CACE Engagement and Development Lead

• 35 hours per week, usually worked Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend working required.

CACE is a trusted community resource which has been operating in the Cumbernauld and Northern Corridor areas for over30 years. We work to prevent loneliness and isolation, supporting older people and their carers to live well inthe community on their own terms. We do this through a programme of activities, groups, and outings,door-to-door community transport, and a well-established befriending programme.

We are looking for someone confident and enthusiastic who shares our commitment to ensuring older people remain avalued and vibrant part of our community. Values-led, your motivation will inspire others across the communityto engage with CACE's work.

We rely on volunteers to provide a consistently high quality, person-centred service, and it's essential that theyhave the very best support and training. As Engagement and Development Lead, you'll play a key part ininfluencing the organisation's culture through leading our volunteering and training programmes. You'llmanage our volunteer-staffed Befriending Service, which pairs volunteers and older people seeking companionshipthrough shared interests.

Our work is rooted in the local community, and we can only recruit excellent volunteers if we nurture our localconnections. You'll helm our community engagement work, spreading the word about what we do, reaching new poolsof volunteers, inspiring fundraisers, and developing new partnerships to benefit the people we support.

For more information on the role, please take a look at the application pack.

This role is part-funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Location: Primarily office-based with attendance at external meetings and events. Occasional home-working may beavailable for specific pieces of work by prior agreement, but due to the size of our team and nature of ourwork, no roles at CACE are compatible with substantial home-working.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please call or email .

To apply please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return them as separate files by 5pm on Friday, 31 May 2024.

CACE is a trusted community resource which has been operating in the Cumbernauld and Northern Corridor areas for over30 years. We work to prevent loneliness and isolation, supporting older people and their carers to live well inthe community on their own terms. We do this through a programme of activities, groups, and outings,door-to-door community transport, and a well-established befriending programme.

We are seeking an Operations Manager to complete our small leadership team. Working closely with the people wesupport, our CEO, other team members and our Board of Trustees, you will have the opportunity to help shape anddeliver the charity's strategy.

Working to support our CEO in all aspects of the business, you will act as depute on operational matters, and willhave delegated responsibility for a range of key business areas, including finance, HR, governance, fundraising,and evaluation.

To provide the best services in an ever-changing environment, we must constantly learn and develop as anorganisation, whilst keeping those we support at the heart of our decision-making. You will be responsible forensuring that our internal culture, and the operational processes which support it, align with this aim and ourvalues.

For more information on the role, please take a look at the application pack.

Location: Primarily office-based with attendance at external meetings and events. Occasional home-working may beavailable for specific pieces of work by prior agreement, but due to the size of our team and nature of ourwork, no roles at CACE are compatible with substantial home-working.

CACE is a trusted community resource which has been operating in the Cumbernauld and Northern Corridor areas for over30 years. We work to prevent loneliness and isolation, supporting older people and their carers to live well inthe community on their own terms. We do this through a programme of activities, groups, and outings,door-to-door community transport, and a well-established befriending programme.

We are seeking a warm, creative and engaging individual to help us provide fulfilling and accessible sessions forgroups of older people.

As the Service Support Team Lead you will be responsible for our changing programme of activities and ensuring thatthe people who come to our groups are well supported.

Providing supervisory support to a small but dedicated team of support workers and volunteers, you will ensure aconsistently high quality, person-centred service. You'll work closely with people and their loved ones toexplore interests, identify opportunities and develop engrossing activities.

You must be a keen advocate for older people, passionate about ensuring they are empowered to remain active withinour community. You'll communicate this enthusiasm when engaging with established and potential partners todevelop relationships and explore new opportunities.

For more information on the role, please take a look at the application pack.

This role is part-funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Location: Primarily based in Cumbernauld, Northern Corridor and surrounding areas. Trips with groups outside thelocal area as required by the service and attendance at external meetings and events. Occasional home-workingmay be available for specific pieces of work by prior agreement, but due to the size of our team and nature ofour work, no roles at CACE are compatible with substantial home-working.

Muirshiel Centre (Adult Day Care) was established in 1991 as a local charity (Registered Charity No sco18185) and ismanaged by a voluntary Board of Directors who represent our local community. The Centre's day to day operationsoverseen by a service manager supported by a staff team of professionally trained individuals dedicated to thecare and support of our service users. We are committed to providing a quality, responsive day services thatmeet the needs of older people with support needs residing in East Inverclyde (Port Glasgow).

The Centre caters for a wide range of individuals including those who are frail / elderly, those who are sociallyisolated, are living with dementia, anxiety or depression, learning disabilities or those with mentalill-health.

The role

Are you interested in a leadership role in the delivery of a high-quality Day Care Service? An exciting and highlyrewarding leadership opportunity has arisen for someone with the skills, experience, and motivation to supportthe delivery of adult day services in East Inverclyde.

The Assistant Manager has line management responsibility for a range of roles in day care including leading ourexperienced team of support workers, so some leadership and/or management experience will be beneficial.

You will have experience of working with older people. A minimum of an SVQ level 3 or equivalent or progressing toSVQ level 4 is essential as well as a willingness to undertake continuous professional development leading tosatisfying SSSC Managers of Adult Day Care Service registration requirements.

In addition, you should have strong IT skills and excellent communication skills and a full driving licence with a D1entitlement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills, experience, and talent to make a real difference topeople's lives that encourages a creative, innovative culture for our team.

Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career and work for an innovative community basedorganisation who will support your ongoing professional learning and development if so, please submit yourapplication form to .

Full job description can be downloaded below.

Our mission is to inspire, involve and empower older people in Scotland, and influence others so that people canenjoy better later lives. To help us achieve that, our Legacy Fundraiser will lead legacy fundraising tosuccessfully increase legacy pledges and donations and raise our profile and impact.

As a Legacy Fundraiser you will raise awareness of the importance of legacies to our work showing the impact and thedifference these make to older people now and in the years to come. You will lead the delivery of plannedactivities and promotion of legacy fundraising to achieve income targets and increase legacy pledges.

Living our core values you will play a vital role in achieving our income targets and raising our profile.

This role is a hybrid blend of office-based (in Edinburgh) and home-based work.

In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you'll receive a generous benefitspackage:

• Generous holiday allowance of 37 days (FTE) plus 2 fixed public holidays

• Flexible working opportunities from day one

• A range of learning and development opportunities

• Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health

• Cashback scheme from major retailers

• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%

• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme

• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary

• Cycle to work scheme

• The option to buy more holidays or sell them

• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.