Title: Bereavement Coordinator
Salary: AFC Band 6
Hours/Contract: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice
Closing date: 30th January 2022
Interview date: 10th & 11th February 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dynamic health or social care professional from a relevant discipline (counselling, social work, chaplaincy, psychology, nursing, AHP), with counselling experience, a counselling diploma and either accredited or working towards BACP, to lead and co-ordinate our bereavement services at the Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh.

If you are an excellent communicator, with a relevant degree and counselling qualifications, and are passionate about delivering and developing bereavement care for adults, families and children, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:
- Counselling/ psychotherapy qualification to a minimum of Diploma level
- Experience of working within a context of bereavement and loss
- Knowledge of responsibilities under safeguarding legalisation
- Ability to co-ordinate service and implement change

What's in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working


Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory PVG criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Title: Supporter Relations Officer

Salary: £18,432 per annum

Hours/Contract: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Links Place, Edinburgh

Closing date: 1st February 2022

Interview date: TBC

As a Supporter Relations Officer, you will provide fundraising and administration support across the Fundraising directorate. This involves managing supporter enquiries and registrations for fundraising appeals and campaigns, as well as the full range of fundraising events.

Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must, together with the ability to self-motivate and manage your time effectively. You will have fantastic interpersonal skills together with exceptional levels of integrity. You will be expected to deliver a first class Supporter Service, both in terms of quality of service and in terms of supporter satisfaction.

In providing administrative support, you will be called on to manage a number of ongoing activities simultaneously, resolving issues as they arise by communicating effectively and efficiently with colleagues across the charity. You will also need to deal with external response handlers and fulfilment partners to ensure comprehensive and rapid supporter service.

What we are looking for:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills
• Experience in customer services
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Supporter Relations Team Manager Rowan Jones at

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Shop Assistant Manager

Location: Kinross

Salary: £18,525 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 9th February 2022

Introduction

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, or as we are better known, CHAS, is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to ensure that wherever there’s a child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition we’re on hand to support them and their family. We want to make sure that no matter how short their time together, it is filled with moments of joy.

Three children die in Scotland each week from an incurable condition. Presently, CHAS is only able to reach one of those children and their families. We are determined to change that.

We are looking for a Shop Assistant Manager to join our Kinross shops to help us deliver a high level of service to the public, maximise vital income and raise awareness of CHAS.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Shop Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient day to day running of the charity shops.

You will:

• Promote a service driven culture, providing excellent customer service to help maximise sales, donations and the profitability of the shops
• Assume full responsibility for the day to day running of the shops in the absence of the Shop Manager
• Be an ambassador for CHAS in the shops, bringing to life the communication of key activities, messages and the wider CHAS strategy
• Help to maintain a high standard of visual merchandising and display throughout the shops
• Initiate and promote improvement activity opportunities to grow and develop the business
• Promote the CHAS values and behaviours to motivate and engage staff & volunteers

About You

In order to effectively support CHAS and its fundraising activities, you will:

• Be enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about the values, vision and purpose of CHAS

• Deliver excellent customer service and enjoy working in retail

• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and the general public

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Shop Assistant Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

Further information can be found in the attached documents.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Kenneth Doig, Retail Development Manager.

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team.

To be part of the future of CHAS, click ‘Apply now’ to visit our CHAS Careers website and complete our online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.

Shop Assistant Manager

Location: Dunfermline

Salary: £18,525 per annum pro rata

Contract: Temporary for 6 months, Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 9th February 2022

Introduction

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, or as we are better known, CHAS, is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to ensure that wherever there’s a child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition we’re on hand to support them and their family. We want to make sure that no matter how short their time together, it is filled with moments of joy.

Three children die in Scotland each week from an incurable condition. Presently, CHAS is only able to reach one of those children and their families. We are determined to change that.

We are looking for a Shop Assistant Manager to join our Dunfermline shops to help us deliver a high level of service to the public, maximise vital income and raise awareness of CHAS.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Shop Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient day to day running of the charity shops.

You will:

• Promote a service driven culture, providing excellent customer service to help maximise sales, donations and the profitability of the shops
• Assume full responsibility for the day to day running of the shops in the absence of the Shop Manager
• Be an ambassador for CHAS in the shops, bringing to life the communication of key activities, messages and the wider CHAS strategy
• Help to maintain a high standard of visual merchandising and display throughout the shops
• Initiate and promote improvement activity opportunities to grow and develop the business
• Promote the CHAS values and behaviours to motivate and engage staff & volunteers

About You

In order to effectively support CHAS and its fundraising activities, you will:

• Be enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about the values, vision and purpose of CHAS

• Deliver excellent customer service and enjoy working in retail

• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and the general public

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Shop Assistant Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

Further information can be found in the attached documents.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Kenneth Doig, Retail Development Manager.

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team.

To be part of the future of CHAS, click ‘Apply now’ to visit our CHAS Careers website and complete our online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.

Title: Palliative Care Social Worker
Salary: AFC Band 6
Hours/Contract: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: St. John's Hospital, West Lothian
Closing date: 6th February 2022
Interview date: 22nd & 23rd February 2022

The successful candidate will work within Marie Curie, West Lothian Council (WLC) and NHS Lothian and will be supervised by the Principal Social Worker, Marie Curie and supported by a steering group to work as a flexible and responsive member of the multi-disciplinary team advocating on patients and families behalf.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience working with patients and their families in health care settings and in their communities using a broad range of social work skills. You will be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills. In return we offer you the opportunity to work within our supportive teams, which promote and support ongoing development.

Due to the nature of the role, you will require access to a car and a valid UK driving licence.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, as well as a team player
• Knowledge and understanding of palliative care
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For further information or an informal chat please contact our Principal Social Worker, Andrew Reeves on 07714139129

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory PVG criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

System Tester & Documenter (Scotland)

£22,389 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

(Ref: SUS3451)

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working and compressed hours

Base: Edinburgh with the flexibility to work from home on occasion

About the role

As the new System Tester and Documenter, you will be the lead in user acceptance testing (UAT) new functionality on the Sustrans Portal system, and in creating automated testing scripts. 

You will provide feedback to the developers, and update user documentation to reflect any changes made to the system. You will use software such as TestCafe Studio, Camtasia, Visio and Office 365, and will use JavaScript as part of the automated test script creation.

You will filter user support requests and either allocate technical request to the relevant programmer, or respond directly on assistance requests via phone and email by providing instructions on how to complete tasks on the Portal.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. Candidates should be based within Scotland with regular travel expected to the Edinburgh Office.

About you

You should be competent using Javascript or similar programming languages and in addition have working knowledge of at least 1 the following softwares: TestCafe Studio, Camtasia, Visio and Office 365.

You will have created easily understandable user documentation, ideally including video aids.

You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively, enabling those with less IT knowledge to use all documentation with ease. 

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 2nd February.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week of 14th February

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. 

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling. 

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Application Deadline: Wednesday 9th February

We’re recruiting for a new Development Officer for Scotland to join our team! CTA’s mission is to champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK. Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK.

Our work in Scotland is integral to this. We have around 160 members and many other stakeholders across Scotland that all help to provide accessible and inclusive transport solutions in their community. We work closely with, and receive funding from, the Scottish Government to develop and deliver important work across Scotland.

CTA is funded by the Scottish Government to provide leadership and support community transport operators and other charities and community groups that organise transport for their service users to help them participate in the activities they lead. Working with our team in Scotland you will develop our support programmes and look for opportunities to make a difference on behalf of the people and communities who need transport that is accessible and inclusive, so everything else in life can be accessible and inclusive too.

If you like the sound of this opportunity and have the credentials and self-confidence to rise to it, then we’d love to hear from you. Come and join us and be part of something brilliant!

Project Manager (Youth Social Action and Mentoring) 
Permanent
Job ref: V370
Start date: ASAP
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week - (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £28,500 FTE
Location: At home or office based in Edinburgh or Alloa
Closing date: Friday 21 January 2022 at 10am
Interview date and Location:  Week beginning 31 January 2022 - Location TBC

Volunteering Matters 
At Volunteering Matters, we use the unique power of volunteering to bring people together, build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK and solve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness, to improving health and wellbeing, to building skills, confidence and opportunity, and to ensuring young people can become change-makers in their community; the impact that we have is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in regional hubs across Scotland, England and Wales. We also have a national Employee Volunteering Team, with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker of tailor-made solutions to employers.  We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. 

Role Overview 

We are a worthwhile, fun, interesting, challenging, team orientated, collaborative and rewarding place to work! Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting for a talented, dynamic and professional Project Manager in our Edinburgh, Lothians and Forth Valley team.  The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. 

As our Project Manager, you will lead a small team of staff, playing a key role overseeing, managing, delivering, and developing our volunteering programmes in local communities across Edinburgh and Forth Valley. As a senior member of the team, you will role model our organisational values and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. You will develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, funders, partners and others.

You will support and empower colleagues operating youth social action and mentoring programmes across the region. This includes Volunteering Matters Equip Mentoring and Peer Perspectives programmes in Alloa, as well as ProjectScotland’s 2 youth social action programmes in Edinburgh operated in partnership with 2 local secondary schools.

We are a values-driven organisation, and are looking for someone who is compassionate, empowering, straightforward, inclusive and positive.  The post-holder may also contribute to the wider work of Volunteering Matters, such as working groups around Safeguarding, Equality Diversity and Inclusion and others. 

Location: The post can be home based (must be close to Edinburgh or Alloa) or office based within our Edinburgh or Alloa premises. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied. 
As appropriate: Post Covid-19 there will be an expectation to travel across the region in the role. This includes travel across Edinburgh, Lothians and Forth Valley.

Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise (Scotland), Show the Salary, Salary History.

Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

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