DVVA are looking for a new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to join and assist in the strategic leadership of DVVA as a part of our Senior Management Team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the post holder will oversee the development and delivery of income generating projects including new and existing programmes. The post holder will represent DVVA on key strategic boards and strengthen and develop our partnerships throughout the 3rd sector.
The post holder will take a pro-active approach in the advising and supporting of staff in strategic decisions as well as alerting staff and trustees to potential opportunities and threats to the charity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the voluntary sector and experience of networking between organisations and sectors. It is likely that the post holder will have an established track record in a leadership role whilst maintaining a flexible approach to their work. The post holder will also be required to have a clean driving licence and or access to a car and driver.
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action is an independent charity that aims to ensure the third sector (charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups etc.) is robust, resilient and delivers high quality services for the people of Dundee. We have a primary role in ensuring the continuation and development of a vibrant third sector in Dundee, and the post holder will be vital in ensuring our continuing development.
Dundee International Women’s Centre is an award-winning voluntary organisation, recognised throughout Scotland for its work with isolated and disadvantaged BAME women.
We provide a safe space where women can access social, skills-based and formal learning and training, giving them the confidence and opportunities to widen their horizons and meet their goals.
About the role:
This is a new post which gives the holder the scope to develop the Connecting Cultures Project. Connecting Cultures aims to promote inclusion and resilient communities while challenging divisive narratives, extremism in all forms and hate crime.
You will:
• Create training materials to be used in adult learning classes and run workshops with parenting groups, covering issues like disinformation, cultural division, hate crime, radicalisation and racism.
• Work with other relevant organisations and the Scottish Government to increase understanding of vulnerable people and the effect these issues have on them.
You will be
• Committed to bringing people from different communities together
• Knowledgeable about the Contest Framework in Scotland
• An excellent organiser, able to set and meet targets
• Able to design and deliver group training
This post is open to women applicants only. Exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equalities Act 2010
Purpose of the role
To work as a member of a Housing First Team, which aims to offer support to single homeless women, providing permanent housing directly to homeless individuals with ongoing assertive but flexible support, with a strong focus on harm reduction and sustainable tenancy within the community. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. You will be required to provide creative permanent housing solutions, whilst providing support consistent with the internationally recognised Housing First Fidelities:
• People have a right to a home
• Flexible support is provided for as long as is needed
• Housing and support are separated
• Individuals have choice and control
• An active engagement approach is used
• The service is based on people’s strengths, goals and aspirations
Purpose of the post
• To work as part of the Women’s Support (WS) team to support and empower women who have experience of domestic abuse. In doing so, providing a quality service that meets legal requirements and DWA standards, policies and guidelines.
• To promote the work of DWA in the local and wider community and work in partnership with others to develop services and provide support within the community.
• To work with a wide range of women who may have complex needs.
• To participate as part of the team in the ongoing development of services to abused women whether in refuge, re-housed from refuge or through the outreach service.
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
Supporting our Dundee locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
This post is primarily to test delivery of peer support groups for Post Diagnostic Support.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
Based in our Dundee Office, we are looking for enthusiastic people who are capable, caring and committed to undertake statutory social work assessments and care planning for children and adults with a significant sensory loss living in Dundee. You will be qualified Social Worker, registered with SSSC (or equivalent) and have an interest in working with people to reduce the barriers experienced through sensory loss
Job Purpose:
To support service users to overcome the practical and emotional effects of sensory impairment
All posts at NESS require membership of the PVG scheme and disclosure check.
NESS is the leading local provider of services for people living with a serious sensory loss including people who are blind and deaf.
Due to restructuring, NESS has two vacancies in our Dundee Office.
Based in our Dundee Office, we are looking for enthusiastic people who are capable, caring and committed to undertake statutory social work assessments and care planning for children and adults with a significant sensory loss living in Dundee. You will be qualified Social Worker, registered with SSSC (or equivalent) and have an interest in working with people to reduce the barriers experienced through sensory loss
Job Purpose
To line manage social work and rehabilitation staff based at the Dundee office, carry a small caseload and to support services users to overcome the practical and emotional effects of sensory impairment
All posts at NESS require membership of the PVG scheme and disclosure check.
This post is open to women applicants only. It is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equalities Act 2010.
Dundee International Women’s Centre is an award-winning voluntary organisation, recognised throughout Scotland for it’s work with isolated and disadvantaged BAME women.
We provide a safe space where women can access social, skills-based and formal learning and training, giving them the confidence and opportunities to widen their horizons and meet their goals.
We are looking for a dynamic leader to lead the organisation for the benefit of learners and stakeholders. To work with the Board of Directors, developing and implementing the strategic aims of the organisation and empowering staff to continue providing an excellent service.
The successful candidate will have:
• Passion for the advancement of women’s education and inclusion
• Knowledge and understanding of the additional barriers faced by those from BAME communities
• Commitment to the values and objectives of DIWC
• Experience of management in the voluntary sector
• A proven track record of generating income through a variety of sources
• An ability to think and plan strategically
• Excellent communication and an inclusive management style
Dundee International Women’s Centre is an award-winning voluntary organisation, recognised throughout Scotland for it’s work with isolated and disadvantaged BAME women.
We provide a safe space where women can access social, skills-based and formal learning and training, giving them the confidence and opportunities to widen their horizons and meet their goals.
We need an enthusiastic, conscientious team player, who is creative and inventive in presenting new technology in an educational centre for women.
The role of this job is to upskill staff and learners in digital usage, to review and update training materials, present information in an engaging way, and to digitise materials to enhance learner and staff experience.
There are 2 jobs which could potentially be done by one person
Working as part of the Violence Against Women project and/or Prevent project team, you will need an understanding of translating content to digital teaching materials.
It will be advantageous if you have:
• The ability to research and keep up to date with social media trends (Prevent)
• A degree in an IT related subject
• Experience of training/teaching
• A knowledge of structural inequality
These posts are women-only, exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equalities Act 2010.
We are looking for a unique individual who can support people with dementia, within our day service, personalised to the individual’s needs.
Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing company and the opportunity for people with dementia to socialise, in a day service setting.
The focus of the support is around therapeutic activities and connecting with peers. Please contact the recruiting manager for more information.
Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.
DVVA are looking for a new Community Hub Coordinator to assist in the development of the Community Hubs linking in with the funding outcomes providing a delivery centre for services based upon the needs of the community.
The post holder will engage with other services around Dundee providing need base services within the Hubs around substance use and the 5 Tier Recovery Programme (5TRP) that was developed from the Lochee Community Hub Test of Change 2021.
The post holder will review the needs in the area regularly and communicate with the services involved through management meetings taking the lead in this. The Hub Co-ordinator will work in conjunction with Dundee City Councils community plan and in partnership with Dundee alcohol and drug partnership.
DVVA are looking for a Development Worker to assist in the development of the Community Hubs linking in with the funding outcomes providing a delivery centre for services based upon the needs of the community. The post holder will engage with other services around Dundee providing need base services. The post holder will review the needs in the area regularly and communicate with the services involved.