Project Worker

1 week ago

Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom LinkLiving Full time £27,705 - £30,398

Job title:
Project Worker (Link Academy)

Location:
This post is based at LinkLiving's Kirkcaldy office but involves regular travel throughout Fife

Hours of Work:

37.5 per week (Monday-Friday, 9-5)Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff.

It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:

Empathy (listen to and understand an individual's needs and circumstances)Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)Caring (show kindness and concern for others)LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives.

We support people through a range of models including:

Personal development and employability programmes Self-help coaching Supported accommodationCare at home Housing support Befriending Social cafesThe ServiceThe Link Academy team works primarily with people with complex backgrounds.

The service works hard and creatively to maintain the early engagement of participants.

We support people by offering mental health and wellbeing programmes, independent living skills and a wide range of qualifications to support their progression including employability, tenancy, personal development and leadership award qualifications.

The JobThe purpose of the job is to support people to achieve their goals and aspirations through group work by providing opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.

You will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting the programme participants. You will support the achievement of high standards and provide monitoring information in relation to the project's outcomes.

You will ensure that opportunities are provided to people equipping them with the skills to make a valuable contribution to the service and their wider community.

You will support people into a positive destination whether that be re-engagement with education, training or employment.

The Project Worker will provide support and offer guidance to programme participants, develop relationships with other agencies and services and actively promote LinkLiving's programmes and services.

About YouYou have a good standard of education with standard grade passes (or equivalent) in core subjects such as English and Maths.

Your background includes a proven track record of co-ordinating training courses, showcasing your organisational and logistical skills. You are knowledgeable about the Trauma Skilled Practice Framework (NES Framework) and understand its application.

Additionally, you have experience working with individuals who have complex needs or backgrounds, demonstrating your ability to handle diverse and challenging situations.

Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is essential.

You possess a solid understanding of the employability sector and volunteering initiatives, enabling you to contribute effectively to our mission.

Your excellent written and oral communication skills allow you to convey information clearly and effectively.
You have experience in developing and delivering training programmes, showing your ability to educate and inspire others. Understanding and applying evaluation methods to ensure the effectiveness of training is another of your strengths, ensuring continuous improvement. You possess a non-judgemental attitude and a willingness to embrace diversity, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Adaptability is one of your key traits, allowing you to thrive in new environments and challenges with ease. You work openly and honestly within a team setting, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work culture.

Your ability to prioritise and plan your workload, as well as that of team members, ensures efficient and effective task management.

You are skilled in creating and maintaining relationships and partnerships with other voluntary, employability networks, and statutory agencies. Possessing a valid driver's license, you are willing and able to travel between services as required.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What's in it for you?The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years' serviceopportunity to buy and sell holidayenhanced company sick and family friendly payaccess to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunitiesfunded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council membershipsdefined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution optionsaccess to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the schemelife assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiarieshealthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other servicesemployee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-beingannual flu vaccinationaccess to a savings and borrowing schemecycle to work schememonthly bus pass schemeseason/travel ticket loan and much moreFor a full list of benefits available to employees, please see our website.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

Further Information Interested? If you have any questions about the role, please email and we can arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal chat.

To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our website.

If you're thinking about working in adult social care, download the Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland for in-depth information on everything you need to know to get started.

In addition, you can enrol on a free, online 6 week part-time tutor-supported 'Introduction to a Career in Social Care' course.

The course introduces the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone to employment or further training.

Closing Date:
midnight on Sunday 09 June 2024

Interview Date:

Interviews are being held on Monday 17 June 2024 at our office in KirkcaldyHow to ApplyTo complete an application form, please click on the "Apply online" button below.

Instructions on how to complete the form are at the top of the page.
We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team detailing which format you would require.

Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post.

The terms and conditions are outlined in the job information pack.

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion.

Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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