Jobs in Drumchapel & Anniesland, Glasgow

Purpose:- To develop and deliver a range of activities with children which supports their learning and development.

Duties and Responsibilities of Post:-

• Develop, plan and deliver services indoor and outdoor to meet the needs of children and their families.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate After School Children's Clubs along with a team of volunteers.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate Child Development Sessions with pre-5 children along with a team of volunteers.
• Work with families on a one-to-one basis to encourage play and promote early learning and development.
• Work alongside the Volunteer Development Co-ordinator where volunteers are involved and carry out planning sessions and de-briefs with volunteers as appropriate.
• Make referrals to partner organisations on behalf of service users as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, partnerships, networks, groups and service providers.
• Ensure Child Protection procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure that all relevant Health and Safety measures, Equal Opportunities objectives, and anti discriminatory practices are implemented and adhered to.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding funding applications concerning children’s work where appropriate.
• Represent the Project in the community, city wide and nationally; including conferences, meetings and from time to time, giving presentations about the work.
• Participate in general office duties, staff meetings, events and activities.
• Consult and co-operate with the line manager and directors, providing regular reports both written and verbal.
• Attend relevant training/development opportunities.
• Reflect on and develop own practice in consultation with Line Manager.
• Undertake job related administration including accounting for expenses.
• Effectively manage the use of resources.
• Keep appropriate records including accurate and detailed records of work undertaken and keep accurate records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
• Any other reasonable duties as may be appropriate or as directed by the line manager or directors.

The Employee will carry out the whole duties pertaining to the post of Church Officer which shall include: -

1. Preparation for and attendance at the usual diets of worship on Sundays, including communion service. Such preparation will include the laying of the covers for communion services.

2. Subject to the overall direction of the Minister, the Employee will, in connection with these duties, act on the instructions of the Session Clerk.

3. Preparation for and attendance at the Sunday School services and any special services. Subject to the overall direction of the Minister, the Employee will, in connection these duties, act on the instructions of the Leader of the Sunday School, the Deputy Leader or the Secretary.

4. Preparation of the premises for all services, meetings etc. including the heating, airing and general making ready thereof.

5. After all services, etc. the Employee shall be responsible for effectively tidying up and cleaning the premises, arranging for the laundering of communion tablecloths and towels, washing up and putting away all dishes, utensils, etc. used.

6. The Employee shall be responsible for keeping the premises thoroughly clean and tidy on a Sunday, taking such cleaning action as required.

7. If any repairs are required to the premises or their furnishings, the Employee will forthwith report the same to the Session Clerk.

8. At all diets of worship on Sundays and weekdays [if required] the Employee shall be suitably dressed, further guidance is available from Minister.

9. The employee will be responsible to the Minister and assist him/her in their duties.

10. Such additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the Employer from time to time.

11. The employee will make sure that the offering is placed in the secure location as agreed with the Minister

12. The employee will set up the main hall for refreshments following the service.

13. The employee will buy tea, coffee, milk, sugar, biscuits etc. for after service fellowship and present receipts to treasurer for reimbursement

14. After the service the employee will assist in the making, distributing of refreshments Then after the clearing of refreshments etc. tidying away table and chairs etc.

15. The employee will follow all Scottish Government and Church of Scotland guidelines, and implement in relation to their duties as Church officer.

16. A live church connection is desirable, as a reference will be asked for by your Minister/Pastor/Priest

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be altered as required

A live church connection is desirable.

Additional hours may be available to act as church officer for funerals, weddings etc.