Facilitator (IMPACT Centre)

Facilitator (IMPACT Centre) Apply Post Details

2 positions available

Part time (50% FTE) Fixed term for 12 months

Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 p.a. pro-rata). There is an expectation that appointments will be offered at base spine point.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role will require a membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

For a full summary of the role please see attached Job Description.

To apply you must:

Send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] , clearly detailing role, project and country you are applying for in the subject of the email. Your cover letter should be no more than two sides of A4, drawing attention to the key skills, values and experiences you would bring to the role, if successful, and the ways in which your CV to date fits with the requirements of the role

Complete ourmandatory additional information form. Applicants that do not complete the form will not be considered.

Please do not apply online through the University of Stirling website.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 05 May 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 13 May 2024.

Please note applications will be reviewed as we receive them and we have the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Informal enquires can be sent to[email protected]

Shortlisted candidates invited to online interview will be asked to prepare a short presentation about the challenges and opportunities of the role and project they are applying to.

As part of IMPACT's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we are particularly keen to receive applications from people from black and minority ethnic communities, and will be operating the ‘Rooney' rule. We are also keen to receive applications from people who have lived experience of drawing on care and support, are carers or are front-line practitioners, as well as from people who have experience of working with groups whose voices are seldom heard.

We would like successful candidates to start in early September. There will be an induction at the in-person all-staff away day in Belfast (all expenses covered). We recognise that this won't be possible for everyone and alternative arrangements can/will be made for those unable to attend.

Description of Duties

Based in a host organisation (one post in Edinburgh and one post in Aberdeen) and with the support of IMPACT's national Facilitator lead, review and synthesise the evidence (including research, lived experience and practice knowledge) on the topic in question, co-design/deliver an evidence-informed improvement project, and participate as required in IMPACT's internal evaluation

Share learning from the project with others and support the embedding of lessons learned in policy and practice across the UK

Be a full member of the IMPACT team, taking part in team meetings, informally contributing skills and experience to other aspects of IMPACT's work as appropriate and helping to distil lessons that can shape IMPACT's future ways of working in liaison with the country lead

Share lessons around what helps and hinders the implementation of evidence-informed approaches in front-line practice with IMPACT colleagues and other audiences, contributing to the future evidence base

Work with a fellow Facilitator to carry out an evaluation of the impact of their project (with this Facilitator doing the same with your project)

Ensure that the project applies evidence research, practice knowledge and lived experience; meets the needs of the host organisation; and engages extensively with key stakeholders in the process of change (including people who draw on care and support, carers and front-line care workers)

Work sensitively with issues of power, ensuring the inclusion of people whose voices are seldom heard

Champion and operationalise IMPACT's commitment to co-production, equality, diversity and inclusion

Apply and develop knowledge in a way that develops new intellectual understanding in the fields of social care and implementation, through a process of learning by doing

Disseminate lessons learned and findings to a diverse audience in creative and impactful ways

Essential Criteria

First degree of a good standard relevant to this area of practice OR equivalent professional qualification OR sufficient experience to demonstrate connected knowledge and skills

An understanding of public policy, public services, front-line practice and/or the realities of people's lives – including of factors that enable or prevent change in such settings

Experience of applied research and/or the implementation of innovation/new ways of working within a social care or related area of practice and policy. We recognise that candidates from applied research backgrounds may need more support to develop the skills to implement evidence in practice, while candidates from practice and policy backgrounds may need more support to work with different types of evidence

A strong commitment to the principles of co-production and to embedding these in all aspects of their work

Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate effectively with a range of different social care stakeholders including people and communities, practitioners, managers, academics and policy makers

High level of personal organisation and motivation

Collaborative and flexible approach to work and excellent inter-personal skills

An awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses and an ability to work reflexively

Good skills in building networks with others (possibly including people who draw on care and support, carers, practitioners, managers, policy makers, researchers and others)

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) is an integrated multi-disciplinary team of academic and professional support staff with research and teaching interests in sociology, social policy, criminology, education, housing studies, social work and dementia. Working collaboratively with students, staff and stakeholders, the Faculty provide high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as professional development in all these areas through our interdisciplinary links across the University and beyond. The Faculty has a thriving research culture, and we are delighted with its very strong REF 2021 results. The Social Work and Social Policy REF submission achieved 3rd in Scotland for GPA (23rd in the U.K. out of 76 submissions for GPA), the Power Ranking (FTE + GPA) for this submission is 8th in the U.K. The Education REF submission achieved 3rd in Scotland for GPA (23rd in the U.K. out of 83 submissions for GPA), the Power Ranking (FTE + GPA) of this submission is 24th in the U.K.

In addition to teaching, social scientific research is undertaken in the Faculty under the following headings: Crime and Justice; Child Welfare and Protection; Curriculum and Pedagogy; Dementia and Social Gerontology; Educational Studies; Public Services and Governance; and Social Surveys and Social Statistics.

Full information about the Faculty can be found here: stir.ac.uk/social- sciences/

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4thin Scotland and 43rdin the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Interdisciplinary in its approach, Stirling's research informs its teaching curriculum and facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 120 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The campus – also home to 1,700 staff – has its own loch and castle, and a recent multi-million-pound redevelopment has delivered modern, flexible, and digitally connected study and social spaces at the heart of campus, including enhanced student support and retail and catering outlets.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019). Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence and its recently redeveloped world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

As a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, the University is driving productivity and inclusive growth across the Forth Valley, and beyond. Through pioneering collaborative solutions to global challenges, researchers are putting innovation, skills, and partnership at the heart of a sustainable economic recovery.

www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Available documents

Facilitator (IMPACT Centre).docx

Job number

FAC01932

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Posting End Date

05-May-2024

Location:

Stirling Campus

Grade

Grade7 £37,099-£44,263 p.a.

Faculty/Service

Faculty of Social Sciences Post Details

2 positions available

Part time (50% FTE) Fixed term for 12 months

Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 p.a. pro-rata). There is an expectation that appointments will be offered at base spine point.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role will require a membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

For a full summary of the role please see attached Job Description.

To apply you must:

Send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] , clearly detailing role, project and country you are applying for in the subject of the email. Your cover letter should be no more than two sides of A4, drawing attention to the key skills, values and experiences you would bring to the role, if successful, and the ways in which your CV to date fits with the requirements of the role

Complete ourmandatory additional information form. Applicants that do not complete the form will not be considered.

Please do not apply online through the University of Stirling website.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 05 May 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 13 May 2024.

Please note applications will be reviewed as we receive them and we have the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Informal enquires can be sent to[email protected]

Shortlisted candidates invited to online interview will be asked to prepare a short presentation about the challenges and opportunities of the role and project they are applying to.

As part of IMPACT's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we are particularly keen to receive applications from people from black and minority ethnic communities, and will be operating the ‘Rooney' rule. We are also keen to receive applications from people who have lived experience of drawing on care and support, are carers or are front-line practitioners, as well as from people who have experience of working with groups whose voices are seldom heard.

We would like successful candidates to start in early September. There will be an induction at the in-person all-staff away day in Belfast (all expenses covered). We recognise that this won't be possible for everyone and alternative arrangements can/will be made for those unable to attend.

Description of Duties

Based in a host organisation (one post in Edinburgh and one post in Aberdeen) and with the support of IMPACT's national Facilitator lead, review and synthesise the evidence (including research, lived experience and practice knowledge) on the topic in question, co-design/deliver an evidence-informed improvement project, and participate as required in IMPACT's internal evaluation

Share learning from the project with others and support the embedding of lessons learned in policy and practice across the UK

Be a full member of the IMPACT team, taking part in team meetings, informally contributing skills and experience to other aspects of IMPACT's work as appropriate and helping to distil lessons that can shape IMPACT's future ways of working in liaison with the country lead

Share lessons around what helps and hinders the implementation of evidence-informed approaches in front-line practice with IMPACT colleagues and other audiences, contributing to the future evidence base

Work with a fellow Facilitator to carry out an evaluation of the impact of their project (with this Facilitator doing the same with your project)

Ensure that the project applies evidence research, practice knowledge and lived experience; meets the needs of the host organisation; and engages extensively with key stakeholders in the process of change (including people who draw on care and support, carers and front-line care workers)

Work sensitively with issues of power, ensuring the inclusion of people whose voices are seldom heard

Champion and operationalise IMPACT's commitment to co-production, equality, diversity and inclusion

Apply and develop knowledge in a way that develops new intellectual understanding in the fields of social care and implementation, through a process of learning by doing

Disseminate lessons learned and findings to a diverse audience in creative and impactful ways

Essential Criteria

First degree of a good standard relevant to this area of practice OR equivalent professional qualification OR sufficient experience to demonstrate connected knowledge and skills

An understanding of public policy, public services, front-line practice and/or the realities of people's lives – including of factors that enable or prevent change in such settings

Experience of applied research and/or the implementation of innovation/new ways of working within a social care or related area of practice and policy. We recognise that candidates from applied research backgrounds may need more support to develop the skills to implement evidence in practice, while candidates from practice and policy backgrounds may need more support to work with different types of evidence

A strong commitment to the principles of co-production and to embedding these in all aspects of their work

Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate effectively with a range of different social care stakeholders including people and communities, practitioners, managers, academics and policy makers

High level of personal organisation and motivation

Collaborative and flexible approach to work and excellent inter-personal skills

An awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses and an ability to work reflexively

Good skills in building networks with others (possibly including people who draw on care and support, carers, practitioners, managers, policy makers, researchers and others)

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) is an integrated multi-disciplinary team of academic and professional support staff with research and teaching interests in sociology, social policy, criminology, education, housing studies, social work and dementia. Working collaboratively with students, staff and stakeholders, the Faculty provide high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as professional development in all these areas through our interdisciplinary links across the University and beyond. The Faculty has a thriving research culture, and we are delighted with its very strong REF 2021 results. The Social Work and Social Policy REF submission achieved 3rd in Scotland for GPA (23rd in the U.K. out of 76 submissions for GPA), the Power Ranking (FTE + GPA) for this submission is 8th in the U.K. The Education REF submission achieved 3rd in Scotland for GPA (23rd in the U.K. out of 83 submissions for GPA), the Power Ranking (FTE + GPA) of this submission is 24th in the U.K.

In addition to teaching, social scientific research is undertaken in the Faculty under the following headings: Crime and Justice; Child Welfare and Protection; Curriculum and Pedagogy; Dementia and Social Gerontology; Educational Studies; Public Services and Governance; and Social Surveys and Social Statistics.

Full information about the Faculty can be found here: stir.ac.uk/social- sciences/

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4thin Scotland and 43rdin the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Interdisciplinary in its approach, Stirling's research informs its teaching curriculum and facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 120 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The campus – also home to 1,700 staff – has its own loch and castle, and a recent multi-million-pound redevelopment has delivered modern, flexible, and digitally connected study and social spaces at the heart of campus, including enhanced student support and retail and catering outlets.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019). Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence and its recently redeveloped world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

As a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, the University is driving productivity and inclusive growth across the Forth Valley, and beyond. Through pioneering collaborative solutions to global challenges, researchers are putting innovation, skills, and partnership at the heart of a sustainable economic recovery.

www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Available documents

Facilitator (IMPACT Centre).docx