Collaborative working with Barnardo’s, at HMP Edinburgh Prison Visitors’ Centre.
About You
With experience of supporting and working alongside families, including children and young people the Regional FamilySupport Coordinator will be able to demonstrate that they are passionate about developing and delivering aquality service that is focused on the rights of families affected by imprisonment in their work and all theydo.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference for familiesimpacted by imprisonment. If you can demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to our organisationalvalues, we want to hear from you.
* 25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays
* Hybrid & flexible working
* Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
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