• Are you an excellent communicator?
• Are you passionate about empowering people who may be vulnerable?
• Do you believe that everyone has the right to be heard and involved in decisions about their own life?

If you answer yes to the above, you may wish to apply to become a Mental Health Advocacy Worker with us!

Advocacy Highland is a leading Highland-wide voluntary organisation, providing person-centred, independent advocacy for people with mental ill health, dementia, learning disabilities and autism.   We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion.

As a Mental Health Advocacy Worker in our team, you would be providing one-to-one advocacy for people aged 16 plus under the terms of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) Act 2003.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable individual who shares our values and commitment to helping empower vulnerable & marginalised people access their rights. Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Post holders must be resident in Inverness & Nairn area and possess a full driving licence with access to personal transport.  Travel to appointments and meetings will be necessary. Travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid.

The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Disclosure Scotland check and two suitable references.

Please submit your application as soon as possible.  We will call a closing date when we have received a suitable number of applications.

Gateway is an established charitable organisation which provides Outreach Care & Support in addition to Supported Accommodations across Highland communities. We currently have the following exciting career opportunity.

CARE AT HOME SERVICE MANAGER:

A position has arisen for a Service Manager with a positive mindset who motivates and drives others forward with enthusiasm and inspiration. You will display outstanding management skills, be proactive and have the ability to engage with others, leading by example. The role requires an individual with relevant experience in the management of people and care at home services. The Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring that our Care at Home delivery, in Inverness and Wester Ross, reflects best practice and contemporary thinking. In addition, as a member of Gateway’s Senior Management team you will be involved in Gateway’s service planning, performance management, audit and policy development processes.

We are looking for individuals who reflect our Core Values which underpin and form the foundation on which we perform our work:

· A ‘people person’ who can build positive relationships with others;

· Reliable, dedicated and able to meet the physical demands of the job;

· Enthusiastic to promote our Service User’s independence, choice, dignity and respect by ensuring delivery to the very highest standards of care;

Applicants for this position will have experience in the Care at Home sector and be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum. The applicant will be required to gain SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care and in Leadership & Management.

Applicants will require to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. All applicants will have a full driving licence and access to their own car for work purposes. This is a full time position. Salary negotiable dependent on experience.

For an Application Pack and further details, please contact Mrs Joanna Kennedy, Business Administrator on Tel No: 01463 718693 or email to office@homelesstrust.org.uk.

Have you graduated within the last 4 years and have no more than 12 months graduate level work experience post-graduation? We are looking for a values-driven graduate to join our highly skilled, motivated, and supportive team.

Over the last 8 years the Academy has evolved from being Scotland-focused with 24 staff to being a global social business with 35 staff in the UK, providing a licensed product to partner organisations in five continents. This transition requires our IT systems to evolve to meet the needs of an organisation in which teams are dispersed, often across different time zones.

This fixed term project is for a skilled graduate to deliver on the practical implementation of the Academy’s IT strategy. Supported by the Head of Global Learning Lab this individual will provide advice and guidance on the practical elements of the roll-out, provide training and coaching support and generally be a ‘champion’ within the organisation for the transition to new and more efficient ways of working enabled by our IT infrastructure.

Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you.

Background and Job Purpose:

Catalysed by the disruptor that was Covid, the Academy has rapidly developed its online learning offer. This includes asynchronous learning – that is independent online learning which learners can compete at a time which suits them. This is consolidated during live peer learning sessions to ensure impact. A key part of this role is to support colleagues to developed and improve our asynchronous online offer. This involves integration resources and tools from outside sources with our own Online Learning Platform and thereby our learning programmes.

Another exciting current development is the development by the Academy of a Learning Trust to engage with corporates, funders and philanthropists to enable learning and development in social enterprises. The outcome of this is increased social change in our communities. Part of this role will be to develop the ‘landing page’ for our new Learning Trust, again working with experienced colleagues in the team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support colleagues to develop a website to engage potential corporates, funders and philanthropists around the creation of a Learning Trust and lead on maintenance and updates to the Academy website to enhance engagement with audiences.

· Supports colleagues to ensure our website is inclusive and showcases our employee value proposition.

· Support colleagues to digitise key learning materials for Social Enterprise Schools, enabling delivery at scale in global regions where market failure prevents market entry with current products.

· Build on existing developmental work to develop game-based learning for pupils developing social enterprises in their schools.

· Embed and enhance the Academy’s use of IT systems and explore opportunities for new systems which can support our work.

For a full set of criteria and information on how to apply please download the recruitment pack from our website.

Job Title: Events and Fundraising Co-ordinator

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer/Bee the Change Manager

Hours per week: 37.5 although office hours are 9-5 Monday – Friday, flexibility in this role will be needed as many events take place in evenings/weekends.

Rate of Pay: £24,410 per annum pro rata (pay review pending for April 2025)

Work base: 4 Strothers Lane, Inverness, IV1 1JN. A full driving licence and access to own vehicle will be essential.

Main Responsibilities of the Post

You, along with other members of the Events and Fundraising Team will play a significant role in planning, co-ordinating and overseeing the main fundraising events Mikeysline hosts, taking events through from start to finish with support from colleagues and managers.

Mikeysline has an annual programme of corporate events in place and your role will include responsibilities for securing sponsorship, sourcing raffle and auction lots, selling tables etc. All key elements required to ensure that appropriate funds are raised at our events.

You will be the main point of contact and support to others in specific geographical areas who are fundraising and managing events on Mikeysline’s behalf and will keep accurate records of those and promote via social media these activities.

You will also work closely with and support Mikeysline’s community fundraising volunteers in your designated areas to enable them to help at local events.

To flourish in this role, you will be a confident self-starter with a strong desire to make a difference in the area of mental health and suicide prevention and, therefore, recognise the importance of achieving fundraising successes for Mikeysline. You will need excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with people at all levels to gain the support needed. You will be creative, thrive on working both within a team and also on your own on specific areas of work and have highly tuned time management and organisational skills.

You will enjoy working with people at all levels and backgrounds and be happy and prepared to both man a stall at a fundraising or awareness event, speak to pupils at YPI events with the hope of them choosing Mikeysline as their charity and be present, supporting main corporate fundraising events in your role. Flexibility will be essential. There will be huge variety in this role, but also crucial administrative requirements to ensure that events run smoothly, and full financial records are in place.

This role will include every aspect of events management with encouragement and opportunities to input own ideas and take as much lead responsibility as confident and agreed between line manager and individual. There is also developmental opportunity within the role.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 20th February at 5pm. Interviews will be held on Friday 28th February. To view the full job description, person specification and to download an application form please visit https://www.mikeysline.co.uk/get-involved/careers/

We’re recruiting for a Young Carer Community Worker covering Badenoch & Strathspey to ensure Young Carers will be seen, heard and supported in their community, school and with their peers.

The purpose of the role is to be the main point of contact of Young Carer referrals in Badenoch & Strathspey, to carry out school awareness raising activities, delivering presentations, lesson plans, supporting development of Young Carer support groups and the promotion of Young Carers e-learning modules for both young people and professionals encouraging schools to develop relevant policies and procedures to identify and support Young Carers.

The successful candidate will have relevant and up-to-date working practice with children and/or young people (preferably Young Carers), ability to design and deliver engaging presentations and training, and the ability/experience of organising and delivering appropriate, fun and safe events for Young Carers.

If you have any informal questions about the role please contact Barbara, our Young Carers Service Manager on 01463 723 560 (Ext: 313) or bbrown@connectingcarers.org.uk

To apply for this role, please read the job description and person specification thoroughly and our guidance for applicants then download and complete our application form and return your completed application by email to recruitment@connectingcarers.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd February 2025, with a view to holding interviews week commencing Monday 3 March 2025

If you require any reasonable adjustments or other assistance to apply for this role please contact Kayleigh by email kmacleod@connectingcarers.org.uk or call 01463 723560 (Ext: 306). Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Young Carer Community Worker Badenoch & Strathspey Job description with person specification

Connecting Carers Guidance for Applicants 2025

Connecting Carers Application Form 2025 – Word

Connecting Carers Application Form 2025 – PDF

Connecting Carers is a Disability Confident Committed, Carer Positive Engaged and Living Wage employer.

Employee benefits we offer you:

Family friendly policies such flexible working arrangements and Carers leave

Travel and subsistence allowances for travel at work purposes

A comprehensive induction into the organisation and the role

Holiday entitlement exceeding statutory holiday entitlement

Pension with an employer contribution of 5%

Training, support and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing activities

Access to NHS discount card

Company sick pay scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Birthday leave

Our residential service in Inverness is one of two houses that Aberlour has in the Highlands. Our experienced teams of staff seek to create a comfortable home for the young people where they can grow and flourish, participating in educational and community activities to achieve their goals.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit 2 Residential Workers to join our team in Inverness. You will work 28 hours per week working in a residential house which is home for up to five young people.

As a Residential Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals through supporting them with different daily activities. These activities can include educational ones such as school and college as well hobbies and interests which include a wide range of outdoor sporting activities and attending fun groups. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role.

This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, nights and public holidays. Shifts are set on a monthly basis, however may on occasion be altered to suit the needs of the service.

Mikeysline Hive on the Road – Covering areas throughout the Highlands, Islands & Moray

Title: Hive on the Road Coordinator

Reports to: Project Manager/Operations Manager

Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week

Rate of pay: £12.20 per hour (pay review pending April 2025)

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 24th Feb at 12pm.

Job Description

Mikeysline Hive on the Road is a fully converted Ford Transit Van, with the main area of the vehicle transformed into a welcoming, functional and safe space to provide mental health support sessions and promote our charity.

One of the aims of the Hive on the Road project is to provide accessible mental health support across the Highlands, Islands and Moray, in areas not yet reached by other face-to-face services. In time, this will open up face to face appointments to individuals who cannot access a current in-person Hive. Another key focus of Hive on the Road is to raise awareness of Mikeysline, reduce stigma surrounding mental health and promote our range of other available services, such as our textline and telephone/online appointments. The van also forms part of our promotional presence at large events, such as Belladrum and the Black Isle Show.

Hive on the Road was launched in February 2024 and, to date, we have travelled all across the Highlands and well as taking trips to Orkney and throughout Moray. We are keen to expand on this during 2025 and beyond.

We are now looking for a Hive on the Road Coordinator to join our team. This role will build on the success of the project so far and help us to reach new audiences across our target areas. In particular, we are keen to build relationships with businesses and organisations in more remote and rural areas who would benefit from having access to this mobile Hive.

The Hive on the Road Coordinator will be part of a small team able to drive the vehicle but they will also have a lead role in planning future trips and identifying new stakeholders. All Hive on the Road journeys involve a minimum of two members of staff, who can provide support to individuals if needed and also drive the vehicle. In practice, it is expected that the successful candidate for this role will be travelling with the vehicle two days per week and planning future rotas on the remaining day (subject to business need).

Opportunities for supplementary shifts in our other services may also be available. This can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Person Specification:

Ideally, you will have demonstrable experience of providing mental health and emotional support to individuals. You will be a skilled communicator, with the confidence to liaise with people at all levels and the ability to develop strong relationships with the local businesses, organisations and groups you will meet in the role. You will be creative, thrive on working both within a team and on your own specific areas of work, and have highly tuned time management and organisational skills. You will be proactive in your approach to this role, with the confidence and experience needed to approach new potential stakeholders and build lasting, fruitful relationships. You will be able to make solution-focused decisions quickly, using your own initiative.

You will need to be flexible. Travelling to Hive on the Road locations will include longer days and occasional overnight stays.

Training will provided by Mikeysline and there will be ongoing learning and development opportunities available, but we are looking for demonstrable confidence and skills in the above areas from the start.

When providing support to individuals accessing Hive on the Road, you will provide empathy, supportive reassurance, compassion and allow the individual to be listened to fully, while maintaining a safe, respectful environment. You will approach sessions in a way that is inclusive and accepting of individual values, culture, religion, abilities and sexual orientation, in compliance with equal opportunities polices and legislation.

Due to the nature of Mikeysline work, the postholder will work with awareness of the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, ensuring adherence to best practice and following Mikeysline’s policies at all times. Good IT skills and a full, clean UK driving license are essential for this role.

Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care, or other training related to mental health, is desirable, along with experience of working with individuals in support settings. Full induction and training will be provided, along with regular supervision.

To find out more about this role, please email enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk

To apply for this role, please complete the Mikeysline application form which can be located by visiting https://www.mikeysline.co.uk/get-involved/careers/

and please email to enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk

Offers will be subject to 2 satisfactory references and a PVG for supporting adults and young people.

Job Description

Salary: £23,000 p/a

Salary Band: 1.2

Contract: Permanent

Directorate: National Services

Reports To: Community Link Worker

Closing Date: 16th December 2024

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

The Community Link Worker service collaborates with selected GP surgeries, supporting adults over the age of 18 through social prescribing. Referrals are received from the GP to our Community Link Workers when there might be a concern caused by social factors, rather than a medical problem. The service focuses on improving health outcomes for people experiencing stressors in their lives due to social problems, which could lead to poor mental health.

As a Community Link Worker, you will work directly with people referred to the Community Link Worker Service from their GP Practice who require immediate or on-going emotional, practical or vocational support in order to deliver the best possible health outcomes.

This post works directly with people using the service to develop and review personal support plans. You will work closely with other members of the Community Link Worker team, colleagues in Primary Care and representatives of community-based groups and organisations, to achieve outcomes as defined by your line manager.

Within the Community Link Worker team there is a clear line management structure which supports and shapes the practice. The post will contribute to an environment where people can improve their health outcomes, establish improved connections in their communities, and enhance their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work as part of a team building positive working relationships

· Work closely with colleagues in Primary Care

· Coordinate and refer service users to resources in the local community and to statutory and non-statutory services as appropriate

· In partnership with service users, design, implement, and review outcome focussed development plans to enable service users to achieve their identified goals

· Employ a number of appropriate intervention strategies including positive communication skills

· Ensure ongoing risk assessment is integral to my practice to ensure the wellbeing of service users

· Utilise group work skills which bring people together in a safe environment

· Awareness of appropriate professional boundaries including confidentiality

· Understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety in the workplace and follow Change Mental Health policies

· Ensure that careful and ongoing review systems are in place and maintained

Essential Criteria:

· Educated to SVQ level 2 or have relevant experience working in health and social care

· Able to plan and prioritise workload

· Professional self-awareness and able to seek support and advice from my line manager appropriately and participate in supervision and support meetings positively

· Able to liaise confidently with statutory and non-statutory agencies

· Empathetic

· My personal and professional value base is consistent with the aims and objectives of Change Mental Health

· Demonstrate genuine regard for service users and their families

· Have good I.T. skills and can produce accurate case notes

· I am enthusiastic to develop my knowledge and skills

· Full, clean, driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience of working with people affected by mental or physical health issues

· Experience of community-development work

· Experience of working in a SSSC Registered Service

· A learning and development portfolio which evidences my skills and knowledge

General Duties

· Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies

· Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

· As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist

· To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns

· To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role

· To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies

This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.

All successful candidates will require a PVG Membership. Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.

Role: Registered Service Manager for Learning Disability Service and Care at Home Service

Organisation: Gateway/ Homeless Trust

Who we are: At Gateway our goal is to support vulnerable people in our community. Our aim is to provide a range of high-quality services and activities that improves the well-being of the vulnerable people we support.

Hours: 37.5hrs per week Permanent

Location: You will work from our Inverness Based Office and travel occasionally to Support a Team of Care Practitioners in Wester Ross.

Interview Date:

Please visit our website to apply: https://homelesstrust.org.uk/

Application notes: This is an excellent opportunity to drive quality improvements and innovative care solutions that will enhance people’s lives. If you share our values, vision and mission, and have experience at a Senior Level in Health / Social Care, we would love to hear from you https://homelesstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-values

Are you an experienced and motivated person looking for a new challenge? Join one of the Highlands’ most respected Care Providers as a Registered Service Manager for our Learning Disabilities and our Care at Home Service.

About the Role

This is a new and exciting role within our organisation, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. As the Registered Service Manager, you will Lead a Team of Care and Support Practitioners to implement best practice in the delivery of care and support for adults with learning disabilities and those who receive care at home in our services based in Inverness and Wester Ross. Additionally, you will work alongside local stakeholders and regulatory bodies to uphold compliance and achieve care excellence. The role requires exceptional leadership and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage our Learning Disabilities and Care at Home Services

· Lead, direct, supervise and support a team of dedicated care practitioners to deliver care excellence

· Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements

· Develop and implement personalised care plans

· Agree appropriate risk control measures to reduce identified risks

· Work collaboratively with individuals, families and other professionals

About You

· Proven experience in working with people with learning disabilities or in a care at home setting

· Highly motivated with demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm

· Strong leadership and management skills

· Ability to think to think strategically

· Sound working knowledge of Adult Social Care

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Commitment to delivering high quality care and support

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications and Experience

· Minimum of one year’s management experience

· A recognised management qualification is desirable. A minimum of SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum

· Full Uk driving licence and access to a vehicle

· Required level of Disclosure: Enhanced

· Appropriate registration with SSSC

· Strong Microsoft office 365 skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

What we offer

· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing

· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

· A supportive and inclusive work environment

· The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those we support

· Paid mileage for work related travel expenses

Are you a people person who thrives on variety and making a difference? Join a friendly, supportive team at The Oxygen Works, transforming lives across the Highlands and Islands.

As our Operations and Client Engagement Coordinator, you’ll be the friendly face welcoming clients, coordinating appointments, supporting therapy sessions, and spreading the word about our life-changing work through social media and at events. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where no two days are the same, and every action you take makes an impact.

We’re after a warm, organised, and tech-savvy superstar who loves helping others and thrives in a dynamic environment. In return, you’ll join a supportive team, enjoy 32 days of annual leave (pro rata), flexible hours, and perks like access to our therapies and daily lunches.

Ready to make a difference? Take a look at our Recruitment Pack and Apply today and be part of something truly special!

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing
unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over
50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental
health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and
that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities,
challenges, and joys of everyday life.

About the Role
As an Outreach Worker, you will be based in Lochaber supporting people
affected by mental illness. Focusing on one-to-one support you will carry a case
load to develop and review personal support plans to help achieve person
centred and National Health and Wellbeing outcomes. You will support people in
their homes, communities and in the registered Change Mental Health Resource
Centre based in Fort William. You may also support group and other activities in
the Resource Centre – although one to one support will be your main focus.

You will support the Locality, Service and Area Managers, in their strategic role to
meet national and funder criteria and liaise with other statutory and third sector
agencies to make appropriate signposting as needed and to raise awareness of
Change Mental Health services. You will work closely with partners in the
community to identify gaps in the service where they arise and implement
solutions in partnership with your line manager.

You will work autonomously, being able to judge when to refer to your manager
and take a lead role in developing the service. You will have a lead role in
developing the service.

Aberlour Sycamore Services- Fort William, is a residential care home for children and young people between the ages of 12 years and 18 years old, helping them to live and grow in a community setting. We work using a Dyadic Developmental Practice model which means that we ensure that the child and their behaviour is understood and the child feels as safe as possible at home, in school and in social activities.

You will contribute to the leadership, management and development of services for children, young people and families in line with planned objectives and assist with service review and evaluation. You will play an important role in the overall management function of the service. There will be an expectation that you work part of your hours on a shift rota.

You will have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a in a residential or community setting and understand the impact of trauma on social inclusion. You are required to meet the qualifications requirement for this post which is at SCQF Level 8 (eg. HNC, SVQ Level 4). This post requires you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Residential Child Care Worker with Supervisory Responsibilities.

If you would like to discuss the role please call Rhonda Wilson (Head of Admissions and Programmes) on 077152 38337

Expected start date - May 2025

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and about the opportunities that Self-Directed Support brings to support each person’s individual journey?

Are you an experienced worker in health or social care, looking for an exciting and challenging personal development opportunity?

Do you have excellent Leadership qualities and a willingness and appetite for your own learning and development?

If your answer to these questions is “YES”– you may be the person we are looking for!

Key is a leading social care organisation that provides high quality, flexible support, to people with disabilities, some of whom have complex needs. We provide Self-Directed Support that has a clear focus on positive outcomes, tailored to meet individual needs of the people we support.

We are seeking a highly motivated, imaginative, and enthusiastic individual, with a true commitment to personalisation, to join our established, integrated management team in Fort William.

In addition to providing some direct support to individuals, the successful candidate will lead and manage a small team(s) of workers who provide personalised support to a number of individuals with a range support needs, gifts and talents.

As part of our established and supportive management team, you will take a lead role in planning, co-ordinating and monitoring support to a number of people.

Our staff are our most important asset and as such we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to obtain relevant SSSC recognised qualifications.

You will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:

· 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays

· Organisation sick pay

· Pension Contributions

· Paid PVG Membership

· Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings

· Registered with Concert for Carers

· Eligible to register for a Costco Membership

· Credit Union Membership

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

The post includes evening and weekend working as well as support to local managers and other workers out with normal working hours.

If you would like to have an informal chat or to find out more, please contact Steve Riches our Support and Development Manager on 07442 535212 or via email at Stephen.Riches@key.org.uk

Closing date for completed applications is 5pm on the 5th March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

We are currently seeking to Care at Home Worker to join our team to deliver care in Inverness.

*Please note Gateway does not support Visa Sponsorship

Are you looking for something different from a Mon-Fri 9-5 job? Do you have a caring nature and are you reliable and friendly? If you reply yes to the questions above, then this maybe the role for you. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills.

About Gateway

Gateway is a Charitable Organisation established in 1998, that has a Gold Investors in People award. Our goal is to support vulnerable people in our community. We aim to provide a range of high-quality care services and activities that improves the well-being of the vulnerable people we support.

Role of the Support Worker

Duties of the role may include assisting with personal care, bathing / showering, meal preparation, assistance to take medication safely and light domestic duties.

Experience & Requirements

• Availability: Various shifts - 7.00am-2.00pm and / 4.00pm-10.00pm or 7pm -10pm / Just weekends.
• Care Experience: Although desirable, it’s not essential as we offer a full induction training, mentoring and shadowing.
• Personality: You should have a positive attitude and have patience and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Our Values: It's key that you align to our five company values.
• Driving Licence: Essential due to Locale

What does Gateway have to offer you?

• Full Time and Part Time contracted hours.
• Paid per shift, not per call payments.
• Paid travel time between each Service User’s homes.
• Mileage allowance for using your own vehicle.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of company pool car (evening & weekends)
• Uniform & full PPE.
• Fully paid induction training, including shadowing and mentoring.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Work Pension Scheme.
• Full paid PVG membership.
• The opportunity to sign up to Charity Workers discount scheme, Blue Light Card and Discount for Carers schemes.

For further information on the role, please contact Pam Craig Mackie, Service manager or Joanna Kennedy, Business Administrator on 01463 718693

Gateway is a Gold Winner of Investors in People http://www.homelesstrust.org.uk

Charity Number: SC028837

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 16 -38 per week

Salary: £12.00-£12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:

All PPE is provided and full training is given to allow you to do your job safely.

Licence/Certification:

• UK driving license (required)

Outreach Support Worker

About Gateway

Gateway is a Charitable Organisation established in 1998, that has a Gold Investors in People award. Our goal is to support vulnerable people in our community. Our aim is to provide a range of high-quality care services and activities that improves the well-being of the vulnerable people we support we achieve.

Role of a Support Worker

• To provide holistic support to individuals to help them achieve their goals. Our support packages are designed to provide person-centred support; whether it is learning a new skill, maintaining independence, becoming more involved in the community, drug & alcohol misuse, accessing benefits, healthy eating choices, a shopping trip, or meaningful activities of their choosing.
• Create an environment that promotes opportunities for service users to develop, learn and enable skills towards independence.
• Provide comprehensive support planning service to customers in line with the Gateway policies, procedures and approach.
• Ensure service users are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities regarding the service and are enabled and empowered to get involved in the running of the service through consultation and participation.
• Set up and maintain service user files and ensure that accurate and up to date records are kept of support provided to customers in accordance with Gateway policies.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience and understanding of Mental Health, Substance & Alcohol Misuse & Homelessness would be advantageous but not essential as full training and mentoring will be provided before starting in the role.
• Understanding of Safeguarding adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of up to date legislation, and government frameworks relevant to the client group.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing including the preparation of reports & file notes.
• You should have a positive attitude and patience together with good verbal and written communication skills.
• You will be a team player and may help provide support flexibly to any of our clients
• It’s vital that you align with our company values

What does Gateway have to offer you?

• Full Time / Part Time or relief contracts
• Mileage allowance for using your own vehicle.
• Fully paid induction training, including shadowing and mentoring.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Work Pension Scheme.
• Fully paid PVG membership.
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to sign up for the Charity Workers discount scheme, Blue Light Card and Discount for Carers schemes.

For further an informal chat about the role please contact Joanna Kennedy on 01463 718693

http://www.homelesstrust.org.uk

Charity Number: SC028837.

About Myself

I’m a 61 years old quadriplegic gentleman who is outgoing, creative and inspiring with a good sense of humour. I have a passion for Graphic Design work and can occupy my mind for lengthy spells. I spend a lot of time on the computer and especially online. I also enjoy going out in my adapted car for day trips or even just for a visit to a café.

Role Summary

My personal assistant will be alongside me to help me with daily living. This involves:

• Build a supportive & responsive relationship to my care needs

• Assist with washing, dressing, continence care and hoisting

• Meal Preparation including cooking

• Dispensing medication

• General Housekeeping duties

• Use of a ceiling hoist whilst being mindful of moving & handling techniques at all times

• Work with an agreed care plan and under the direction of the supported person

• Awareness of Health & Safety Legislation with regards to caring for someone in their own home

Attributes and skills required

• Experience in hoisting

• Caring & Sensitive Personality

• Outgoing with a good sense of humour

• Flexible & Adaptable with the ability to manage a range of support tasks

• Honest, Reliable and Trustworthy

• Ability to work unsupervised

• You are patient and understanding

• You can use common sense

• You will respect my privacy and that of my family

To apply for this role, please email scoghill@hotmail.com

We are seeking a skilled Domestic Appliance Engineer to join our team in repairing and fixing whitegoods.

The ideal candidate will have experiance in repairing, Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, Cookers, Ovens, Hobs Dish Washers, Refridgeration and Freezers.

An electrical qualification would be advantageous in, City & Guilds 224.

Any previouse manufacturer training related to white goods would be of intrest i.e. Hotpoint, Bosch, Beko or Hoover.

Duties:
To repair a veriety of domestic appliances.

To carryout repairs on domestic appliances in customers homes and commercial premises.

Installation of domestic appliances in customers homes.

Apply mechanical knowledge to diagnose and fix issues promptly

Key Result Areas

Adhere to procedures and quality control systems for the repair of domestic appliances.

Test and repair of domestic appliances in the reuse workshop and else where if required.

Regular stocking of the retail shop of refurbished and new domestic appliances.

Assisting in the delivery of sold items.

Assisting in the unloading of new products.

Drive company vehicles as required.

Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines and procedures.

Adopt a flexable approach to the requirements of the reuse / repair service.

Join our team as a Domestic Appliance Engineer, where you can showcase your skills in maintaining and repairing domestic appliances.