We are seeking to appoint a pool of 30 Education Panel Members comprising a mix of Registered Teachers and Lay Members).

The role involves serving as a member of GTC Scotland's Education Panels which have responsibility for:

• ITE Accreditation
• Excellence in Professional Learning Awards
  • Schools and Learning Communities
  • Organisations
• Professional Recognition
• Professional Update Validation Colleges
• Professional Update Revalidation Local Authorities
• This post is a public appointment, rather than a position of employment.

Terms of Employment: Four Years from 2 April 2020.

Time Commitment: Approximately 10 to 15 days per year. Work will be based in various locations across Scotland.

You will be expected to serve on at least 10 panels each year and attend professional learning sessions as required. A mandatory induction event in scheduled to take place in the GTCS offices in Edinburgh on Friday 3 April 2020.

Compensation Payment & Expenses: A compensation payment plus reasonable expenses will be provided for Council member attendance in accordance with our Member Expenses and Compensation Scheme Policy. Compensation is currently £75 for each half-day (up to 3.5 hours) and is intended to compensate members of any financial loss incurred as a result of their attendance; it is not an attendance fee.

Please note: No compensation or expenses will be paid to applicants in connection with the appointment process.

The role involves servicing as a member of GTC Scotland's governing Council which has responsibility for:

• setting the strategic direction and policy of GTC Scotland; and
• ensuring that GTC Scotland fulfils its statutory functions in compliance with the Public Services Reform (GTC Scotland) Order 2011 and other relevant statutes, with regard to the public interest and in line with best regulatory practice.

This post is a public appointment, rather than a position of employment.

Terms of Appointment: Four years from 2 April 2020.

Time Commitment: Approximately 8 to 12 days per year.

You will be expected to attend four Council meetings a year and may be required to serve on up to two committees.

Committees may meet between four and six times a year.

Compensation Payment & Expenses: A compensation payment, plus reasonable expenses, will be provided for Council member attendance in accordance with our Members Expenses and Compensation Scheme Policy. Compensation is currently £75 for each half-day (up to 3.5 hours) and is intended to compensate members for any financial loss incurred as a result of their attendance, it is not an attendance fee.

Please Note: No compensation or expenses will be paid to applicants in connection with the appointment process.

The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is the largest independent advice service in the country. Citizens Advice Scotland is a charity within this network – we act as a national organisation supporting and representing the service as a whole and the interests of citizens. At the heart of the network there are 59 individual citizens advice bureau organisations across Scotland, all operating as independent charities in their own right, and generally focusing on providing support directly to clients. Each of these organisations is a member of Citizens Advice Scotland. Also providing significant added value are the national elements of the service run out of Citizens Advice Scotland, such as the Extra Help Unit. We believe that every citizen should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice that helps them make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however they choose to access it.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Policy Manager to join the impact/strong communities team within Citizens Advice Scotland that supports strengthening local communities including emphasising the value of the local bureaux at the centre of those communities. Current areas of work for the team include postal and telecommunications policy; access to justice; and ensuring better linkages between healthcare services and the Citizens Advice.

As the policy manager you will be responsible for delivery of the policy or advocacy strategy in the policy area, which will include development and management of workplan and resources, developing policy positions and undertaking effective advocacy.

The successful candidate will have a significant experience in a similar role at managerial level and demonstrable knowledge and understanding of relevant policy areas across the UK and Scotland, including any associated regulations. You will also have a great ability to effectively interpret quantitative and qualitative data and to generate and lead on policy positions and advocacy strategies as well as excellent analytical and communication skills.

This is a great opportunity to play a critical role in helping to make society fairer, and in supporting our network of Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland.

Employee benefits

Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 40 days leave (including public holidays) and a pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution. We have a flexitime scheme which enables our employees to work flexibly in line with organisational requirements, and as an inclusive employer we are happy to consider other flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

You can find all necessary forms below or on our website: cas.org.uk/vacancies/policy-manager-strong-communities-citizens-advice-scotland

The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity set up in 1931 for the preservation and conservation of natural and human heritage significant to Scotland and the world.

The Trust has gone on to become Scotland's largest membership organisation and a leader in conserving and promoting the nation's treasured places and collections so they can be enjoyed by present and future generations.

The Customer and Cause team exists to inspire visits to our places across Scotland, grow membership and drive donations to support our work.

Purpose of the role

The wider purpose of the role is to help drive the National Trust for Scotland’s ability to conserve Scotland’s built and natural heritage under its care.

The specific purpose of the role is to support the development and implementation of fundraising operations to help maximise fundraising income, improve efficiency across all income streams and provide assistance to the wider team in terms of financial, data and process support.

You will work with colleagues within the fundraising team, the wider teams within the Customer and Cause Directorate and those teams in other directorates in which fundraising will work closely with. You may on occasion work with appointed agencies which will provide outsourced support to the Fundraising function, and play a key role in database and administrative support.

Relief Support Workers required (possibly leading to permanent)

Inclusion Alliance is a small not for profit organisation person-centred community-based daytime service supporting adults with high support needs to lead ordinary lives in their communities. Inclusion Alliance was originally created by families who wished for alternative community based support compared with historical models of care and has been established for over 20 years.

Car driver not essential but desirable for certain posts and the ability to use own car is also desirable.

We are looking for people to provide one-to-one support to men and women with learning difficulties to help them be included in ordinary life. You would work with the person helping them to access educational, social, leisure and work opportunities in the community throughout the Edinburgh area.

Benefits include

• Optional contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
• Daytime Monday to Friday working (Between the hours of 8am and 5pm)
• Working for a well-established small organisation where person-centred values are at the core

A satisfactory PVG disclosure check is required for this post.

Are you an analytical, entrepreneurial, and influential individual who wants to use your expertise to influence the future of social innovation and innovation policy in Scotland? If so, Nesta is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor (Scotland) to design, lead and deliver creative policy projects as part of our work in Scotland to support digital, data and technology driven innovation for social good.

About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society. Nesta is based in the UK and supported by a financial endowment. We work with partners around the globe to bring bold ideas to life to change the world for good.

Nesta in Scotland’s work helps governments at a national and local level to understand future trends, make use of quality new research insights, test ideas and scale up or replicate proven policy interventions. We have particularly focused on the value of people-powered public services, smarter use of data and technology and better use of new financial instruments to make change happen.

About this exciting opportunity

As Senior Policy Advisor (Scotland), you will help us work with partners both inside and outside Nesta to craft, test and campaign for ambitious, creative policy proposals that will help communities across Scotland to thrive in the 21st century. You will also focus on maximising the impact of Nesta in Scotland’s work by managing a portfolio of policy and research projects that develop our reputation as an influential voice on government innovation and innovation policy in Scotland. You will also be expected to:

· Manage the commissioning process of policy provocations and research projects from experts in the field

· Undertake specific policy projects related to the Scotland team’s influencing campaigns

· Lead on the design and organisation of events aimed at policy, political or industry audiences

· Compose targeted and regular communications activities to promote our policy ideas

· Keep up to speed with the latest government policy developments in Scotland.

What we are looking for

You will be a skilled communicator with an excellent grasp of Scottish social policy issues relevant to government and community innovation and a strong understanding of how to influence public policy and decision-makers in Scotland. You will also be a thought leader in your own right, ready to generate new ideas but also with a passion for ideas grounded in experimentation and what works on the ground.

The capability to engage with technical detail of policy and legislation as well as to propose creative and more provocative ideas that can stimulate debate is vital, as is the ability to distil research and complex ideas into briefs, articles, and policy recommendations for both expert and general audiences

The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is the largest independent advice service in the country. Citizens Advice Scotland is a charity within this network – we act as a national organisation supporting and representing the service as a whole and the interests of citizens. At the heart of the network there are 59 individual citizens advice bureau organisations across Scotland, all operating as independent charities in their own right, and generally focusing on providing support directly to clients. Each of these organisations is a member of Citizens Advice Scotland. Also providing significant added value are the national elements of the service run out of Citizens Advice Scotland, such as the Extra Help Unit. We believe that every citizen should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice that helps them make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however they choose to access it.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Senior Officer (Campaigns) to join the communications team to successfully plan and deliver campaigns for Citizens Advice Scotland and the Citizens Advice network.

You will have extensive experience of developing campaign strategies, implementing and evaluating campaigns as well as using a variety of campaigning tools and methods, including eCampaigning. You will also have a great experience of writing tenders, scoring and awarding work, managing external agencies and suppliers. Additionally, you will possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement and networking skills to be able to build collaborative and strong internal and external relationships.

This is a great opportunity to play a critical role in helping to make society fairer, and in supporting our network of Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland.

Are you passionate about the voluntary sector? Do you believe that by working collectively as a city we can tackle some of the issues contributing to poverty and inequality? Enthusiastic, tenacious, a great communicator, you must enjoy dealing with sector leaders and people with passion. Are you up for a challenge? If you like the sound of the above, then Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) is looking to recruit a part-time Senior Development Officer (Recovery Community).

We are recruiting for this senior post to lead the further development and delivery of the Edinburgh Recovery Activities (ERA) programme – supporting and collaborating with the addictions recovery community in Edinburgh. Working closely with Edinburgh Alcohol & Drug Partnership (EADP), the postholder will also develop the necessary structures to provide a basis for the commissioning of this service in the longer term with an external voluntary sector provider. A good understanding of community development and the addictions recovery community is essential.

Corstorphine Community Centre are looking to recruit a dynamic and self motivated Development Worker to coordinate and support activities in the Hub centre and the local area.

This is an interesting and varied job developing and supporting ongoing groups within the CCC Hub working closely with a team of volunteers in the delivery of the activities. One day you could be coordinating a Tea Dance, the next a youth club trip to the ice rink or sourcing materials for the sporting memory group or designing posters for a fundraising event.

We are currently seeking applications from interested individuals for a part time Hub Development Worker role in order to organise, promote and support activities to families, young people and older people in the community.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a passion for working with a wide range of people and

creativity in meaningfully engaging with them in a range of settings.

The main purpose of this role is to maximise fundraising income in line with the overall organisational strategy. The Fundraising Manager will be an all-rounder working alongside our Head of Fundraising to grow our portfolio of funder relationships with Trusts and Foundations, and Corporate and Major Donors. As well as supporting events at community and national levels – you will also have confidence in your communication skills, digital fundraising, and be prepared to support the marketing of the organisation.

If you believe that everyone has the right to achieve their full potential, and if you have the skills, experience, and passion to support us on the next stage of our exciting journey, then we would like to hear from you.

This is a new role for the Salvesen Mindroom Centre, and you will join the organisation at a very exciting time – this is not a role for the faint hearted as we fully intend to drive the organisation forward with our vision of greatness and leadership worldwide!

We are looking for a full time Front Desk Administrator who is committed to good customer service and works well in a small team. If you are passionate about customer service, work well with others and have great attention to detail we want to hear from you!

The Eric Liddell Centre is a care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the city. The Centre offers specialist caring services in addition to offering flexible space for use by the local community either for one off activity or by providing tenanted space to small voluntary sector organisations.

We are looking for a full time Front Desk Administrator who is committed to good customer service and works well in a small team.

If you are interested we would love to hear from you!

OPFS Edinburgh supports single parents with a range of issues that affect their ability to play a full part in the economic and social life of their communities. As part of that mission, the Edinburgh Lone Fathers Project helps single and separated fathers who might find it difficult to engage with mainstream services.

We aim to support fathers and children to enhance their relationships, reduce isolation by fostering peer support, offer opportunities to engage in outdoor and physical activities, and provide information and activities that help fathers learn more about low cost resources available to them and their children.

This post will include working on behalf of children who are, or are being placed, in the full-primary care of their father and ensure that the family have the support and skills to grow and develop to meet their full potential.

Changeworks have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, customer focused Energy Advisor(s).

As an Energy Advisor at Changeworks you will have the opportunity to help households across the South East of Scotland to lower their energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment by providing high quality advice and information about energy efficiency.

Home Energy Scotland is the free, impartial advice service funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Energy Saving Trust. Changeworks delivers the service in South East Scotland and the Highlands and Islands.

The ideal candidate and the role

To be successful in this role you should have a passion for customer service and be a confident communicator.

Our advisors speak to a wide range of customers with varied enquiries on a daily basis, providing them with high quality advice tailored to their circumstances and persuading them to take action and change their behaviours.

You will join a team of customer focused energy advisors based in a busy office environment, taking inbound calls and making outbound calls to our existing customers. An interest in the environment and sustainability would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.

In return you can expect

We will start to grow your knowledge of our services and energy efficiency straight away, the Home Energy Scotland advisor induction programme is an SQA accredited qualification, Energy Advisors are also required to complete the City and Guilds; Energy Awareness in the Home qualification. We will support the successful applicants with ongoing coaching, mentoring and development. Changeworks offer an attractive staff benefits package, excellent pension and employee benefits which include 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: prospective candidates should be educated to a minimum HNC level in Working with Communities or related faculty or have a minimum of three years’ experience of youth work at a supervisory level.

Granton Youth is looking for a youth worker with a high level of experience of delivering detached youth work. This post will be a job share to manage a small team to deliver 3-4 sessions of detached youth work weekly in North Edinburgh. Engagements focus on harm reduction around alcohol, substance use and risk-taking behaviour.

You will be responsible for line-managing a small team and project monitoring and evaluation. 18+ hours per week (3 or 4 streetwork sessions plus development time). Funding for 1 year contract, which may be extended.

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: No qualifications are required although experience of detached youth would be an advantage.

PURPOSE OF JOB: This post will involve working in a small team to deliver 3-4 sessions of detached youth work weekly in North Edinburgh. Engagements focus on a harm reduction approach around risk-taking behaviour including; alcohol, substance use and sexual health. Engaging with young people in the street can be challenging and requires a confident and outgoing personality so a reasonable level of youth work experience would be preferred All training will be provided. Other centre-based youth work sessional hours may be available.

You will be responsible to the line manager.

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS: prospective candidates should have a minimum of one year’s experience of working in the voluntary sector, preferably with youth work experience.

PURPOSE OF JOB: This post is for a youth worker for Granton Youth’s GoLone Parents Programme. The post holder will support the team leader and to work with lone parents parents aged 15-26. A three x weekly programme will address identified issues from participants to support an improvement in their life, social, practical, emotional and family skills. The aim of this project is to address particular needs and support the parents so they are able to engage in their community and reduce isolation and improve their future opportunities. The post holder should be confident and able to connect with people at a variety of levels; 1-2-1 and group work.

An exciting new part-time post (21 hours/week) with Scotland's creative ageing organisation.

Luminate's programme is growing, and the Communications and Policy Manager is a key post as our organisation continues to change and evolve.

The postholder will be responsible for planning and implementing a range of marketing, PR and audience development activities that support the delivery of the organisation’s strategic goals. They will research, monitor and analyse policy developments that affect the creative lives of older people in Scotland, and will plan, implement and support advocacy and influencing strategies to support Luminate’s vision that all older people in Scotland are able to access high quality arts and creative activities whatever their background and circumstances and wherever they live.

Luminate is one of Creative Scotland’s regularly funded organisations, and is supported by the Baring Foundation, Age Scotland and a range of other trusts and foundations. The charity has a small staff team and the Communications and Policy Manager will work closely with the Director, General Manager and other project staff. Luminate is based in Age Scotland’s Edinburgh office, and we also work closely with Age Scotland colleagues.

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland is Scotland’s civil society network to promote and protect human rights. As the Communications and Events Assistant, you will assist our Co-ordinator to deliver our projects, communicate with our members, and arrange and deliver stakeholder events across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly efficient and effective assistant to play a central part in a new stage of our organisation’s development. A pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do person with demonstrable administrative, communications and events management experience, you will ensure that all of the Consortium communications are high-quality, effective and accessible. You will organise and manage our events, ensuring that they are accessible, reach the right people and are on budget. You will be able to do so with confidence, responding to individual’s needs and queries with ease.

You must also be able to work positively within a very small team and work alongside people of all backgrounds. You will have excellent organisational and IT skills, as well as flexibility in the support you offer the organisation.

While HRCS is currently part of Amnesty International, we are constituting as an independent organisation during 2020 but will continue to be based in the Amnesty offices in Edinburgh.

For further information please see the attached job description.

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Are you passionate about social justice?

Bethany Christian Trust is a national charity whose mission is to relieve the suffering and meet the long term needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland.

Bethany offers dispersed supported accommodation within the City of Edinburgh, Dumfries and Glasgow’s East End. We also have several retail units and offices to support our work and projects.

As a Facilities and Property Services Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate action is taken regarding leases, HMOs, landlord re-registrations, gas safety checks and other legal property requirements as deemed necessary by the manager. You will be the first point of contact with our insurance broker regarding claims handling.

You will be key to assist with the implementation of a new database for information about all Bethany Christian Trust Properties and ensuring that any required action regarding property is taken.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in database setup and data migration and proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications. You are highly organised, self-motivated and a great communicator.

Bethany is a Christian organisation and we looking for someone who is sympathetic to our ethos and values.

We are a social change organisation: we exist to support people who are stepping forward to affect positive social change, wherever they may be. We exist to support the many, not the few.

Join the team as our new International Business Development Manager. This is an exciting, unique post at the forefront of social enterprise on an international level.

For the past six years, the Social Enterprise Academy has been sharing our business and learning delivery models with international partners through a social licensing approach. We now have 14 Social Enterprise Academy Hubs at different stages of exploration and development.

We are excited that this model is working and that there is growing demand for our products and business model in new and as yet unexplored markets.

Working with our Head of International, you will be helping to increase our social impact by identifying major strategic funding for the International Hub network.

In addition, you will be leading on direct sales of our learning products in new territories as a way of creating a pipeline of potential new Academy Hubs.

As part of the international team you will work closely with the Head of International to manage the sustainable growth of the Academy’s international social licence network.

This is a critical management role in the organisation. We are looking for someone who is keen for a new challenge, up for working with vibrant, entrepreneurial and dedicated people and colleagues and has a good value-fit with our organisation.

Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tripod collective!

We’re looking for a part-time trainer, facilitator and project coordinator to join our team in May, with a focus on supporting our Climate Justice Movement Building and Organising for Power Programmes. The role also involves a share of the ‘operational’ responsibilities of running a small workers’ cooperative.

We’re looking for someone with experience of organising within a grassroots group, social movement or campaign for structural change, and of facilitating meetings, workshops and trainings. Understanding of systemic oppression and experience of working to dismantle it, is important to us.

We’re keen for someone to join Tripod for the long-term, if the 8 month probationary period works out for all of us. We want to work with someone who will grab the opportunities presented by working in Tripod for ongoing learning, take initiative and help make the organisation as useful and relevant as possible to the social, racial and ecological justice movements that we support.

The SPSO is the final stage for complaints about organisations providing public services in Scotland. We investigate complaints across a wide range of sectors including councils, the NHS, housing associations, most water and sewerage providers, the Scottish Government and its agencies and departments, colleges and universities, prisons, and most Scottish public bodies.

Our Assessment and Guidance Team raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of our organisation with members of the public and the providers of public services. The Assessment and Guidance Officer plays a pivotal role and will handle incoming enquiries and provide relevant, up to date information and advice on the SPSO to all stakeholders. You will be a key member of our assessment and guidance unit, which administers, monitors, and works to resolve cases in the early stages of a complaint.

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of two years’ experience of working in a frontline, customer-facing role, ideally within complaints handling. You will have good knowledge and experience of a customer services environment, preferably within a public service organisation under the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction and/or 3rd sector/support agency. Administrative skills including fast and accurate keyboard skills, IT skills (e-mailing, word processing short reports, data entry and retrieval of case documents) and attention to detail are all essential to this role. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and demonstrate evidence of customer service and professional presentation skills.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Regional Employment Advisor for the East of Scotland to support ex forces personnel into employment. Working on behalf of the Ex Forces Employment Programme, the successful applicant will have a track record of providing employment and job finding support. A strong customer focus and an ability to work independently to achieve targets and deadlines is an essential requirement along with strong communication and organising skills, knowledge of the local employment market, training and adult education opportunities. NVQ Level 4 in Advice & Guidance is highly desirable but not essential as training will be given.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess client needs, using an Outcomes Star and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Make appropriate referrals to other military charities or other organisations for wider needs.
• Maintain the relationship with the client throughout the delivery of support to meet wider needs where appropriate.
• Provide vocational diagnostics and advice to develop an Action Plan. This will be developed using our online employability tools and our understanding of the local employment market informed by the Regional Employment Bulletin and roles on Rightjob.
• Where additional motivational activities would be beneficial, organise participation in programmes such as Future for Heroes and RBLI Lifeworks.
• Identify and subsequently engage with training and Adult Education providers to identify opportunities that meet clients’ requirements in accordance with Action Plans.
• Support applications for additional grants as necessary, including Employment Support Grants.
• Where confidence can be developed, or a route to employment created, provide advice and guidance for clients to obtain appropriate work experience placements, or work based training in accordance with their Action Plans.
• Support clients to develop their CVs and prepare for the job application process and interviews.
• Provide job search advice and job-brokerage using Regional Employment Bulletins, knowledge of the local employment market and RightJob .
• As required, provide in-work or placement support to ensure client vocational outcomes are sustainable.
• Collaborate with other RFEA programmes and partner charities.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the data management system (ADAPT) ensuring timely recording of all client and employer/organisational engagement activity.

Salary starts at £26,000 rising to £27,500 upon successful completion of probation. The appointment will be based in Edinburgh and work out of PoppyScotland offices. The applicant must have a right to work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

If you are a Counsellor looking to develop your practice and qualifications then this might be the role for you!

As one of the largest providers of school-based counselling services in Scotland, The Spark is committed to ensuring all children and young people (CYP) have access to appropriate, professional support to cope with challenging life experiences.

At The Spark, we offer a range of professional SQA and COSCA accredited training courses including the Diploma in Relational Counselling, Supervisor training and Train the Trainer, subject to individual acceptance on each course. CPD is also available in clinical approaches including Scottish Mental Health First Aid. Clinical supervision is provided in house, free of charge, on a monthly basis.

Our counselling service utilises an integrative approach incorporating talking therapy, art therapy and therapeutic play and we have opportunities for CYP counsellors to join our team. Vacancies are available in school settings across Central Scotland.

CYP Counsellors will be required for a minimum of 3 days per week up to 5 days per week.

To be considered you will need to be:

• Fully qualified to provide counselling to children and young people
• A registered member of your governing body
• Able to travel to locations across all of Central Scotland (travel expenses available)

There will shortly be a vacancy for the position of Treasurer/Book-keeper with the Dog Aid Society of Scotland.

The post is part-time with working hours as required, averaging around 10 hours per week. A flexible pattern of work attendance can be agreed.

Dog Aid Society is a small Edinburgh based charity established in 1956. It re-homes dogs, undertakes a variety of dog welfare matters and, through various schemes, offers veterinary support to dog owners on low income throughout Scotland. There are three full-time members of staff in addition to the Treasurer. The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees which holds monthly meetings with staff participation.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain accurate records of the finances and assets of the charity and keep the charity’s trustees apprised of the charity’s financial position by regular reporting. Candidates should be numerate, computer literate, able to work on their own initiative and have good communication skills. Although training will be given if required, it would be advantageous to have a working knowledge of payroll, pensions, VAT, gift aid and charity regulation.

IPPR Scotland is looking to recruit a Media and Impact Assistant to help us deliver progressive change in Scotland. This is an exciting and challenging new role, based in IPPR Scotland, and forming part of IPPR’s UK-wide communications team, which will work to help IPPR Scotland achieve impact and influence across a wide range of audiences.

You will work to assist colleagues in planning, developing, coordinating and delivering IPPR Scotland’s communications across a range of channels. You will have a focus on media and digital communications, as well as our communications activity with decision-makers in Scotland. You will carry out a range of tasks aimed at building IPPR Scotland’s profile in the media, social media and among policymakers in Scotland, achieving impact and influence for our work.

To be successful you will have experience of working (paid or unpaid) in a communications or media environment; knowledge of the Scotland-based media; and a keen interest in politics and public policy in Scotland. You will combine excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information and draft accurate and concise media releases. If you have the ability to think creatively and work flexibly as part of a small team, we would like to hear from you.

IPPR is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As an organisation engaging in critical debate about a wide range of progressive policy issues, we value the creativity and range of perspectives that a diverse team can provide.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant to fill the post. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The Skills Development Manager encourages good practice and drives continuous improvement in skills development and promotes a culture of learning and development within the sector.

The Skills Development Manager is a key interface between MGS and the sector, building rich and valuable networks and delivering a wide range of skills development programmes and activities for the benefit of the sector. The Skills Development Manager develops and manages partnerships with key stakeholders across the heritage landscape that maximise the quality of our products and programme delivery. They also play a key role in the ongoing development of MGS as an SQA Assessment Centre to deliver vocational learning.

A core focus of this contract will be to deliver a project to engage with and upskill groups of volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

A skilled communicator who is self-motivated, shows initiative and builds strong and effective relationships, the Skills Development Manager continually seeks out opportunities and more agile ways of working to develop content and enhance the MGS skills offer.

We’re looking for an excellent candidate to fill this exciting role in the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. The Society is seeking an organised and motivated individual to undertake the general office administration of a busy membership organisation.

Key Duties of the role:

• General office administration.
• Conference and event organisation and delivery.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with membership subscriptions.

Essential skills:

• Excellent time-management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent computer skills (particularly MS Office) with confidence picking up new digital software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• High standard of accuracy with close attention to detail.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with booking and event management.
• Experience of WordPress website management.
• Experience of MS SharePoint intranet.
• Experience handling cash.

Person specification:

You will be enthusiastic, punctual and well-presented, demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude and using your own initiative wherever necessary. Working within a busy team environment, you will possess the ability to integrate well with your colleagues and will manage your own workload confidently and effectively. This role requires excellent attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills. Basic IT skills are an essential requirement for the role, in addition to having a desire to learn new IT skills.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and some office management experience, although training will be provided where necessary and this post would suit someone starting or changing their career. They will be motivated and able to handle a busy and varied workload, balancing the need to communicate effectively with members of the Society and run and efficient and organised work environment for staff.

About QNIS: The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) is a small charity doing big things in promoting excellence in community nursing to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland. We support, encourage and inspire nurses employed by the NHS, independent or charitable sector who work in a huge range of roles across Scotland to really make a difference for the communities they serve.

The role:We have a great opportunity for a Media and External Relations Manager to cover nine months maternity leave. We are looking for a brilliant communicator, well versed in digital and traditional media to support the organisation between April and December. We would be happy to view this role as an opportunity for secondment.

This will be a wide ranging role which will see you involved in a variety of activities, from updating our website, writing news items, maintaining our social media presence and developing our brand, and engaging in the work of the Institute with our stakeholders. Being a small team, we also need someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves up and pitching in, packing boxes, or running to the shops when required.

The post is 37.5 hours a week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch (but could be offered as 30 hours per week for the right candidate). We are offering a salary of up to £27k pro rata, depending on experience. Depending on start date, you will be entitled to 19 days leave across these nine months.

For more information about the role and the organisation, please download the Excellence Profile and visit the QNIS Website.

About you

With significant communications experience, you will have excellent writing skills, and be able to write compellingly for different audiences and formats. You will be able to demonstrate highly proficient IT skills and an ability to cope with several tasks at once and constant interruptions. This nine-month contract is an exciting opportunity to develop skills within a small team whilst providing excellent communications cover.

The Scottish Youth Parliament is seeking a Finance Officer/Bookkeeper to support and contribute to the work of SYP. The successful candidate will lead on the financial management, reporting and control of the organisation.

We would like the successful candidate to start as of the new financial year.

Closing date: 23rd February 2020 at 11.30pm

Interviews: 2nd or 3rd March 2020

If the opportunity to lead and grow Shelter Scotland’s Trusts & Foundations programme sounds like the kind of challenge you'd relish, then join us as a Senior Manager. We’ll provide the infrastructure, the strategy and the rewards, including flexible working. All you need to bring is knowledge of fundraising best practice across trusts and lottery disciplines and proven experience of achieving ambitious income generation targets.

Shelter’s Income Generation team is primarily London-based. This challenging role however, will be based in Shelter Scotland’s Edinburgh office, with a reporting line into the Head of Trusts and Foundations, based in London. Collectively, the team will raise close to £40m to support Shelter’s work across a diverse range of income streams, including Retail, Individual Giving, Community & Events and High Value Partnerships, which incorporates Trusts & Foundations.

About the role

Your challenge? To act as an external face for the charity and meet agreed annual and long-term financial targets by cultivating high value partnerships with UK and Scottish grant-makers to fund Shelter’s work in Scotland. You’ll also work closely with our Directorate Leadership Team to develop compelling and strategic funding propositions and ensure the high quality stewardship of all trust and lottery donors. Finding opportunities to deepen partnerships and secure new grants that could transform our income base will be important too. And, as well as line managing a fundraising manager, you’ll need to foster a collaborative and results-focused working ethos by providing effective management and support to the Trusts and Foundations Manager who’s also based in Edinburgh.

About you

You’ll need strong commercial awareness and good knowledge of the Trusts market. You’ll also need the ability to quickly develop an understanding of how to position Shelter as a partner for major grant-makers. Adept at building and managing complex and high-value customer and internal relationships, you have some line management experience too. What’s more, you’re proactive, creative and innovative, with the ability to respond positively to change and a willingness to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas when appropriate.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our Income Generation team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a voluntary conservation and membership organisation, working to conserve all of Scotland’s wildlife through practical management, policy advocacy and campaigning. SWT manages around 120 wildlife reserves and is one of a network of 46 UK wildlife trusts. The Trust works in partnership with other organisations and seeks to influence decision makers and the general public on wildlife issues.

The Trust is delighted to have secured grant funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to invest in improving the impact and resilience of our finance and information systems.

Finance Project Manager

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources, the Finance Project Manager will be an enthusiastic and capable individual who will be working closely with our finance and broader staff team to help us identify finance system requirements and select a suitable system. You will then work closely with the chosen supplier’s consultants – again with our staff - to design and implement the new finance system.

As Finance Project Manager you will deal with day-to-day activities for the project - this is a hands-on role where you will be the central point for the project organisation and delivery.

You will develop and deliver a work plan with clear milestones, communicating and involving stakeholders and managing project documentation. You will work with the consultants and finance team to create the agreed system infrastructure and reports.

You will be a finance professional, ideally a qualified accountant with all round finance experience, strong process expertise and a talent for IT.

Ideally you will have project management experience but more important are your organisational and analytical skills. You will be a good communicator who is determined, resilient and proactive.

What we offer:

· An exciting opportunity and the chance to get involved with an interesting project

· The chance to work amongst a friendly, dedicated and sociable team

· Flexible working

· Bonus upon successful contract completion

Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to take part in events where we are able to raise funds by communicating our vision for a transformed Scotland where communities are more caring, more compassionate and more resilient? If so then we’d love to hear from you.

We have several well established events, like the upcoming Bethany Big Sleep Out, and several new events we are developing. You will be working with the Fundraising Manager and Team Lead as well as coordinating volunteer involvement and Bethany Ambassadors.

We are looking for someone with event management experience. Someone who is competent on social media and other marketing streams to secure participants and volunteers, proficient in conducting risk assessments and in securing resources for minimal/no cost.

Most of all we want someone who has a real passion for helping disadvantaged people, who believes everyone deserves a home and a right to contribute to society. We can offer a vibrant, fun team which has enjoyed significant success in the last 2 years and has a clear strategy for growth in the coming years. Bethany is a values driven organisation and those values are at the very heart of all we do.

Winning Leishman is one of Scotland’s leading charity fundraising consultancies. We are looking for new team members to join us as a Trainee Fundraiser.

This training post will be overseen by a member of the Winning Leishman team and will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

The Role

Scottish Women’s Aid has an exciting opportunity to join their busy and thriving Member Services team. Based in Edinburgh, the Organisational Development Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating organisational development within the Women’s Aid network and support a portfolio of Women’s Aid groups.

Background

Scottish Women’s Aid is Scotland’s leading voluntary sector organisation working to prevent domestic abuse and promote effective policy and practice responses for women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse. We are the umbrella organisation for 36 autonomous Women’s Aid groups delivering direct services to women, children and young people across Scotland.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with a range of stakeholders, the role holder will support our member groups to improve governance and management structures. You’ll support the Women’s Aid network to ensure collaborative work, learning and development takes place whilst always striving towards the provision of effective support for women, children and young people.

What We Need

We’re looking for someone with experience of third sector governance and organisational development and experience of working with a wide range of partners at both a strategic and operational level. It’s important that the role holder can facilitate organisational processes to support the development of improvement plans.

We’re looking for someone who has;

• An understanding of a gendered analysis of domestic abuse and the impact on women children, young people
• Knowledge of the Office of the Charity Regulator requirements for Women’s Aid groups
• The ability to manage a diverse workload and align work plans with strategic priorities
• The skill to interpret and present complex issues to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages, email and internet research techniques

Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.

We support and enable hundreds of community and older people’s groups across Scotland. We provide information, friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with our Community Connecting Service and much more.

Age Scotland is looking to recruit a number of new Trustees with a wide range of skills and experience to support the direction of the organisation. Candidates skilled in the areas of Third Sector leadership, Diversity Championing, Social Care and Housing, Digital Strategies, Fundraising, or Legal, would be of particular interest, as would those with an inter-generational perspective.

We also welcome candidates who do not have board room experience. Full induction and training will be provided.

As a Trustee Board Member, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, control and accountability of the Charity ensuring that its activities are in the interests of its beneficiaries and to ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

A time commitment of around 1 day per month is required. The Board currently meets 4 times a year (March, June, September and December) in Edinburgh).

These posts are not remunerated but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

We are looking for someone with experience of direct work with children and families and a sound educational background/relevant professional qualifications in the area.

The role of the intake worker is to facilitate a one to one confidential meeting during which information will be gathered and given, enabling the client to make an informed decision about using any of FML’s services. The meeting also enables the intake worker to assess the appropriateness of FML services for the client.

This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme in relation to regulated work with children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Project Worker to join our new service in Perth.

The Youth Homelessness Support Service, funded by Perth and Kinross Council aims to reduce youth homelessness. The Project Worker will work with young people aged 16-25 who are:

• Homeless and require support to access a tenancy,
• Living in temporary accommodation, supporting them to move on from this unstable accommodation into a permanent home
• Living at home and experiencing family issues that may result in homelessness.

The Project Worker will be a leading member of the team, establishing positive relationships with partner agencies across Perth, working to ensure that youth homelessness rates reduce, and that a young person’s experience of homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring.

The Project Worker will be responsible for engaging with partner organisations and managing the referral and support process. The Project Worker will be responsible for case management and will guide the work of Support Assistants and Volunteers to ensure that support is assigned quickly and appropriately.

This post is ideal for a self-starter, who has previous experience of working directly with children and young people either in a paid or voluntary capacity and is looking for a new challenge.

Rock Trust has four core values; Safety, Positivity, Respect and Fairness. If you hold these values, and are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and move on from homelessness, then please get in touch.

At the core of our work is the belief that science and technology connect us – as individuals, disciplines and societies – and can help us exchange ideas, solve the environmental, economic and health challenges of the 21st Century and help shape and secure a collaborative, creative and sustainable future.

Edinburgh Science believes that the seriousness of the threat climate change presents to the sustainability and security of the planet is beyond doubt and the urgency to act is reaching unprecedented levels.

About the role:

This is an exciting new post responsible for the development and delivery of Edinburgh Science’s growing portfolio of projects focused on carbon reduction. These include two major projects planned to help Scotland achieve its target of being net zero by 2045 - the creation of a carbon reduction pledge and associated resources for businesses and the further development of our Climate Opportunity Ideas Factory; a round table programme started in April 2019 with strategic partners drawn from across Scottish Industry, NGO’s, academia and research.

About you:

· You are a highly motivated self-starter; you’re probably degree qualified with demonstrable experience of delivering carbon reduction/climate sustainability projects coupled with knowledge and understanding of these issues. You’ve done this type of role before with another client or employer.

· A natural, confident, communicator and networker, you make connections with people at all levels and influence them through your emotional intelligence and well-honed negotiation techniques. You have previous experience developing meaningful partnerships and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

· You have the positive and flexible approach needed for our dynamic business and are willing to roll your sleeves up and get involved in the some of the smaller but important detail to deliver the end product to the client you have cultivated! You have a flair for systems with ideally experience of using project management tools, systems and processes to help you do this.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with the drive to ensure Changeworks is an outstanding, quality driven organisation operating as an exemplar in our field. With the climate emergency at the top of the agenda and Scotland setting ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, Changeworks can make a key difference.

The post of Senior Quality and Improvement Manager is a unique role designed to enable us to achieve the ambitious strategic goals and objectives in Changeworks’ strategic plan. This exciting time in our development sees renewed focus on excellence, quality and improvement to deliver low carbon living for everyone in Scotland.

You’ll be a dynamic individual with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and make them a reality. With a proven track record in developing and delivering smart business processes, you’ll have the skills and creativity to see ways our organisation can continually improve to achieve in our ambitions.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will have a pivotal role in implementing and enabling key business strategies. You’ll need to have both the ability to see the big picture and have strong attention to detail. You’ll also ensure we meet current environmental compliance and reach for higher levels of accreditation which support our continuous improvement agenda.

Leading a small busy team, you’ll be able to work across the organisation at all levels to integrate and support joint learning.

In addition to career development, we offer an excellent employee benefits package and pension.

Edinburgh World Heritage is looking for new Board trustees who are:

· Passionate about Edinburgh and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site

· Interested in how we connect and engage all people in our heritage

· Skilled and experienced in aspects of the historic environment, leadership, marketing and communications, strategic thinking and fundraising, or individuals keen to develop in these areas

Edinburgh World Heritage is an independent charity with the aim of ensuring the city’s World Heritage status is a dynamic force that benefits everyone. Our mission is to connect people to their heritage in everything we do – whether through the conservation of historic buildings, delivering improvements to the public realm, or engaging people directly with the rich heritage of their city.

We are seeking new trustees with drive and enthusiasm to join our Board at an exciting moment for our organisation. We also welcome applications from young people or those interested in applying for their first trusteeship. Appropriate support, including training, will be given.

As a trustee you will be responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation and stewardship of public and charitably given funds, supporting and adding value to the work of its professional team in conservation, engagement and capacity building.

Board meetings occur five times a year. Board trustees are also expected to play a role in at least one the organisation’s committees or groups.

The Scotland Malawi Partnership is recruiting for a Finance Officer to assist its work inspiring the people and organisations of Scotland to be involved with Malawi in an informed, coordinated and effective way for the benefit of both nations. The post-holder should have demonstrable prior experience in bookkeeping, statutory reporting, financial management and oversight, have experience supporting organisational administration, and be agile and responsive in their work.

The post-holder will assist the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive in the management and maintenance of office, administrative and financial systems within the Scotland Malawi Partnership, in order to sustain the ongoing smooth and cost-effective running of the organisation. This will include: management of all accounting/bookkeeping/financial and management reporting; managing all receipts and payments of funds; preparing for annual accounts; managing annual returns; managing the independent examination of accounts; managing the budgeting process; servicing the Audit and Finance Committee; supporting SMP’s sister organisation MaSP with financial reporting and budgeting; taking responsibility for health and safety systems; and maintaining general office administration systems.

The Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. This is a flexible post, with the post-holder able to choose his/her hours, working around other commitments wherever possible.

This is a fixed-term position in the first instance, running to March 2023. However, as with all SMP staff positions, it is conditional on continued Scottish Government SMP core funding. We will have indicative core funding for 2020-23 but this is finalised in annual contracts.

The post-holder is required, at the time of application, to have the right to work in the UK

BOARD DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY HELP CREATE OUR 2020 VISION!

About us:

AdvoCard is a well-established independent advocacy charity primarily serving people with experience of mental ill health in Edinburgh. We provide opportunities for people at risk of marginalization and exclusion to participate more effectively in decisions that affect all aspects of their lives, through individual and collective advocacy.

Our activities focus on people who use mental health services in the community and in hospital, people who are in prison, and people with problematic substance misuse. Last year through our staff and volunteers we provided advocacy for 976 individuals, and as the need and demand grows so our services are developing. We have recently extended our service to work in the prison and have developed a specific service to respond to welfare reform.

About the role:

Board members provide strategic support and guidance for our ongoing development, ensuring AdvoCard is solvent, well run and meeting its charitable objectives. We look for up to 50% of our Board members to include people with lived experience of the circumstances of the people we serve and who may have used our services.

About you:

We are looking for new Board Directors who share our passion about the importance of advocacy in enabling people to have choice and control of decisions in or about their lives. You will bring knowledge, experience and skills to support our strategic development, growth and diversification. Knowledge and experience in charity and voluntary sector finance; HR; Business management; strategic and partnership development; commissioning and contracting; advocacy, social care and health services would be especially useful.

Commitment:

·Attendance and active participation at monthly Board meetings, currently held during the day

·Attendance at our annual AGM

The total commitment is around 4 hours a month. In return we offer a highly rewarding role and all travel expenses.

Are you an ambitious, creative and organised marketer? Do you have a passion for digital content? Are you ready to give your career a boost by joining a fantastic organisation at an exciting time?

We are looking for a highly organised person with an interest in marketing and communications including digital communications, to support a diverse range of programmes.

You will report to the Marketing Communication Manager (Home Energy Scotland) and support all marketing communication managers and executives in the Scotland team.

You will contribute to the successful delivery of all marketing communications campaigns. You will plan, write and implement e-mail, e-newsletters and social media activity to achieve KPIs and objectives. You will support events, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, and provide administrative support where needed.

You will ideally have some marketing experience, work well under pressure, have good administrative skills, and excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills. Experience of using a website CMS is also desirable.

Our team is friendly and down to earth, and we find working at the Energy Saving Trust rewarding - knowing we're making a real impact on the fight against climate change. Join our team and you can make a real difference!

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until February 2021. For more details and to apply please visit our website.

Nourish Scotland works to create a fair, healthy and sustainable food system that truly values nature and people. We campaign for the necessary changes to law and practice, and advocate for a rights-based approaches to make this a reality. We work in partnership with others, and learn from the perspectives of those with lived experience of food system problems.

We are looking for an experienced project officer to take forward our work on the food insecurity and right to food agenda.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues across a number of initiatives in the area including the Dignity Project, the Good Food Nation campaign and other projects. The work will include:

• Developing resources, reports and workshop plans aimed at different audiences. This will include producing tools to support practice change in the community food sector (food banks, community larders, community kitchens etc); writing reports to funders; and preparing for diverse participant groups.
• Facilitating groups and delivering workshops centred on the issues of food insecurity, right to food and food justice, with the degree of sensitivity and empathy that these topics require.
• Building good working relationships with partners in the sector including emergency food providers, those with lived experience of poverty and other NGOs.

Health Opportunities Team are a voluntary sector agency working to improve the social, emotional and sexual health of young people (aged 12-25) in the Portobello/Craigmillar and Liberton/Gilmerton areas of Edinburgh.

We are looking for a skilled Office Manager tosupport Health Opportunities Team services by ensuring that the financial, evaluation and administrative needs of the service are met.

·Do you have proven track record of carrying out high quality financial work using Sage 50 to ensure effective financial management of the Service?

·Can you undertake monthly bank reconciliation and ensure timely payment of all invoices and acting as a signatory for online banking?

• Do you have experience with Survey Monkey?
• Do you have good attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines?
• Do you have energy and commitment?
• Do you have experience of facilities management and supporting volunteers?
• Are you up for the challenge of working in a busy office to help us support vulnerable young people?
• Are you a dynamic and creative team player?

If you are, then we want to hear from you.

This is maternity cover for 6 months

Providing a home for up to 20 people affected by homelessness, the Village was founded by Social Bite who partnered with Cyrenians to provide the on-site housing support. Cyrenians pioneered community living over 50 years ago and our model and values-led ethos is still relevant today. The purpose of the village is to offer a person-centred approach that supports Community members to live, learn and develop together.

The Administrator is the first point of contact for enquiries from a range of stakeholders including potential residents, referrers, funders, media and more. The Administrator will work closely with the village staff to complete the admin duties needed to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the community, as well as directly support the Service Manager with tasks such as reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and media communication.

We are looking for an individual with strong organisational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will have the ability to remain calm in a crisis, deal with competing priorities, and the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Innovation in the work that you do.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over 300,000 young people a year across the UK and from every possible background.

The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.

We believe that anything is possible and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.

We are looking for a maternity cover Administration and Finance Officer to join our Scotland Office in Edinburgh.

The Administration and Finance Officer will provide general administrative support to DofE

Scotland staff and its partners, with specific responsibility for financial processing, funding

administration and expedition network coordination.

Please visit theDofE websitefor full details.

The One World Shop was established over 30 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fair Trade cities. As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we support schools, community groups and businesses to learn about fair trade and we nurture volunteers to become advocates. We currently employ 6 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in poor areas of the world through trading fairly.

We are seeking to appoint a number of new voluntary Management Committee members, we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

- Retail sales and management

- Business management

- Finance, funding, ethical investment

- Property, lease and surveying

Board meetings are held every two months in the evening in central Edinburgh.

The Policy & Communications Assistant will contribute to Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights)’s mission to inspire and enable everyone in Scotland to put children and young people’s human rights at the heart of everything they do in line, with the Strategic Plan. Throughout the role, the post-holder will be expected to involve Together’s membership – including children and young people – whenever possible and appropriate.

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join the service in developing and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years.

The post-holder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, and develop and provide support plans to ensure that young carers identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.

The candidate will need to be suitably qualified and experienced in working with children and young people, with at least three years proven experience in a role including individual and group work.

Organisation Profile:

Edinburgh Young Carers Service is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to co-ordinate the Choices for Change Participatory Budgeting project and establish and maintain positive relationships with families and partners.

The Family Community Worker will be responsible for the following main areas:

• To build positive relationships and support young people and families to engage in the PB process, involving all key stakeholders.
• To lead on the development of four community-based groups, one in each locality in Edinburgh, over a two-year period.
• To support the creation of a minimum of eight new project ideas from each of the community group areas.
• Put in place a participatory budgeting approach so project ideas in each community can be voted on by the identified community in a way that is fair with a focus on simplicity and accessibility.
• To manage and monitor the awarding of two grants per community area of up to £3000 each for successful projects with support from the Manager.
• To support families engaging with Choices for Change to link in with local employability and income maximisation service provision.

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced applicant to join our team in developing and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh as a Project Manager for our Schools Awareness Raising Project.

The purpose of the role is to manage an awareness-raising project in schools and Higher Education / Further Education establishments across Edinburgh, with the aim to develop whole-school, sustainable approaches in the identification of, and support to, young carers.

The postholder will be expected to work directly with a variety of schools in Edinburgh, which will include delivering presentations and workshops to both pupils and teaching staff, as well as forming partnerships with healthcare, social care and other voluntary sector professionals.

We would expect applicants to have experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating a project, and proven experience of partnership working with education colleagues. We seek experienced professionals committed to improving the lives of young carers.

Organisation Profile:

Edinburgh Young Carers Service is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join its Drug and Alcohol Project in developing and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone with problematic drug and/or alcohol use.

The postholder will work alongside colleagues to increase the Project’s effectiveness, identify hidden young carers, develop and provide support and increase our knowledge and understanding of the needs of young carers who are caring for someone with problematic drug and/or alcohol use.

The candidate will be expected to have proven experience of working with children and young people and working with people affected by drug and alcohol difficulties, with a sound understanding of Child Protection issues and relevant qualifications. We seek experienced professionals committed to improving the lives of young carers.

Organisation Profile:

Edinburgh Young Carers Service is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Join Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) and you will transform the lives of families living with Huntington’s disease (HD).

SHA is world-leading in its advocacy and support for the HD community. As a Team Leader, you will have a key role in strengthening service delivery by supporting experienced HD specialists working with families and individuals to create uniquely personalised packages of care.

Ideally, we seek one Team Leader based in the North of Scotland and one in the South. Applications are therefore invited from across Scotland.

You will be an experienced health or social care professional with substantial experience in a community setting. You will have experience in supporting adults with a long-term condition. Knowledge of Huntington’s disease is desirable, but not essential. You will hold a recognised Nursing Social Work or Allied Health Professional Qualification. You will a minimum of three years’ experience supporting, coaching and managing staff.

We seek applicants who can work in partnership with other agencies and influence improvements in the care and support of people with Huntington’s disease. You should also have an understanding of the strategic context of neurology in Scotland.

Funding for this post is provided by Scottish Huntington’s Association, a values-driven organisation founded by families for families.

All posts are subject to a Disclosure Scotland PVG or Police Act check

SHA is a registered Charity (SC010985) and is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment

This is a new role and reflects the growth of the Veterans’ Foundation (“VF”), a grant-giving charity, over the last three years. We expect to award grants of c. £2 million and achieve income of c. £4 million in the current year.

The main responsibility of the new part-time Finance Manager (FM) will be, mainly, to support the CFO in managing the finances of the VF. We will have a team of four, including FM; therefore, it is important that you are comfortable working in such an environment.

You must be a self-starter, with lots of initiative, energy and enthusiasm, willing to take on a wide range of tasks, but thoroughly reliable and consistent. The FM will be expected to liaise closely with our partners, including our accountants and our bankers.

For more details about us, please refer to https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk

Tasks for the FM will include:-

·Providing relevant details to accountants for preparation of management accounts.

·Reviewing management accounts, with short reports ahead of Trustees meetings.

·Liaising with accountants to ensure the annual audit process is managed effectively

·Organizing invoice payments and administering bank accounts.

·Monitoring funds available for grants and outlining future grant instalments.

·Administering Gift Aid Claims and their submission to HMRC.

·Provide support, where necessary, in the review and analysis of the financial performance of the external lottery manager.

·Preparing and monitoring of the annual budget

·As appropriate, to carry out other tasks, within competence and capacity, as determined by CEO and CFO, to spread workload.

YouthLink Scotland is looking to appoint a Youth Work and Schools Development Officer. This post will support the delivery of a national capacity-building initiative to strengthen collaboration between youth work and schools, as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge. The post is supported by the Scottish Government and the post holder will work closely with key stakeholders in Education Scotland, schools and youth work organisations.

We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about improving educational outcomes for young people and who can contribute to building understanding of youth work’s contribution to the Scottish Attainment Challenge. They will work with colleagues from education and youth work to support the gathering and use of evidence and contribute to the development of effective collaborations. The candidate should have experience of working in an educational setting and be able to conduct evaluation studies, analyse data and communicate findings to different audiences.

YouthLink Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

Requests for part time working and secondments will be considered

An opportunity has arisen to play a key role in the evaluation of a new community development project – the Truacanta Project.

Launching officially in April 2020, the Truacanta Project will support five different communities to undertake local work aimed at improving people’s experiences of death, dying, loss and care. The communities will be supported with community development expertise and advice from the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care. We are currently looking to commission support to help us to evaluate the project over a period of 25 months (March 2020-May 2022).

Do you have experience of using community organising approaches or working in a charity, political or social campaigning environment? Then join Shelter Scotland as a Community Organiser and you could soon be bringing about positive change in the local community for people affected by the housing crisis in Scotland.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet tens of thousands of people across Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, talented individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Campaigning, organising, influencing and working in local communities is critical to all that Shelter Scotland does. This includes running national and local campaigns, influencing politicians and working to build a network of active and motivated campaigners in our communities. Community Organising differs significantly from one off charity campaigning. It’s a process that seeks to put power in the hands of the people affected by a social injustice or societal problems. And, it's a process that you’ll be at the heart of.

About the role

Developing local community responses to the housing emergency in and around Edinburgh is the challenge. Your focus will be on building up local housing activism to bring about positive change. You’ll do this by building strong new local relationships and develop active local campaign groups. Developing local knowledge and working to a community organising plan in collaboration with the teams in our Edinburgh hub and across Shelter Scotland will be key, as will delivering workshops and motivating and supporting others to get involved. Understanding the local dynamic, identifying opportunities and managing projects – all are aspects of a role that will see you seek to increase the number of people and organisations we are working with, empower local communities to take forward a range of housing campaign activity and be part of the movement for change.

About you

You have experience in third sector community organising or relevant political activism/campaigning, you have a good understanding of local political and policy-making systems and how to influence them. You also have the ability to train and support local activists to build leadership, coupled with other core organising and community campaigning skills. Comfortable representing an organisation to a range of external stakeholders using your strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills, you have some project management experience too. And, while housing and homelessness working experience isn’t essential, you’ll need a passion for Shelter Scotland’s issues, an enthusiastic and creative approach, lots of self-motivation and the desire to take this issue forward by working on campaigns and making it a local priority.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

Birthlink is a small well established Edinburgh based charity which supports adults affected by Adoption with a Scottish connection. Birthlink holds the Adoption Contact Register (ACR) for Scotland, working in partnership with the Scottish Government and Scottish local authorities. We are also working in Partnership with Future Pathways, an organisation set up by the Scottish Government as a direct result of the Scottish Abuse Enquiry. Birthlink works with survivors to access their records and offer a range of supports thereafter.

Birthlink is at an exciting stage of development and is looking to recruit additional new Directors/Trustees experienced in the areas of: fundraising; secretarial/administrative work; adoption. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who has been a user of Birthlink’s services and anyone interested in applying for their first trusteeship.

Birthlink will arrange induction training for successful applicants about the responsibilities of Directors/Trustees on the Boards of charitable organisations.

Responsible to: CEO

Crew is a national charity, based in Edinburgh, at the forefront of tackling new and emerging trends in substance use, most recently new psychoactive substances. Crew seeks to reduce harm from drug use and improve public health with the input of people who use our services and working with a wide range of local, national and international partners.

The Management Accountant will be expected to provide a hands-on, professional and high quality finance service to staff, the CEO, the Services and Finance Officer (SFO) and Project Coordinators in Crew and effectively develop and maintain Crew’s finance and business services to meet the organisation’s needs in fulfilling its mission.

OUTLINE OF SUPPORTING POSITIVE PATHS CIC

Positive Paths is a post school, day service for individuals with disabilities.

Our aim is to provide opportunities for ongoing education and to develop work experience & volunteering roles. Individuals set their own goals while following our skills based program that offers diverse and active ways to learn and live. All our day services are undertaken in the group setting encouraging peer learning and interaction along with positive social experiences. We have two 'learning' bases within Edinburgh where staff and members meet to access our day provisions.

As part of the advertised role you may be asked to participate in our Social and Short Break Services. Our Social program & activities are informal and innovative way to allow parents and carers respite while members to meet socially in the evenings and weekends and choose activities.

Short Breaks provide parents and members respite in the form of weekends away and small holidays in the UK and abroad.

Applicants will be encouraged to help develop our services and take with you your own interests and skills into your role.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Positive and motivated outlook.
• Ability to use initiative and problem solve.
• 3 years experience within the Additional Support Needs (ASN) /Disability field.
• Full clean driving license.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT Skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

WE OFFER

• Optional Company Pension Scheme
• Payment of PVG
• Ongoing support, Training and development opportunities
• Promotion scale driven by your own desire to excel
• Fixed working pattern
• Working part of a motivated and professional Team
• Valued and rewarding career with options to progress within the Company.
• Competitive Salary starting at £9.75 per hour after probation period

Are you someone who:

· displays energy and enthusiasm in their interactions with others;

· communicates effectively with and is approachable to a range of different audiences;

· can constructively challenge current practices and thinking;

· encourages others to develop their knowledge, skills, and experience?

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for the Scottish museums sector. We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Museum Development team as coordinator for Forum Connections: Building Capacity for Scotland’s Museums Forums, an exciting new project run by MGS and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

MGS supports more than 400 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, advice, advocacy, and skills development. Collaboration, integrity, courageousness and a passion for museums shape our approach.

This role provides a great opportunity to work with geographic forums to increase capacity and partnership working in a way that is sustainable over the medium- and longer-term, leading to more resilient museums across Scotland. You will lead on the development of skills, confidence, and capacity within Scotland’s museum forums through engagement with individual groups and a programme of bespoke workshops and training; and also help to grow skills across the MGS team in key areas. Regional travel will be required.

With strong influencing and relationship-building skills and experience of project development, you will have a proven track record of group facilitation and of development/ delivery of training and workshops. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as a demonstrable interest in museums/heritage. Experience of working with local networks and a range of stakeholders; business planning skills; and a professional understanding of the museums/heritage/culture sector in Scotland would be an advantage.

We’re looking for a new Board member

If you

• are passionate about children and young adults, particularly those with additional support needs
• want to help children and young people achieve their potential
• have skills and experience in leadership, strategic development, fundraising, networking and the charity sector

please read on, as we would welcome an application from you to join our Board.

Sleep Scotland is a charity for children and young people with additional support needs and sleep problems. We also run TEENS+, a transitional education programme for young people with complex and severe communication issues. To find out more, look on our websites sleepscotland.org. and teensplus.org.uk

As a member of our Board you would contribute to achieving our aims by overseeing our strategic development and direction. The Board meetings are every 2 months for about 2 hours in Edinburgh.

The Scottish Youth Parliament is seeking a Participation and Training Officer to support and contribute to the work of SYP. The successful candidate will deliver the participation and training work of the Scottish Youth Parliament and the Elections 2019.

Do you have proven experience of devising, managing and leading successful housing policy and research activity to influence Scottish or UK political institutions? Then join Shelter Scotland as our Senior Policy Advocacy Officer and you could soon be playing a vital role in helping us continue to tackle the root causes of Scotland’s housing emergency.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, talented individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our Campaigns and Policy Team is part of Shelter Scotland’s Communication and Policy function. It is responsible for developing policy positions and campaigns on housing and homelessness issues and engaging with partners, decision-makers and our supporters who are critical to the success of our campaigns. As well as formulating proposals for policy change and responding to Government policy initiatives, we work closely with Shelter Scotland services and other teams such as Marketing, Communications and Digital.

About the role

This is a high-profile policy role which will be championing and driving forward policy development, project management and stakeholder engagement, as well as overseeing the delivery of our policy, advocacy and engagement activity across Scotland. For example, during this fixed-term contract you will be instrumental in helping to deliver a significant Shelter Scotland housing campaign and you will also help create a high-profile and effective housing manifesto for the run up to the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.

You will liaise with our four community hubs and other advice and support services to monitor local policy issues emerging from our services. You will responding to local policy and political agendas and developing new policy ideas, campaigns and solutions at a national and local level. Creatively designing new policy, as well as writing and overseeing the development of high-quality think pieces, briefings, content for social media, videos, consultation responses and reports will also be part of your job. You will be line managing two Policy Advocacy Officers.

About you

You’re someone with proven housing policy experience who can hit the ground running. You have an excellent understanding of Scotland’s public policy scenes, including a detailed working knowledge of the Scottish Government, and knowledge of the Scottish Parliament and Committee processes would be useful too. You’re familiar with how public policy is made, influenced and shaped, and are great at evaluating and reporting on the subject. Producing high impact written and verbal policy communication to influence decision makers and persuade key stakeholders will be part of your skill set. You will have some experience of managing a small team and motivating them to produce work to a high standard to maximise the impact we have.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

The Edinburgh College Development Trust is a charity that exists to support students of Edinburgh College across all campuses and all subjects by disbursing funds given by donors. With three Trustees’ term of office ending this year, we seek new members to build on our success and widen the work and impact of the Trust. Since its foundation in 2014, the Trust has secured funds from corporate, individual and trust sources for a range of scholarships, student-led initiatives, projects and campus improvements.

The Trustees are required to share expertise and provide governance on one or more of 5 key areas:

• Charity governance
• Donor relations
• Grant making
• Financial reporting
• Alumni relations

If you have experience in the above areas, an interest in education and career development for young people, and can engage with donors and beneficiaries, then you can find out more in the Role Description below.

Scots Music Group (SMG) is an Edinburgh-based charitable organisation providing a programme of traditional music classes and events for adults.

Job Purpose:

The Development Worker will manage, develop and sustain SMG’s charitable operations in line with board requirements and organisational aims.

Core Responsibilities include:

· Manage, organise & develop SMG’s successful traditional music programme of classes and events (e.g. ceilidhs, concerts, stramashes.)

· Manage office staff, tutors & volunteers as required

· Manage the day to day operation of the accounting, financial & IT systems

· Provide input into SMG strategy and policies

· Maintain close liaison with SMG board, including preparing regular reports and attending SMG Board meetings.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

· Good knowledge of and links with traditional music & music education

· Good oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills

· Good IT awareness and knowledge of online event booking/finance systems

· Team player, with experience of managing a team

· Current Driving Licence.

We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Communities team, coordinating a portfolio of community benefit funds in north east Scotland. Key responsibilities include supporting volunteer Advisory Panels, co-ordinating grant-making and other community fund activity, and engaging communities in maximising fund opportunities and impact.

Foundation Scotland enables and empowers communities to devise and implement their own strategies for local funds coming from a range of sources, notably onshore and offshore wind farms. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches to fund strategy and distribution.

If you have excellent communication skills, practical experience in grant-making, community facilitation and capacity building then we’re keen to hear from you.

The post will primarily cover parts of North East Scotland including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. However, there is a requirement to occasionally travel more widely in Scotland, including occasional overnight stays. The post is ideally home based in the North East but a leased desk space in a shared office facility or community venue may be possible.

Foundation Scotland offers a range of staff benefits including Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 2 days volunteering per year (pro-rata), flexible working options and a progressive pay system.

The Eric Liddell Centre (ELC) is a local care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the City. Founded in 1980 in memory of the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, Eric Liddell, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.

The Senior Day Care Officer (SDCO) is an integral part of the day-to-day operations and care provision activities for people with a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment. The SDCO supervises staff, volunteers and activities to ensure the highest quality of service is provided, as directed by the Day Care Manager (DCM). The SDCO will support the DCM in all activities related to the development of the day care service.

The Scottish Bible Society is committed to delivering a range of exciting, innovative Bible-based resources to both equip and inspire church communities and individuals, in Scotland and around the world. In order to grow the effectiveness and impact of our mission, we are looking to expand our fundraising team. We seek someone who is passionate about the message of the Bible, adept working with internal and external stakeholders, analytical and strategic, with experience of networking, comfortable building relationships with Mid- and Major-range donors.

We have vacancies for 2 Full Time Lead Practitioners. Please note that this role has now been made permanent.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives. You will:

• Lead a small number of teams delivering person centred support to a wide range of people living in their own homes.
• Work alongside people we support to plan and create great support plans focused on what really matters to them.
• Support teams to think creatively about all aspects of working with the people we work alongside so they have great lives.
• Be able to provide teams with strong leadership, which motivates and delivers your passion for really high standards of support. You will be able to provide effective coaching and to give strong direction when required.
• Set up new services and support the creative use of personal budgets to support people to have great lives.
• Provide individual supervision to your staff, facilitate regular Practice Development Group meetings, and set clear objectives for all your staff.
• Have 3 years’ experience in supporting people with disabilities, working in a person centred way, facilitating groups and ideally managing teams, together with excellent organisational and IT skills.

Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

We are looking to appoint 8 Registered Teachers and Lay persons, who are independent of the GTC Scotland Council, to the above positions.

The role of the Appointments Committee is to:

• recruit and select Lay Council members and Education Panel members; and
• adjudicate any membership disqualification, removal or suspension issues in respect of Council member or Panel appointee positions.

Term of Appointment

4 years

Commitment

From February to mid-June 2020 – a time commitment of approximately 9 days will be associated with an initial appointment round. It is likely that this will include:

• an induction session and initial meeting on 17 February 2020 (1 day)
• shortlisting and interviews in early March 2020.

From July 2020 onwards – the time commitment will reduce and will vary from year to year depending on the level of activity required. It could be as little as 1 day or involve no time commitment at all depending on whether or not any interim appointment rounds or any membership matters arise to be addressed by the Appointments Committee. A further appointment round is anticipated in 2021 which could involve a time commitment of up to 4 days.

It is expected that you will set aside time to read agenda papers in advance of meetings and will participate actively in meetings and interviews.

Compensation Payment and Expenses

In accordance with the GTC Scotland Member Expense and Compensation Policy:

• Compensation payment will be made at £75 per half day (up to 3.5 hours) for work undertaken as part of the Appointments Committee member role where this results in an individual being unable to undertake alternative remunerated employment or a cost for teacher supply cover is incurred by their employer.
• Reasonable expenses will be paid.

Membership of the Appointments Committee is not a position of employment and Appointments Committee members are not subject to employment law.

About the Grassmarket Mission

Established in 1886 our main mission is to address problems of social exclusion as a consequence of poverty, hunger, loneliness and homelesness. We do so on a non-denominational basis to advance citizenship and community development.

To facilitate this, we offer grant assistance to organisations that meet these principles, primarily within the local community. In 2009, in conjunction with Greyfriars Kirk, The Mission jointly set up and funded the Grassmarket Community Project and that close relationship continues today.

The Mission now seeks two new trustees to join the current Board of six members. The role of Honorary Secretary will become vacant in March 2020 and, as such, good organisational and administrative skills would be required. In addition, we are looking for individuals who are interested in the advancement of opportunities to support some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, to enhance their lives and achieve their potential; despite past or current adversity.

Read more about the work of the Mission and the Grassmarket Community Project via the website at grassmarketmission.org.

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has been a safe haven for dogs and cats since 1883, and still rescues over a thousand lost or abandoned dogs and cats every year. The Home benefits from skills and experience of our 70+ strong staff, comprised of long-serving experts and enthusiastic new talent. Our passionate team is united by the love and dedication towards the animals in our care, and the belief that any dog or cat that comes to our door, whatever the reason, should be safe, warm and well-fed.

With an experienced staff team and a highly skilled board of trustees in place the organisation is seeking to appoint a new treasurer. This position forms part of a dedicated team of trustees already in place and would help to strengthen the board and support the organisation into the future.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has an understanding of charity or similar corporate financial governance to join our Board of Trustees; to support the leadership of the charity, drive forward the organisational strategy and bring a solid networking background that can help our aims.

What you will bring

• Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPA)
• A strong understanding and experience of finance department operations, preferably with some charity experience
• Strong communication and influencing skills at a senior level
• Excellent networking, collaboration and engagement skills
• Ability to think and work strategically
• A forward thinking and positive approach to the work of the Home

Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust have been supporting vulnerable children and young people since 1733. We currently support children and young people in residential care and in the community.

We are seeking to recruit a compassionate professional to support care experienced parents and their young children. The purpose of the post is to support parents to develop positive relationships with their children, whilst keeping them safe in a loving nurturing environment. A relevant professional qualification, or equivalent relevant experience is required. Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people is essential, ideally in a community setting. A sound knowledge of safeguarding and child development is essential, as is experience of working with partners. Experience of parenting work would be advantageous. Excellent report writing and communication skills are essential.

This post is externally funded. A significant training budget and a bespoke training programme will be provided to the successful candidate.

Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

For an informal chat about this role, please call Stephen Bermingham on 0131 2977318 or Carolyn Thompson on 0131 337 3295.

LinkLiving is a not-for-profit organisation and Scottish charity. We have been providing specialist services to support health, wellbeing, and community inclusion for over 25 years.

We are committed to positively supporting people to overcome the negative impacts on their lives of ill-health, poverty, inequality and isolation. We work to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often excluded from society due to vulnerabilities including homelessness, mental health issues, physical health issues and social isolation. We provide care, support and employability services to over 1,000 people a year.

Linkliving, our values are at the heart of everything we do and we put the people we support first.

Our values are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual's needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

Our main aim for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own.

LinkLiving's Edinburgh Service is a visiting housing support service, delivered by six area-based teams which work across Edinburgh. As well as enabling people affected by mental health problems to live as independently as possible in their own homes, we engage with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure the people we work with get the support they need.

Visiting housing support

We deliver visiting housing support to around 180 people in Scotland's capital who experience a variety of mental health problems. Our support includes:

• Engaging with people and professionals who have an interest in their welfare.
• Equipping people with skills and tools to help them manage their mental health
• Creating personal support plans to help the people achieve the outcomes they desire

Recovery-based approach

We work from a recovery-based perspective, which means we enable the people we support to live a good life - as defined by them - with or without symptoms.

We use conversations and plans to help people identify their long-term ambitions and short-terms goals and develop strategies for achieving them.

We recognise the importance of the home as the base from which people can work towards recovery. We provide support in all aspects of maintaining a home, with an emphasis on developing people's skills to look after and sustain their home independently.

The role of communities

We also recognise the role which communities can play in recovery. We connect the people we work with appropriate sources of local support and with networks and organisations which deliver social benefits, including a sense of belonging, community and purpose.

Putting people at the centre

We appreciate that the mental health problems experienced by the people we work with can sometimes have a significant adverse impact on their lives, so we take time to help them to recognise, understand and manage their symptoms.

At all times, our support is flexible, person-centred and responsive to the changing needs of the people we work with.

The job

We have an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated Support Workers to join our team and improve the lives of people supported by our Comely Green Service.

In this role, you will develop effective relationships with people affected by a range of mental health problems, supporting them to cope in difficult times and working towards recovery and a good life. You will provide emotional, practical and social support to enable people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.

Working in partnership

Multi-agency working is an important part of the job. You will develop positive relationships with a range of partners, including the NHS (in the community and in hospitals), social work and voluntary organisations. By understanding the assistance, they offer and maintaining strong links with partner agencies, you will extend the breadth and quality of support available to the people we work with.

You will work as part of a team while managing your own workload and being a key worker for some of the people we support. You will take part in regular team meetings and receive regular support and supervision. You will participate in a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance your experience and skills and improve the quality of our service.

Using technology to deliver the best service

You will embrace technology to help deliver the best service we can to the people we support. You will be given a laptop and smart phone to access Carista, our integrated social care management system. You will use Carista to create support plans and risk assessments, record support, monitor outcomes and gather feedback from the people you work with.

Your working hours

Your core days of work will be Monday to Friday, while you will workaround one in six weekends. Occasional flexible working will be required, as and when needed, to meet the needs of the people we support and our service.

What you will need

Our main aim for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own, which are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual's needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others) An understanding of the issues affecting service users is also an essential requirement of the role.

Successful applicants will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of their start date.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack.

About us

LinkLiving is a not-for-profit organisation and a Scottish charity. We have been providing specialist services to support health, wellbeing, independence and community inclusion for over 25 years.

We are dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of the people we work with and are recognised as a leader in responding to and delivering on individual needs.

We provide accommodation, care, employability and support services to over 1000 people each year in Clackmannanshire, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Fife and North Lanarkshire.

LinkLiving is part of the Link group of award-winning social enterprises.

Annual leave and benefits.

LinkLiving offer up to 38 days annual leave pro rata, a wide-range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and access to a generous contributory pension scheme. Working within a supportive environment you can expect a range of training and development opportunities

This post is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership

As an award-winning innovative care provider, we support the elderly and people living with physical disabilities and long-term conditions across Scotland. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and passion for delivering complex care, making sure that our customers receive high quality care services that can range from visiting a few hours a week to several daily visits.

We deliver our vision of helping our customers live their life to the full through the hard work and dedication of our Support Workers who provide our customers with a wide variety of assistance such as personal hygiene, dressing, medication prompts and light household chores in line with their personal support plans.

Blackwood are currently looking for Support Workers to join our Care Services teams to support our customers living in their own homes in the community and/or in our Care Homes. We operate care services in Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth & Kinross, Edinburgh, Stirling, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Ayrshire and Inverclyde.

Don’t worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer!

Our main priority for this job role is to find people who can show our values and behaviours. These are:

• Taking responsibility
• Being open and honest
• Keeping our promises
• Having respect and understanding

The ideal candidate must have:

• A commitment to delivering high quality care
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills
• An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
• A relevant qualification (SVQ2), this is not essential as training will be given
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

…Could this be you?

Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Travel expenses and paid travel time between customer visits
• Fully funded SVQ training on completion of probationary period
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company mobile phone
• Company pension scheme and other benefits
• Payment of PVG and SSSC registration
• Recruit both drivers and walkers on care at home runs
• Fully paid induction and shadowing with experienced carers.
• EE Perks – discount packages for family and friends.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As housing care worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

competitive hourly rates of £9.00 - £9.47 per hour;

guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30 am & 10pm

generous annual leave entitlement;

a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions;

flexible working policies;

access to extensive paid training and development opportunities; and

a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.