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 a background or an interest in developing and coordinating food related community activity, including a community pantry and forest garden.
FareShare works with the food and drink industry to save good quality surplus food from going to waste and distributes it to organisations working with the most vulnerable people in the community. The Fareshare, Glasgow and West of Scotland depot (FSGWS) operates a full-time staff team as well as volunteers.
We are looking for a Development Worker to lead and develop the delivery of our range of employability programmes. The role will support young people and adults to access and sustain an integrated employability programme, gaining practical work experience, skills and vocational training, including SQA qualifications.
Move On offers:
• 25 days annual leave and 9 bank holidays for the first 2 years of service, increasing to 28 days and 9 bank holidays after 3 years; (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexi-time;
• Option to buy additional annual leave;
• Annual personal volunteering day for staff;
• Individual training allowance and commitment to CPD;
• TOIL system.
A full Job Description is available for download below.