JOB DESCRIPTION –HEALTHY LIVES OFFICER

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) is a Registered Scottish Charity (SC015260) established in 1910 in reaction to the sight of veterans sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh. SVR’s operational arm is Scottish Veterans Housing Association (SVHA) which provides high quality, supported accommodation for veterans who are homeless or in need.

We house ex-service men and women of all ages in residences in Edinburgh and Dundee and now in the new Bellrock Close development in Glasgow.

  1. Job Details

Job Title / Healthy Lives Officer / Line Manager / Manager, SVHA Residence
Hours / 35 hours / Salary / £15,000-£20000 per annum
Information / Temporary, one year, in the first instance. Due to nature of role, a degree of flexibility will be required in how working hours are managed.
Place of Work / Working across three residences – Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee
  1. Job Purpose

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of a new programme of sporting and recreational activities for SVR’s veterans which will inspire and motivate residents and promote their physical and mental wellbeing.

To enable residents to access physical, mental and social engagement focussed activities, in order to unfold new horizons, build confidence,self-respect and support the veterans to embrace an independent life as they are able.

You will be expected to ensure effective working relationships with colleagues andexternal agencies whilst contributing to the maintenance and development of the Association’s Mission, Philosophy and Values.

  1. Main Responsibilities
  • In conjunction with the House Managers, develop a strategy to build a rolling programme of activities in all three locations which motivate inspire and engage residents with mental health and/or physical difficulties
  • Balance the need to provide social and cultural events and providingchallenging physical activities and events for different groups of residents.
  1. Principal Accountabilities
  • To be accountable and responsible for the development and delivery of a programme of sporting activities and recreational activities for residents.
  • To research and provide for a safe, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities and events for residents according to their abilities and interests
  • To consult with the support teams in each residence to ensure that the activities planned are co-ordinated in a timely manner to meet the needs of both the residents and the organisation.
  • To act in an ambassadorial capacity for the Charity and work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager regarding all publicity matters
  • To be aware of the policies of the Association and ensure they are carried out and that good practice is maintained.
  • Ability to risk assess the planned activities, taking guidance, where appropriate from the Health and Safety Manager.
  • Any other duties that are deemed appropriate to the post. The responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
  1. Person Specification – Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

The essential qualifications and characteristics that will be required of the person undertaking the role are:

  • Ability to work in conjunction with the Management Team and deliver through others
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges of organising sporting and recreational activities for vulnerable adults.
  • Experience of developing and delivering activities programmes
  • Ability to treat people with dignity and respect
  • To network and build strong professional relationships with stakeholders
  • Ability and skills that will contribute to being an effective leader ie, time management, problem solving, working under pressure, approachable, calm, tactful and diplomatic etc
  • Ability to handle conflict within the workplace
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Good computer skills
  • A confident presentational and public speaking style
  • Experience of forecasting, planning and managing budgets
  • Driving licence (clean)
  • Commitment to working within SVHA’s Equal Opportunities Policy

It would be desirable to have the following:

  • SVQ2 in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations or equivalent
  • Experience of, or strong associations with, the Armed Forces.
  1. Other Relevant Information
  • The post holder has no direct reports
  • The post holder will work closely with all support teams and be managed by the Manager, SVHA Residence.

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