Area Manager

Are you passionate about nurture, high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families inScotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf ofchildminders and delivering services across Scotland?

We are recruiting a p/t Area Manager to help us deliver our childminding services across Scotland.

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working onbehalf of its 2,500 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visitchildminding.org

The successful applicant will manage the effective delivery of our current Early Learning and Childcare and CommunityChildminding services Scotland wide, in addition to identifying opportunities for further growth in line withour strategy. You will be adept at developing relationships, negotiating and working with partners to achievebetter outcomes for children and families. Working alongside an existing team of two Area Managers, allocationof geographical services will be agreed in collaboration with the team.

We require a skilled communicator with the ability to manage and motivate your team, demonstrating enthusiasm,self-motivation and focus. You will possess excellent organisational skills, be fluent in written reports andfunding applications, as well as budget setting and reporting.

The post is home/head office based, requiring regular attendance at Head Office in Stirling, and travel on occasionto local authority areas across Scotland as required. Equipment and broadband/IT connections will beprovided.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 15th May.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd May.

Please note that only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.

SCMA is working towards becoming an equal opportunities employer.

• This post is home-based but will require travel and attendance at meetings within the local authority area (including occasional travel to Head Office in Stirling). Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided. (Remote)
• Closing13th May 2024

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working onbehalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information visit childminding.org .

We are recruiting a part-time Childminding Development Officer, to deliver an effective service to support allchildminders in South Lanarkshire Council.

You will have an understanding of childcare and childminding, the ability to identify and support training needs, aswell as represent childminding locally.

The successful applicant will work alongside local authority partners such as Education and Early Years services, aswell as third sector and family support organisations.

Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills are required and working as part of a team is essential. Youshould be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and highly developed written and oral communicationskills.

Are you passionate about high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Doyou want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf of childminders, anddelivering services across Scotland?

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working onbehalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visit childminding.org

We are recruiting a passionate and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role insupporting our exciting new Workforce Programme, Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future, aimed at retaining andgrowing the number of childminders across Scotland.

As Finance Coordinator you will contribute to the operational management and delivery of the Shaping Scotland’sChildminding Future programme finance functions. You will assist with providing financial support to theprogramme whilst adhering to organisational finance procedures. You will deliver effective, efficient, andaccurate financial administrative support to the Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future team.

We require an excellent communicator with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices who hasexcellent attention to detail and accuracy. The postholder is required to have proven ability to prioritisework, present information, and forward plan.

Initial funding is until March 2025, however this is part of a 3-year proposal with funding confirmation received onan annual basis. The post is home/office based, requiring regular attendance at Head Office in Stirling.

Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.

Enable Works believes in providing every individual in Scotland with the opportunity to work in a high-quality,well-paid job. They support over 5500 people annually across 29 Scottish Local Authorities to acquire skills foremployment. Their client interactions occur in various settings, including schools, universities, and thecommunity. Enable Works collaborate with numerous employers to foster inclusive cultures and enhanceScotland's workforce diversity. Together, they challenge perceptions of disability and unlockpotential.

Why Enable Works is needed

Disabled individuals face significant employment barriers and are underrepresented in Scotland's workforce. TheDisability Employment Gap in Scotland stands at 31.2%, the highest in the UK. For those with learningdisabilities, the gap widens to 75.1%. Even when employed, disabled individuals encounter disadvantages, earningonly 83p for every pound earned by non-disabled peers. Enable Works aims to change this by ensuring everyonecapable and desiring to work receives the support and opportunities necessary for thriving and leadingfulfilling lives.

The role

Enable Works is seeking a passionate and relationship-driven Inclusive Business Lead to support their Equity,Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team as they seek to grow their presence and impact across the nation.

Enable Works EDI team supports employers in integrating inclusive practices into their businesses, particularly inhiring and supporting disabled employees. Your role will be crucial in establishing trust with employers,promoting services, and driving sales.

With a work culture valuing autonomy, you'll have the freedom to develop relationships with employers,prioritising those with the potential for significant impact. You'll be responsible for managing yourworkload and travel schedule to meet employers at their convenience.

Key role responsibilities:

• Building and Maintaining Relationships: Forging strong connections with key decision-makers in large organisations,tailoring solutions to their specific needs.

• Promote EDI and Disability Inclusion: Advocate for EDI importance, particularly disability inclusion, presentingcompelling business cases for workplace integration.

• Sales and Consultative Selling: Driving the sale of services, conducting needs assessments and proposing tailoredsolutions aligned with client goals.

• Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery,providing timely updates and addressing client concerns.

• Market Research and Analysis: Staying informed about industry trends, offering insights to enhance services andmeet market demands effectively.

Key Accountability Areas:

• Meeting performance and income targets.

• Ensuring compliance with GDPR policies.

• Reporting on activities and contributing to strategy.

• Remaining adaptable to EDI developments and fostering a positive response to change.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to build relationships with employers, promote our EDI service and drive sales. Strong networking skillswith the ability to connect with professionals in the field of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed

• Ability to meet and exceed targets

• Strong attention to detail

Previous experience in a sales or business development role and/or experience of building employer relationships isdesirable.

Enable Works believe in developing all of their staff and provide an extensive learning programme together withcareer development opportunities and offer flexible working practices that promote a healthy work-life balance,allowing employees to bring their best selves to work.

Values are paramount to Enable Works, outweighing qualifications or experience. If you're passionate about themission and believe in making a difference, we want to hear from you, regardless of meeting everyrequirement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Regional Family Support Team in the East of Scotland and work to ensurethe delivery of high-quality support to people who have a family member in prison.

We are looking for a Regional Family Support Coordinator to join our team in the East of Scotland. In this positionyou will play a crucial role in supporting families affected by imprisonment who live in Edinburgh, Lothians andScottish Borders and pro-actively engaging with external partners through different means to deliver FamiliesOutside’s key messages to ensure everyone is recognising the needs of families affected by imprisonment.

The Regional Family Support Coordinator will be responsible for supporting families, including children and youngpeople at home and in their community via 1:1 work, to address the social and family adversities that people whohave a family member in prison face, so they feel engaged, supported, and empowered. Whilst supporting childrento ensure they are safe, healthy, included, and achieving at home, school, and in the community.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with prison staff, attending meetings and family events at HMP Edinburgh.
• Providing support tofamilies affected by imprisonment who live in Edinburgh, Lothians, and Scottish Borders.
• Engaging withCommunity Planning Partnerships (CPPs) in relevant surrounding areas including Edinburgh, Lothians, and ScottishBorders.
• Creating links with other organisations working in those areas outlinedabove.
• Collaborative working with Barnardo’s, at HMP Edinburgh Prison Visitors’ Centre.

About You

With experience of supporting and working alongside families, including children and young people the Regional FamilySupport Coordinator will be able to demonstrate that they are passionate about developing and delivering aquality service that is focused on the rights of families affected by imprisonment in their work and all theydo.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference for familiesimpacted by imprisonment. If you can demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to our organisationalvalues, we want to hear from you.

• 25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)