Reporting to the Senior Delivery Manager, this is a key role within Celtic FC Foundation based at Celtic Park, Glasgow. You will be an integral part of our CashBack Gateway to Employment Project working closely with colleagues and participants whilst maintaining the upmost integrity and confidentiality at all times.

Key accountabilities:

· Engaging and recruiting project participants

· Supporting participants and developing their skills through 1:2:1 interaction

· Being a positive role model for participants and guiding them towards positive destinations, such as volunteering, training and employment

· Promoting key areas of the project such as improving Health, promoting Equality, encouraging Learning and tackling Poverty

· Ensuring that all paperwork is complete in line with specific deadlines

· Working within the agreed project budget and towards set targets

· Managing relationships with funders, delivery partners and participants

· Ensuring safeguarding procedures are adhered to by all delivery staff

· Promoting the ethos and aims of Celtic FC Foundation

· Attending events and meetings as directed by the Line Manager to provide support to Celtic FC Foundation’s Project team

· Liaising with Celtic FC Foundation’s operations department

· Key administrative duties

This list is not exclusive and you may be requested to carry out additional duties to those above.

The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience working within a Community Development or Employability environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who can demonstrate flexibility and commitment to this role. Strong people management and interpersonal skills. A passion for working within communities is essential. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are also a requirement. The post holder will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the many issues faced by young people from a variety of backgrounds, in particular young offenders, and have the experience and ability to identify solutions that will support our participants going forward. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office & Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

We are looking for an experienced Transition Mentor to join our What If Female project working part time, 23 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have expertise working with young people who have experienced homelessness and other related issues. In addition to this, you should have the energy, personality and all round qualities to create a positive environment for the young people we support to help them lead an inclusive and meaningful life.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are one of only two social care organisations in Scotland to have this prestigious award. We are also an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer and pay sleepover hours at £8.75 per hour.

At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives.

Successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC. Where you are employed in a service where registration is compulsory, you must ensure that you register in the appropriate category within 6 months of starting in post. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified within 3 years.

Due to the nature of this service, this post is female only, and is exempt under Section 9(2)(b) of the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000.

Please note IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies.

ABOUT US

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide much-needed care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, young people, adults and families to reach their true potential.

Quarriers supports thousands of people across more than 100 services throughout Scotland . Our work promotes a just and accepting society, where everyone is included. We support children and families facing challenging circumstances and help to transform lives for people affected by epilepsy. We support young people to unlock their potential. We give adults with disabilities more opportunities, and importantly, a voice.

Quarriers has been transforming lives for over 140 years and this is just the beginning.

Quarriers in partnership with its recognised trade union UNISON have reviewed the Fair Work Framework and have agreed to work together to ensure that Quarriers continues to be a good and fair employer, by achieving the requirements of the Fair Work Framework.

We are fully committed to supporting the well-being of each and every staff member.

THE PROJECT

Quarriers WHAT IF (Female Project) is a city-wide service based in the North of Glasgow, supporting 16 young women aged 18-25 who are homeless, with many of them having experienced childhood abuse and other forms of trauma. These experiences mean that the young women have a range of complex needs and many have issues with mental or physical health problems, including self-harm and suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, and involvement in the criminal justice system and a wide range of accommodation support needs.

Funding for this post comes from a successful application to the UK Government's Tampon Tax Fund to create a mental health and wellbeing service. The aim of this service is to offer a free support and counselling service for those most in need to enable them to better manage their mental health and minimise the impact on their well-being. This service will be accessed on-line, text chat, face to face and in a group setting.

The post holder will be a member of a multidisciplinary team providing support for single parent families and their children.

The Family Support Worker will be responsible to the Local Family Support Service Manager for the provision of 1:1 support and group programmes for single parents which, adopting a psychoeducational approach, will improve outcomes for their families.

Referrals to the service will be from within the OPFS team, other professionals and self-referrals.

Applications are invited for the Social Enterprise Finance Assistant post. This role will be to ensure the smooth running of financial systems for Saheliya’s social enterprise activities in Glasgow; childcare services, sewing and market gardening, including monitoring, recording, and reporting on project income and expenditure, and drawing up and submitting of invoices and receipts.

Main Tasks:

• Participate in finance related social enterprise training.
• Ensure best practice financial recording systems for Glasgow Saheliya’s social enterprise activities.
• Provide regular financial reports to the Social Enterprise Manager and social enterprise lead staff.
• Help to deliver best practice customer care through timeous invoicing and receipts
• Work with the Social Enterprise Manager and other lead staff on income and expenditure projections for each of the social enterprise strands
• Attend regular support and supervision, social enterprise Project team meetings, and Saheliya staff meetings.
• Work with the support of the Social Enterprise Manager to provide appropriate timeous reports to Aspiring Communities.
• Provide information to inform the drawing up and up-dating of business planning.
• Ensure the Saheliya ethos is maintained and promoted in all activities in-house and externally

Early Years Scotland is Scotland’s leading national Third Sector specialist organisation that supports our youngest children from birth to 5 years of age.

Our fully qualified early years staff work directly with children and their families to deliver our unique Stay Play and Learn sessions in a variety of settings including nurseries, community halls, schools and prisons. We work increasingly in prisons, and areas where there are children and families who have the greatest need, and will benefit most from our services.

We have been established for over 50 years, and we are very proud of our long and ever-growing track record in supporting Scotland’s youngest children to have the very best start in life.

Early Years Scotland is looking for an exceptional individual to join their Professional Learning Team at an exciting stage in its development. This is an exceptional opportunity and a unique challenge waiting to be shaped by you!

You will work closely with the Head of Professional Learning and Quality Assurance supporting them to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of the Professional Learning Team’s remit.

You will have a pivotal role in shaping learning programmes, creating materials and influencing and improving practice. You will ensure that Early Years Scotland builds on its excellent reputation in this field and becomes a leading and sought after professional learning provider for the early years sector in Scotland.

You will bring a range of experience and skills including:

• a relevant degree level qualification relating to early years
• significant experience of delivering professional learning to qualified early years professionals
• knowledge and experience of developing professional learning programmes
• extensive experience and sound knowledge of current early years policy at local and national level
• enthusiastic team player and an adept self-starter
• A full, current driving licence with own transport insured for business use and membership of PVG Scheme will also be required.

We also offer an excellent range of professional development opportunities and the chance to be truly instrumental in making a difference to the lives of young children across Scotland.

RISE is a partnership between Barnardo's Scotland and Police Scotland to develop and deliver a Scottish Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Advisor network that will draw on the skills, knowledge and intelligence of key agencies and provide a coordinated response to CSE.

Our CSE Advisor network is undergoing expansion and will be co-located within 4 of Police Scotland's 14 Divisions.

We are looking to recruit two further CSE Advisors with one post based in Fife and the other post based in Glasgow/West of Scotland. The posts will be based co-located within a police station and both advisors will need to have the ability to work remotely from their direct line manager as well as assist in coordinating activity and learning across the posts.

The role which is essentially an enabling / capacity building role may also involve initial consultation with young people and their families/carers, with a view to referral to services, where appropriate. In this way we aim to achieve a proactive response that adequately supports victims of CSE and assists in disrupting perpetrators and perpetrator networks.

We are looking to recruit two CSE advisors,

NB Please advise on your application form if you would like to be considered for the Fife post, the Glasgow/West of Scotland post or both posts.

This post will be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland and additional police check.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

We are looking for bright, dynamic individuals who are committed to the principles of equalities and human rights to join our team.

The Advocacy Project has over 25 years’ experience in empowering individuals to know their rights and be involved in decisions that affect their lives. We have built a strong reputation advocating for people affected by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. We have recently received additional funding to work with those navigating the Self Directed Support process and those affected by alcohol and drug misuse.

As a learning organisation, we are proud of the investment that we put into our staff and the opportunities provided to develop skills and talent within the workplace. We are now recruiting for the position of Trainee Advocacy Worker. The successful candidate will be offered a traineeship which includes a robust induction programme, and will receive work based learning and development to work towards completing the accredited Professional Practice Award in Independent Advocacy (SCQF rated level 7).

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification below to find out more about this post.

Cancer Support Scotland is here to provide emotional and practical support to those affected by Cancer. Offering counselling, complementary therapy, stress management and podiatry through one-to-one and groups based methods.

In order to meet our operational needs we are looking for a committed and highly organised individual who will join our team as an Operational Support Assistant. The role based within the Calman Centre in Glasgow is full time and is vital to ensuring we are a highly efficient and effective organisation. If you want to work for a friendly, compassionate and forward thinking organisation then apply today.

Description

The Moving Poppy is a unique and ambitious project taking elements of Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory tour experience and Poppyscotland’s archive collection, on the road. The purpose-built vehicle will be free-to-access and accessible-to-all and will tour Scotland from early 2019 as a legacy to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. It will deliver lessons and activities related to the poppy, remembrance and veterans across Scotland. The project has been funded by the Chancellor using LIBOR Funds and Heritage Lottery Fund.

Purpose of the post

We are recruiting one Full-time and one Part-time Learning and Outreach Officer. The roles will involve performing all duties to ensure the smooth running of the Moving Poppy programme delivering lessons and activities related to the poppy, remembrance and veterans across Scotland. This role will regularly involve nights away from home.

Main Responsibilities

· Delivering activities related to the poppy, remembrance and veterans to schools, organisations and at events throughout Scotland.

· Proactively manage the logistics of the Moving Poppy to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.

· To assist with the management and curation of exhibits.

· Managing Moving Poppy volunteers.

· Use various methods to promote, market and enhance the experience of the Moving Poppy to new and existing audiences throughout Scotland such as social media.

Key Skills / Qualities

· Demonstrate an understanding of the Scottish Education system along with as enthusiasm and passion for education.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organisation effectively to a wide range of external stakeholders and supporters including children and young people.

· Ability to engage children and adults in learning.

· Good knowledge and understanding of the relevant heritage and/or the ability to learn about this quickly.

· Experience of working with different learner needs (ages, abilities) both in formal and informal education an advantage.

· Ability to problem-solve, to work independently and in a team on desired outcomes to agreed timescale.

· Flexibility is essential to the role and will include evening and weekend work. Travel, including overnight stays, will be required. This will be an annualised hours contract.

· A PVG certificate will be required for the successful candidate.

· A full clean driving licence is essential.

· A current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) would be beneficial but not essential.

Description

The Moving Poppy is a unique and ambitious project taking elements of Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory tour experience and Poppyscotland’s archive collection, on the road. The purpose-built vehicle will be free-to-access and accessible-to-all and will tour Scotland from early 2019 as a legacy to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. It will deliver lessons and activities related to the poppy, remembrance and veterans across Scotland. The project has been funded by the Chancellor using LIBOR Funds and Heritage Lottery Fund.

Purpose of the post

We are recruiting one full-time and one part-time driver. The Moving Poppy Driver will undertake the operation, driving and route planning of the Moving Poppy vehicle throughout Scotland. The vehicle is an 18T truck, with expanding sides. They will also support the Moving Poppy Learning and Outreach Officer in the delivery of activities. This role will regularly involve nights away from home.

Main responsibilities

· Driving the vehicle to and from outreach activities throughout Scotland.

· Maintaining records of driving hours, distance travelled and ensuring compliance with legal requirements such as health and safety regulations.

· Work with the team to prepare an appropriate route plan for journeys, taking factors such as road conditions and height restrictions into account, as well as weather and fuel needs.

· On arrival at site, set up and open up the vehicle appropriately for the audience requirements.

· Undertake regular, routine maintenance checks of the vehicle, fixtures and fittings including fuelling, oil checks, water and tyres as well as organising vehicle servicing and reporting maintenance requirements to enable them to be dealt with appropriately.

· Maintain the overall tidiness and cleanliness of the vehicle internally and externally.

· Ensure the safe operation of the activities, whilst contributing to day to day operational planning and discussion.

· Support the Moving Poppy Outreach and Learning Officer in the delivery of activities.

Key Skills / Qualities

· A full current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is essential.

· Experience of driving an 18T vehicle on a variety of road types.

· Proven track record in basic vehicle maintenance and a working understanding of vehicle mechanics.

· Ability to work as part of a close-knit team while using your own initiative, demonstrating a professional approach to work at all times is key.

· Ability to identify and solve problems e.g. route changes/weather challenges is a must, as is the ability to keep accurate records e.g. driving hours, mileage, fuel use and expenditure.

· Good planning and organisational skills demonstrating flexibility of approach when required.

· Positive approach, whilst acting in a way which projects personal credibility, inspires trust and helps you share your knowledge and experience.

· Keeping up to date with relevant legislation.

· Good relationship skills and willingness to interact with children and young people.

· Flexible and able to undertake regular travel and overnight stays around Scotland.

· A PVG certificate will be required for the successful candidate.

· Previous military experience may be of benefit to this role.

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE) is an independent Scottish Charity funded by a grant from the Scottish Government. Our vision is for a Scotland where people of all ages who are disabled or living with long term conditions, and unpaid carers, have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well, as equal and active citizens, free from discrimination, with support and services that put them at the centre.

The ALLIANCE has three core aims; we seek to:

• Ensure people are at the centre, that their voices, expertise and rights drive policy and sit at the heart of design, delivery and improvement of support and services.
• Support transformational change, towards approaches that work with individual and community assets, helping people to stay well, supporting human rights, self-management, co-production and independent living.
• Champion and support the third sector as a vital strategic and delivery partner and foster better cross-sector understanding and partnership.

The Administrator will support the team by providing comprehensive support services including organising and co-ordinating administration duties, financial record-keeping; managing the meeting rooms and hot desks, supporting membership and maintaining the CRM database, as well as providing support to human resources, facilities, health and safety and providing excellent customer service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join SAMH as a professional receptionist in a dynamic, reactive and varied role. We are looking for a full time Senior Receptionist who will be the first point of contact for all visitors, callers, and members of the public to SAMH’s head office in Glasgow. This post offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who have experience of working in a busy office environment. You will maintain the reception area to project a business like approach, provide a high level proactive reception service and answer general enquiries related to SAMH and its services, whilst delivering excellent customer service at all times, and also deputise in the Reception Manager’s absence.

As the first point of contact for a mental health charity, you will provide a positive, supportive and empathetic response to people who could be distressed, or experiencing a crisis with their mental health, when contacting us by phone, email or in person, therefore ASIST training will be provided if not already achieved. Experience of working on a helpline is desirable.

You should possess an SVQ in a relative subject, eg Customer Care Skills, Administration or equivalent; or a minimum of two years experience in a customer facing role. You must have excellent skills in Word, Outlook and Excel. You should be able to work autonomously and be capable of being flexible and decisive, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, whilst having a high level of organisational skills.

To support collective advocacy where groups of local people with learning disabilities meet together, discuss issues from their own lives and the lives of other people who have learning disabilities. Workers facilitate members’ support of each other and work with groups and members to consider and develop suggestions, solutions and demands. Ideas and issues are brought to those who control services, social policy and law to tackle the inequalities and discrimination that members face and to bring about improvements in the life experience of people with learning disabilities in Scotland.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of LGBTI young people in Scotland? Do you have experience of delivering training? Do you have a background in education or experience of working with schools? Are you a great communicator and skilled in developing partnerships? If yes then submit your application today! We are looking for a new Education Capacity Building Officer to join our National Programmes Team who will be responsible for supporting innovation and improved practice in LGBTI inclusive education. The post will be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with travel expected across Scotland.

· Build strong, direct relationships with your clients and team

· Gain valuable experience working in a social care environment

· Great job satisfaction

Every day at Whiteinch Move On Service in Glasgow our team supports adults with substance misuse problems within our residential or day care settings. We support them to be themselves, create a period of stability, and eventually take charge of their own lives and live life to the full.

We find it’s often the little things that count. Such as helping them with everyday tasks such as keeping their home tidy and clean or dealing with rent payments and budgeting. It can be pretty challenging at times but working as part of our team, your support will definitely make the difference.

What do you need? We’re looking for a positive approach and a genuine interest in helping others in a practical way. You will be required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council [SSSC] and have an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care. It would also help if you have experience in the social care field, ideally in addictions. In fact we’ll make sure that you have all the training and development you need, not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us too.

You can also look forward to an excellent benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

What’s more, you will be part of one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you’d like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith. This post is subject to PVG Membership.

We think everyone in the third sector should have access to modern and flexible office accommodation, so we’ve opened our doors to create shared office space for charities and social enterprises.

We’re currently looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our building and tenant management team based in SCVO’s Brunswick House office. This role will involve day to day running of the office, liaising with tenants, staff and contractors, providing an excellent level of customer service and supporting the Facilities Manager.

Please download the Job Description below for further information about this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Transformation Manager to join our established and successful team based at our Head Office in Glasgow. This role combines a digital change agenda that will enable our 300+ staff to work smarter and more efficiently with overall management responsibility for delivering a reliable, highly available and secure IT infrastructure that will meet legal compliance requirements.

The Association has 20 project sites across Scotland offering services to enable excluded homeless people to develop the self-confidence and the skills required to live independently.

You will be expected to lead, plan, commission and deliver the Association’s new IT infrastructure and to ensure that its IT systems, processes and procedures support the delivery of the Association’s strategic objectives and business/digital transformation agenda. You will work collaboratively with managers to drive forward the digital change agenda and will integrate all legal compliance requirements in terms of data protection, GDPR and information and records management.

Other important elements will include upskilling staff in terms of confidence and abilities, being responsible for electronic data security/integrity (office based and mobile working) and developing a robust business continuity plan for digital services.

In return, we can offer a varied and challenging workload and a wide degree of autonomy. We also offer generous annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

· Great job satisfaction

· Be part of a close-knit and supportive team

· Excellent benefits

Here at the Tom Allan Centre in Glasgow our goal is to increase self-esteem and help to reduce social isolation providing a counselling service for people's mental wellbeing and emotional support.

By providing administrative support to our team you’ll make a big difference to the service we offer. Confident with Microsoft Office, you’ll have previous administrative experience and an understanding of financial processes.

In return, you can look forward to ongoing training and development - not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us too. There’s also an excellent benefits package that includes an employer contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

What’s more, you will be part of one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you’d like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith. This post is subject to PVG Membership.

GMAC Film is looking for an experienced General Manager to join our passionate, driven team, committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and ethical film sector in Scotland. You’ll be an integral part of the management team working at our Creative Hub in Glasgow’s flagship arts centre, Trongate 103. An exciting time to be part of our expanding team, contributing to a dynamic strategy for the year ahead.

GMAC Film is a skills and talent development centre for independent filmmakers, young people and professionals working in film. For 35 years we have been at the heart of the independent film sector in Scotland, providing resources and support for filmmakers and the mainstream industry, while offering accessible film education for young people from all backgrounds. We also create video content and hire training and production space from our city centre base.

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The role includes:

Creative Hub Management

• Day to day management of our facility, ensuring tenants, long and short term are looked after

• Creating a positive welcoming environment for all visitors to our Training suite and Screening Room

• Being key liaison for all property service providers, maintenance and landlord communications

• Continuing to develop the Creative Hub and source capital funding to improve the physical space

HR Management

• Managing all HR matters with employees and freelancers, implementing current policies with outsourced HR consultant support

• Working with staff to develop ongoing skills development to support GMAC Film’s ongoing aims, including updating Job Description’s and facilitating HR meetings

Financial Management

• Key liaison with finance specialists; bookkeeper and accountant, to ensure accurate accounting practice.

• Financial management of the organisation including budgeting, cash flow and reporting to the Board of Directors and CEO

Essential Attributes:

Managing a small team

Managing a small business and/or charity/third sector organisation

Managing budgets / basic financial systems

Managing complex and competing priorities

Preferable Attributes:

Interest in the film sector and/or the creative industries

Knowledge of key legislation matters (H&S, HR, GDPR)

This is a full-time position; 35 hours PW /£26,000 PA. TC’s include generous holiday allowance, sick pay and we operate a Toil System (Time off in lieu). GMAC Film is a flexible and family friendly employer. A start date is anticipated as soon as possible. For an informal discussion of the role and the work of the charity please call 0141 5535400 and ask for Marissa Carrara or Beth Armstrong.

Applications are invited from Glasgow City and surrounding areas (Greater Glasgow), East Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Lothians, and Fife.

Do you have a history of addiction?

If you are interested in developing a career working with people who have drug and alcohol problems and you are either 2 years drug free, including substitute prescribing or 2 years free of problematic alcohol use by the end of February 2019, we’d like to hear from you.

Scottish Drugs Forum’s award-winning Addiction Worker Training Project (AWTP) is a unique initiative which supports, trains, and prepares individuals with a history of problematic drug and alcohol use to work in Social Care.

We offer £8.21 per hour before deductions with a fixed term contract of 30hours per week for 39 weeks.

Trainees will undertake placements in social care agencies and will study towards an SVQ 2 in Social Services and Health Care. Full training and support will be provided.

Primary Care Improvement Portfolio (3 posts available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three experienced, enthusiastic and positive individuals to join the Primary Care Improvement Portfolio, part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s ihub.

We are at a key stage in the implementation of our workplan, with the focus over the next few years on supporting improvement across primary care settings including health and social care. This work will be innovative and complex and these roles will be instrumental in engaging with a variety of health and social care organisations to deliver this programme of work.

Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in the design and delivery of improvement programmes and knowledge in the application of improvement methodology in a variety of care settings.

Candidates should be educated to Masters level, or have equivalent training in an aspect of implementation and improvement science or extensive practical experience of supporting implementation and improvement programmes.

Strong communication, interpersonal and project management skills are essential to effectively manage change. Candidates should also have the ability to develop others through a range of teaching approaches including coaching, mentoring and consulting.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in national programmes that have a direct impact on patient care and outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service providing support to children, young people and their families in the community where substance misuse has played a role in all their lives.

We are looking to recruit further sessional support staff to work alongside Project Workers, helping support the development of targeted group work for children and young people particularly through local Recovery Cafes. There may also be an opportunity to get alongside families to offer practical and emotional support as part of an agreed support package.

Sessional staff are required during the day Mon-Fri for various groups and also on a Friday night to help support an early evening group for children. There will also on occasion be additional evening and weekend working by negotiation

We would be interested in hearing from people with lived experience who feel they are in position in their own recovery to help others.

This sessional role is funded until March 2020.

Overview

Generations Working Together (GWT) is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC045851. GWT was established in 2007 and was originally known as the Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice. GWT work with a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector organisations to gather and share best practice, provide information and support and develop new opportunities for intergenerational working in communities.

Overview of post: The Finance and Administrative Officer is responsible for managing the day to day finances, maintaining the financial records using Paxton Charity Accounting PRO package, updating the website and general office duties. The post holder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The University of Strathclyde’s Alumni and Development team seeks to appoint a Donor Relations Officer to lead an established Donor Relations and Stewardship programme. This is an exciting opportunity to support the University’s ambitious plans for alumni engagement and philanthropic support.

The successful candidate will deliver a Donor Relations strategy, which focuses on providing an excellent donor experience for supporters of the University. The role-holder will design and implement the donor journey for a range of supporters (grant making bodies, corporate partners, individual supporters and major donors).

You will understand the importance of building strong relationships with donors and the strategies to achieve this. Working with the wider team, you will support stewardship processes, develop donor relationships and report on progress. You will also have the opportunity to work with inspiring students and leading academics as you demonstrate the impact of funding.

In this post, you will deliver a variety of activities such as donor events and University visits. You will also need to be an innovative thinker to create engaging donor content which will include digital, video and printed communications.

This is a varied role and an opportunity to play an important part in supporting Strathclyde’s bold plans for development. The successful candidate is likely to have similar experience in the Higher Education or charity sector.

Ledmore Supported Accommodation is based in the West of Glasgow, providing practical and emotional support to 8 adults with mental health problems. People using our service have access to staff 24 hours a day, offering support with daily living and social inclusion.

The successful candidates should be able to establish therapeutic relationships with service users who have mental health issues and offer them emotional and practical support to gain independent living skills. Also, should have the ability to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude, with excellent listening and communication skills. Experience of working in the field of mental health or social care is desirable.

You must be able to demonstrate a high degree of skill in report writing, assessing client need and developing professional support plans. You will help to encourage and support individuals to engage/re-engage with other agencies such as health, education and employment agencies.

Previous experience of working in a Support Worker role is desirable as is the possession of an SVQ level 2 in health/Social care or equivalent or the willingness to undertake this.

The project operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There is a rotational shift pattern in place with an additional sleepover and on call cover to provide emergency support to tenants. There is a staff team support workers and one on site service manager.

Sands is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead on the delivery of the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) project in Scotland. This pathway addresses the inequity of bereavement care offered to, and experienced by parents when a baby dies.

This is a high-profile and rewarding role which will involve delivering a NBCP in Scotland which is parent-centred and drives up standards of care, and supporting the delivery of other national programmes as appropriate.

With demonstrable experience of planning, delivering, managing and evaluating projects at a national level, you will be able to reach-out, engage and enthuse key stakeholders across Scotland.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience of drafting detailed plans, reports and briefings.

With outstanding team-working skills and a highly collaborative working style, you will ensure that the promotion of best practice in bereavement care for families is prioritised, embedded in national frameworks and rolled out across Scotland.

You will need to have good budget and time management skills, as well as the ability to identify and manage the risk and issue process.

More information on the National Bereavement Care Pathway can be found at www.nbcpathway.org.uk and www.sands.org.uk/professionals/projects-improve-bereavement-care/national-bereavement-care-pathway.

This is the most challenging and rewarding job you may ever apply for. The positive impact you can make on peoples’ lives will be down to the quality of support you provide as well as knowing your work will positively improve the lives’ of your customers and the wider community.

The role of the SAMH Senior Employment Advisor has its challenges and opportunities for you and the people you will support into employment. You are expected to deliver very high standards and performance targets in an environment where everyone wants the best for the customer.

Your attitude and personality matter as much as your skills and experiences. We are looking for initiative, creativity, energy and determination because, as an Employment Specialist, you’ll be supporting a diverse set of unemployed customers to find lasting jobs. They will each require different support so you’ll be doing a job that’s varied, challenging and genuinely rewarding.

Whatever your experience, we need people with an open-minded, determined attitude who can motivate and inspire both themselves and their customers to succeed. You will need to be comfortable working on your own initiative without the day to day presence of line management and one of your strengths will be building and maintaining positive relationships.

As this post will involve travel across various locations a full driving license and access to your own transport is essential.

The Marie Trust is a charity with an excellent and established reputation for its multi-faceted and progressive services delivery within the homelessness sector in Glasgow. The dedicated, experienced and highly skilled Board, staff and volunteers of The Marie Trust work tirelessly for and with some of the most disadvantaged individuals in Glasgow, many of whom exist in total destitution.

The charity has a centrally located operational base, providing vital holistic intervention and counselling services, a fully equipped training café, and several co-located outreaches, including a founding part in the award-winning CAN initiative, with a thriving charity shop based on Paisley Road West, and a large community of volunteers that support all areas of The Marie Trust’s mission.

The Marie Trust is now at an exciting juncture in its development, with a new Chief Executive in place and the formation of a new strategy fit for what will be a crucial but challenging period ahead.

To fulfil our ambitious strategy, we are therefore seeking 2-3 new Board members with skills and expertise in key areas such as Finance & Risk, Fundraising & Social Enterprise, and Law/Legal work. Experience and understanding of the Third Sector generally and of homelessness in particular is preferable, though not essential as full introductory and continuous training is given to all Board members.

BTA (Bruce Tait Associates) are delighted to be working with Epilepsy Scotland in their search for a Fundraising Manager.

Around 1% of us live with epilepsy, making it the world’s most common serious neurological condition. While children and older people are most at risk of developing it, anyone can develop epilepsy at any time, and 8 people in Scotland do every single day.

Epilepsy Scotland are committed to making sure the needs of people with epilepsy are met. They work with people living with the condition to ensure that their voices are heard. They fight discrimination and stigma, influence public policy and work to ensure appropriate services are available.

This fantastic charity are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join their dynamic fundraising team at an exciting time of growth and development. With new services being introduced and others expanding it’s an important time for the charity. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, this new role will assist in delivering and developing the fundraising strategy to raise the funds essential to the charity’s expansion.

The Fundraising Manager will also support and guide the fundraising team, manage the team’s budget and lead on the charity’s flagship events.

You may be working in a similar role or be an experienced Fundraiser looking to step up into a managerial role. If you would like to bring your ideas and energy to this hard-working charity, we want to hear from you!

Do you want to be part of something innovative at its inception, have good customer service skills and want to assist people in being able to get out and about? If you are up for the challenge then we’d love to hear from you.

Community Transport Glasgow (CTG) is establishing and piloting a Transport Co-ordination Centre. The Co-ordination Centre will improve the transport scheduling of CTG’s transport solutions as well as acting as a transport hub, in partnership with key stakeholders such as the NHS. This will better co-ordinate transport requirements that will improve the use of transport resources and reduce duplication of trips. This will provide a single point of contact for the booking and scheduling of journeys.

Therefore we are recruiting Dispatch Operators to be part of our team to take this innovative transport project forward. In this role you will be responsible for taking calls and scheduling transport for passengers.

CTG is a charity and was established to deliver of high quality, reliable, accessible transport to the communities of Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. We are embarking on a new strategy that will support and enhance the transport solutions we provide. We will be diversifying the activities of the organisation through developing, establishing and piloting innovative projects, including the Transport Co-ordination Centre.

Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, so to join us, you must love helping people. You will need to be able to get on with everyone and provide a fantastic service with a positive can do attitude. It is important that you are someone your customers and colleagues can always rely on. A great communicator who can think on your feet, take action to resolve problems and look after all those small details that make a big difference.

We have a vacancy for a Huntington’s Disease Specialist. An exciting opportunity to join our existing team and growing Scottish charity which offers specialist assessment, advice, information and support to families affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and professionals involved in their care.

Previous experience of working with Huntington’s disease is preferred but not essential; most of our staff have a background in mental health, physical disability, social work, neurology or palliative care. We will provide you with all the specialist knowledge you need. What we are looking for is someone who is enthusiastic and motivated and can have a positive impact on the quality of life of people living with the disease. You will also need to be able to work autonomously.

SHA invites applications from enthusiastic professionals to work autonomously in this challenging and innovative post. Candidates require a qualification in Nursing (1st level), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other relevant field. A substantial level of post-basic experience is desirable. Community-based practice knowledge is essential. A clean current driving licence and use of a car is essential.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme check.

The Fundraising Officer informs and inspires people in the UK about the work of Mary’s Meals in order to secure increased support and funding for the organization’s overseas school feeding programmes.

Though involved in a broad spectrum of activity, the fundraising officer has particular responsibility for building relationships with grassroots supporters within schools, universities, clubs, faith groups and churches – including coordination of our extremely dedicated volunteer speakers.

The Fundraising Officer will also work closely with the communications team to ensure that there is a consistently integrated approach across activities, upholding and promoting the values of the organisation.

Please download the Application Pack below to find out more.

Could you work on a project which specifically supports reunited refugee families in the area?

We have a great opportunity for Project coordinators to join our Refugee Support and Restoring Family Links team.

As part of the Refugee Support and Restoring Family Links team, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering the Family Reunion Integration Service (FRIS) project for refugee families in the area and will undertake a range of duties designed to develop, maintain and promote the service.

As one of eight areas delivering the Family Reunion Integration Service, there is a responsibility to link, collaborate and share with peers, particularly in "twinned" areas working on the same connectedness lens

Successful candidates should have experience of working with homelessness and with vulnerable young women and have an understanding of the issues and needs involved. You should ideally hold an SVQ 2/3 or HNC in Health & Social Care.

Full training will be provided.

This is a permanent wakened night post which requires weekend work.

All appointments are subject to PVG membership.

Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this role.

Project Return has been developed to provide a voice to care experienced young people, including those who have been involved in the justice system, to help create an in-depth understanding of the effects of trauma and how healthy, long-term relationships can help a young person move on.

Thanks to funding awarded by Life Changes Trust, we are recruiting a Development Worker to work with young people with lived experience, supporting them to take part in a steering group with the aim of co-producing a toolkit of resources to aid understanding of trauma and healing.

The successful candidate:

You will have experience of working with and supporting vulnerable young people and will be able to ensure that weight is given to their voice and opinions. You will have an understanding of the complexities of trauma and adversity and their impact and recovery. You will demonstrate an ability to work with wide range of stakeholders and audiences, including young people, frontline practitioners and senior managers, and be able to communicate with them using a variety of methods. You will have experience in the evaluation process. You will be well organised and able to manage a wide and varied range of tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.

Organisation Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the only national organisation in Scotland working with frontline workers, managers and leaders supporting care experienced young people ensuring that they have the expertise and passion to help young people lead happy successful lives.

This is a key post within the organisation and is expected to ensure that the views of care experienced young people are heard and understood.

Main Functions of Role:

• To recruit and work with a steering group of care experienced young people, those with lived experience, practitioners, managers and professionals who will co-design this work.
• Support those young people with lived experience to ensure that they are able to participate fully in the work of the steering group.
• Support the steering group to co-produce a toolkit of resources to aid understanding of trauma.
• Support the roll out and development of the resource across our membership.
• Support young people to fully participate in the development of a scoping paper, ensuring that their views are heard, given real weight and acted upon.
• Design a robust evaluation tool to measure the ongoing impact and success of the project.
• Ensure that the work of the project is fed into all Staf Managers’ Forums, Practitioners’ Gatherings, Focus Groups and Conferences.

Vegetarian for Life (VfL) is the leading authority on diet and healthy living advice for older vegans and vegetarians. We are at an exciting stage in our development, with 2018 having marked the charity’s 10th anniversary.

VfL’s Roving Chef team has representatives in the North West and South East of England, and is about to expand into the Midlands and Scotland. Roving Chefs carry out cookery demonstrations at events, for groups of older people, and in care homes or in other circumstances where this is beneficial to VfL. Their aim is to promote and support vegetarian and vegan lifestyles through practical information and demonstrations.

Job Description

Job purpose & core details. To:

1. Work to the department and organisation’s aims and values and promote the citizenship of the people we support.
2. Coordinate and deliver the Connecting Citizens course.
3. Recruit, develop, and support new members to TPS Connects.
4. Develop and support TPS Connects volunteers.
5. Undertake any other duties or responsibilities as may be deemed appropriate to the post by the Director of Business Development and Improvement (or nominated deputy).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

TPS Connects

• Work across Turning Point Scotland to encourage and support recruitment of TPS Connects members.
• Arrange, coordinate, and support TPS Connects group activities.
• With colleagues, ensure TPS Connects meetings are held regularly.
• With colleagues, arrange and coordinate consultation meetings with TPS Connects members.
• Contribute to the development of, and support to, TPS Connects volunteers.
• Lead on the communication of information to TPS Connects i.e. newsletter and Facebook.
• Assist in the organisation and delivery of TPS Connects events as appropriate.

Connecting Citizens

• Coordinate this 6-month programme based on the TPS Citizenship approach to students recruited from Turning Point Scotland services.
• Support peer mentors to deliverWhat’s Up?sessions.
• Support students to identify, plan and complete a Valued Role project.
• Liaise with existing partner organisations involved in delivering the programme and build new partnerships.
• Develop students to take on the role of Peer Mentor in future programmes.
• Provide regular feedback and support peer mentors.

Support to people who use services. To:

• Have an understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion.

Planning, policies and record keeping. To:

• Regularly review the effectiveness and impact of your contribution to TPS Connects and Connecting Citizens.
• Keep a record of activities and events in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Follow risk management plans, and follow and update risk assessments.
• Work with data in line with data protection laws e.g. DPA18 and GDPR.
• Work with and comply with standard operation (finance, operational, H&S, HR) and service procedures.

Interactions with other people. To:

• Have a collegiate approach, ask when you need support or guidance and team work well with a diverse group of people.
• Manage and resolve conflict promptly and raise or report issues appropriately using the correct internal processes.
• Liaise with workers from other agencies when requested to do so by senior colleagues.
• Work in accordance with the relevant legislation and National Care Standards.
• Liaise with external agencies and venues to arrange an activity base as required
• Maintain confidentiality with shared information.
• Be aware of health and safety and contribute fully to keeping my work environment, community, people who use services and me safe.

Leadership. To:

• Support the delivery of group work within the department.
• Continuously contribute to service development and improvement.
• Contribute to Turning Point Scotland.
• Keep abreast of changes or sector requirements that are relevant to you.
• Appropriately challenge oppressive or potentially abusive behaviours or practices and report any concerns quickly to senior colleagues.

Miscellaneous (applies only in certain services). To:

• To undertake evening and weekend work as required.
• To undertake training that may be technical or specialised that will benefit the department
• To perform lone working on occasions

Glasgow Together, Glasgow

We are looking for driven and creative Community Family Support Development Workers – 5 posts plus a Community Family Support and Volunteer Coordinator. to become part of an innovative third sector consortium workforce in delivering a new service called ‘Glasgow Together'.

This innovative early intervention service, funded to March 2022 by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, will see our newly formed third sector consortium (comprising Barnardo's, Quarriers, Home-Start Glasgow North, Glasgow East Women's Aid*, Rosemount Lifelong Learning, and GeezaBreak co-located with the North East Glasgow Duty Social Work Team. Successful applicants will be employed by one of the above organisations and are asked to indicate, on their application form, their preference for which organisation they are applying to and would be employed by if successful. You can indicate more than one organisation.

*Glasgow East Women's Aid is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

The role of the ‘Glasgow Together' Community Family Support Workers will be to work alongside Statutory Social Work colleagues providing quality intervention through advice, support and services to children, young people and their families in accordance with the aims and objectives of the ‘Glasgow Together' service. Families referred to social work, but not meeting the threshold for statutory intervention, will receive faster and earlier access to support via the ‘Glasgow Together' service. The aim of this will be to prevent a crisis cycle developing and reduce the need for statutory involvement and intervention, or further engagement, from social work at a later stage.

Applicants require to evidence previous experience in assessing needs and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families. They should also be able to evidence an ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations and statutory agencies to ensure a multi-agency approach to effective outcomes for service users

It is an essential requirement for these posts that successful candidates be qualified to HNC in Social Services/SVQ level 3.

An information event will be held on 17 January 2019 from 12noon-7pm a St Benedicts, Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow

About the Role

Are you passionate about ensuring that people with breast cancer and their families get the best possible support? At Breast Cancer Care, we are committed to providing the emotional, social and practical support and information that people need following a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Due to the expansion of our unique support services for people affected by breast cancer, we are now looking for a capable and ambitious Services Development Manager to take the lead on ensuring successful delivery of our existing portfolio, and negotiate new services, working in partnership with the NHS, voluntary and statutory organisations in locations across Scotland.

You will be responsible for managing a team of permanent and contract staff and supporting our vital services’ volunteers, working closely with the other services’ teams to deliver Breast Cancer Care’s organisational strategy, Facing Breast Cancer Together, which sets out ambitious targets to increase access, our reach and influence across the UK.

Thriving on challenge, you will have the determination to see through the service set-up process from initial discussions to operational delivery. With a willingness to travel, you will have proven people management skills, and the ability to work as part of a busy team and with other teams across different geographical sites. It goes without saying that you’ll need exceptional organisational and time management skills, and be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.

About Us

Breast Cancer Care is the only specialist UK-wide charity dedicated to providing support for people affected by breast cancer. We’re excited to tell you that in April 2019, we’re merging with the UK’s leading breast cancer research charity.

From research to care, our new charity will have people affected by breast cancer at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we’ll have the ability to carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign more effectively for better services and care.

Breast Cancer Care is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Get paid to meet people in your community and carry out important studies including the Scottish Health Survey, Growing Up in Scotland and the Scottish Crime & Justice Survey.

As a ScotCen interviewer you’ll visit people in their homes to ask them about all sorts of interesting topics.

What you find out will ultimately contribute to future social policy in Scotland.

We offer full training with a competitive rate of pay and travel expenses. We normally offer you work three months in advance.

What we offer:

High quality initial training with ongoing support

Flexible working hours

Competitive rates of pay, including a bonus scheme, travel expenses and holiday pay

Opportunity of pay progression

Opportunities to develop your skills and work on a wide variety of surveys

What you need:

Internet broadband at home

Able to work at least 6 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, for at least 3+ days a week.

You need to be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week including weekdays/evening and weekends

Use of a car is essential

Documents to verify your identity and to show you’re eligible to work in the UK

Comfortable with using computer equipment

The Robertson Trust’s Learning and Communications Team is responsible for the creation, use and sharing of knowledge and learning, both internally and externally. It supports the Trust to deliver on its strategic goals through building an understanding of the world we work in, what we do and how we work.

As a key member of this team, the Knowledge and Learning Officer will have a particular focus on supporting the evaluative functions of the team including the commissioning and management of external evaluations.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of designing, conducting, commissioning and managing evaluations and research. They will be committed to supporting teams and organisations to develop their monitoring, evaluation and learning capacity and have the ability to communicate complex issues and ideas in an accessible and engaging way. They will also have the opportunity to work with a range of partners across our portfolios of work to help embed a learning culture in all that we do.

Are you an exceptional media and communications professional with experience in media relations, public relations or journalism?

Do you have knowledge of the UK media landscape and a strong track record of working to generate coverage within the Scottish media environment?

Do you have a strong track record of delivering engaging public-facing communications?

If so, we would like to hear from you to be part of our UK Programme team based in our Glasgow office.

The role:

As media and communications officer, you will be responsible for leading on Oxfam’s media and communications output in Scotland. In this multi-faceted and challenging role, you will work to generate, develop and place engaging media stories which assist Oxfam to meet its domestic and international campaigning, fundraising and brand awareness objectives.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You will deliver effective and engaging supporter communications, including through email, website, social media and video as well as build, maintain and protect Oxfam’s reputation.

What we are looking for:

As media & communication officer you will have an excellent track record of delivering engaging public-facing communications for a range of audiences.

You will be able to demonstrate your ability to plan and manage your own workload effectively, juggle competing and fast-paced priorities; work to deadlines; and plan and manage the delivery and evaluation of communications projects.

In return, we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package (see our Oxfam’s Promise attachment for more details)

Please note candidates must have right to work & reside in the UK in order to apply for this role.

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Summary:

We are seeking a part time Programme Leader to lead and deliver our exciting and varied activity programme for children and young people at weekends from our purpose-built building and outwith. This post will offer a wide range of experiences for young people including development of new skills, access to new opportunities and the chance to explore the outdoors.

Role:

We are looking for a motivated and creative team player to lead on the delivery of a programme of activities at weekends for children and young people

Applicants should have significant experience in leading groups (experience leading in an outdoor environment is desirable) and in planning and working with a team of volunteers. A good understanding of issues faced by children and young people in areas of urban deprivation, the ability to relate to those who face these issues and to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and partner organisations.

The successful applicant will be required to be(come) a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

The Robertson Trust’s Giving Team is responsible for reviewing applications received through the Trust’s Open Awards programme and for providing ongoing support to our funded organisations.

The successful candidate will be required to have a strong understanding of the funding landscape in Scotland and of key issues which directly affect the third sector. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex information in an agreed, accessible format. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about governance and financial issues which are relevant to charities and have the ability to see where the Trust’s input could add value. They will be comfortable working to deadlines and happy to contribute to all aspects of the work of the Giving Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to support the third sector at a particularly challenging time and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities across Scotland.

Scripture Union Scotland's vision is to see the children and young people of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. We are a national charity, with around 100 staff and over 2,000 volunteers. Our activities take place in schools, outdoor activity centres, and churches.

We are seeking a Regional Worker to deliver SU Ministry across the Independent School sector in the West of Scotland, and in the state sector in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde. This full-time post may be shared by two suitable applicants: Independent Schools West (3 days per week) and Renfrewshire & Inverclyde (2 days per week).

Working closely with existing staff in Scotland and volunteers, the worker will be expected to

• develop and oversee SU Scotland’s ministry in schools, particularly through the informal curriculum and SU groups

• play a leading part in developing weekend and week-long residentials for young people.

• working with local churches to promote church & community mission

• help children and young people be disciples of Jesus.

We are looking for candidates with experience of schools work and Christian ministry with children and/or young people; people who have led teams of volunteers and are confident communicators of Biblical truth with a wide age range of young people.

Candidates should be willing to work from an office base in Glasgow and be prepared to support SU ministry in all parts of the area. The Independent Schools in the West are mostly around Glasgow. Some part time admin help is provided.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and are able to demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm to individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole.

We are seeking a highly skilled policy professional to join our passionate team on a one-year contract to develop and manage our work promoting every child’s right to an ‘alcohol free childhood’. You will have a varied and challenging role, developing our evidence base and policy advocacy work in relation to alcohol marketing, as well as reducing the impact on children and young people of drinking by parents or carers. Your experience of working with diverse partners and people, and of developing practical policy options, will enable you to achieve impact, improving the lives of children and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop and shape the future activity of this programme and ensure that AFS continues to be at the forefront of influencing alcohol policy in Scotland.

Visibility is a charity supporting children and adults who are blind or partially sighted operating mainly (but not exclusively) in the west and south of Scotland. We have an ambitious and exciting strategy for the coming 3 years and are looking to fill a variety of new posts to help us achieve our objectives.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Early Years Worker to join our Children & Families Team based at Queens Crescent, Glasgow. Reporting to the Senior Development Officer and working as part of the children and families service, the Early Years Worker will be responsible for delivering and developing our ‘Little Explorers’ groups and ‘Sensory Saturday’ activities for children under 5 years of age and their families.

The post holder will be expected to work with families on a one to one basis through home visits offering emotional support and advice. They will develop an understanding of issues affected by children with a Visual Impairment and develop relevant resources to support the child and their family.

They will be expected to build on existing relationships and forge new partnerships with professionals and other organisations to ensure Visibility is positively represented at a local and national level.

Experienced Male Support Worker required (must be a car driver). Guaranteed payment for a minimum 16 hours per week, £10.10 per hour, sleepover rate £69 per night, includes weekend work.

This role involves sleepovers and day shifts. Typical evening shift is 6pm to 9am one night per week. Sleepover allowance is £69 between 11pm and 7am. Typical dayshifts are 9am to 6pm.

Funded via a direct payment and employed directly by the client’s guardians.

We are looking for an experienced male worker (Section 7 (1) (a) and (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply) to provide flexible support to a young man aged 26 who has a lot of autism.

The ideal candidate will have excellent values relating to the inclusion of people with disabilities and an enthusiastic and ‘can do’ approach.

We are looking for an active person to support a fit and energetic young man. You will like the outdoors, visiting community leisure activities and thinking up and trialling new day trips and opportunities. A car driver who knows his way around the West of Scotland and a mature and confident attitude is needed to join our small staff team of four. The worker will require some flexibility to cover colleague’s holidays and occasional sickness cover. For instance, hours will increase to 40 per week during the month of February 2019 to cover planned holidays.

Living in or within easy travelling distance to Scotstoun would be an advantage. Statutory sick pay and 28 days holiday pay per annum pro rata (based on 35 hour week).

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 £8.70 - £9.25 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.