Jobs in Morpeth | October 2024 Opportunities

Community Development & Social Enterprise Disability Equality & Law Health Housing & Homelessness International Development Learning Local Local Infrastructure Organisation Older People Other Social Care Youth Join us in making a lasting impact on children’s lives through the power of play! We are seeking a Chairperson and Trustees to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for committed individuals interested in taking on the exciting role of Chairperson of PlayMidlothian. We are also looking for new trustees to join us! (No previous board experience is necessary as full support and training will be provided). Play Midlothian is a leading charity dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of children and young people through the power of play. Our services are designed to offer inclusive, safe, and stimulating environments where children can grow, learn, and have fun. We: Provide enriching opportunities for children to play in support of their health, wellbeing, and development. Build family, community, and professional capacity to support play. Advocate for play and inform and influence decision-making. Time commitment: Frequently attend (on Teams) board meetings, approximately six per year on a weekday evening, for two hours. Attend infrequent development or strategic planning sessions (usually no more than once per year). Occasionally work closely with member(s) of the staff team on specific issues. Application notes For more information, please see our Trustee Recruitment pack below. To apply for the role of chair or trustee: Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining the skills and experience you would contribute to Play Midlothian and include the names of two referees. We would also love to know what you would like to personally gain from this role. Thank you for your interest – we hope to hear from you soon about how you can help us support children in Midlothian to thrive through play. Salary, Conditions, Pension: We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities, and a contributory pension scheme. Further Information: We have two posts available: One fixed-term 35 hour post funded initially for 12 months (with the possibility of extension). One fixed-term 17.5 hour post funded initially until 31 March 2025 (with the possibility of extension). If you are applying for the part-time post, please note this on your supporting statement/CV. Hours to be worked flexibly across the week to meet the needs of families and the service. However, Thursdays are our ‘core day’ when essential service activities take place such as team meetings. Our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved, and well, together with their family. Children 1st is committed to protecting children by preventing harm through abuse and neglect. We will promote their wellbeing by respecting, protecting, and fulfilling children’s human rights. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Worker to join a large, creative, and vibrant team. Our Service delivers a number of diverse supports alongside children and families. Our activities include Family Group Decision Making alongside our Social Work Colleagues creating alternative plans to support children growing up where they are safe and loved, support for children and families to recover from trauma and harm, and whole family wellbeing support. What kind of people are we looking for? Experience of keeping children safe in their own families. Fiercely passionate about children’s rights. Thinking it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families. Kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind. Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn. Base: Your base will be shared between our office in Selkirk as well as venues within the local community. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across Scottish Borders. Let's talk about you: Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a ‘can-do' attitude to join our team. Ideally, you'll have: Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust. Application of a range of techniques to coordinate and communicate with service users and their families. Demonstrate a solution-focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting. Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role. Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognized equivalent) or if you do not possess this, you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us; full support will be provided. Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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