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Scottish Book Trust is a national charity changing lives through reading and writing.

We are looking for trainers to join our Early Years team. Candidates should have a strong background in delivering face-to-face training and the ability develop the skills and enthusiasm of others.

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Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

We are looking for confident, enthusiastic trainers to join our Early Years (Bookbug) team. Candidates should have a strong background in delivering face-to-face training and the ability develop the skills and enthusiasm of others.

Bookbug is Scotland’s universal early years book gifting programme. The post holder will deliver a range of early years training and ongoing support activities for Bookbug practitioners from a broad range of sectors and partner agencies, including libraries, early education, NHS, social care and third sector organisations. The training covers a range of topics to support professionals to engage families with the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes.

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.

Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a progressive neurological condition. It causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Currently there is no cure.

We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.

Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better servi

We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Together we'll find a cure. Join us.

About the role

Are you an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can project manage and support the development of new opportunities? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Scotland team, who are embarking on the unique opportunity to develop physical activity opportunities for people with Parkinson’s across Scotland.

Parkinsons UK in Scotland, funded by Big Lottery Scotland, are leading a ground breaking project to ensure that people across Scotland can access suitable physical activity in the community to help them to self manage their Parkinson’s. You’ll be joining a supportive team of Parkinson’s UK volunteers and staff who are passionate about delivering the best possible service for people affected by Parkinson’s.

What you'll do

Project manage and co-ordinate the Parkinson’s Active Programme in Scotland.

Identify potential delivery partners and develop agreements which ensure the sustainability of activity programmes in each geographical area of Scotland.

Ensure that people affected by Parkinson’s are integral to the development of all projects.

What you'll bring

You’ll be outcome focussed and experienced in project management, working to tight deadlines. You’ll have excellent networking skills and a proven track record of working with stakeholders will support us to build and maintain long lasting partnerships. You’ll also have experience of working with volunteers and be committed to be led by and involve people affected by Parkinson’s in all stages of project delivery. You’ll be a great communicator, be able to engage and inspire others around you to ensure the success of the project.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Cathy Orr on 0344 225 9831 corr@parkinsons.org.uk

In 2018 RCET embarked on a new Strategic Plan to grow and develop our services, as part of this plan we launched our Youth Participation Project in September of that year. To support us to grow the Project, we are looking for an experienced Youth Participation Project Worker to join our small, highly motivated team.

RCET is Scotland’s Armed Forces Children’s Charity. Most Armed Forces families are lucky enough never to need our help, but for children from families who are struggling to make ends meet, living with ill health and disability, or experiencing difficulties at school, we provide a lifeline of support. In addition, we operate a highly successful and well-respected Education Programme in Scotland working with schools, local authorities, Armed Forces charities and the military.

Your key responsibilities will be to establish and maintain a network of forums groups for children and young people from armed forces families in the Highland and Moray area.

Key skills/Experience

• Experience of working in one of the following areas: Youth work/Community work/Education/Children and young people in a community setting
• Experience of group facilitation.
• An awareness and understanding of the issues around children and young people’s participation.
• An up to date knowledge of the issues that affect young people
• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with children and young people, parents, carers, colleagues and other professionals.

A full driving licence and access to a car is required.

Headway Highland (SC023551) is a small independent charity that supports adults with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers. We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, home based community worker covering Inverness and the surrounding area. Initially this will be a 12-month contract with the potential for extension dependent on funding.

The post holder will be required to work 16 hours per week at a salary of £19,554 pro-rata with the possibility of increased hours in the future, if suitable. This post may include some evening work, so flexibility is essential. A car driver is also essential as there will be travel involved (car mileage costs will be paid at 45p per mile)

The post holder will be required to facilitate support groups based on social activities, supervise/support volunteers, organise fundraising events and generate awareness of the charity. The applicant will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Community Fundraising Manager in Scotland and help us to maximise regional donations and corporate financial contributions.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Community Fundraising Manager you will drive regional corporate acquisition by identifying suitable leads, carrying out thorough research, and engaging businesses through the prospecting sales journey. You will provide first-class account management and stewardship for existing partners, maximising value for both parties and supporting long-term retention. Additionally you will:

Research and unlock networks of high value donors in Scotland

Support the development and delivery of acquisition, stewardship and product strategies to maximise the funding stream’s impact on income and brand engagement

Contribute to the growth and development of the regional pipeline of partnership opportunities

Contribute to departmental income reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

To be successful you will have excellent organisation and time management skills with significant experience of corporate new business and a track-record of securing new partnerships worth over £10k. You will have experience of managing high-value corporate and individual relationships, as well as delivering an exceptional supporter experience. In addition you will have:

Experience of unlocking networks and acquiring high value individual donations

· Experience of working with Fundraising databases (preferably CARE) and pipelines

· Understanding of corporate fundraising legislation (desirable).

This role will require travel throughout Scotland, particularly the central belt. There are two roles available, one maternity cover and one permanent position.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

This exciting role is all about bringing Scouting to more young people in the most deprived areas of East Central Scotland. You’ll continue the excellent work that we’ve been doing in Fife and West Lothian to shout about Scouts, open new groups, bring in more adult volunteers, and work with new communities.

You will be out meeting new people, forming relationships, and working with our local volunteers to bring Scouting to the young people who can benefit most in the area. You’ll be finding and supporting new volunteers, working with local decision makers, and always on the look out for where we can make the biggest difference in the wider East Central Scotland area.

You’ll work in partnership to make a plan, set out clear goals, work towards them, and report on your progress.

You’ll need to be happy working under your own steam, have a great eye for opportunities, and really understand how things work in East Central Scotland. You’ll know the right people to talk to (or be able to figure it out) and just where to go to get things done.

As part of the organisation’s Benefits Advice Service, you will be responsible for assessing the individual entitlements of people affected by MND in the North of Scotland, and helping them to maximise the financial support available to them.

MND Scotland is looking for someone to support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease to access the benefits to which they’re entitled. Ensuring provision of the advice and practical assistance needed to maximise the financial support available to individuals and families affected by MND.

This is a key role within the Benefits Advice Service. You will work with people affected by MND to identify their entitlements, based on their individual circumstances, and submit appropriate applications. Liaising with public bodies, as required, assisting clients in navigating often complex application processes and ensuring speedy access to benefits. Reassuring people with MND that they are being supported through a difficult situation.

You will be a highly motivated individual, have experience in welfare and benefits, have excellent communication skills and enjoy new challenges. A clear understanding of statutory welfare and benefits systems and processes is essential. As well as an awareness of the barriers faced by people with significant illness in society.

This post supports families affected by MND in the local authorities of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Highland, Moray, Perth and Kinross, Orkney, Stirling and Shetland.

Reporting to the Head of Direct Services, you will:

· Work with people affected by MND in line with the principles and aims of the organisation.

· Empower and involve people affected by MND as much as possible in decisions that affect them.

· Manage your workload efficiently and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

· Liaise with colleagues in other teams to develop the support they, and the organisation, gives to people affected by MND.

· Promote and raise awareness of the organisation and its services.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the organisation’s mission to reduce the impact of MND on the lives of those affected today and provide hope for a world without MND tomorrow.

Are you passionate about children’s health and wellbeing services in Scotland? Do you have experience of leadership, training, and service delivery? Then Children’s Health Scotland would love to hear from you.

Children’s Health Scotland is seeking to appoint a new Head of Children’s Health and Wellbeing Services. The main purpose of the role is to help make sure children and young people in Scotland get the best quality healthcare and key duties will involve the hands-on delivery of the Self-Management Service in addition to the development of our Children’s Health and Wellbeing Services in Scotland.

Key duties of the post-holder include:

· Management of the CHS Self-Management Service, including responsibility for the hands-on delivery of workshops and assuring the quality of service provision. This includes liaising with colleagues within hospitals to raise awareness of the service and preparing workplans.

· Gathering ongoing evaluation feedback, case studies and analysing data.

· Developing and maintaining record keeping systems on database spreadsheet.

· Taking part in the recruitment of an external evaluator and work with the evaluator to facilitate the evaluation process.

· Supporting the quarterly Project Advisory Group meetings.

· Contributing to the organisation’s overall policy development and strategic planning.

· Responsibility for budgeting preparation and control.

· Leading the development of a new Learn with Children's Health Scotland service.

· Assisting in the research and co-ordination of funding applications.

· Producing funding reports as required.