Under the guidance of the Camas Co-ordinator, the Camas Resident Staff Team (of up to five people) is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and running of the weekly programme for Camas Centre guests, and for the leadership and support of volunteer staff and guests into the common life at Camas.

The successful candidate will manage and maintain the Centre’s organic garden – woodland, tree nursery, wild garden areas, lazy beds and polytunnels, seeing it through the whole season, from planting at the beginning of the year, to harvesting for our daily use, and then preparing the beds for the winter. Manage and maintain, supporting the development of the garden and woodland as places for young people to explore and discover. Support both staff and guests to feel confident in being part of the daily upkeep of the garden, knowing when to pick and use the produce and teaching basic gardening skills whilst running garden /environmental education sessions with our guests, often young people who have little or no experience of home grown food to help them understand the basics of gardening and enjoy and use the fruits of their labour. Overseeing the garden shed and tool care and managing a tidy and safe workspace.

All members of staff at Camas are required to participate fully in the common life shared by staff and guests – this includes attending shared meals and taking part in daily chores, as well as attending and leading morning and evening reflections. The post is based at the Island Centre on Mull; the post holder will also be required to travel occasionally to Iona and Glasgow.

Under the guidance of the Camas Co-ordinator, the Camas Resident Staff Team (of up to five people) is responsible for the planning, coordination and running of the weekly programme for Camas Centre guests, and for the leadership and support of volunteer staff and guests into the common life at Camas.

The successful candidate must be proficient in planning and delivering outdoor activities, which may include kayaking, coasteering, rock climbing, wide games, wild camping and hill walking. Planning and facilitating the weekly programme with groups, including leading reflection sessions and community building activities. They will also be confident and experienced in communicating with Group leaders and organisations prior and post-visit. And communicating with local community members in particular schools and environmental organisations. Together with the long-term Activities Programme Worker they will ensure all technical equipment used in the outdoor activities is maintained adequately for its purpose and according to guidelines set out in the Camas Safety Document. maintain equipment check logs and the addition and removal of equipment from the system.

All members of staff at Camas are required to participate fully in the common life shared by staff and guests – this includes attending shared meals and taking part in daily chores, as well as attending and leading morning and evening reflections. The post is based at the Island Centre on Mull; the post holder will also be required to travel occasionally to Iona and Glasgow.

We are looking to recruit a Co-ordinator based in our Camas Island Centre on Mull.

The Camas Co-ordinator is responsible for the day to organisation and management of the Centre and, under the guidance of the Camas Committee, its strategic development.

Through the Camas Resident Staff Team, the Co-ordinator is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and running of the weekly programme, and for the integration and support of all staff and guests into the common life at Camas. The Co-ordinator is also responsible for ensuring the implementation of policies to ensure that high standards of safety and the welfare of both staff and guests are maintained. The post is based at the Island Centre on Mull; the post holder will also be required to travel occasionally to Iona and Glasgow.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational and management skills including managing budgets. Be able to make decisions and take responsibility for them. Have previous experience of working with young people including marginalised young people. Have the ability to interpret the Iona Community's vision and values to the staff and guests who form the community each week at the Centre and be willing to share fully in the common life at Camas, and able to thrive in a close-knit community setting. Have an interest in, and at least basic experience of activities offered at the centre – Kayaking, Abseiling, Walking and Wild Camping, and an awareness of risk.

This role sits within Social Security Scotland, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government.

We believe that Social Security is a human right and we are working to make sure people get what they are entitled to whilst being treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

In addition to our headquarters and administrative base we will be delivering our services in local communities across Scotland. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the face to face service that will support clients who need it, when they need it, through outreach, home, hospital or prison visits.

The opportunities in this role will vary from; leading and developing a team of mobile advisors, providing day to day operational support to delivering a positive client experience.

We are looking to recruit a diverse workforce and posts will be available in locations across the whole of Scotland including the islands. Applicants from all areas are encouraged to apply.

This position would be ideal for someone who can work independently, has excellent inter-personal skills, leads by example, is passionate about people and is focused on providing an excellent service to Scotland’s citizens.

We are looking to recruit a diverse workforce and posts will be available in locations across the whole of Scotland including the islands. Applicants from all areas are encouraged to apply.

The base location for these 4 posts are 1 x Argyll & Bute (Oban) , 1 x Inverclyde,

1 x Scottish Borders and 1 x West Lothian. The role requires extensive and regular travel across the local authority area, including all the islands and remote areas. A driving licence is required or alternative means of fulfilling the requirement for daily travel across a wide area provided

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