Who are Includem?
Includem is a brilliant third sector organisation that provides intensive, bespoke support to young people in challenging circumstances and their families. We believe that no young person is ever beyond help and through a 24/7 service which is responsive to their needs, we empower them to make positive life choices.
What does the role involve?
The ideal candidates should be able to commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week with a view to working more hours as and when required (including evenings and weekends). As sessional Mentors work directly with young people and families in the community there is a requirement that you can drive and have access to a car for work purposes.
If you have all of the below skills and attributes then we would love to hear from you:
All posts require individuals to:
We value our staff and employee benefits include:
· A full and robust training and induction programme.
· Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
· Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation
· Free Vehicle Breakdown Cover
· Company Mobile Phone
· SCVO Credit Union
· Discounted gym membership
· Discounted holidays and associated benefits
· Access to discounts for charity workers
· Flexible and agile working
"It's a great service. The support, the advocacy, you've been keeping me alive. I'm truly grateful. The staff are all well-chosen and well trained - it shines through. You just have good attitudes and you get it right." Client Feedback
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people who have survived rape and sexual assault?
We are seeking to appoint a Support Worker (28 hours) to deliver a new Outreach Service reaching out to survivors across the Forth Valley area.
You will have effective and comprehensive communication skills, with experience of working with people of all genders. You will be able to work as part of a team but with a high level of autonomy.
If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the cause and impact then this could be the next career move for you.
"It's a great service. The support, the advocacy, you've been keeping me alive. I'm truly grateful. The staff are all well-chosen and well trained - it shines through. You just have good attitudes and you get it right." Client Feedback
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people who have survived rape and sexual assault?
The overall aim of this post is to provide support and advocacy for survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence.
You will have effective and comprehensive communication skills, with experience of working with people of all genders. You will be able to work as part of a team but with a high level of autonomy.
If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the cause and impact then this could be the next career move for you.
"It's a great service. The support, the advocacy, you've been keeping me alive. I'm truly grateful. The staff are all well-chosen and well trained - it shines through. You just have good attitudes and you get it right." Client Feedback
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people who have survived rape and sexual assault?
The overall aim of this post is to and deliver local services to meet the needs of survivors of sexual violence. Taking account of the large geography covered, we anticipate that services could operate from the main towns as well as in some small, more rural areas. NB We are mindful that Covid 19 restrictions change and may impact on the role
You will have effective and comprehensive communication skills, with experience of working with people of all genders. You will be able to work as part of a team but with a high level of autonomy.
If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the cause and impact then this could be the next career move for you.
We are currently seeking applications for the Client Advisor role within Social Security Scotland based in Glasgow. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment and new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria below will be invited to the assessments.
The Client Advisor role offers an exciting opportunity to work in new and developing teams that will be part of Scotland’s new social security agency. The role would be suited to candidates who are empathetic, can demonstrate excellent customer service and ensure client needs are met, while building trust and rapport, providing a positive experience for all who contact the agency.
The majority of these posts will sit within our Operations team, however successful candidates may also be considered for A3 grade opportunities across alternative business areas within Social Security Scotland.
Qualifications Required
There are no minimum level of qualifications required to apply for this post.
Essential Criteria
Tulloch NET is an initiative of Perth North Church and we seek to be a fresh expression of Christian Community.
We are committed to unconditional service, welcoming and valuing all, social transformation and the development of mental, emotional, physical, relational, social and spiritual wellbeing.
We are looking for someone with experience in community development, who can work alongside the Parish Group, the Tulloch Community and other agencies in realising this vision using Asset Based Approach. Some of the skills necessary for this post will be managing volunteers, liaising with other partners and various agencies and developing relationships within the parish community.
The work will include unsociable hours, such as evening and weekends so considerable flexibility is required. The post is funded to December 2022 with a combination of Scottish Government Funding for the first nine months and local congregational funding for the next period. An extension beyond this date will be subject to securing funds.
The successful applicant will require to undergo a PVG Scheme check prior to taking up the post.
Founded in 1997, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is an independent charity that negotiates access to land, builds paths, helps care for Scotland’s most spectacular woodlands and trees, and works on conservation projects all to improve and promote access to the countryside. The Countryside Trust has refreshed its forward strategy, and now wishes to develop a new emphasis on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and species conservation, while helping people to enjoy the excitement and wonder of Perthshire’s countryside, enabling them to learn about it and cherish it for future generations.
As part of this review a multi stakeholder, landscape scale Partnership Project is under development. This is a new, long-term, nature-based vision for Perth and Kinross. It is a landscape-scale ecological restoration concept that could transform the environment of the area, the livelihoods of the people who live and work here, and the richness of the experiences of those who visit.
To deliver this challenging work we are seeking to appoint a Conservation Officer with the following responsibilities:
Up to 2 days of the officer’s time per week will be spent on work with continuing multi-stakeholder conservation projects where the principal partners alongside the Trust are the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh , Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry. These projects involve the ex situ conservation of globally threatened conifer species in Perthshire and supporting managers of nationally important tree collections.
Funding for the Conservation Officer Post
We are seeking funding from our stakeholder partners who share the strategic objectives of this exciting project. We aim to secure funding for the post for three years.
Location
The Trust office is in Perth but all staff currently working from home. The nature of the post requires travel across Perth and Kinross and occasionally to other parts of Scotland.
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.
SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.
Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
SAMH is prioritising and lobbying to support children and young people’s mental health in Scotland and to ensure they get help at the first time of asking. Be part of this critical and developing agenda!
The SAMH Children and Young People teams delivers a diverse range of mental health services, projects and interventions across Scotland as well as a focus on developing information, materials and resources. These projects support individuals, families, schools, youth groups and colleges to build capability around mental health; increasing the emotional resilience; creating a mentally healthy community in schools and colleges and tackling stigma and discrimination around mental health
The CYP Service Manager role is critical to the team in managing the day to day operations of the projects and their performance, supporting redesign and development of services and working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives. Current projects include direct engagement within learning communities in Glasgow, Helensburgh, Kilmarnock and Edinburgh. The role will act as key implementation manager for new projects.
The role will also support the expansion of training and consultancy work and the research and development of new training materials and workshops. This include supporting development of e-learning and digital resources.
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary Scale: £28,610
Working Hours: 35 hours
Responsible for co-ordinating and developing the work of a highly skilled team offering counselling and complementary therapies for people wishing to address their stimulant drug use.
Impact Arts is a forward-thinking community arts organisation which uses the arts and creativity to enable and empower social change. We consider the arts as a positive tool for change – helping people to build confidence and attain new skills, get back into work or education, source work in the creative arts and enjoy better health or improve quality of life.
We currently have 10 Trustees on our Board from a range of different backgrounds and are recruiting for one more Trustee. You will contribute to the overall governance of the charity and bring specialist knowledge in any of the following areas –
The overall time commitment for this position is four quarterly meetings held in the evening, a half-day of strategy and the AGM. There may be ad-hoc duties throughout the year. Our Head Office is based in Glasgow, but we are keen to speak to individuals across Scotland.