Jobs in Southside Central, Glasgow

People are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Day-by-day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards a positive future. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team – including those who have lived through homelessness. To make a difference we need to work flexibly, with

everyday-leadership, humour and a ‘can do’ spirit. We want to make it easy, make it right, and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other. Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. This is how we roll. We want people who share these values to join us and become a part of the Simon Community Scotland family.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Harm Reduction Practitioner role supports the Service Coordinator and wider team in designing and delivering harm reduction focused group work sessions as part of the brand new ‘We See You’ Project. ‘We See You’ is a low threshold, inclusive and trauma-informed service for people who are still using drugs in Glasgow City Centre. The service delivers psychosocial group work, harm reduction interventions and pathways into treatment for people who use drugs and who are experiencing homelessness.

We See You offers low threshold entry into education, employment and training opportunities and works in partnership to provide holistic support within an environment of safety, inclusion and belonging. Modelling the harm reduction philosophy of ‘meeting people where they are at’, we design person centred interventions that respond to immediate need and offer people a place to come which will build on a person’s strengths, skills and ambitions to live well.

We deliver harm reduction interventions including access to essential safe equipment, overdose awareness and prevention, blood borne virus training, wound care training and life saving responses to overdose. The project offers a staged approach, building in peer opportunities and volunteering providing people an opportunity to build skills and experience, confidence and self worth.

We are looking for people who are passionate about harm reduction and making a difference in the lives of people who use drugs to join this team in its infancy. We are looking for creative and ambitious team players who are able to think outside the box and bring new ideas and ways of working to ensure that people who are accessing the service are linked into meaningful activities and opportunities and feel cared for, included and part of something. An understanding of some of the challenges people who use drugs face is essential, as is working with people with hope

and understanding. We are really excited about what this project could achieve and are looking for people to help us create something which is innovative and responsive in Glasgow City Centre.

Working in partnership is key to the success of this project and this role will require the team to work alongside health and other third sector organisations, so some experience of this would be welcomed. We welcome people with their own experiences of trying to navigate the system and who have their own experience of using substances or experiencing homelessness.

We are looking for people who are keen to develop and learn alongside us and the people we support, while also understanding the real challenges people face and being able to work within an environment where people are at different stages of their journey, celebrating ‘any positive change’.

‘We See You’ will be delivered out of hours, so staff will be expected to work between 4pm-9pm during the weekend, and 11-5 at weekends over 7 days, on a rota basis. Part time staff can expect to work 2/3 evenings and 1 weekend shift per week.

Glasgow South East Foodbank is looking for people with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to ending poverty to join its board of trustees.

Our trustees play a vital role, overseeing the overall management and administration of this large and busy foodbank, and ensuring that everything it does is in line with our vision and ethos.

Trustees meet about 6 times a year at Glasgow Elim Church (the Foodbank’s distribution centre). There are also occasional strategy or training days, and trustees may be asked to provide ad hoc support to the management team.

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

We are particularly interested in hearing from:

• people with recent experience of using a foodbank and/or managing a limited income
• people with secretarial expertise
• people with expertise in dealing with finance, particularly in relation to charities

New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) is a dynamic community controlled organisation. Our offices are based in the heart of the Gorbals, within walking distance of Glasgow City Centre. Owning and managing 2,600 homes for rent and factoring over 1,600 owners homes, we are committed to:

• providing the highest possible quality housing, environment and services to all of our customers, and
• maximising our contribution to the overall regeneration of the Gorbals, addressing wherever possible the needs of those in the community who are disadvantaged.

As part of the Finance and Administration team you will be an experienced bookkeeper and duties will include purchase and rent ledgers. You will also carry out administration duties associated with finance and deal with customer and colleague enquiries. You will be computer literate, with a commitment to community control and a desire to achieve continuous improvement in the delivery of services to tenants and other users. You will also enjoy working in a team and possess the ability to work flexibly with minimum supervision.

New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) is a dynamic community controlled organisation. Our offices are based in the heart of the Gorbals, within walking distance of Glasgow City Centre. Owning and managing 2,600 homes for rent and factoring over 1,600 owners homes, we are committed to:

• providing the highest possible quality housing, environment and services to all of our customers, and
• maximising our contribution to the overall regeneration of the Gorbals, addressing wherever possible the needs of those in the community who are disadvantaged.

As Human Resources (HR) Manager you will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive HR function and all aspects of HR within the Association. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience of providing a high quality HR service and sound knowledge of relevant employment and related legislation and practice.
• Experience of managing complex HR issues and organisational change.
• Effective leadership, coaching, mentoring, motivational and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, presentational and policy writing skills.

Are you passionate about breaking down the barriers and obstacles faced by women?

Do you have a motivation to drive change and advocate for women whose voices have been silenced through years of trauma?

Do you like a challenge and enjoy working in a fast paced environment and be part of a caring supportive team that promotes a #oneteam ethos?

Then this is the job for you!

About Simon Community Scotland

Do you want to work for an employer who will invest in you and support you to improve your skills, who will encourage you to take calculated risks and promote your own health and well-being. As an employer we will encourage your professional development and we are looking for women with inspirational ideas, which we will nurture. Do you want to work for an organisation who will provide you with opportunities to grow and develop in your career and embrace your creativity then look no further than SIMON COMMUNITY SCOTLAND.

People are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Day-by-day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards a positive future. Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. This is how we roll. We want people who share these values to join us and become a part of the Simon Community Scotland family.

About the Role

We are looking for women to support women and who are willing to go that extra mile to challenge and advocate through society’s barriers that women experiencing homelessness face today. The women who enter our housing support services, often have multiple experiences of violence and abuse, including childhood abuse, domestic and sexual violence and exploitation through prostitution including coercion and control. They may have physical and mental health problems, criminal records and experience of street homelessness, any combination of which can lead to learned survival and coping strategies that can often be a barrier to accessing and benefiting from support services.

Our aim is to provide a safe place that accepts women just as they are, whilst supporting them to identify goals and find ways of moving forward and away from the harm they live with. You will report to the Leaders of the Women Service’s who work across our 4 dedicated Women’s Services which are led by our Head of Women’s Services. You will work in harmony with all other teams within the women’s service as well as the wider organisational teams, and will look outward to develop your practice area in partnership with all stakeholders.

About You

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team – including those who have lived through homelessness or addiction. To make a difference we need to work flexibly, with everyday-leadership, harnessing self motivation, critical thinking and being completely solutions focussed, with maybe a little dash of humour thrown in! We want to make it easy, make it right, and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

We have full and part-time vacancies for support workers based in our women’s housing support services in Glasgow. We also have opportunities to join our relief staff team. Relief hours are based on service delivery needs as well as your own personal commitments and they offer an exciting chance to build your experience and skills in social care. These roles are ideally suited for those not in full time work and who can be flexible with their time and availability.

We also welcome applicants looking to work on a permanent night shift basis.

This is an exciting new position within our staff team at QPBC. As we roll out our new vision we are seeking a passionate leader who will inspire teenagers and young adults, and reach young people beyond the church to encounter the living God and grow in faith.

More information can be found in the job description below.

To find out more about QPBC, visit our website: qpbc.org