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.

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.

GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.  

To Apply - Please visit our website

If you would like to have a discussion with the Hiring Manager prior to submitting your application, please request this from the HR Team. 

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.

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.

About us

Stop It Now! Scotland is the only national charity dedicated exclusively to preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.  Well respected in the field, we are part of The Lucy Faithfull Foundation, a UK wide charity focusing on the prevention of child sexual abuse through engaging with both protective adults and those who present a risk to children.  Our work is vital and has real impact.

We are looking for a dynamic and talented part time Fundraising Manager to join our Scotland team on a fixed term contract for 2 years (with potential to extend, funding dependent).

About the role

As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of Stop It Now! Scotland's fundraising strategy.

You will cultivate new funder relationships with a focus on trust and foundation fundraising, statutory fundraising, private philanthropy and corporate fundraising.  You will take responsibility for stewarding donors so as to deepen their engagement with our work.  You will project manage reports in relation to grants and develop structures so reporting is effective and timely.

You will help take our work to protect children to the next level, developing new income streams, setting challenging but realistic annual targets and fostering a culture of collaboration and support.

If you have significant experience in fundraising and are eager to make a positive difference in your next role, this is a superb opportunity to join our charity and drive our ambitious plans forward.  You will be instrumental in helping us reach more of those who need us by growing our income and raising awareness of Stop It Now!

About you

You will need:

• A demonstrable track record of success in fundraising within a third sector organisation
• Significant evidenced experience in gaining grant funding from trusts and foundations and/or statutory bodies
• Proven experience of developing and managing donor relations
• Excellent analytical, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with a strong eye for detail.

You will be:

• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage a large and varied workload
• A creative thinker who champions new ideas and approaches to fundraising
• Understanding of the need to 'pitch-in' and do whatever is necessary, as a member of a small team
• Committed to deliver our vision of a world free of child sexual abuse.

The benefits

• Salary of £30,000-£34,000 per annum (pro rata based on 22.5hrs, dependent on skills and experience)
• A strong sense of purpose knowing your work makes a real impact
• 25 days leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 5 days learning and development each year (pro rata)
• Nest pension
• Company sick pay (after probationary period)
• Family friendly policies
• Benenden medical cover

At The Lucy Faithfull Foundation we believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution.  Treating people fairly is part of our values and at the core of our culture.  As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity.

Interviews will be held on 18th February 2022

Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager
London or Edinburgh (Please note, whilst this role is advertised as office based, IIED will remain a remote-working organisation for the foreseeable future).

The closing deadline for applications is midnight on 26 January 2022
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 17 February 2022

About Us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and Edinburgh and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 100 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

IIED's Climate Change Group (CCG) works with those who have less voice and power in climate decision-making to co-create solutions that shape pathways and drive action for a just and sustainable future.

CCG's Climate Governance and Finance Team collaborates with public sector institutions (governments, bilateral and multilateral partners and development finance institutions), civil society actors and private sector entities in the developing world to design and test innovative solutions to climate change related risks.

We are now seeking a Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager to join our Climate Governance and Finance Team on a permanent, full-time contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £39,114 - £43,067 per annum depending on experience
- Benefits package

This is an incredible opportunity for a project manager or co-ordinator with financial management experience and a background in the university or charity sector to take on a vital role supporting a key Group within our organisation.

The Role

As a Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager, you will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of a complex portfolio of international research and policy projects funded by various development donors.

Managing the financial, contractual and organisational aspects of the projects, you will assist with the production of communications outputs and provide general support to the Climate Governance and Finance Team’s programme of work.

You will also support business development, fundraising and events, networking and communications management.

This position will be particularly suitable for those keen to work closely with researchers and other technical personnel while exercising skills and experience in financial management and an aptitude for communications.

About You

To be considered as a Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager, you will need:

- The ability to work well in French, written and verbal, in addition to English
- Experience in managing and/or co-ordinating the delivery of complex projects or portfolios of projects
- Experience of managing complex budgets and/or financial monitoring and planning
- Experience of working within the voluntary and/or university sector, ideally in non-governmental organisations in an international context
- Experience in event administration and co-ordinating travel arrangements for international collaborators
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of project cycle management
- Familiarity with editorial and publishing processes
- An understanding of issues relating to climate change and/or sustainable development
- Excellent IT skills
- A relevant first degree or equivalent level of education
- The ability to travel overseas for work for up to ten days at a time

Other organisations may call this role Team Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Senior Programme Administrator, Project Finance Co-ordinator, Programme Co-ordinator, Project Co-ordinator, or Project Officer.

IIED is a committed Disability Confident and accredited Living Wage employer, committed to equal opportunities and the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.

If you’re seeking your next opportunity as a Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

SeeScape (the operational name for Fife Society for the Blind) is the leading charity provider of support services for people with a visual impairment in Fife. The Charities aim is to empower people with visual impairment to live safely, independently and achieve their personal goals.  A range of services are on offer as part of a one-stop-shop approach, including information and advice, rehabilitation, assistive technology training, befriending and social groups. There is also an Opticians, allowing the charity to take a person-centred approach towards eye care, linking clients directly to other services as required.

The key purpose of the Fundraising Manager role is to maintain and further develop the trust and foundations and individual giving income streams. With a flair for identifying and cultivating opportunities for income maximisation, the Fundraising Manager will also engage in a range of other fundraising activities as required.

This exciting and varied post would suit applicants with excellent communication and organisational skills. Due to Covid19 this is a home based position, however some travel to Fife would be required to meet with funders, potential donors and supporters. 

This is a great opportunity for a Fundraiser with existing Trust and IG experience or for an individual looking to gain experience in different areas of Fundraising. Enthusiasm packaged with exceptional inter personal skills is a must! 

Home working in line with Government guidance - flexible working after that between home and office in Edinburgh

Closing date: 8th February 20222 at 11.30pm

Are you an experienced Fundraiser with a track record of generating five and six figure donations from high-net-worth individuals? Or do you have demonstrable experience of working with high-net-worth clients in a private sector role and are looking to work with one of the UKs leading charities?

At Shelter Scotland we are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to play a crucial role in the maintaining the success of our high performing Philanthropy team.  

About you

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Fundraiser or Relationship Manager to make a significant impact on our Philanthropy fundraising at Shelter Scotland. However, we’re keen to offer a development opportunity to an individual with demonstrable related experience and the required skills.

You will have:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a confident approach to donor management.
• A proactive, enterprising, and personable approach. You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of individuals’ philanthropic goals, and be able to engage, manage and influence internal stakeholders.
• Confidence using your initiative and collaboration skills, with the ability to proactively identify new opportunities
• Experience in soliciting five and six figure donations from high-net-worth individuals or working with high-net-worth clients in a private sector role.
• Experience of line management and supporting the development of a direct report, or the willingness to learn.

About the role and the team

Our philanthropy programme in Scotland has developed significantly over the last three years; this role will be responsible for managing a warm portfolio of donors and building a pipeline of new relationships. You will be attracting new major donors through new products and events, deepening their relationships with us to inspire loyalty to our work tackling homelessness. As the sole major donor Fundraiser in Scotland, supported by a warm and engaged wider team, you will have opportunities to work closely with your service delivery and advocacy colleagues at Shelter Scotland which will enable you to immerse yourself and connect closely with potential donors.  

The Senior Philanthropy Manager (Scotland) will be responsible for inspiring and supportive line management of one Philanthropy Executive who manages their own portfolio of donors across England and Scotland.

The Philanthropy team are high performing, experienced and energetic. Joining as the Senior Philanthropy Manager (Scotland) you will benefit from working together closely to achieve our ambitious plans. We will be growing our income to over £3 million a year, which this role is key to making a reality.  

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Volunteer & Business Support Manager to join our team based in the Northern Area. You will join on a full-time basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK. The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

As our Volunteer & Business Support Manager you will play a key role in the delivery of effective support for volunteers (both uniformed and nonuniformed volunteers), the growth of Sea Cadets and good business practice in support of MSSC’s objectives under its Vision and Strategy.

What we're looking for in our ideal Volunteer & Business Support Manager:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience of delivering business advice and contributing to business, growth and development plans
• Experience of project planning and delivery, including monitoring and evaluation, and working to targets
• Managing and administering budgets
• Managing and supporting staff
• Working in conjunction with and supporting volunteers
• Contributing to the development of organisational policy and procedures.
• Experience of case, complaints and investigation management.
• Experienced in meeting and group facilitation and able to deal with conflict confidently and effectively
• Communication and interpersonal skills (written and spoken) with the ability to present information in a manner appropriate to the audience, including delivering presentations to large audiences
• Building partnerships - Good influencing skills and an ability to foster and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues and contacts
• Self-servicing – ability to self-service and work unsupervised, organising own workload, meeting deadlines and taking the initiative, whilst working as part of a team
• Familiar with current IT office software including Microsoft Excel or equivalent
• Full clean driving licence, use of own vehicle and ability to travel independently including out of office hours

In return as our Volunteer & Business Support Manager, you will receive:

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Training opportunities and professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye Care

Closing Date: 31 January 2022

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Volunteer & Business Support Manager, then please click “apply” below – we’d love to hear from you!

Applications should consist of a CV and a supporting statement. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic charity that are dedicated to ensuring that anyone effected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support. The charity focuses on the support that is needed now to help those affected by blood cancer cope during a diagnosis and beyond. An exciting opportunity exists for a Regional Coordinator to join the charity. As Regional Coordinator within your region (Scotland), you will be responsible for managing all activities e.g. support groups, identifying local opportunities; raising awareness of the charities services with healthcare professionals caring for blood cancer patients. This is an excellent opportunity if you wish to develop your career in patient support and services. It is a fixed term contract for 3 years with possibility for a permanent role, working from home and visiting locations in Scotland.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have excellent organisational and time management skills. You will be committed to supporting patients, carers and family members. You will be highly IT literate having a solid understanding of MS Office, Teams, GoogleDocs and Zoom. Excellent communication, presentation and listening skills are essential for this role. Working within the charity sector or with cancer patients would be an advantage however not essential. You will also need a full UK driving license.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Are you an exceptional leader who can develop a highly motivating and innovative culture for a forward-thinking organisation? Do you have a genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive and make the most of their lives as they grow up? Would you like to work in a fast-paced and agile way, with a committed, driven and enthusiastic team?

At Young Scot, we're excited about embarking on a new journey as we begin delivering our new three-year strategic plan. As our new Chief Executive, you will have a unique opportunity to build on our success, lead our strategic direction and management, and help us realise our bold new ambitions. The role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares our dedication to young people in Scotland. If this sounds like the right role for you, then please do apply today!

You can read more about what we do on our stakeholder website. Also, please take a look at our latest Impact Report for a flavour of our most recent work to support young people in Scotland. You can also read more about what it’s like to work at Young Scot and the benefits we offer.

Important dates and how to apply

• The closing date for applications is 14th February 2022
• Shortlisting announced on the 4th March 2022
• Engagement sessions with key stakeholders 17th March 2022
• Interviews will take place on 23rd/24th March 2022
• Apply using our online application form https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90420951/YS-Application-Form-Chief-Executive  (we don’t accept CVs

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Anti-Racism at Young Scot

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. This will help us to ensure that our staff team represents the young people in Scotland that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Black people, people of colour, and disabled people – all of whom are currently under-represented at Young Scot

We're also working hard to become an explicitly Anti-Racist organisation by identifying what it is we do that contributes to structural racism. As part of this work, we've reviewed our recruitment processes and made several changes. You can read more about our important Inclusion and Anti-Racism work on our website.

Title: Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - In Patient Unit
Salary: AFC Band 6
Hours/Contract: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent / 1 year FTC Maternity Cover
Based: Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh
Closing date: 6th February 2022
Interview date: TBC

As a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse with Marie Curie, you'll be helping people in their time of greatest need. At Marie Curie, you'll be providing specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. We'll help you develop your skills to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Based in our inpatient unit within the Marie Curie Hospice, you will ensure that professional standards are reflected in our daily practice, supporting the Lead Nurse in ensuring strong clinical and professional leadership and support to a dedicated team who provide high standards of specialist palliative care to patients and support for their carers.

Recent experience would be an advantage and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment is essential. Palliative care is becoming more acute, our stakeholder's expectations of service delivery are changing and the hospice must ensure that it is able to respond to altering requirements. Whilst it is important that you understand the needs of palliative care patients, experience from an acute setting would be a distinct advantage.

What we are looking for:
- RN Registration Level 1
- Experience at Band 5 caring for patients with specialist palliative care needs (hospice / hospital / community)
- Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external)
- Ability to demonstrate good people management and leadership skills
- Ability to manage time, self and own workload and prioritise effectively

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

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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 Disclosure check.

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

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.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future. We are now looking to appoint a Lead Myeloma Information Specialist to join our Healthcare Advocacy Services Team.

To realise our long-term ambition to make myeloma history, we relentlessly pursue better outcomes for myeloma patients and patients with related conditions through a comprehensive early diagnosis programme, a unique research portfolio, our treatment access strategy, information and support services, and healthcare improvement services.

About the role

The role of Lead Myeloma Information Specialist is to provide a range of information and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals on myeloma and related conditions including AL amyloidosis, smouldering myeloma and MGUS. You will lead the Myeloma Information Specialist team in delivery and monitoring of the Myeloma Infoline, Ask the Nurse and Peer Programme services.  The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure close communication and sharing of information across the organisation and report progress regularly to their line manager. You will require to develop an awareness of research and clinical developments and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions. 

About you

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this role. You will have experience of delivering information in a tailored, sensitive and appropriate manner, as well as the ability to convey complex information in clear, understandable terms. This will be done through a variety of communication channels, including telephone. You will have management experience with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.  We are looking for a dedicated self–starter committed to making a difference. Experience of working in haematology or oncology nursing to RGN level, a clinical research or healthcare background would be an advantage for this role

Applications close on 31 January 2022 and interviews will be held on 17 February 2022