To work within the heart of the Collydean Community and reach out to engage with young people to facilitate their personal, social and educational development and enable them to gain a voice, influence and place in society in a period of their transition from dependence to independence.

Duties include:

· Ability to engage effectively with young people in their own community and contribute towards their learning and development.

· Network with relevant agencies to increase awareness of the project and Collydean Community Centre.

· Develop open, honest and trusting relationships with young people who may not be engaging in youth activities.

· To reach out and encourage young people to learn from their experiences but also to enable them to address some of the issues that may be affecting their lives, through planned learning experiences. Encourage them to participate in decision-making processes which may affect them.

· Support the Centre Manager with providing regular reports

· Diversify the offer of youth work activities available to our members.

· Develop and support project work that is structured and relevant to young people’s needs, through liaison and partnership working with other services and agencies.

· Participating in relevant training courses as required.

· Complete reports and feedback statistical information to the Centre Manager.

· Promoting the work of the Collydean Community Centre in a positive and exciting manner.

· Visit groups, provide information and training where required.

· Deliver training for young people as required.

· Other reasonable duties as identified by the Centre Manager

The Job Description is purposefully intended to be of a general nature, defining the main elements of work required for the successful operation of the work of the Collydean Community Centre.

Although the post holder should be IT literate and be viewed by young people attending youth work projects and clubs as a positive role model and influence in their lives.

Before confirming appointment, you will be provided to obtain a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PCG) Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Based in Glenrothes, you will join a friendly team providing regular respite for carers of people of all ages and disabilities. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills. Review and planning experience are also required as well as an understanding and interest in carers issues. An SVQ III in Health and Social care, or similar, is desirable, or the willingness to work towards a relevant qualification. A clean driving licence and use of car is essential (including business insurance)

Crossroads Fife operates throughout the whole of Fife. We are currently looking for highly motivated caring individuals to join our well established and professional team to cover Dunfermline and West Fife area. Supporting people with any illness and/or disability in their own home. With us, you will achieve rewarding and fulfilling employment with a good work life balance.

Though you will join our team, we will see you as an individual and offer you:-

• quality induction and ongoing training
• regular supervision and support
• opportunity to work towards qualifications
• competitive terms and conditions of employment including hourly rate of £9.00
• flexible work patterns – part-time (minimum 64 hours over 4 weeks), sessional and bank

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Registration will be required for all successful candidates

A clean driving licence and use of a car with business insurance is essential.

Award-winning animal charity, Pet Blood Bank UK (PBB), is recruiting for the position of part time Marketing Assistant. Working closely with the Marketing Manager you will be responsible for building the Brand across our social media platforms, PR and events. You will also be responsible for all PBB print and literature.

Background

Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity of its kind that provides a canine blood bank service, helping to save the lives of many loyal companions across the UK. Like the human blood service, donation sessions are held across the UK for dog owners to bring along their pets to give blood. Now in its 12th year, the charity has over 10000 canine donors registered and growing at an exponential rate as media attention increases.

What you’ll do

• Working closely with the Marketing Manager you will help define our future Marketing strategy
• As the Brand custodian you’ll ensure all our communications comply with our Brand guidelines
• Utilising our social media platform’s, you will plan and execute engaging, shareable content
• You’ll also be responsible for maintaining and updating our website as required
• Help organise and attend several national events
• Support the production of articles and features for publication
• In conjunction with the training team you’ll assist with the production of educational materials including video content
• Produce monthly KPI performance reports
• Produce monthly internal and external newsletters
• Manage fundraising activities to ensure our supporters are recognised for their fundraising efforts
• Contribute in the delivery of Marketing campaigns to help raise awareness and grow the charity

What we need

We’re looking for someone with creative ability who understands the role social media can play in helping grow a brand. This is a varied role so will require someone with strong organisational skills. As this role involves producing written content for publication we require someone who can demonstrate attention to detail and great copywriting skills. We’re looking for someone who is;

• Educated to degree level in Marketing or equivalent
• A high level of drive and personal commitment
• Working knowledge of social media and website content creation
• Good communicator
• Copywriting/editorial content/creative writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities
• Excellent organisational, time management and attention to detail
• A proactive, positive attitude is essential for this role as well as is the flexibility to meet business demands

What’s in it for you

In return we offer full training, competitive salary and a great team working environment.

Further details

This is a part time role working 25 hours working pattern will be discussed at interview.

Fife Young Carers is a small vibrant children’s charity which is seeking an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic administrator, to complete its team. The post will suit someone able to work on their own initiative and who wants to make a difference for vulnerable children and young people with caring responsibilities. This position is subject to PVG scheme checks.

We are looking to recruit relief support workers for our Oakfield service in Kelty.

You will work as part of a team, providing a safe and caring environment for our customers with disabilities. This will include assisting individuals to access community-based activities and resources. You will need to provide personal care (including intimate care) and to support customers with aspects of their general welfare.

The role will involve health related practices, including mealtime assistance and administration of medication as and when required. Full training will be provided. The role will involve a degree of physical activity, which includes pushing wheelchairs and providing physical support to our customers.

The service is open from 8am to 5pm.

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.