Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is Scotland’s national resource of expertise on drugs and drug-related issues. A membership-based registered charity, which works towards the reduction of drug related harm in Scotland through a range of varied programmes of work. Including programmes of work on:
SDF was established in 1986 and has over 45 staff members.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and stimulating environment with a range of stakeholders in the drugs sector including Government, elected representatives, the media, statutory and voluntary sector services and people with lived and living experience of problem substance use.
You will bring extensive experience of managing projects and people in the area of substance use or a related field. You will have worked at a strategic level as well as having a strong track record of designing, developing, securing funding for and managing the delivery of projects.
The CEO’s role is to
This is a national post that involves working from home and from a Glasgow office base.
SDF aims to recruit the best candidates and to help achieve this offers an attractive sector-standard salary, pension contribution and broader terms and conditions.
Transforming the lives of those to whom all of us owe an enormous debt.
Combat Stress has been in existence since 1919 and, without doubt, provides a life-changing and, on occasion, life saving service.
For more than a century it has provided support to veterans from every service and every conflict. On average, it takes a veteran 13 years to ask for help after leaving their job and, for many, it is their darkest hour and they’re in a crisis situation. Combat Stress offers specialist support to deal with mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression. It offers a range of services and therapy programmes across the UK. In Scotland, it offers residential and community-based care, together with online services, delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working across Scotland.
The charity is at an exciting time of its growth and is seeking a Head of Operations for Scotland who will provide forward thinking and inspirational leadership throughout this period and beyond.
You must be a registered professional, perhaps in occupational therapy, social work, mental health nursing, or clinical or counselling psychology, who can provide the highest quality strategic and operational leadership for Combat Stress in Scotland. The post holder will be the senior manager responsible for both representing and promoting Combat Stress across the country and build positive and productive relationships with statutory and third sector colleagues.
Combat Stress is looking for someone with the skills, experience and drive to support the Deputy Director of Operations to build on its current achievements and develop excellent quality services and support across Scotland.
The successful candidate will have considerable senior operational management experience delivered within a multi-disciplinary context; you should be strategic, have significant understanding of, and experience in, the field of mental health, have a robust understanding of the Care Inspectorate scrutiny framework and a desire for high quality and continuous improvement.
This is a role with considerable breadth and will exert change both within the charity and at a national level. You will have the opportunity to influence Scottish Government policy, represent Scotland at UK wide events and contribute to the growth and development of a national organisation. In addition, you will gain experience and expertise in the delivery of trauma-informed focused services, provide leadership for a multi-site national service ensuring regional equity, and provide high quality, effective and evidence-based care to Scotland’s veterans.
If you want to be part of the senior team at Combat Stress, providing specialist treatment and support for veterans with complex mental health issues; if you want to be part of the life-changing and unique work the charity provides and you’re able to demonstrate commitment to their values, then please contact us for the Candidate Pack today. In return, you will know that your daily endeavours are transforming the lives of those to whom all of us owe an enormous debt.
Would you like to be part of a professional Executive Team helping to improve lives?
Can you be a great leader and be supportive, creative, and excellent at what you do?
Then why not join our fantastic organisation and be part of a first-class team.
Reporting to the CEO, you will:
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 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.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
About the Role
At SAMH, we pride ourselves on the high quality of our support services across Scotland, and as we roll out our new organisational strategy, we are looking to recruit to the role of Senior Service Manager. These roles will lead our services to continue to build on their success and shape new developments and innovation across the organisation.
With overall responsibility for high quality delivery across a range of internal and external standards, and delivery across a number of social care services, within one of the geographic locations above, you’ll demonstrate your energy, drive, leadership and enthusiasm for excellence in mental health support and social care.
What we are looking for
An accomplished communicator, you will have instant credibility when engaging with both internal and external stakeholders and local partnerships and your experience as a senior manager, will enable you to lead, develop, and support and guide your service managers to build positive and effective environments and deliver outstanding quality services.
Experience and knowledge of the Social Care sector is preferred but not essential.
If you share our passion and vision for a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances we would be delighted to receive an application from you.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 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.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
About the Role
SAMH is delighted to be partnering with South Lanarkshire Council to build the mental health knowledge and skills of children, young people, parent/carers and school/community organisation staff and through the delivery of mental health workshops, information sessions, activities and resources.
SAMH is recruiting a Let’s Connect Team Leader to lead a team of 3 full time (during term-time) Let’s Connect Officers and along with them connect with schools and community groups across South Lanarkshire to firstly understand the mental health learning needs, then develop a capacity building programme to build resilient individuals and communities by raising awareness of mental health and tacking stigma.
The Let’s Connect programme will also recruit, train and support young people to become Mental Health Youth Peer Supporters and support the schools while they embed this programme.
Working closely with the Children and Young People Service Manager you will lead on the implementation of the Let’s Connect Programme in South Lanarkshire, ensuring a collaborative approach by building relationships with key stakeholders.
The Team Leader will further lead in building knowledge of provision across the authority by connecting and networking with other providers, to ensure that the Let’s Connect programme is complementary and sits within a continuum of support.
What we are looking for
We are looking for experienced individuals who are passionate about helping individuals to better understand and support their own and others mental wellbeing. You will need to demonstrate experience of working with young people and have an in depth knowledge of mental health and wellbeing.
As Let’s Connect Team Leader you will be a skilled communicator with experience in leading, motivating and mentoring others.
These skills will also extend to excellent facilitation and training delivery experience, and you will plan the programme by firstly understanding the mental health learning needs of children, young people and adults and then deliver and evaluate the programme, and ensuring that it is delivered effectively and meets its intended outcomes.
A full drivers licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 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.
For Scotland’s Mental Health.
SAMH is delighted to be partnering with South Lanarkshire Council to build the mental health knowledge and skills of children, young people, parent/carers and school/community organisation staff, and through the delivery of mental health workshops, information sessions, activities and resources.
SAMH is recruiting 3 full time (term-time only) Let’s Connect Officers to work across South Lanarkshire, to build resilient individuals and communities by raising awareness around mental health and tackling stigma. It aims to equip children and young people (and the adults around them) with the tools to support their own and others’ mental wellbeing, along with the knowledge of where to go for help, should they need it.
The Let’s Connect Officer will also recruit, train and support young people to become Mental Health Youth Peer Supporters and support schools while they embed this programme.
What we are looking for
We are looking for experienced individuals who are passionate about helping individuals to better understand and support their own and others mental wellbeing. You will need to demonstrate experience of working with young people and have an in depth knowledge of mental health and wellbeing. With exceptional communication skills and excellent facilitation and training delivery experience, you will understand and respond to the mental health learning needs of children, young people and adults.
A full drivers licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;
Do you have a passion for cycling including a working knowledge of bike mechanics, and can support and motivate others to the positive benefits of active travel?
Govan Community Project is a community based organisation who primarily support individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community and we are looking for a Bike Library Coordinator to join our team.
The bike library aims to support members of the Mossheights community to experience the positive benefits of cycling. The project provides access to bikes through a lending scheme and organises cycling activities to promote engagement, physical and mental wellbeing, and community cohesion.
Your role will be to maintain and develop our bike library project in Moss Heights and to be primarily responsible for its operation. You will also deliver activities to promote community engagement with the project.
Our ideal candidate will be a very confident cyclist, including being highly proficient in road cycling and road safety, with a working knowledge of bike maintenance. You will be comfortable delivering activities within a diverse community, and communicating and supporting individuals where there may be language barriers. You should also have excellent organisational and record keeping skills.
Govan Community Project is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, with the right skills for the role and would particularly welcome applications from individuals from the refugee community.
Community InfoSource (CIS) is looking for a key person with a passion for working to enable asylum seekers and refugees to know and secure their housing rights and have access to safe and dignified housing. The person should have experience of project management, people management, fundraising, budgeting and project financial monitoring, as well as knowledge of and experience of working with asylum seekers within the UK asylum system. The person should be committed to a human rights ethos and to CIS’s values.
We will guarantee an interview to anyone with lived experience of the asylum system who fulfils the essential criteria of the person specification.
The aim of this post is to coordinate and manage the successful delivery and development of CIS’s Women and Asylum Seeker Housing project, including ensuring project planning, staff, fundraising and budget management, coordinating team delivery and team meetings, and supporting the fundraising and sustainability of the project.
Community InfoSource has secured funding from Glasgow City Council’s Communities Fund and from The Robertson Trust, for this post. The post is for 21 hours a week for 18 months from March 2023 and thereafter subject to further successful fundraising.
Responsible to: CIS Chief Executive Officer
Disability Equality Scotland are looking for part time Training and Development Worker to deliver and expand a training course as part of our Easy Read Service. The post holder will also support our Easy Read Workers with some translation tasks. The post will contribute to the promotion and marketing of our Easy Read Service and Training and assist with the development of our website aimed at promoting Easy Read.
This post should have a high level of responsibility for designing, delivering, evaluating and reporting.
As a membership organisation for disabled people and disability organisations, it is important we can communicate clearly to everyone and encourage others to do this too.
Disability Equality Scotland is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
Reporting to: Communications and Research Manager
Reidvale Adventure Play Association Ltd is a voluntary organisation with charitable status based in Dennistoun, Glasgow.
RAPA offers a range of fully integrated Play services and experiences within a fully accessible and integrated playground environment.
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic individual to provide a variety of play, sport and free play experiences both indoors and outdoors.
Previous experience essential.
A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children 1st team in Glasgow
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Glasgow Family Wellbeing Service, to positively impact on the lives of children, young people and their families, building empowering relationships to address the various challenges they face. This is an innovative service, working alongside children and their families within communities across the South of Glasgow, providing early support which is easily accessible and non-stigmatising. We listen and learn from children and families to develop the service alongside our partners. We are therefore looking to recruit dynamic, flexible, experienced individuals who can drive the successful development and growth of this innovative service.
Children 1st along with our partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.
What kind of people are we looking for?
What kind of Glasgow Family Wellbeing team member will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:
Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.
Base
You will be based in Glasgow with access to our service hub in the south of the city.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.
Diversity and inclusion
We aim to tackle all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender and disability, both internally and externally.
We seek to create a workforce which reflects the diverse population we serve, including previously under-represented groups. We are committed to making Children 1st an environment where all employees are welcomed, nurtured and can thrive.
Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is important to us, we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains a healthy work life balance. We will provide connection with the rest of the organisation including regular support from the local Team Leaders, Service Manager and Assistant Director.
Join the Team
We will invite shortlisted candidates along for an informal chat about what it will mean to be part of our Glasgow Family Wellbeing Service at an open event on Thursday 23 February Please register your interest here. After you have registered your interest if you are shortlisted, you will be sent a link to join this event, which will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. If you have any questions, please contact: HR@children1st.org.uk
Further Information
These are permanent posts. We have three full time equivalent posts (35 hours a week), but we would like to hear from anyone who would like to explore a reduced hours arrangement.
All posts require some flexibility, which means planned evening and weekend work when necessary, in order to offer the appropriate level of support to individual families.
Paragon Music is an inclusive arts company inspiring people to create and perform their own music and dance. We are passionate about using music and the arts to raise people’s aspirations, self-image, teamwork, communication and learning. We believe that music and the arts have the power to transform lives when guided by two key principles - Equality and Inclusion.
About the role
Paragon is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors.
We are recruiting people who possess strategic vision, good independent judgement but above all, people who share our values of equity and inclusion.
We are looking for people with skills and experience in any of the following:
The Board meets 4 times per year for 2-3 hours on weekdays, usually in the evenings. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and training and ongoing support will be provided, the role is non-remunerated.
Values in Action Scotland (VIAS) is recruiting for a Board Member position. We are particularly keen to hear from people with a strong background in communications and social media marketing.
Background
Established in 1971 VIAS has grown to be a leading charity in this space with a turnover of £279,000. The vision of VIAS is for a Scotland where people with learning disabilities and/or autism have the same opportunities as everyone else and are supported to achieve their goals. Through our comprehensive portfolio of job coaching, training, consultancy and evaluation services we build capacity of individuals and organisations to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/ or autism live great lives with all the support they need to achieve this.
More About VIAS
You can find out more about what we do by visiting viascotland.org.uk. This will also link you a short film showcasing our work.
The VIAS Board
VIAS is a disabled persons organsation (DPO) so 50% of our board are people with lived experience of learning disability and/or autism. This gives us the unique opportunity to hear first hand from the experts on what we need to do as an organisation to help people to live great lives. The other 50% of the board are selected on the basis of specialisms that will help us to develop and it is here that we have vacancies.
What We Offer
We offer excellent training and development opportunities and out of pocket travel expenses. Mentoring support from existing and retiring board members is offered to allow a smooth transition for new Board Members.
What Is Required
The board of VIAS normally meet on a quarterly basis on Wednesdays between 4pm and 6pm. The successful candidate would also be required to attend meetings of one of the VIAS Strategic Groups progressing our strategic objectives:-
These meetings normally take place between board meetings and will be a minimum of 1 meeting and a maximum of 2 meetings lasting 1 hour. The majority of meeting will take place via Zoom mid-week but we do like a face-to-face meet up at least once per year.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Our service at Holland Street provides emergency accommodation for 25 people aged 16-35 years. There is also an Intensive Floating support service for up to 8 clients.
Pauline McEwan, Acting Service Manager at Holland Street will be more than happy to hear from you, if you have any questions about the role.
You can contact Pauline at:
E: pmcewan@bluetriangle.org.uk
To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Our Shettleston service is an accommodation unit for young care leavers and young people who have experienced homelessness. Service Manager, Robert Leitch will be more than happy to hear from you, if you have any questions about the role.
You can contact Robert at E: rleitch@bluetriangle.org.uk T:0141 764 1943
To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
Who we are:
Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with around 100 staff and over 2,000 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.
We are seeking to recruit a Fundraising Coordinator to join our Fundraising Team. This is a newly created role to support the development of our fundraising activities.
Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with the Fundraising Team to help deliver our fundraising and development priorities. The role will work across all income streams – trusts, major donors, individual giving and legacies with a strong focus on securing trust and foundation income, fundraising administration, supporter care and the coordination of fundraising materials and resources. The role will also contribute to reporting of Scripture Union Scotland’s impact - collecting data, case studies and updates from across our ministries to report back to funders. The post holder will also be involved in research to find new funding sources and prospects.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain administrative systems, fundraising CRM, and databases, keeping up-to-date records of opportunities, applications, and results.
· Provide support to the Major Donor and Trusts Manager by conducting detailed, compliant research, including identifying new potential high-value supporters and trust funding sources for SU Scotland.
· Provide support to the Individual Giving Manager across a wide range of income streams: appeals, legacy fundraising, regular giving programme, donor acquisition and supporting the wider staff team in fundraising.
· Contribute to the administration and stewardship of donors and work with the Fundraising team to coordinate and improve supporter care processes.
· Develop and update fundraising materials and resources.
· Be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries, responding promptly to all supporters.
· Participate fully in the life and ministry of Scripture Union Scotland.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking applicants who have experience of working in a fundraising team and have good research and analytical skills, with the ability to contribute to the development of new prospects and funding pipelines. The successful applicant will be able to develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. An ability to project manage and multi task is also critical.
For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and can 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.
Linthouse Housing Association (LHA) is at a really exciting stage in its history; it is now over 40 years since a small group of dedicated local people set up the Association to save the historic Victorian Tenements to provide good quality affordable housing for people in housing need.
We are on a journey of transformational change to improve the quality of our stock, secure value for money and customer service excellence in all that we do. The staffing structure at LHA continues to change and adapt to deliver our ambitious Business Plan and meet the challenges ahead.
As full members of Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH), LHA offer excellent terms and conditions including access to the Scottish Housing Associations Pension Scheme (SHAPS), flexitime and flexible working patterns. Our staff also benefit from access to a private health care plan through Westfield Health.
Linthouse Housing Association are recruiting a Grade 7 Finance Officer to work within the Corporate Services Team. The post holder will line manage a G6 Assistant Finance Officer and G3/4 Finance and Factoring Assistant.
The Finance Officer will help us achieve some of our strategic financial management aims, working with LHA’s finance agent FMD Financial Services Ltd, and supporting the Senior Leadership Team with key projects. These include maximising the use of financial planning, integrating our housing management and finance software package and mapping internal processes and work streams to provide efficiencies across routine cyclical finance tasks.
Our ideal candidate should have experience gained from working within a similar housing environment, dealing with elements of treasury management, budget production, managing cashflow, producing management accounts and drafting reports as part of a regular stakeholder engagement approach.
Thenue Housing Association provides high quality housing with a stock base of approximately 3,000 properties in our six main communities located in Glasgow. Thenue Housing Association has always gone beyond our core housing responsibilities to address the wider needs of our communities and we have successfully secured funding through the Energy Redress Scheme to deliver an Energy Advice Project to our communities.
We are seeking 2 Energy Advice Assistants to join our Energy Advice team. The project will consist of 3 posts 1 Energy Advisor and 2 Energy Advice Assistants. The team will provide a free, impartial energy advice, information and advocacy service. The service will be accessible to low income and vulnerable households who are struggling to heat homes and pay energy bills, and tenants who are in energy debt or at risk of energy debt.
You will have practical experience of providing advice and advocacy in a community / voluntary setting as well as experience of working in a customer focussed environment. Key to the role, you will have experience of working with people from a wide range of
backgrounds including vulnerable and ‘hard to reach’ individuals. You must be willing to work towards to a City & Guild Energy Awareness Level 3 qualification.
In return, we offer an excellent package including a competitive salary, a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 15 public holidays. Thenue have introduced and are trialling until 31 March 2023 Flexible First, a combination of office and home working with 3 additional leave days. An Enhanced Disclosure check will be required for this post.
Thenue aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfillment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in
FHOSS South are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
TPS works with adults who are experiencing a range of support needs. This includes housing and homelessness, learning disability, autism, acquired brain injury, fluctuating mental health, physical disabilities, problematic alcohol and/or other drug use and involvement in the criminal justice system. We believe that people matter. We believe they are the experts on their support needs. It is for us to work creatively with them and with partners to ensure we meet those needs.
Every day we work with well over 4,000 people and every year around 8,700. We help them to address issues they are experiencing and recognise their own skills and interests.
We embed our approach to support in a framework of Citizenship. Using this we deliver a holistic approach promoting the recovery, self-determination and inclusion of people experiencing challenges in their life. And we do this through focusing on their strengths and the valuable contributions they can make to their communities.
We define Citizenship as a measure of the strength of an individual’s connection to the 5 R’s of rights, responsibilities, roles, resources, and relationships that society makes available to its members.
TPS is the biggest provider of services to people experiencing or at risk of Homelessness across Scotland. We deliver support to over 2800 individuals on any given day, and over 5,100 each year. This number increases when taking into account our services accessed through Justice or Alcohol and Other Drugs funding streams.
We believe that in many cases, Homelessness is entirely preventable. It is failures in the siloed and complex systems that we have designed to protect people that stops us from achieving this. Where Homelessness is not or cannot be, prevented the experience should be short lived, and we should meet that with a psychologically informed response. A menu of options should be available to individuals to prevent, or support someone to move on from Homelessness. This ensures we use a ‘no wrong door’ approach to accessing services.
We deliver a range of service models. These include Outreach Housing Support; Outreach Housing First; Outreach Crisis Support; Supported Accommodation. In line with our Citizenship approach we have a specific focus on key areas. These are; Building on people’s strengths, skills and interests as well as meeting their needs; Connecting people to communities, people and / or places; Harm reduction and / or Recovery; and providing a Psychologically informed / Trauma informed approach.
We also deliver a range of additional services across the country. Examples include Peer Mentoring services, Community Connectors, TPS Moving Service and TPS Connects amongst many other initiatives.
We recognise the importance of animals in people’s lives and helping individuals move on from the trauma they have experienced. We are currently developing our policies and frameworks to engage with stakeholders and develop our policy and procedures to make our services as pet friendly as possible.
We are also active members of the European Federation of National Organisations with the Homeless (FEANTSA).
We provide a range of different outreach Housing support services supporting individuals with short to medium term interventions to either move on from their experience of Homelessness or prevent it happening in the first place. We also deliver longer term Housing Support often funded through personalised budgets / Self Directed Support (SDS) to meet individuals housing and wellbeing needs. We believe that Housing Support can be delivered upstream before Homelessness is even the faintest possibility, often where it is difficult to quantify the impact of our prevention work. Similarly, we see the importance of housing support to move people on from their experience of Homelessness and also any long term physical and emotional needs.
Flexible Homelessness Outreach Support Service assists people with complex needs to progress from emergency and temporary accommodation and other homeless services into place of their own.
Turning Point Scotland and Loretto Care work in partnership to offer this city wide service.
The flexible Homelessness Outreach Support Service offer an integrated needs-led holistic approach to supporting people with complex needs.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
Dates-n-Mates is Scotland’s first friendship and dating agency run by and for adults with a learning disability. Established 15 years ago Dates-n-Mates has experience of connecting people in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Aberdeen, Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire.
Our work is underpinned by a human rights-based approach. We believe it is people’s right to live life free of discrimination and to develop friendships and relationships of their choosing, to love and be loved.
For the last 15 years Dates-n-Mates has been part of C-Change Scotland. Through an ethos of fostering, C-Change has supported Dates-n-Mates to develop and to grow both its offer and membership. It is now time for Dates-n-Mates to make its own way in the world. The C-Change Board of Trustees have supported the establishment of Dates-n-Mates as an independent charity.
Dates-n-Mates has now achieved the status of independent Scottish Charity and in April 2023 will embark on the next chapter led by John Paul Moffat – National Director Scotland, our dates-n-mates Regional Directors and the new Dates-n-Mates Scotland Lead.
The new Dates-n-Mates Scotland Lead will work with our new Board of Trustees, Colleagues, Volunteers and our Members to ensure a future where members are at the heart of everything we do, where the organisation is well led and has a sustainable future.
Should you wish to discuss this exciting role please do not hesitate to contact Ian Williams – Depute CEO, C-Change Scotland ian.williams@c-change.org.uk
Would you like to be part of a professional Operations Team whilst helping to improve lives?
Can you be a great team member and be supportive, creative, and excellent at what you do?
Then why not join our fantastic organisation and be part of a first-class team.
Working as part of the Operations Team, you will:
To be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator and organiser and be competent in the use of IT. You will possess the necessary health & safety qualifications to conduct risk assessments, audits and training e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, relevant degree and will strive to develop a positive and pro-active health & safety culture across the organisation.
£500 Retention Payment!!
You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures
£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period
£250 on successful completion of 12 months service
Our Service
Queen Mary Avenue provides twenty four hour, seven days per week residential support to eight female individuals who have a variety of support needs, including mental health and addiction issues. Each individual we support has previously been homeless or has been threatened with homelessness.
We have two 39 hours per week positions available.
Due to the nature of this service, we are recruiting for females only*.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
Deliver a high standard of care and support for individuals in line with their outcome plans
Provide support to individuals with day to day living in order to help individuals achieve positive outcomes in life
Build positive relationships with the individuals we support to assist them tackle the issues that led to their homelessness
Be confident dealing with crisis intervention situations
You Will:
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Have the ability to lone work and work well as part of a team
Be organised with good time keeping skills
Be confident dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face
Possess an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
About the Benefits:
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Patterns
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)
*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.
The Employability Support Worker will make a real impact to individuals’ day to day lives as they uniquely tailor their personal development, offer emotional and practical support and set realistic goals as part of their journey to employability opportunities.
In return for choosing to work for GCA, the benefits you will receive are:
Organisation Profile:
Elevate is one service with two routes to employability: Elevate Glasgow PSP and Recovery Employability Service. Elevate offer a person-centred approach to individuals in their employability journey.
Public Social Partnerships (PSPs) are strategic partnering arrangements, through which the public sector can collaborate with third sector organisations (voluntary, charity and social enterprise organisations) to share responsibility for designing services. A key principle of this approach is that services are designed co-productively with service users. Glasgow Council on Alcohol are the Lead Partner.
Elevate is an employability service for people in recovery from drugs/or alcohol. We are delighted that we are now able to extend the service to include aftercare provision for those in work to include those affected by poor mental health or have experience of homelessness or the criminal justice service as well as those in recovery.
Glasgow Council on Alcohol is a leading provider of alcohol support and has been providing a range of award winning services across Glasgow and surrounding areas for over 50 years and has an excellent reputation for partnership working and a proven track record of helping individuals to achieve their goals.
Young Person Recovery Service is based within the Recovery Employability Service. It will provide diversionary work and to promote recovery for young people where drugs and alcohol have been a risk for them and promote pathways to employment, provide training, education and volunteering opportunities. Young Person Recovery Service will support individuals to achieve positive destinations.
This project is led by Glasgow Health & Social Care Partnership (GHSCP), National Health Service Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGG&C) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), and delivered by GCA through Elevate.
The Young Person’s Recovery Coach will be employed by, and based in, Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA).
In return for choosing to work for GCA, the benefits you will receive are:
Organisation Profile:
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.
Would you like to come and work at the number one Union in Scotland (as voted in the recent Whatuni Student Choice awards)? Strath Union is looking for a talented Activities Coordinator to join our growing team.
This role will work as part of a team to focus on maintaining and developing Strath Union’s ~200 varied societies and supporting them to engage members in innovative ways. This will include working closely with society leaders, elected officers and colleagues in the Student Opportunities Team to ensure student societies and activities are diverse, inclusive, and accessible.
The role will support student groups with their events and deliver relevant training and workshops to volunteers. This position will also help to deliver and promote key Student Engagement department events and activities, such as Freshers week and the STAR awards, including liaising with our Marketing & Communications team and creating dynamic online content. The ideal candidate will utilise their skills and experience to continually develop Strath Union’s societies and general student activities. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied workday in a vibrant workplace with a competitive salary within the sector.
The individual will be able to empower and engage positively and proactively with a wide range of students and stakeholders from diverse background and cultures, and with diverse needs. They will also be able to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues and partners.
We are looking for applicants who have a positive approach, are proactive, and thrive in a busy workplace.
If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and currently run five programmes in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
Working closely with the Operations Support Manager, you will support the organisation to maximise its use of Microsoft 365, and support the creation and refinement of IT processes and protocols. You will have experience of working in an IT support role with a mixed IT ability staff team, with demonstratable knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint at an advanced level. You will also have excellent organisational, listening and questioning skills, with the ability to independently manage a high-pressure workload.
This is a temporary post for 6 months, working three days (21 hours) a week (pattern of work to be agreed with line manager). The role forms part of the central team, working on a hybrid basis between home and travelling throughout Scotland to all our Big Noise centres.
About us
EmilyTest is a small Scottish charity working to tackle gender based violence in education. We work with schools, colleges and universities, helping them to develop effective policies, procedures and practices in relation to gender based violence prevention, intervention and support.
Our area of expertise is working closely with colleges and universities.
Our aim is to ensure every young person is able to live, work and study free from the harms and threats of Gender Based Violence.
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Project Assistant to join our friendly team based in Glasgow. The Project Assistant will play a key role in providing efficient, effective and high-quality support to all projects within EmilyTest, with a particular focus on training and our evidence based GBV Charter for colleges and universities.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Values in Action Scotland (VIAS) is recruiting for the newly created post of Development Lead, based in Glasgow. Reporting to the Chief Executive Office, this exciting opportunity will give the role holder scope to help VIAS reach a wider target audience, and to grow and develop the organisation’s brand and message.
Background
Values in Action Scotland (VIAS) is a Quality Improvement Service, with a growing commercial arm in training, consultancy and evaluation services. We are also incubating two projects; The Assembly, Scotland’s first learning disability parliament, and The Life I Want – a PSP for people with Learning Disabilities to lead in the design of services. Our vision is for a Scotland where people with learning disabilities and/or autism have the same opportunities as everyone else and are supported to achieve their goals.
Through our comprehensive portfolio of training, consultancy and evaluation services we build capacity of organisations to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/ or autism live great lives with all the support they need to achieve this.
The Candidate
With a strong background in business development, the successful candidate will be confident in their ability to create and implement a three-year business development plan to help grow VIAS and its service capabilities. With previous experience of researching prospective business in targeted markets, the role holder will develop and market a range of products and consultancy packages to attract new business and secure the sustainability of the organisation. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for building and nurturing successful partnerships. Ideally with experience of writing and submitting funding applications, candidates may also benefit from previous knowledge and understanding of issues and activities that relate to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
What We Offer
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, an employee benefits scheme and 32 days annual holiday (including bank holidays)
City of Glasgow College is seeking to fill four vacancies on its Board of Management. The College is delighted to invite applications from people with a belief in lifelong learning and the value of college education. The Board would particularly welcome applications from individuals with skills and experience in the following fields:
Our College, the largest professional and technical skills college in Scotland with state-of-the-art facilities, offers over 2,000 courses across a diverse curriculum and enrols students of 130 different nationalities. In delivering on our Strategic Plan, and our purpose to Let Learning Flourish, the College changes the life chances of our students, helps businesses recover, and rebuilds the communities of the city whose name we are proud to bear. The College also works with 100 partners in 28 countries around the world.
The Board of Management, the College’s governing body, is responsible for setting the institution’s strategic direction and for monitoring its performance. Meetings of the Board and its committees usually take place late afternoon/early evening and last approximately two hours. Board members serve on a voluntary basis, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed, and spend approximately 1.5 days per month exercising the duties and responsibilities of their roles.
The College is committed to ensuring it represents the diversity of the city and region the College serves. The Board, therefore, encourages applications from groups currently under-represented on the boards of Scotland’s public bodies, including women, disabled people, those of different cultural and social backgrounds and people under the age of 50.
With funding from The National Lottery Pollokshields Development Agency (PDA) are pleased to be recruiting a Senior Lunch Club Coordinator to work in consultation with participants to meet the needs and aspirations of the elderly BAME community in the local area.
PDA is a community organisation based in the heart of Pollokshields. We have been providing services and activities for the community for over 30 years.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who believes in community empowerment, has experience of community development, with strong networking and communication skills and experience of organising community events and workshops. Being able to speak a community language is essential.
The post will focus on facilitating and delivery of the Senior Lunch Club. Some of the duties will include organising catering and activities for the weekly lunch club
If you believe you have the skills and attributes for this post, we welcome your application.
Working in a vibrant community project within the heart of the Lincoln Avenue estate, Knightswood, Glasgow, this role would suit a skilled Community Development worker with project management experience.
Are you a solution driven and customer-focussed IT professional with an in-depth experience of administration of Microsoft products and working as an integral part of a large organisation?
If you’re looking for a fresh new challenge where you can share your expertise and make a real difference supporting our colleagues then this could be the role for you!!
We’re now on the lookout for an IT Infrastructure Specialist to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
This role can be based in our Elgin, Dundee, Aberdeen or Glasgow office or on a hybrid working model. As travel is required in this role you must flexible to occasionally travel across Scotland when needed.
We're on a journey of digital transformation, engaging our frontline workers in the tools and technologies to help them do their jobs and improve the lives of the people we support.
The Role
As our IT Infrastructure Specialist, you’ll support the Head of ICT and Digital Transformation to make technically sound and financially astute infrastructure choices which provide a stable, secure and resilient IT environment for our 2000 colleagues.
You will be responsible for the day to day running and reporting of the IT Support Helpdesk function along with providing coaching and mentoring for front line support.
Part of your role will also include investigating and resolving ICT systems and process issues, suggesting improvements and liaising with third part contractors providing hardware, software and other ICT related services ensuring that agreed SLA’s are met.
What we’ll need you to bring;
It would be great if you had;
About Us
With over 40 years’ experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life. We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Talk to us about flexible working and reasonable accommodations.
Would you like to help improve the lives of women, children and young people primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic communities who have experienced domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse?
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid are seeking to recruit suitably experienced, qualified, and skilled women to join our Board of Directors.
Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid provides refuge accommodation, outreach, and follow-on support primarily to women, children, and young people from the Asian, Black and Minority ethnic community who experience domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
The role of the Director is unpaid but not without reward. This is a unique opportunity for women from diverse backgrounds who have expertise, time, and commitment to join the Board of Directors to strengthen, provide strategic guidance and leadership to support the staff and future development of the organisation.
We are keen to recruit women who have the necessary skills and experience in the following areas which include: Human resources or a legal background; Governance; Finance/charity accounting; Health; Education; Housing. Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing women, children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds who have experienced domestic abuse is essential.
Time Commitment: The Board currently meet monthly via Zoom. The frequency and the method of meeting will continue to be reviewed regularly to meet the needs of the organisation. It is important that prospective trustees recognise that they will also be, at times, responsible for progressing pieces of work in between meetings, either on an individual basis on behalf of the Board or as part of a short life working group or a sub-group of the Board. There is also an expectation that new trustees will fully participate in a comprehensive induction, as well as ongoing training and support.
We are seeking a full-time Business Support Assistant to join our team. This post will provide a full range of business and administrative support to Scottish Families’ staff across the whole organisation, in liaison with the PA to the CEO/Business Support Assistant.
The post-holder will be responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance and implementation of organisational and office systems, including our Salesforce Client Record Management (CRM) system; supporting financial processing systems; providing business support for the Scottish Families team; assisting with event management, including planning and delivery; liaising with partner organisations and family members affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use; and maintaining high levels of confidentiality and discretion.
The post is based at Edward House, Glasgow – Scottish Families’ national office. (Note that staff are currently working between home and office). The post is a national support role and so involves occasional travel and very occasional out-of-hours working for meetings and events. The post is part of the Scottish Families’ staff team, is supervised by the CEO, and involves close liaison with the PA to the CEO/Business Support Assistant.
We are seeking applicants with a minimum of SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or relevant discipline, with experience of managing corporate correspondence; financial processing, systems and record keeping; office management and event management (planning and delivery). Candidates should have outstanding IT skills including full range of Microsoft packages, be able to produce high quality reports, presentations and other documents; work on own initiative with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Candidates must be able to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information, and work to a high standard within deadlines and with minimal supervision. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Due to an internal promotion, a fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising function of Alzheimer Scotland to support the Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver significant income from a variety of different income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The role can be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices. There will be a requirement to attend office premises, as well as a requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.
The Stakeholder Engagement Administrator will often be the first point of contact for external stakeholders, so we are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering first class supporter care and making this as efficient as possible. You will be integral in creating a meaningful exchange with our most valued new and existing supporters.
You will also be responsible for the management of our merchandise and stock so organisational skills are paramount to this role. We want someone who is a process fanatic and can complete reports and tasks to a high standard.
In the role you will need to exhibit a collaborative approach to working with the Stakeholder Engagement team, supporting the team on key projects and administrative tasks, as well as other internal and external stakeholders. You will play an instrumental role in the success of our activities and will use your initiative and creativity to solve problems and pre-empt team needs.
We are looking for someone with a with a can-do attitude who can thrive within a fast-paced, varied environment. You will be comfortable working independently, a self-starter with meticulous attention to detail. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.
In return we offer a fantastic range of benefits along with a supportive approach to work life balance. We are an innovative organisation, and this role is a opportunity for someone with aspirations to develop their career in the third sector.
Venture Scotland offers an outdoor-based personal development programme which empowers young people aged 16-30, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives and want help to change.
We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our young people working with them to make lasting changes to their lives and helping them play a positive role in their communities.
We are seeking a Community Fundraiser (who identifies with our values of Trust, Respect, Diversity, Inclusion, Environment and Personal Development) to help support the fundraising team to expand and diversify our income streams to ensure our organisations is sustainable into the future.
The role will include taking a lead on community fundraising engagement plus donor stewardship of the following funding streams –corporate, individual giving and community – and help increase income in these streams.
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in securing income within the voluntary sector or another sector if you are able to demonstrate transferable skills. You will be someone who is able to identify, establish and retain new partnerships.
Do you want to work in a supportive team of people who really care about the young people we are helping?
Do you want to work in an organisation who listens, values everyone views and cares about the health and wellbeing of their staff?
Do you understand the transformative effect of the outdoors?
Are you passionate about #ChangingYoungLives Outdoors?
This role is considered ‘regulated work’ as it involves activities with both children and protected adults. Under our safeguarding policy, this role will require a PVG.
If you are applying for this role you need to prove that you have the right to live and work in the UK. If you do not possess this right, then your application will not be considered.
We are looking for an amazing General Manager across all our services (children’s shop, creative workshops and Toy Library ), full time (37.5 hours per week, five days per week including at least one Saturday each month).
This role is critical to the organisation and we are looking for someone who is skilled and experienced in the following:
Rosehill has been operating in the Pollok area of Glasgow for over 30 years and owns and manages over 1000 properties.
An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Organisation.
If successful, you will contribute to the strategic objectives of Rosehill, through active participation in the Management Team and working closely with our committee. You will be required to prepare and monitor financial forecasts, and to contribute to corporate planning and the preparation of business plans.
Having overall responsibility for the finance team and managing/overseeing the work of a small team, you will prepare management and annual accounts, budgets, and other financial and cashflow forecasts as required. You will be responsible for all matters in relation to Corporation Tax and VAT. Treasury management will also form part of the role.
You should be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to work at a strategic level and influence decisions as well as having a track record of delivering results in a demanding environment. You must have suitable financial accounting experience. The ability to use spreadsheets and accounting software is essential.
Previous experience working in a Housing Association, and experience of working with a voluntary management committee are desirable. As the line management of our Factoring Co-Ordinator falls under the Finance Team, knowledge and understanding of factoring legislation is desirable.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions of employment, 25 days annual leave, 15 public holidays and a choice of pension provision.
In addition, we offer several employee benefits including Hybrid Working, Flexi-time, Flexible Working Policies, access to an Employee Counselling Service, VDU glasses allowance.
If this post appeals to you and you believe you have what it takes to be part of a successful organisation like Rosehill, then we are keen to hear from you.
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) continues to be at the forefront of providing emotional, practical and financial support for anyone affected by crime.
Our services are available throughout Scotland, both in local communities and in the courts. With a new strategy in place which will guide the organisation towards 2026 the organisation is building on solid foundations already established.
Whether an experienced Trustee or new to this position, you will have an interest in social justice, and regardless of the skillset you bring, it is your determination and commitment which will support this organisation to deliver its four strategic pillars.
We are seeking Trustees who can bring skills in Criminal Justice; Digital and IT; Finance; or Health.
Third sector experience would be beneficial, as would an understanding of governance and stewardship of organisations.
Purpose: Use your skills and expertise to drive the strategy of VSS, ensuring all activity is in line with the charity’s core mission and working collaboratively with other Trustees and the Chair. All trustees have legal duties and responsibilities under the Trustees’ Charity & Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. See OSCR guidance Charity Trustee Duties.
You will:
• Decide the organisation’s strategic direction, mission and priorities.
• Take all reasonable steps to achieve the organisation’s strategy, mission and priorities.
• Ensure that VSS complies with its governing documents, charity law and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure that the organisation is managed in accordance with the decisions of the Board and its strategic priorities, making effective use of resources. • Ensure that all staff, volunteers and members act in a manner consistent with the charitable purposes of VSS. • Scrutinise, evaluate and account for the organisation’s performance
• Ensure that there is an effective risk management system in operation to safeguard the organisation’s sustainability, financial and otherwise, and to protect its assets and reputation.
• Maintain open and transparent methods of selection for Board and Office Bearer appointments and that of staff at all levels.
• Regularly review the performance of the Board, the Chair and individual Trustees.
• Take appropriate disciplinary action as required in relation to any member who is in serious or persistent breach of that code.
• Always act in the interests of the organisation.
• To safeguard the good name and values of VSS.
• To adhere to the VSS trustee code of conduct.
• Adherence to Guidance for charity trustees as produced by OSCR.
Trustees will typically serve a term of three years, but can be eligible for reappointment by the Board.
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of women we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. hey know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
As a Service Lead you will work with women and lead our amazing staff team to deliver effective, efficient and meaningful services, designed by women for women.
The job has its challenges, but it is perfect for someone who is creative, ambitious for people, brave enough to trying new things, sees compassion as a strength and who recognises the journey, trauma and potential in women. If you like change and improving services, this is a perfect job for you.
You will need to have good operational experience, confident in leading teams, a good partner to work with and be passionate about people.
We are looking for an experienced, well organised Office Coordinator to work in our busy advice centre. You must be flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and have experience of managing staff.
We seek an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats and ensuring the highest level of customer service is being provided from all Money Matters staff.
Ideals skills: Prior Experience as an Office Coordinator/Office Manager preferred; Ability to Implement Procedures in a Fast-Paced and Evolving Environment; Excellent Customer Service Skills; Exceptional Communication Skills; Computer Literacy, Including Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs; Attention to Detail; Highly Motivated; Excellent Time Management Skills; Strong Decision Making Skills; Ability to Work Under Pressure; Critical and Creative Thinking Skills; Ability to Work Well Without Supervision; Flexibility. Some knowledge of legislation in the areas of employment, pensions, equality and diversity and data protection would be useful, but not essential.
A clean driving licence and own car are preferred although not essential.
Money Matters Money Advice Centre is an equal opportunities employer
An enhanced disclosure may be required for this position.
Money Matters are looking for a highly motivated person who MUST be an experienced advisor to form part of the Money Matters team. The purpose of this position is to assist families who have a child who is a patient/outpatient within The Royal Hospital for Children. Delivery will be within the hospital setting. It is essential that applicants possess a detailed knowledge of debt, benefits, and financial capability.
Candidates should have a good knowledge of the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers and be able to manage your casework in line with these standards. Our case management system is Advice Pro and some knowledge of using this system would be preferable although not essential. However, it is essential that you are computer literate and have a flexible approach and good work ethic.
A clean driving licence and own car is preferred although not essential.
Money Matters Money Advice Centre is an equal opportunities employer
A PVG is essential for this position.
Smart uniform will be supplied when we return to office working
Help take the UK's leading music and dementia charity to the next level
Playlist for Life, the UK's leading music and dementia charity, is seeking a Communications Officer to join our team and make a difference to the lives of those living with dementia, their families and carers.
The Communications Officer will play a key role in our small team, working directly with the Head of Communications and Campaigns to deliver the charity’s exciting and engaging communications plan during a milestone year – our 10th anniversary!
Playlist for Life is a national dementia charity that provides vital support to families living with dementia by using music to improve their quality of life. We have a simple vision: we want everyone with dementia to have a unique personal playlist and for everyone who loves or cares for them to know how to use it.
If you have a keen eye for a story, a passion for building online communities, and a desire to make a difference to anyone affected by dementia, then we want to hear from you.
We have big plans for our 10th birthday year, so it’s an exciting time to join the charity and make your mark.
*Based: Glasgow or remote working within Scotland. Occasional travel to Glasgow may be required. We offer a hybrid model of working from home and our office in central Glasgow. Office days can be decided with line manager.
The Training Co-ordinator will support the Course Director and Course Tutors to implement all aspects of course delivery and provide a liaison contact for student enquiries. The Diploma in Integrative Counselling is a 2-year course, credit rated at SCQF level 10 by the University of the West of Scotland, with initial validation from COSCA.
In addition the Training Co-ordinator will carry out a range of administrative and IT- related tasks across the organisation. The Training Coordinator will deputise for the Office Manager and will assist with the organisation and supervision of all administrative activities and will line manage administration staff and administration volunteers in their absence.
In return for choosing to work for GCA, the benefits you will receive are:
• Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of 12 bank holidays) which increases to 38 days after 2 years, 40 days after 5 years and 42 days after 10 years length of service.
• 5 duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
• Death in service policy of 2 times salary.
• Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
• Training and development commitment to help employees perform to the best of their abilities.
Organisation Profile:
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.
Articulate Cultural Trust was established in 2017 to make sure children with care experience can have a positive childhood. Our purpose is to improve the lives of the young people by scaffolding their innate curiosity and creativity. We provide direct support through the arts for well-being, to build skills and give a voice and platform to children and young people in and those who have left care and who share our vision, mission and passion for creativity as a tool for social, educational, and economic health.
INTRODUCING THE HUB
Articulate is now in the position to accelerate plans for a digital creative learning platform at the crossroads
between the arts, social and emotional learning, culture and the experience of care in Scotland. With two-year concentrated effort, we aim to-create a safe online space for young people to stay connected, be creative and act collaboratively.
Our platform, called The Hub, will filter and centralise the creative learning offering from Articulate and other quality sources around the world, and from both specialist and generalist providers. It’s design and delivery will support the creativity, well-being, employability and enterprise potential as well as personal and professional development of care experienced young people.
The development of The Hub at Articulate is supported by The Promise Partnership’s Keep the Promise Fund (administered by The Corra Foundation), as such is supported by and must reference and be guided by the Scottish Approach to Service Design.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
Our goal is to promote the confidence and potential of care experienced children and young people through meaningful and progressive creative learning activities, aiding the development of practical, social and life skills and their ability to progress in line with their skills, interests and ambitions.
JOB PURPOSE
To lead the creation, installation and evolution of a new creative learning curriculum, available online via Articulate’s bespoke digital platform called The Hub.
The postholder must be able to realise our ambition for The Hub and establish new partnerships, high quality, engaging educational content and provision as well as flexible schemes for progression, achievement and attainment.
The new curriculum will be a positive online creative learning experience and environment and lead to better outcomes for learning and for life for care experience young Scots.
The postholder will ensure quality assurance processes are embedded within The Hub and curriculum design, and all subsequent developments, delivery and evaluation. They will provide hands-on support to partners, colleagues and facilitators, devising advice and training to ensure first-class digital and learning/teaching skills are entrenched from the outset of this new initiative at Articulate.
To find out more, please download the Job Description below.
Director appointments for a new trading subsidiary of an established campaigning charity.
The Scottish Fair Trade Forum is establishing a trading subsidiary and is looking to appoint directors for the new company
Potential directors will have experience and/or knowledge of some (but not necessarily all) of the following: business with a social mission, charity trading subsidiaries, marketing, provision of consultancy services, financial management, and building relationships with customer organisations.
Positions are unpaid.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young female survivors of sexual abuse? Could you help them develop the skills needed to cope with what has happened to them and build an independent life and positive future?
Are you passionate about the eradication of Men’s Violence against Women and Girls and women's homelessness from a feminist perspective?
As a TS4S Project Worker with SAY Women, you will be able to do this for the young women in our service. With at least two years’ experience of working within the VAW&G field or women’s homelessness, you will be helping young women who have experienced sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence to hold on to their own tenancies, providing one-to-one support and intervention. Your knowledge of how sexual abuse and violence impacts on housing and homelessness in young women will be vital in supporting and advocating for them, as will any knowledge you have on Housing First and the mental health issues and coping strategies used by survivors.
When you join SAY Women, you join a community providing a warm and welcoming environment for all of our staff and young women. Our values run through every aspect of our attitude, approach and service provision, empowering our young women and staff with Courage, Compassion and Connection.
In return for your passion and dedication, we provide great opportunities for your personal training and development as well as a generous pension package and annual leave allowance.
Please download the Job Description for a full list of the duties of the post and the Person Specification.
The post is open to women only (exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) and is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Check.
SAY Women strives to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from individuals who are disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market.
Funding:The post is currently funded by the Rapid Rehousing Fund through North Lanarkshire Council and will be based in both their offices and at SAY Women.
Do you want to help make a difference to the lives of families affected by another’s imprisonment – this is a group of people often marginalised and severely impacted, practically, emotionally and financially by the actions of another. Want to learn new skills in the process? - you can by becoming a volunteer Board Member for the Croft HMP Barlinnie’s Visitors Centre.
Background
In 2012 local churches and the community recognised that the families of prisoners in HMP Barlinnie had nowhere to go for help on what was happening to their loved one, how to go about arranging a visit, what information and support was available to their family and them.
The Croft Visitors Support and Advice Centre was established as a charity whereby volunteers and support workers met with families prior to and after their visits to get the support and information they needed on whatever issues they were facing. As time has gone on there is now a support service at every Scottish prison, core funded by Scottish Government. The Scottish Government recognised the importance of the centres and created the National Visitors Centre Framework for Scotland which we all follow, stating that -
The service they provide is accessible to all family members and visitors to the prison including those who do not go into the prison to visit their family member.
They achieve positive outcomes for prisoners’ families and friends and for prisoners themselves by fulfilling three core functions:
The Croft provide a wide range of support to visitors on an emotional, practical and informative level and are looking for volunteer Board Members to help govern the charity and shape its future whilst making a different to the lives of families affected by imprisonment and often punished for a crime they did not commit. We are looking to redesign our services and expand our provision so this is an ideal opportunity to help shape the future of the charity.
What we are looking for
We are looking to recruit a number of Board members. We welcome applicants from any background and experience but are particularly looking for people with the following skills –
What you get from being a Board Member
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with us as an Engagement Coordinator working as part of the Places for Everyone Services team where you will play an will support funded partners to deliver effective and inclusive community engagement and behaviour change activity, enabling the creation of well designed, well used and accessible active travel infrastructure.
As the Engagement Coordinator, you will bring your practical community-based expertise and experience into this advisory and support role. You will have the confidence to share knowledge and good practice to improve the quality of Places for Everyone projects to improve walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure for all.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
This role may require occasional working at weekends and/or evenings to support the delivery of events.
About you
You should have experience of partnership working and relationship building with a range of internal and external key persons and experience of community engagement in diverse settings.
This role has the potential to have line management responsibilities so you will a desire to or experience in line management, and experience in delivering practical projects which lead to behaviour change.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Equality Act 2010 and the Equality Impact Assessments, your strong oral and written communication skills, project management and reporting.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
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We are seeking two External Trustees to sit on our Trustee Board who has strategic thinking, independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind. This is a voluntary position for a three year term and reasonable expenses can be reimbursed. We are ideally looking to appoint an External Trustee with knowledge or experience in one of the following areas:
We are interested in individuals of any age and welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds. You do not need to have been a charity trustee before as a full training and induction programme will be provided. We are happy to support you in developing your knowledge about our Students' Association. All applications will be considered.
Our Students' Association exists to represent and support Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) students to have the best university experience. This is our Mission. We are constantly striving towards our Vision that you will have an outstanding experience that will live with you forever and our Values are being Inclusive, Community, Student-Led and Fun.
We are a charity with charitable purposes and are a separate and independent organisation from GCU. You would be expected to attend at least four meetings a year, an annual training event and some social activities. We encourage our Trustees to attend our meetings in person but you can attend online. Find our more information about the Trustee Board.
We are located on both the Glasgow and London campuses. Find out more about us, how we are run and our strategic plan.You can read our audited accounts that includes our annual achievements and performance.
Please note that current GCU students and employees and Students' Association employees cannot apply to be a External Trustee.
We have achieved the NUS Quality Students' Union, Green Impact Students' Unions and Investing in Volunteers accreditation.
External Trustee Information Pack (pdf)
We have achieved the NUS Quality Students' Union, Green Impact Students' Unions and Investing in Volunteers accreditation.
This post involves developing and delivering nature conservation educational sessions working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people, as part of our Green Pathways project.
Funded by the Robertson Trust
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:
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.