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Bridging the Gap is a small charity based in the Gorbals, Glasgow, set up in 1998 to work across divides in the local community and beyond. It is an exceptional community-based charity working to improve the lives of the young people and families who use their services, providing opportunities for people to discover ‘common ground’.
Our current Director is retiring, and we are now looking for an inspirational, dynamic and supportive leader to provide strategic and operational leadership to guide the charity through the next phase of its development. The Director must have the ability to be the heart of the community, facilitating engagement with sensitivity, humour and spirit.
Strong management skills, coupled with a proven track record in building and maintaining a wide range of collaborative relationships and partnerships is essential, as well as a passion and commitment to working with communities to ensure the best possible outcomes.
The post holder must have previous experience of working in a relevant third-sector organisation and/or having been a volunteer within community-based organisations. We also require financial management skills and experience of sourcing and securing funding, and maintaining strong donor relations.
Would you like to be part of ending homelessness in Scotland?
Simon Community Scotland is a Scottish charity wholly focussed on tackling the causes and effects of homelessness. We have over 50 years’ experience of partnership working, responding to the complex needs of people who’s journey towards homelessness often began at an early age.
We are a wholly values-driven provider of specialist street outreach services in Glasgow and Edinburgh, intensive community outreach support emergency and supported accommodation services, and we are the largest provider of specialist homelessness provision for women experiencing homelessness. Our services are spread across 4 Local Authority areas, along with a national programme bringing digital inclusion to the very heart of homelessness provision. We have a team of over 300+ staff and volunteers delivering personalised solutions for over 5000 people per year.
Skills & Experience
We currently have a vacancy for 2 Trustees to join our Board and contribute to our respected pool of expertise. Ideally, applicants will have a range of relevant skills and a keen interest in combating the causes and effects of homelessness. We are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals with expertise in:
● HR (Employment Law)
● Mental Health/Addiction
● Fundraising
● Property
● PR/Communications/Marketing
Trustee/Board Requirements
● Tenure is initially for 3 years (up to a maximum 2 terms of 3 years).
● Attend 6 Board Meetings per year on the last Tuesday (evening) of every 2nd month
(commencing in January), via video-conferencing (during Covid).
● Join one Sub-Committee - (Finance, HR & Governance, Property & Investment or Digital
Strategy).
● Visit 2 services per year.
● Play an active role in the work of the Board and Sub-Committees, including Strategic
Planning and ensuring good Governance.
● Get to know other Board members and help build a collegial working relationship that
contributes to consensus.
● Constructively challenge the Simon Community Scotland team and fellow Board members,
contributing to debate and discussion that enhances the work.
● Trustees have the opportunity to support the work of the charity by participating in internal
and external events. Email response/exchange will also be an integral part of the role.
● Training will be provided where necessary and you will be reimbursed for reasonable
expenses incurred in connection with your role.
On behalf of the Glasgow City Carers Partnership
Glasgow South East Carers Centre provides services to unpaid family Carers, who look after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone due to illness or disability, including Young Carers and their families.
The young YCSW post will provide a coordinated approach to working with young carers and their families to provide inclusive and holistic support through the provision of a range of person centred, coordinated, and outcome focussed services. This will include working in partnership with a range of statutory, voluntary and community organisations.
Although experience is desirable, a willingness and commitment to learning is key, underpinned by strong admin, communication and organisational skills.
Delivering key supports and services to Young Carers and their families during the current pandemic, the successful candidate will support our work via a mix of both home and office working.
The successful candidate will have a firm understanding and appreciation of unpaid family Carers, their roles, contribution and value to our communities. The focus for this post will be working with young carers and their families in the community.
Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the needs of carers, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have experience of developing support plans, providing an information and advice service, planning and delivery of services to support carers and have a knowledge and understanding of the policy drivers for unpaid carers, especially in relation to the Carers Act. An understanding of the welfare benefits system and a valid driving licence is desirable.
The Dixon Community South East Carers Centre. On behalf of the Glasgow City Carers Partnership
Glasgow South East Carers Centre provides services to unpaid family Carers, who look after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone due to illness or disability, including Young Carers and their families.
Working alongside our Carers Support Workers and directly with Carers, our TPSC will identify training and peer support opportunities which will enable Carers to manage their caring role and maintain their own health and wellbeing.
Whilst delivering peer support groups directly, the TPSC will source appropriate providers for other training opportunities. Training programmes will be innovative and continually developing, including those available online.
Although experience is desirable, a willingness and commitment to learning is key, underpinned by strong admin, communication and organisational skills.
Delivering key supports and services to Carers during the current pandemic, the successful candidate will support our work via a mix of both home and office working.
The successful candidate will have a firm understanding and appreciation of unpaid family Carers, their roles, contribution and value to our communities. The focus for this post will be working with young carers and their families in the community.
Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the needs of carers, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have experience of developing support plans, providing an information and advice service, planning and delivery of services to support carers and have a knowledge and understanding of the policy drivers for unpaid carers, especially in relation to the Carers Act. An understanding of the welfare benefits system and a valid driving licence is desirable.