Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

SAMH Glenlora Service are looking for a support worker to be part of an innovative service which makes a positive impact on the lives of the people who use the service.

As a Support Worker, you will carry key-worker responsibility for a number of service users, some of whom will require individual support. This will involve supporting people to develop outcome-focused action plans, carrying out assessments and reviews and contributing to the facilitation and development of therapeutic groups

Your attitude and personality matter as much as your skills and experiences. We are looking for initiative, creativity, energy and determination and the ability to motivate and inspire service users to develop their skills and self-confidence and realise their aspirations.

You will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems. The post involves evening work which is covered on a rota basis.

Willowacre Trust is the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA). Willowacre Trust offers support to families and individuals within Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and Ayrshire enabling them to overcome difficulties and impact on tenancy sustainment.

Willowacre Trust supports the delivery of multiple community and support services and activities. These services range from small scale capital projects to the provision of Older People’s Services, Money Advice, Energy Advice, Starter Packs Services, Youth Services, Handy Person Services, Community Engagement Services and operates Barrowfield Community Centre. Willowacre Trust actively supports WSHA to deliver the ‘Supporting Communities’ Strategy.

Funded by The Robertson Trust and WSHA we are seeking an enthusiastic and talented individual who will proactively deliver our Digital Participation Services. This includes delivering 1:1 digital support interventions and digital skills workshops. Working directly with tenants and communities you will offer a wide range of digital support. The primary focus of this role is about being able to support people to use technology not about the postholder’s technical knowledge and experience.

The main responsibilities post holder includes but is not limited to:

• Deliver 1:1 digital support intervention directly to tenants.
• Deliver 1:1 digital literacy support intervention directly to tenants
• Deliver digital skills workshops within the identified communities.
• Develop an equipment lending scheme for tenants and communities to access.
• Support tenants to register with and access the WSHA Tenant Portal.
• Work to deliver our Digital Participation Strategy
• Identify opportunities for improving connectivity for tenants which may include homes or a community space
• Offer frontline digital advice and support to tenants and communities

With experienced in the delivery of high-quality Digital Support Services or similar services, you should be a strong team player and have a customer focused approach.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

The data insights manager will lead on all data management, including reporting and insights, as well as leading on the development, adoption, and implementation of the CRM system.

To meet the growing needs of the organisation, this role will involve collaboration with teams across the charity to support strategic objectives, enabling campaigning, fundraising, and communications activity to achieve maximum impact.

This role will support the senior leadership team with GDPR compliance and reporting. It includes leading on data collection, governance and analysis to support and influence the strategic direction of the organisation.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

The IT services officer will be responsible for the provision of an IT support service to maintain the Mary’s Meals UK IT infrastructure and provide a customer-focused service to employees and volunteers.

This will involve the daily administration, maintenance, and monitoring of the Mary’s Meals UK IT infrastructure estate, supporting the testing and commissioning of new systems and services, and the delivery of IT projects.

This is a hands-on technical operations role, working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Using infrastructure knowledge, this role will contribute significantly to the continuous improvement towards operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team getting alongside children, young people and their families in East Renfrewshire who are experiencing emotional distress, to offer early help and build strong relationships.

Working as part of a multi-agency team, alongside HSCP colleagues you will provide children and families with the help and support that they need, when they need it. You will offer families space and time to tell their stories and with them agree how we can best help. You will embrace our relational and restorative approach to practice to help families make sense of their difficulties and help life feel better. Working closely with families, colleagues and partners in the local community – relationships will be at the heart of everything you do

This post is 35 hours per week - which will be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the service and the families. Regular evening and occasional weekend work will be required.

If you have experience of working with children and their families and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teaching or equivalent in Child Care/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.

This is a fixed term post, with an initial 1 year funding.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team getting alongside children, young people and their families in East Renfrewshire who are experiencing emotional distress, to offer early help and build strong relationships.

As a member of the East Renfrewshire Family Wellbeing Service team you will offer children and families the space and time to tell their stories and with them agree how we can best help. As a team of staff and volunteers with a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience we are able to offer families support which best meet their needs including intensive whole family support; group/peer support and befriending/mentoring support.

Working at Children 1st you will embrace our relational and restorative approach to practice to help families make sense of their difficulties and help life feel better. Working closely with families, colleagues and partners in the local community – relationships will be at the heart of everything you do.

This post is 17.5 hours per week - which will be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the service and the families. Regular evening and occasional weekend work will be required.

If you have experience of working with children and their families and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teaching or equivalent in Child Care/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.

This is a fixed term post, with funding until 31st May 2022.

Aberlour continues to aspire to be a leading voice for the children, young people and families we support across Scotland. Our participative and personalised approach aims to elevate the voices of the children, young people and families we work with. We want to ensure that children, young people and families are empowered to inform and shape the care and support they receive, and the work of the organisation as a whole. We are looking for someone to help us continue to make sure the voices and experiences of children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do.

At Aberlour all our work is informed directly by the UNCRC and we are committed to making children and young people’s human rights real. This includes a commitment to the keeping The Promise to Scotland’s children and young people by supporting the implementation of the Independent Care Review recommendations. Supporting and promoting the meaningful participation of the children, young people and families we work with is a fundamental part of how we achieve that. We aim to ensure that children, young people and families have their rights supported, promoted and protected, their voices listened to and views acted upon.

Working alongside the Head of Policy and Participation as part of the Participation Team, you will plan, develop and deliver a range of participation and engagement activities to support, promote and facilitate the views and experiences of children, young people and families we work with across Scotland, to inform Aberlour’s policy and campaigning work, as well as ensure those views and experiences help shape and influence the design and delivery of services and wider organisational developments.

You will have an awareness of the current Scottish political system and social policy relating to children, young people and families. You will ideally have experience working in one or more of the following areas: youth work; working with children and young people with disabilities or additional needs; working with care experienced children and young people; working with children and young people who have experienced adversity or trauma. You may yourself be care experienced. You will have a track record in planning and facilitating direct consultation and engagement with children and young people.

You will have the ability to think creatively, network successfully, form positive relationships and work in collaboration with others.

This half-time post working 18.75 hours per week will work on a flexible basis meeting the post holder’s availability and the needs of those being consulted with. We would very much welcome applications from those with care experience. At Aberlour we pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive organisation and so we actively encourage applications from the LGBT, BAME, disability communities.

Cycling Scotland is the nation’s cycling organisation. Working in partnership with other organisations, with funding from Transport Scotland, we help create an environment for everyone in Scotland to cycle easily and safely. Our vision is a sustainable, inclusive and healthy Scotland where anyone, anywhere can enjoy all the benefits of cycling.

We are currently recruiting for a Development Officer to join our team and help deliver Cycling Scotland’s behaviour change and training programmes, expanding the successful Cycling Friendly Award and Development Grant programme. Reporting to the Behaviour Change Manager, the successful candidate will have lead responsibility for activity in the education setting and manage the development and delivery of Cycling Scotland’s behaviour change and associated projects to get more people cycling.

Please read the job description available on our website for full details.

The post is based in Glasgow. Following Scottish Government guidance, we are currently home working.

Cycling Scotland is the nation’s cycling organisation. Working in partnership with other organisations, with funding from Transport Scotland, we help create an environment for everyone in Scotland to cycle easily and safely. Our vision is a sustainable, inclusive and healthy Scotland where anyone, anywhere can enjoy all the benefits of cycling.

We are recruiting a Regional Bikeability Officer to help achieve the vision of the charity and get more people cycling. Reporting to the Bikeability Manager, the Regional Bikeability Officer is responsible for developing and expanding the reach of Bikeability Scotland school cycle training in the West of Scotland.

Please read the job description available on our website for full details.

Staf is Scotland’s membership organisation for all those involved in the lives of young people leaving care, with over 70 members across the public, third and independent sectors. Our vision is that the wellbeing and success of young people leaving care in Scotland is indistinguishable from their peers in the general population.

We work with and alongside young people and those who support them to achieve our vision through participation projects, the development of policy and practice and our programme of learning events.

We are looking for a passionate and creative person to join our committed team. You will support us to fully utilise our website and social media to help us amplify the voice of young people and our members, promote our work and ensure our stakeholders understand our impact.

Personal specification:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• In depth understanding of social media platforms and other digital tools.
• Ability to produce creative outputs for social media including graphics.
• Ability to create engaging and informative communications in a variety of formats.
• Relevant degree qualification or experience of working in a communications, social media or creative role.

Main Functions of Role:

• To support the Policy and Communications Manager in creating and delivering campaigns to increase brand awareness, membership and attendance at events.
• To monitor Staf’s website and update regularly to keep up to date with engaging content.
• To create and curate content for our website and social media platforms.
• To design materials including graphics, leaflets and reports.

Staf is Scotland’s membership organisation for all those involved in the lives of young people leaving care, with over 70 members across the public, third and independent sectors. Our vision is that the wellbeing and success of young people leaving care in Scotland is indistinguishable from their peers in the general population.

We work with and alongside young people and those who support them to achieve our vision through participation projects, the development of policy and practice and our programme of learning events.

We are looking for a technology capable and organised person to join our committed team. You will support us to run regular events using a variety of online platforms. You will be involved in all aspects of our events offering from forward planning to ensuring that they run smoothly on the day. You will have an aptitude for working online and a knowledge of the tools available to provide online gatherings.

Personal specification:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Understanding of online platforms and other digital tools and aptitude for investigating and learning about other tools.
• Extremely well organised and able to create detailed plans and put into motion.
• Ability to support the learning and development team with evaluation and statistics.
• Relevant qualification or experience of working in an events or business administration role.

Main Functions of Role:

• Set up and manage logistics for online events (meetings, webinars and conferences) using a variety of platforms including Zoom and MS Teams.
• Support staff and facilitators in the technical aspects of setting up and running online events (meetings, webinars and conferences).
• Provide support for attendees to ensure they are able to access the events and are provided with instructions and invitations for joining them.
• Communicate with attendees before and after events, providing agendas, joining instructions, technical information and follow up information such as copies of presentations.

Location:

As per current Scottish Government Guidelines, all staff are currently working from home. Should this change, you will be working at Staf’s office in Glasgow

Giving children and young people the foundations they need to thrive.

The service provides support to young people aged 16-24, who have a range of barriers or needs to make positive choices for their future. By using a range of programmes and tools you will work with the team to support and prepare them with their first steps into the world of employment or further education.

The successful applicant will directly support and deliver a range of both practical and vocational employability programmes aimed at young people aged 16-24 to access, maintain and sustain employment through the provision of a comprehensive in-house training programme and work placement, supported through a key worker approach for up to 6 months from securing employment.

You will make a difference by:

• Providing a responsive, high quality and customer focused service to young people seeking to enter the labour market and our partners based on an assessment of need that is regularly and professionally reviewed and the development of aspirational action plans which are outcomes driven.
• Applying Action for Children's and professional practice standards and ensuring their implementation as necessary and being proactive in their implementation.
• Managing and co-ordinate a caseload of young people, providing a range of targeted interventions to assist their entry to the labour market through group, coordinated or individual support.
• Delivering of a range of group work modules that contribute to our overall employability programmes, promoting inclusion and allowing for individual learning styles.

You will need:

• An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Guidance or equivalent.
• An assessors qualification.
• Experience of working in group settings with young people facing multiple barriers.
• Previous experience of working within recruitment or employment sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of young people facing unemployment.
• To have a car to use for business purposes.

The way we work

We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work here.

Rewards

We want our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, a comprehensive employer-matched pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts on our dedicated benefits portal. Find out more about our exclusive Action for Children benefits here.

For safe and happy childhoods

At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.

Giving children and young people the foundations they need to thrive.

The role

The service provides support to young people aged 16-24, who have a range of barriers or needs to make positive choices for their future. By using a range of programmes and tools you will work with the team to support and prepare them with their first steps into the world of employment or further education.

The successful applicant will directly support and deliver a range of both practical and vocational employability programmes aimed at young people aged 16-24 to access, maintain and sustain employment through the provision of a comprehensive in-house training programme and work placement, supported through a key worker approach for up to 6 months from securing employment.

You will make a difference by:

- Providing a responsive, high quality and customer focused service to young people seeking to enter the labour market and our partners based on an assessment of need that is regularly and professionally reviewed and the development of aspirational action plans which are outcomes driven.

- Applying Action for Children's and professional practice standards and ensuring their implementation as necessary and being proactive in their implementation.

- Managing and co-ordinate a caseload of young people, providing a range of targeted interventions to assist their entry to the labour market through group, coordinated or individual support.

- Delivering of a range of group work modules that contribute to our overall employability programmes, promoting inclusion and allowing for individual learning styles.

You will need:

- An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Guidance or equivalent.

- An assessors qualification.

- Experience of working in group settings with young people facing multiple barriers.

- Previous experience of working within recruitment or employment sector.

- Knowledge and understanding of young people facing unemployment.

- To have a car to use for business purposes.

The way we work

We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work here.

Rewards

We want our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, a comprehensive employer-matched pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts on our dedicated benefits portal. Find out more about our exclusive Action for Children benefits here.

For safe and happy childhoods

At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.

Do you share our commitment to supporting positive change in people’s lives?

Ypeople has over 200 staff and volunteers and supports hundreds of people every day in our homelessness, young people’s wellbeing and out of school care services.

We would love you to apply for this role if...

• You are guided by the Ypeople values and committed to creating an environment that promotes inclusiveness.
• You hold relevant professional qualification (e.g. RIC’s) or CIOB equivalent qualification or comparable experience in work related to role.
• You have a knowledge and understanding of the property and building sector and property standards legislation.
• You are an excellent communicator and have experience managing a team.

You would love to work in this role if...

• You are eager to foster relationships whilst providing leadership when acting as a role model to our staff, volunteers, and the people we support.
• You are motivated to manage the procurement and repairs of property.
• You are passionate about delivering a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service with a focus on efficiency, quality, and value for money.
• You are excited to work in an organisation that celebrates your participation in your service and offers you development opportunities.

What you will be doing

• Managing the repairs and maintenance, property procurement and administrative support functions of the department, to allow the service to be delivered in line with our vision.
• Leading and managing the procurement of the organisation’s property portfolio.
• To ensure that all void properties are quickly turned around ready to be occupied within agreed timescales.
• Providing guidance and support to services in relation to property-related issues.

At Southside Housing Association we offer a highly challenging and rewarding work environment which gives employees the opportunity to make a real difference. The quality of our services depends on the quality and skills of our staff. Our departments work closely together to ensure our customers receive a great service and each of their needs are met.

Southside Housing Association continues to maintain its Investor in People (IIP) Award through formal and informal learning and development.

We offer a wide range of job opportunities from front line advice to management roles. Southside Housing Association has a diverse workforce of 100 staff to serve its diverse community. Southside Housing Association continues its commitment to Glasgow City Councils Living Wage campaign.

Southside Housing Association Ltd is a charitable community controlled housing organisation. We own and manage approximately 2,200 houses and through our own factoring company, SFARS, provide a factoring service to a further 800 houses.

Glasgow Care & Repair

Glasgow Care & Repair is a city wide service managed and delivered by Southside Housing Association. This post offers an opportunity to be part of a forward thinking team making a positive difference to people’s lives.

The service delivers Handyperson and advice services to older people and people with disabilities living throughout Glasgow.

We now wish to recruit to add to our growing team as we begin to develop and deliver services to a wider range of customers.

We are seeking an experienced Administrator with excellent customer focus and experience of working in a busy environment. Applicants will have a minimum of three years recent, direct experience of working in a busy office in a customer focused/service role and SVQ Level 3 /HNC in Business Administration or equivalent qualification, or qualified by significant relevant experience.

At Southside Housing Association we offer a highly challenging and rewarding work environment which gives employees the opportunity to make a real difference. The quality of our services depends on the quality and skills of our staff. Our departments work closely together to ensure our customers receive a great service and each of their needs are met.

Southside Housing Association continues to maintain its Investor in People (IIP) Award through formal and informal learning and development.

We offer a wide range of job opportunities from front line advice to management roles. Southside Housing Association has a diverse workforce of 100 staff to serve its diverse community. Southside Housing Association continues its commitment to Glasgow City Councils Living Wage campaign.

Southside Housing Association Ltd is a charitable community controlled housing organisation. We own and manage approximately 2,200 houses and through our own factoring company, SFARS, provide a factoring service to a further 800 houses.

Glasgow Care & Repair

Glasgow Care & Repair is a city wide service managed and delivered by Southside Housing Association. This post offers an opportunity to be part of a forward thinking team making a positive difference to people’s lives. The service delivers Handyperson and advice services to older people and people with disabilities living throughout Glasgow.

We now wish to recruit to add to our growing team as we begin to develop and deliver services to a wider range of customers.

We are seeking an experienced Handyperson to join the team to increase our workforce to provide a flexible, responsive and effective service. The service supports older people and people with disabilities to remain safely at home and to facilitate their discharge from hospital by providing practical support and assistance. The successful candidate will be qualified by significant relevant experience with three years full time handyperson/building trade experience, preferably with a relevant trade apprentice and relevant qualification e.g. City & Guilds, SVQ in a relevant trade or discipline, and hold a full clean driving licence.

A PVG Check will be requested for the successful applicant.

The post is offered on a sessional basis.

We are seeking a first-class Communications Manager to join our Diabetes Scotland team. This post will lead the strategic development, planning and delivery of communications in Scotland.

Role Responsibility

The Communication Manager will play a key role in helping us reach and engage new audiences, increase our profile and influence and raise awareness and understanding of diabetes and the need for prevention. The role will also help influence the wider policy agenda and play a key role in mobilising people living with diabetes to get involved in our campaigns and activities as well as ensuring that lived experience is at the heart of everything we do.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have proven experience of working in a similar Communications Manager role and be able to demonstrate first class strategic thinking, communication and writing skills with a good news sense and the ability to work under pressure, at your own initiative and as part of a team. You will also be an excellent public speaker, skilled at building relationships and working in partnership and have excellent organisational skills.

“GEAAP” Glasgow East Alcohol Awareness Project, is a nationally award-winning community alcohol project based in the North East of Glasgow. We have been offering a free to access, Alcohol counselling and prevention service in the East of Glasgow since 1991. Our aim is to reduce the harm associated with the use and misuse of alcohol. We are seeking to employ a full time full time Counsellor to join our team working in Easterhouse Glasgow. The post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Glasgow City Council’s Community Fund.

More information on GEAAP can be found at geaap.org

To be responsible for the delivery of a counselling service to individuals, couples and families affected by their own or another’s alcohol use, including families where relationships have or may break down due to alcohol use.

Main Duties

1. To provide an individual, couple and family counselling service to individuals and families affected by alcohol.
2. Provide appointments during the day in a variety of settings appropriate to the service user i.e. GEAAP and other voluntary services.
3. To co-ordinate the activities of voluntary counselling staff in order to compliment the families service and ensure a good quality service to its clients.
4. To work collaboratively with other agencies as appropriate in relation to individual clients and families, attending reviews and case conferences as required and when practical.
5. To liaise with local agencies and services to promote the counselling service, with the aim of generating referrals and developing good working relationships.
6. To maintain confidential case notes and other records in accordance with G.E.A.A.P’s guidelines and policy.
7. To answer telephone and written enquiries and provide information and advice in accordance with G.E.A.A.P’s policy and guidelines.
8. To contribute to the continued growth and development of clients by providing signposting information to other relevant services.
9. To collect statistical, monitoring and evaluation information such as case studies and client reviews to ensure quality of service and for use in monitoring and evaluation reports.
10. To participate in supervision and maintain professional standards through training and ongoing development.
11. To work fully as a member of the G.E.A.A.P. team, and to contribute to its continued development.
12. To participate in any other reasonable relevant tasks after due consultation and agreement.

To find out more about the role, please download the Person Specification below.

“GEAAP” Glasgow East Alcohol Awareness Project, is a nationally award-winning community alcohol project based in the North East of Glasgow. We have been offering a free to access, Alcohol counselling and prevention service in the East of Glasgow since 1991. Our aim is to reduce the harm associated with the use and misuse of alcohol. We are seeking to employ a full time full time Administration worker to join our team working in Easterhouse Glasgow. The post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Glasgow City Council’s Community Fund.

More information on GEAAP can be found at geaap.org

Main responsibilities & duties

1. Provide overall administrative support to project Staff and volunteers, using all available technology and resources.
2. Act as first point of contact for all visitors to the project.
3. Devise and maintain client database with up to date client information.
4. Process and record all Petty Cash dealings.
5. Liaise by telephone, email and letter with clients and other agencies.
6. Accept and record client referrals.
7. Assist with awareness raising of the Service.
8. Attend and take minutes of Committee/ Steering Group Meetings.
9. Maintain accurate statistics/ records.
10. Monitor and Order stationary supplies as required
11. To participate in Supervision and maintain Professional Standards through training.

To find out more abut the role, please download the Person Specification below.

Ardenglen Housing Association is a highly successful, award winning organisation. We are extremely proud of our proven track record and achievements over the past 30 years with customer services, innovation and kindness at our core.

We pride ourselves on being recognised as a community anchor and are committed to the ongoing physical, social and economic regeneration of the area.

Ardenglen is a community based housing association established in 1990. We operate from a modern office in Castlemilk, Glasgow and own and manage 1,000 homes for rent.

As we launch the Castlemilk Community Food Pantry we are looking for a motivated, dynamic and resilient individual to join our dedicated Operations Team as our Pantry Coordinator.

You will be working within our innovative community food pantry and will be expected to deliver excellent performance across all areas of the project as well as ensuring that high quality of customer service is in line with our vision and values.

You will be dynamic and engaging with excellent communication, management, leadership and coaching skills and will play a central role in the development of this new and exciting project. You will work closely with the community of Castlemilk as well as wider networks and key partners to ensure they influence and shape the pantry. You will also link in with other proposed pantry projects across Glasgow in supporting the development of a learning and skills resources sharing network.

Castlemilk Community Food Pantry will provide fresh, nutritional, good quality food at a significantly subsidised rate. The model is relatively new to Scotland but has been pioneered successfully in other parts of the UK and across the USA to great success. It will receive and distribute surplus, fit for purpose food, provided through effective partnerships with, e.g. Fareshare Glasgow and will include fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy to offer a quality shopping experience.

As opposed to the foodbank model of free crisis provision the Pantry will offer a more dignified alternative to address the significant food security issues which exist within the community.

We are looking for an experiences and motivated person to cover the post of retail manager of our boutique shop. The Retail Manager is responsible for all day-to-day activities in the shop and its’ successful running. The main focus of this role is to oversee the retail function of Merry-go-round - creating a friendly, welcoming and easy to shop atmosphere for customers while maximising sales. Our shop sells everything maternity and baby from 0-5 years, with over 8000 customers a year, so experience in a busy retail setting is vital.

The role is crucial to Merry-go-rounds success and includes a wide variety of tasks including stock management, merchandising, sales projections and reporting, displaying excellent customer service and supporting the team. The post holder will be very organised, self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, able to work independently and with enthusiasm to succeed. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively with customers and the rest of the team. We record and plan everything online, so you need to be tech savvy too, as well as having experience of retail on social media. Prior retail and management experience are essential.

A Role Description is available for download below.

Children’s Panel Members are trained to take part in children’s hearings and make important decisions with and for infants, children and young people.

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic people across Scotland to take on the volunteer role of Depute Area Convener. Depute Area Conveners play a key role by supporting the local Area Convener in the leadership of local volunteers.

What will you be doing?

Supporting the local Area Convener, you’ll be managing a team of volunteers to recruit, select, quality assure and manage concerns or complaints in your area. You’ll be working with local partners, communicating with Panel Members and leading on and implementing national improvements at the local level. You will also make sure that the views of young people are heard and acted upon within your area.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people and improving their outcomes and experiences; able to lead and be part of a team; a strong communicator. You should also be familiar with working with volunteers and be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos of the children’s hearings system.

Where should you be based?

We are looking for Depute Area Conveners in East Renfrewshire, Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire.

Exciting Opportunity to be involved in the leadership and development of St Rollox Community Outreach Project.

We are recruiting for a Project Manager for our community outreach project serving asylum seekers, refugees and the community of Sighthill.

Main Purpose of Post:

Your task is to lead and develop, through St Rollox Church, the provision of support and services to Refugees, Asylum seekers and local residents in North Glasgow. You will lead and coordinate the volunteer team, giving them focus, inspiration, training and support. You will ensure the smooth day to day running of the Project and also envision and deliver future activities.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

The SAMH National Employment Team operates high quality services to support customers to access and sustain employment. An opportunity has arisen to join the team and make a positive impact on the lives of the customers we support.

Working as a member of the management team you will drive the delivery and performance SAMH employment solutions services, programmes and contracts. You will manage a staff team across Scotland and will be responsible for contract compliance, performance management, designated budgetary and financial matters and health and safety. You will also be responsible for liaising with contractors and partners and providing reports and management information on a regular basis.

You will have experience of working to tight deadlines in a target driven environment and of working/liaising with employers. Although based in the above stated locations the post involves travel across Scotland therefore a full driving licence and access to your own transport is essential.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Oxana MacGregor-Gunn on 07711 389680

Scotland’s women and labour market expert, Close the Gap, is looking for new trustees. Committed to women’s labour market equality, you’ll have the ability to think strategically and creatively, and to respond to the needs of the organisation. You’ll also be able to commit the time to fulfil the role of trustee, and help us meet our strategic objectives.

Close the Gap is strongly committed to equality, and recognises that diverse boards are more effective, and result in better governance practice. We would particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic people, disabled people, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people who are currently under-represented on our board. We’re also particularly interested in receiving applications from people that have knowledge and experience in finance and fundraising.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy and advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of women’s inequality at work. Close the Gap was established as a partnership initiative in 2001, and became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2016.

Money Advice Scotland (MAS) – Scotland’s money charity is seeking to appoint 2 new independent Trustees/Directors to augment its existing Board. This is a very exciting point in the history of Money Advice Scotland, as we have recently introduced new governance arrangements.

We are seeking 2 dynamic individuals who share our passion in being “the driving force towards wellbeing for the people of Scotland”. See our strategy document and impact report.

See our strategy report

See our impact report

Money Advice Scotland has a membership drawn from local authorities, CABx, housing associations, voluntary sector projects, insolvency practitioners, all of whom have an interest in the provision of debt advice and/or financial capability.

These posts are well positioned, to provide a real opportunity to shape, and shift the money advice and financial inclusion sector, to meet the demands of the new strategic and operational environment we now face.

MAS holds the Investor in People Gold standard reflecting our own continued commitment of developing the staff who are at the heart of the services we provide to members.

We are a relatively small organisation (employing 18 people), which punches well above its weight, and always delivers on its promise. We need Trustees who really want to make a difference across the communities in Scotland, and beyond.

We particularly wish to appoint Trustees from the following areas of expertise: skills in digital infrastructure, and applications and have a depth of knowledge in cyber security. Other skills preferred include experience in the political climate in Scotland, and familiarity with the machinery of government. Ideally past experience in working with Holyrood and Westminster Parliaments, and at local level. The Board is also short of HR knowledge, and experience. Acquiring these additional competencies will complement the existing skills on the Board, which relate to debt advice, and financial education provision across Scotland. In addition, through our Independent Trustees we have skills in financial and legal services, accountancy, and public relations.

Whilst the posts are not remunerated individuals will play a significant role in the future of Money Advice Scotland’s development, and its sustainability. We are a relatively small organisation (employing 18 people), which punches well above its weight, and always delivers on its promise.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner for Attainment for our Child & Family Centre in Govan.

Glasgow City Mission’s Child & Family Centre provides a number of valuable services to the local community from nursery provision and parenting support classes, to counselling and confidence building activities. Working with over 100 children and their families, our aim is to break the poverty cycle and give children in Govan the best start in life. By investing in safe guarding and supporting families, we help children and parent alike grow to become confident and ‘life equipped’.

As part of the childcare team of the nursery, this role will provide additional support for children who need it most in order to close the attainment gap, through helping boost cognitive development and reduce any disparity that opens up before children start primary school.

Applicants should hold or be working towards the BA Childhood Practice, PDA, Certificate / Diploma in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant advanced qualification. Candidates should be in sympathy with the ethos of Glasgow City Mission.

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Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Glasgow Residential Stabilization Service

We aim to provide a 4 to 6 weeks residential service for individuals who are no longer managing their support within a community setting.

Our team of social care, nursing and medical staff will provide treatment and support to individuals who are deemed to be engaging in high risk drug and/or alcohol use with complex needs. Collaboratively working within a Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC) to address the individuals’ physical, mental, social and emotional needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a range of interventions in 1:1 and group work settings to support, encourage and motivate individuals to assist them to gain some stability back in their life.

Turning Point Scotland Glasgow Drug Crisis Centre

The Glasgow Drug Crisis Centre is a busy 24/7 service for drug users, combining a Methadone Clinic, Needle Exchange service and a 12 bedded Residential Unit. Its multi-disciplinary teams comprise social care workers, nurses and medical staff, who encourage and support Service Users to find ways of making their drug use less problematic and to achieve a better quality of life. Many Service Users will be unable to cope and be at risk, but whatever the issue Turning Point Scotland is committed to rehabilitation and recovery through effective person centred support.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a different to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

This role will support the church in reaching the community through a range of projects and

activities by helping the team to source and secure sustainable funding.

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 £9.30 - £9.76 per hour;
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 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.