Manager

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

International Development

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

Disability Information Scotland has been working since 1999 supporting disabled people, their families, carers and those who work with them to have access to impartial, reliable and accurate information.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who has experience of managing staff and running an organisation to lead and grow our charity in line with our 2024-2027 Strategy, supported by our small staff team.

You will also have experience in financial management, fundraising and organisational development and have great people and communication skills, plus a proven track record in delivering results.

Application notes

Application documents are available to download below.

We anticipate interviews will be carried out week commencing 24th March.

Disability Information Scotland is committed to enhancing the employment opportunities of disabled people and to removing barriers to employment when possible. Disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for appointment to this post will be given an interview. Please indicate any disability or condition of which you would wish us to be aware.

Due to development of our service, we have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Madelvic Housing Support Services team.

Leading by example, the Team Leader will support the Area Manager in ensuring that all staff are managed and supervised effectively and that the highest level of autism specific practice and standards are maintained. You will also manage the staff to deliver support plans to our service users and work with healthcare professionals to ensure support plans are to the highest quality. The role will involve supporting the Area Manager to implement the service development plan and lead on the achievement of the organisation's strategic aims at the service level.

The Team Leader will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service, therefore, you will be able to demonstrate excellent social care project management skills and have a working knowledge of current legislation relating to the social care sector.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Sleepover rate paid at £12.00 per hour
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your role
• Opportunity to undertake relevant qualification
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

Inclusion Scotland is a national network of disabled people, their organisations and allies. Through our partnerships we reach large numbers of disabled people across Scotland. We are a Disabled People’s Organisation – run by disabled people.

Inclusion Scotland works to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that disabled people are fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens.

We support disabled people to participate and to be decision-makers themselves, promoting our equal representation and our right to make choices.

At Inclusion Scotland our approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all team members can be their best at work, to deploying diversity initiatives that support and welcome all.

We’re working to build a more equitable workplace and society.

We are looking for an Employment Programme Coordinator to work alongside our existing Coordinator to deliver and further develop the Employment programme and contribute to achieving the vision of disabled people being fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens.

The role involves the delivery, promotion and ongoing development of Inclusion Scotland’s Employment programme, including the “We Can Work” national disability internship programme which offers paid internships in the voluntary and public sectors and within the Scottish Parliament. The role will also focus on extending internships to the private sector and developing other opportunities to support disabled people’s employment.

Are you searching for a job where you can make a difference? Do you have direct experience of supporting a child with additional support needs? Kindred supports families of children with the most complex medical needs in Scotland. As an Information and Advocacy Worker you will be providing information and emotional support to parents. We’d like someone to come and join our friendly, energetic team, based at our office in central Edinburgh.

Experience

• Track record of providing excellent administrative support.
• Experience of producing written information in an easy read format is desirable.
• Experience of using accounting software for processing invoices is desirable.