Post of Care Home Manager
It is a considerable comfort to many older people and their relatives that they can entertain the hope of being cared for in a Christian environment, should the day come when they are no longer able to live on their own. Ballifeary House, in Inverness, which is run by the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, seeks to provide such a facility. A traditional home, attractively situated
on the banks of the River Ness, it has a 24-bed capacity and cares for the elderly. Endeavouring to maintain Christian values, it enjoys a good reputation with the Care Commission, as well as with health and care professionals.
After many years of devoted service, our present Matron has indicated that she wishes to retire finally by September, so there is an urgency to this appointment. The Committee would like to have a new manager in place before September to ensure a smooth handover. Applicants for this post must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Home and a relevant management qualification in nursing or social care is a requirement. A further qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines would be an advantage. Although able to rely on the support of the Home Committee, when necessary, the successful candidate would be responsible for the overall running of the Home, reporting to the Committee on a regular basis. The post carries an attractive salary and relocation support would be available if required.
For an application form and job description, please contact: John G MacLeod (Clerk of the Committee), Ballifeary House, 14 Ness Walk, Inverness, IV3 5SQ; tel. 01463 234679; email: johngmacleod@hotmail.com.
Theological Conference
In view of the disruptive effects of the coronavirus outbreak, the Training of Ministry Committee has decided to defer this year’s Conference and reschedule it for the usual time in 2021, the Lord willing.
(Rev) J R Tallach, Convener
College and Library Fund
By appointment of Synod, the first of two special collections for the College and Library Fund is due to be taken in congregations during June.
W Campbell, General Treasurer
Acknowledgement of Donations
The General Treasurer acknowledges with sincere thanks the following donations:
Eastern Europe Fund: N Pearce, Cymru, for the work in Ukraine, £140.
General Fund: Anon, £200.
Jewish & Foreign Missions Fund: N Pearce, Cymru, for Zimbabwe diaconal aid, £140.
Congregational Treasurers acknowledge with sincere thanks the following donations:
Glasgow: Bus Fund: Anon £20, £25, £20, £20, £20, £20, £20, £25. Eastern Europe Fund: Anon, £73, £75, £10, £72, £73, £72, £73, £75, £10, £70, £72; Anon, for the temporal relief of the Odessa people from Covid-19, £1000. Outreach Fund: Anon, £25, £25, £20, £20, £25.
Greenock: Jewish & Foreign Missions Fund: Anon £200. Sustentation Fund: Anon, £140. Vehicle Fund: Anon, £10.
Ness: Anon, £60. Communion Expenses: Friend of the Cause, £30.
North Tolsta: Anon, In memory of beloved parents, Miller 19 NT, £1000; Anon, In memory of beloved parents, £20. Communion Expenses: Friend of the Cause, £30. Door Collection: Anon, £120. Home Mission Fund: Anon, £40. TBS: Anon, £30.
South Harris: Anon, for church maintenance, £100.