Charity registered in Scotland SC043053
Fife International Forum is a people led charitable organisation, we strive to value the individual; to be inclusive, innovative, honest, and accountable and to work together.
We engage with and support members of international communities to deal with the many challenges faced in health, social and the economic environment, empowering and enabling families to establish themselves successfully in Scotland.
We are expanding our staff team and looking for highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join our casework team. The roles will involve delivering a holistic information and support service, managing a caseload, and working in partnership with other voluntary sector organisations and local government.
Triage Administrators – full time Salary £20,130 (part-time pro rata)
Posts will be based in Kirkcaldy.
The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, individuals, and families from international communities to:
- Provide reception cover, telephone, and email enquiries.
- Operate a triage service by conducting an initial assessment.
- Refer individuals for direct support internally and signpost to external organisations.
The roles require proficiency and confidence in using Microsoft packages and electronic case management systems. Experience of working with vulnerable individuals, ideally with ethnic minority communities. You will have a positive approach to equalities and human rights. Some experience of working with triage systems and case working principles would be advantageous. Successful applicants will be expected to have a good command of English both written and orally. Also, to have the ability to communicate effectively with people whose first language is not English. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning and reflective practice.
Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) is a registered Scottish charity serving as an information discovery point, primarily, but not exclusively, to members from migrant and ethnic minority communities in Fife.
FMF provides the following services: a multi-lingual advice and information service, advocacy and casework support, employability support, financial inclusion, personal development opportunities and community development. FMF also works in collaboration with mainstream service providers and other third sector organisations’ to provide tailored support to our client groups.
We have received a funding to help develop our volunteer work. The successful person will manage our current team of volunteers as well as develop a plan for how the volunteer management role can be taken forward. This is a fixed term post due to the nature of the funding, there may be scope for the post being extended subject to successful funding bids which the post holder will be involved in formulating.
Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) is a registered Scottish charity serving as an information discovery point, primarily, but not exclusively, to members from migrant and ethnic minority communities in Fife.
FMF provides the following services: a multi-lingual advice and information service, advocacy and casework support, employability support, financial inclusion, personal development opportunities and community development. FMF also works in collaboration with mainstream service providers and other third sector organisations’ to provide tailored support to our client groups.
Based in our office in the Postings, Kirkcaldy, the main purpose of the job is to manage the day to day work of the advice team / Community Support staff, (paid and unpaid); offering advice and assistance to members of the public within the remit of organisation’s activities. The service has a particular emphasis on offering advice to the migrant community and case-managing the involvement of mainstream multiagency interventions to resolve issues. The agency is also committed to work with and within communities towards social cohesion and better integration of migrants within communities across Fife.
To work with the board to design a strategy and contribute to normal business planning, whilst identifying and developing services to meet emerging need. To assist FMF in developing a Human Rights approach to advice and community practices. In particular the manager will be responsible for the support, supervision, development and performance of the team and be responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective services; high quality, cost effective, customer focused and in accordance with Fife Migrants Forum aims and objectives.
Operations Manager
- Full time
- Circa £30,000
- Kirkcaldy with regular travel around Fife areas
- Closing 7th September 2022
At Fife International Forum we work to engage with and support members of international communities to deal with the many challenges faced in health, social and the economic environment empowering and enabling families to establish themselves successfully in Scotland.
About the Operations Manager role
We are now looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Operations Manager who can coordinate and deliver the operational services that ensure the smooth day-to-day running of every aspect of the organisation.
This role is about leading and managing the delivery and development of our programmes and services; developing, engaging, and managing the team and ensuring we meet all regulatory compliance obligations. Further details are set out in the job description.
Benefits of working at Fife International Forum
At Fife International Forum, we believe that everyone brings their own unique strengths and skills to the team. Our core principle is to create a culture of respect, equality, and equity where we share ideas and value each person’s contribution.
Our benefits include:
- A generous salary that values skills and knowledge.
- Family-friendly policies including flexible working arrangements that enable you to balance work with your domestic responsibilities.
- Pension.
- 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave. We are reviewing and improving our benefits to ensure we continue to meet the team’s needs as it continues to grow.
- Training and development and the opportunity to build an enjoyable career.
- The opportunity to work as part of a small, friendly forward-thinking team delivering a role with a purpose that benefits society.
Fife International Forum is a people led charitable organisation, we strive to value the individual; to be inclusive, innovative, honest, and accountable and to work together.
We engage with and support members of international communities to deal with the many challenges faced in health, social and the economic environment, empowering and enabling families to establish themselves successfully in Scotland.
We are expanding our staff team and looking for highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join our casework team. The roles will involve delivering a holistic information and support service, managing a caseload, and working in partnership with other voluntary sector organisations and local government.
Caseworkers – full time Salary £24,806 (part-time pro rata)
Posts will be based in Kirkcaldy but must be willing to travel throughout Fife.
The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, individuals, and families from international communities to:
- Manage a diverse caseload, engaging with individuals, undertaking a full assessment supporting individuals to tackle the challenges faced.
- Empower people to develop confidence to make decisions about their future and to improve communication with support services.
- Develop case plans identify actions required and agree timelines. Monitor and evaluate progress towards achievement of goals.
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable for the role.
The roles require proficiency and confidence in using Microsoft packages and electronic case management systems. Experience of working with vulnerable individuals, ideally with ethnic minority communities. You will have a positive approach to equalities and human rights. Some experience of working with triage systems and case working principles would be advantageous. Successful applicants will be expected to have a good command of English both written and orally. Also, to have the ability to communicate effectively with people whose first language is not English. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning and reflective practice.