Policies and Projects Assistant - Scotland, United Kingdom - With Kids

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This post is based at LinkLiving's Kirkcaldy office but involves regular travel throughout Fife. (Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your healthand wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed teamwhere you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects ofnegative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they canbuild on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives.

Self-help coaching

We support people by offering mental health and wellbeingprogrammes, independent living skills and a wide range of qualifications to support their progression includingemployability, tenancy, personal development and leadership award qualifications.

You will be responsible for recruiting, training andsupporting the programme participants. You will support the achievement of high standards and provide monitoringinformation in relation to the project's outcomes.

You will ensure that opportunities are provided to people equipping them with the skills to make a valuablecontribution to the service and their wider community.

You will support people into a positive destinationwhether that be re-engagement with education, training or employment.

The Project Worker will provide supportand offer guidance to programme participants, develop relationships with other agencies and services andactively promote LinkLiving's programmes and services.

You have a good standard of education with standard grade passes (or equivalent) in core subjects such as English andMaths.

Your background includes a proven track record of co-ordinating training courses, showcasing yourorganisational and logistical skills. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is essential. Your excellent written and oral communication skills allow you to conveyinformation clearly and effectively.
You have experience in developing and delivering training programmes, showing your ability to educate and inspireothers. Understanding and applying evaluation methods to ensure the effectiveness of training is another of yourstrengths, ensuring continuous improvement. You workopenly and honestly within a team setting, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work culture. Yourability to prioritise and plan your workload, as well as that of team members, ensures efficient and effectivetask management.
Possessing a valid driver's license, you are willing and able to travelbetween services as required.

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases anddiscretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years'service
• opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additionalvoluntary contribution options
• access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping,restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental andfinancial well-being
• cycle to work scheme
• monthly bus pass scheme
• season/travel ticket loan and much more

and we can arrange forsomeone from the service to call you for an informal chat.

To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our websiteat linkliving.

If you're thinking about working in adultsocial care, download the Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland for in-depth information on everything you need to know to get started.

In addition, youcan enrol on a free, online 6 week part-time tutor-supported ' Introduction to a Career in Social Care ' course.

The course introduces the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone toemployment or further training.

Closing Date:
midnight on Sunday 09 June 2024

Interview Date:
Interviews are being held on Monday 17 June 2024 at our office in Kirkcaldy
To complete an application form, please click on the "Apply online" button below. hard copy,Braille and audio.

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of allbackgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion.

Our offices are fully accessible towheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet theessential criteria.

~ The office base of the position is West Bridge Mill, Kirkcaldy but the location is West Fife and requires lone working in the community. (Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed teamwhere you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?
You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field.

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects ofnegative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they canbuild on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives.

Self-help coaching

Your role may involveliaising with other agencies that may be involved with the person you are supporting, advocating on theirbehalf, and accessing professional help if required and appropriate.

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases anddiscretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years'service, with an opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities

and funded DisclosureScotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships

• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additionalvoluntary contribution options
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping,restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental andfinancial well-being
• discounted travel schemes including cycle to work scheme, monthly bus pass scheme and travel ticket loan and muchmore

and we can arrange forsomeone from the service to call you for an informal chat.

To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our websiteat linkliving.

If you're thinking about working in adult social care, download the Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland for in-depthinformation on everything you need to know to get started.

In addition, you can enrol on a free, online 6 weekpart-time tutor-supported 'Introduction to aCareer in Social Care ' course.

The course introduces the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone toemployment or further training.
This post is based at LinkLiving's Edinburgh office. (Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed teamwhere you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?
You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field.

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects ofnegative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they canbuild on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives.

Self-help coaching

Our Edinburgh Young Persons' Service provides visiting housing support and supported accommodation to people between16 and 25 years old who live in Edinburgh.

We support young people, who have been in care, experienced homelessness, trauma or any disadvantage to overcome thechallenges they may face whilst helping them to achieve their own individual goals and shape their lives for amore positive future.

In this role, you will be supported to work using a person centred and trauma informed approach and develop effectiverelationships with young people affected by a range of problems, supporting them to cope in difficult times andworking towards a good life.

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases anddiscretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years'service, with an opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities

and funded DisclosureScotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships

• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additionalvoluntary contribution options
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping,restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental andfinancial well-being
• discounted travel schemes including cycle to work scheme, monthly bus pass scheme and travel ticket loan and muchmore

and we can arrange for someone from theservice to call you for an informal chat.

To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our websiteat linkliving.

If you're thinking about working in adult social care, download the Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland for in-depthinformation on everything you need to know to get started.

In addition, you can enrol on a free, online 6 weekpart-time tutor-supported 'Introduction to aCareer in Social Care ' course.

The course introduces the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone toemployment or further training.

Closing Date:
midnight on Wednesday 29 May 2024

Interview Date:
Interviews are being held on Thursday 06 June 2024 at our office in Edinburgh
Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed teamwhere you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects ofnegative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they canbuild on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives.

Self-help coaching
Housing support
Befriending

Short Term Housing Support:
This is a longer-term service with individual support packagesfunded through social work spot contracts.

As well as enabling people to live as independently as possible intheir own homes, we also work with people to reduce social isolation through encouraging engagement withopportunities available in local communities.

Primarily based inLeuchars, the staff team provide flexible support to help people settle within their new communities and toaccess all services for which they are eligible.

Across these three teams, we currently provide visiting support to over 200 people aged 16+ in Fife, helping them tosustain their homes through the development of independent living skills.

We also support people to engage withopportunities available within their local communities, reducing isolation and supporting the achievement ofindividual outcomes.

homelessness
substance misuse issues

The Service Manager will participate in a range of external networks for the benefit of service users, acting as anambassador for the whole organisation internally and externally, and will negotiate effectively with externalfunding partners to secure funding for service consolidation and development.

The Service Manager will manage a complex budget of Local Authority funding streams along with grant making trustincome and will manage a complex and extensive range of stakeholders.

The Service Manager will be required to be the (Care Inspectorate) RegisteredManager for the services and, as a member of the LinkLiving Management team will be required to participate inan out of hours on-call rota for LinkLiving.

You eitherpossess or are committed to achieving a Management qualification (e.g. Your leadership abilities shine through your experience of leading or contributing to management teams within thecare/support service sector.

You possess a comprehensive understanding of the Social Care/Housing Support Sectorand are well-versed in the issues affecting service users, including legislative matters.

With a non-judgmental attitude and a commitment to diversity, you excel in managing resources,setting clear objectives, and driving performance.

Your written communication skills are of a quality that ensures clear and concise reports and funding applications.

Flexibility is second nature to you, as evidenced by your willingness to work flexibly to meetthe needs of the service which may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays, you embody reliability andpracticality, bringing a flexible and resilient approach to your work each day.

Ideally you will have a currentdriver's license and access to a car and the ability to travel between services as required.

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

~ Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases anddiscretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
~35 days' holiday per year(inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years'service
~ opportunity to buy and sell holiday
~ defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salaryexchange and additional voluntary contribution options
~ access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme,subject to the terms of the scheme
~ life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to namedbeneficiaries
~ healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plusdiscounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
~ employee assistance programme for employees andtheir immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
~ cycle to work scheme
~ season/travel ticket loan and much more

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thusensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safeand friendly.

As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive thesupport and personal care identified in their care plans.

You will directly support tenants in their homes byproviding individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for ourtenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they're able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
competitive hourly rates of £12.50 per hour
generous annual leave entitlement
a choice of pension scheme with employercontributions
flexible working policies
access to extensive paid training and developmentopportunities

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations,in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with thesame training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not alwaysnecessary.