Jobs in Airdrie Central, North Lanarkshire

The Lanarkshire Community Law Centre and Airdrie CAB is looking for a highly motivated EU immigration solicitor with the drive and enthusiasm to assist EU citizens secure their immigration rights under the EU Settlement Scheme. The role will involve providing legal support and level 2 advice to a variety of third sector organisations who are funded by the Scottish Government and UK Home Office to support EU Citizens with their settlement applications. This role will also involve some legal casework.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and have a meticulous approach to analysing complex legal issues. A passion for human rights or public law is essential, as well as a keen interest in gaining experience in a complex and politicised area of law that is subject to frequent amendment at short notice. They will understand the importance of excellent client care, have good awareness of how rights and advice issues impact on local communities. They will be an excellent team player with a commitment to equality and diversity. Knowledge of the voluntary sector and successful delivery of projects will be advantageous. The role would suit a NQ solicitor with experience in the field, or any publicly minded solicitor looking to bring their experience to this area of practice.

Post Funded by: External Funding secured by Airdrie CAB currently from Scottish Government

To provide a pro-active, short, medium and long term support to women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.

To work within refuge and in a multi-agency framework, focusing on survivors of domestic abuse.

To work with women living in Monklands Women’s Aid refuge accommodation.

Do you have previous experience of providing managing corporate functions such as HR and business support? Are you interested in working in and helping the community and volunteering sector to help others? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

VANL is a supportive employer and provides good benefits including:

· 25 days annual leave and two special leave days for birthday and Xmas shopping)

· 12 public holidays pro rata.

· 6% employer’s contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution

· Flexible working arrangements regarding hours and home-based working

About the role

Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire is the respected and valued support organisation for the community and voluntary sector in North Lanarkshire and this post is a key role which supports our ability to deliver all our work.

The HR and Business Support Manager will manage our internal HR and Business Support functions and lead development of an HR Business and support service for the NL Community and Voluntary sector. For more information see the JD and Person Specification which is available on VANL’s website here.

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact maddy.halliday@vanl.co.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Moira Anderson Foundation (MAF), a values based organisation, that supports children and adults of all genders affected by Childhood Sexual Abuse. We are recruiting a Client Support Officer to work with adult clients and join our existing team of fifteen at our base in Airdrie.

Warmth, empathy and compassion are key attributes for this role. The Client Support Officer will have experience of working with people affected by mental health issues; have an understanding of trauma and the issues that affect survivors of CSA. COSCA Counselling Skills (or working towards it) or relevant training in a paid or unpaid capacity is an advantage. Other relevant experience will be considered.

The post is for 21 hours per week. The centre is open Monday to Friday and we will require the successful candidate to work on a Wednesday and Thursday, including a late night (till 7pm), the third day is negotiable.

The salary is £22,190 per annum pro rata. The post is permanent, on-going funding will be sought to maintain it. Induction training and clinical supervision will be provided, as well as enhanced employer pension contribution (following 3-month probationary period), death in benefit scheme and attractive holiday leave benefits.

This is an opportunity to join a first-class team making a real difference to survivors of CSA.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Moira Anderson Foundation (MAF), a values based charity that supports children and adults of all genders affected by Childhood Sexual Abuse. We are recruiting a Client Support Officer to work with children and young people (up to age 25) to join our existing team of fifteen at our base in Airdrie.

Warmth, empathy and compassion are key attributes for this role. The Client Support Officer will possess a relevant qualification or have experience in working with children and young people, have experience of supporting vulnerable clients and have a sound understanding of trauma and the issues that affect CSA survivors.

The post is for 35 hours per week and is permanent, on-going funding will be sought to maintain it. The salary is £22,190. The centre is open Monday to Friday and we will require the successful candidate to work one or two late nights (till 7pm) on a Wednesday and Thursday, in order to accommodate out of school hours.

Induction training and clinical supervision will be provided, as well as enhanced employer pension contribution (following 3-month probationary period), death in benefit scheme and attractive holiday leave benefits.

This is an opportunity to join a first-class team making a real difference to survivors of CSA.

Main Purpose: To provide a Housing Advice Service to those involved within the Private Rented Sector (PRS)

Responsible to: Deputy CEO

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023

Salary: £22,000-£24,500 FTE (experience dependant)

Post Funded by: Safe Deposit Scotland

About the job

To provide a Housing Advice Service to those involved within the Private Rented Sector (PRS). This will include ongoing casework (including knowledge of welfare and debt) negotiation, assistance and representation at the 1st Tier tribunal. Working closely with North Lanarkshire Community Legal Services (NLCLS) and North Lanarkshire Housing Advice Network based within Coatbridge CAB.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide advice, assistance, negotiation and representation.
• Advise and assist with housing issues up to and including type III of the Scottish National Standards.
• Maintain detailed case records of all advice work undertaken.
• Work with and on behalf of clients to process conclusion.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out within the Aims and Principles of the Citizens Advice Bureau Service.
• Make appropriate referrals to ensure clients receive the best service.
• Produce a detailed work plan which fits in with the key objectives of the project.
• Carry a caseload covering the full range of PRS housing advice to tenants and landlords.
• Prepare and present cases to the appropriate statutory bodies and/or 1st tier tribunal.
• Liaise and assist with the training of staff and volunteer advisers in relation to PRS housing.
• Build on existing relationships with external agencies/other bureaux and form new working relationships.
• Negotiate where appropriate on behalf of a client/landlord for a positive outcome.
• Adopt a holistic approach, identifying other related problems. Develop a robust referral system both internally and externally.
• Ensure that all work conforms to the bureau's systems, procedures, Citizens Advice Quality standard and National Standards Level II/III.
• Maintain accurate case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
• Maintain a library of reference material and case law.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service and the organisation.
• At all times be a Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the CAB service.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

Employee benefits

Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.

Responsible to:Principal Solicitor

Main Purpose

To provide administrative support to NLCLS Law Centre solicitors to ensure the efficient operation of NLCLS Law Centre

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CLS Law Centre solicitors
• Provide reception service and arrange and manage appointment system
• Liaise with clients, other agencies and law firms etc on behalf of Law Centre solicitors
• Keep all records confidential, safe and accessible for future retrieval
• Maintaining physical and electronic filing systems
• Audio-typing
• Photocopying, scanning, faxing and other administrative functions
• Liaise with Bureau and CAS IT Support regarding any technical issues
• Lodging and retrieving documents from Court
• Dealing with the out-going mail and ensure post is taken to post office e.g. recorded deliveries
• Compiling, maintaining and creating databases and spreadsheets for both statistical and administrative purposes
• Entering data into SLAB Reporting Database or similar monitoring tools
• Maintain supplies and order stationery/equipment for Law Centre
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Managing Director or Law Centre Solicitors
• Work as a team to plan contingencies for admin when there are emergencies
• Meet with the law centre solicitor to set priorities and discuss admin support
• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service and the organisation.
• At all times, demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the CAB service.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

Employee benefits

Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.