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The Scottish European Educational Trust (SEET) is a non-political educational charity which works to promote language learning and international education among young people in Scotland. We are currently seeking a Projects Coordinator to take over the management and delivery of one of our key initiatives – the Our World project.

Our World is a modern languages themed film making project, designed to engage young people (from S3 – S6) in developing skills such as communication and confidence building. The Projects Coordinator will work as part of a small team to promote, develop and deliver this initiative.

We are looking for someone who understands the personal responsibility, innovation and creativity required when working with young people. The Projects Coordinator will be comfortable leading workshops for pupils and liaising with schools, professional filmmakers and partner organisations. The successful candidate will lead on fundraising activities and event planning related to Our World each year, ensuring its continued sustainability and success.

The Projects Coordinator will also assist our Director with SEET’s other activities and provide general administrative support across all aspects of the organisation as required.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification below for further information.

Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.

We support and enable hundreds of community and older people’s groups across Scotland. We provide information, friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with our Community Connecting Service and much more.

A great career opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager.

In this ‘hands on’ role, the Finance manager will be a highly capable accountant bringing leadership to the operational running of the finance function. As a strong team leader, the Finance Manager will report to the Director of Finance and develop and lead the finance team who are equipped and empowered to bring financial guidance to the organisation at every level in line, with Age Scotland’s culture and values.

Clear systematic thinking and resolute leadership will be essential to influence and support the ongoing development of efficient and effective financial management in an increasingly diverse organisation.

Supporting the Director of Finance to drive efficiencies throughout the organisation, the Finance Manager will be a critical friend and play a crucial role in applying rigorous methodology across the finance dept and the wider organisation.

We are looking for a Qualified (CCAB/CIMA) accountant with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an equivalent role. You must be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, together with a good working knowledge of current accounting software systems.

Early Years Scotland is passionate about Scotland’s youngest children having the best possible start in life and we are searching for a very special person to help make that happen. We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within prisons to facilitate and support young children affected by parental imprisonment. The support is offered through shared play and learning sessions with male and female prisoners, their partners / families and young children.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate play and learning experiences to involve both children and parents, as well as delivering the Early Years Scotland Children Affected by Imprisonment Programme. This programme combines theoretical and experiential learning, all focused around play and learning with young children and highlights the importance of play for young children’s learning and development. You will encourage positive relationships between parents and children through shared play and learning experiences. You will also work closely with the Scottish Prison Service and a wide range of partners to review learning and contribute to the development of future plans.

We welcome applications that demonstrate:

· sound understanding and knowledge of how young children develop and learn

· an ability to build effective relationships with families and have experience of working with parents and families experiencing difficult circumstances

· experience of working with a range of colleagues from other agencies

· excellent communication and organisational skills

· an ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective member of a team

21 hours per week

£12,158 per annum pro-rata which is Point 19 (£ 20263 FTE) on Scale 19-22

Funding confirmed until end March 2022

20 days Annual Leave in the first year

EYS recognises 12 public holidays per annum. Pay and allowances are pro-rata to contracted hours

Applicants should be eligible to register as a Practitioner with SSSC (e.g. HNC Early Education & Childcare or SVQ Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development)

A full, current driving licence with own transport for business use and membership of PVG Scheme are required

As a Deputy Manager/Deputy Care Home Manager with Leonard Cheshire you will support the Manager in the day to day operation of the service. This includes deputising in their absence and responsibility for the direct supervision and line-management of staff. You will be accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical/personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice of our residents.

You will:

• Have a level of professional development and registration (may include level 5 leadership in health & social care qualification).
• Have experience of providing direct personal and social care.
• Be experienced in managing a team of support staff.
• Have experience of working with customers who have physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Be able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours.

Please see the Job Description, available on our website, for further details.

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Colin Beattie MSP (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) is looking to appoint a Caseworker in his Dalkeith constituency office.

Duties will include providing support with all casework by investigating issues raised through correspondence and surgeries and dealing with general public enquiries.

You will require to be empathetic, a good listener, organised and able to build strong and enduring relationships with local organisations, community groups and constituents.

Community Central Hall's Childcare Services run a busy and well established Nursery in Glasgow.

This newly implemented role will include responsibility to plan, organise, facilitate and evaluate all aspects of early years’ attainment. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver and support the effective delivery of, quality early learning and development.

Qualifications required - HNC Childhood practice at SCQF Level 7 (formerly Early Education and Childcare) or SVQ Level 3 Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF Level 7 or NNEB (or equivalent that meets SSSC requirements for registration at Practitioner level. Strong candidates in their final year of BA Childhood Practice, or Graduate PDA Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9, OR Graduate B.Ed. are also invited and encouraged to apply.

Successful candidate must register with SSSC and will be asked to complete a Protection of Vulnerable Groups form which will be paid for by the employer.

Under the guidance of the Camas Co-ordinator, the Camas Resident Staff Team (of up to five people) is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and running of the weekly programme for Camas Centre guests, and for the leadership and support of volunteer staff and guests into the common life at Camas.

The successful candidate will manage and maintain the Centre’s organic garden – woodland, tree nursery, wild garden areas, lazy beds and polytunnels, seeing it through the whole season, from planting at the beginning of the year, to harvesting for our daily use, and then preparing the beds for the winter. Manage and maintain, supporting the development of the garden and woodland as places for young people to explore and discover. Support both staff and guests to feel confident in being part of the daily upkeep of the garden, knowing when to pick and use the produce and teaching basic gardening skills whilst running garden /environmental education sessions with our guests, often young people who have little or no experience of home grown food to help them understand the basics of gardening and enjoy and use the fruits of their labour. Overseeing the garden shed and tool care and managing a tidy and safe workspace.

All members of staff at Camas are required to participate fully in the common life shared by staff and guests – this includes attending shared meals and taking part in daily chores, as well as attending and leading morning and evening reflections. The post is based at the Island Centre on Mull; the post holder will also be required to travel occasionally to Iona and Glasgow.

Under the guidance of the Camas Co-ordinator, the Camas Resident Staff Team (of up to five people) is responsible for the planning, coordination and running of the weekly programme for Camas Centre guests, and for the leadership and support of volunteer staff and guests into the common life at Camas.

The successful candidate must be proficient in planning and delivering outdoor activities, which may include kayaking, coasteering, rock climbing, wide games, wild camping and hill walking. Planning and facilitating the weekly programme with groups, including leading reflection sessions and community building activities. They will also be confident and experienced in communicating with Group leaders and organisations prior and post-visit. And communicating with local community members in particular schools and environmental organisations. Together with the long-term Activities Programme Worker they will ensure all technical equipment used in the outdoor activities is maintained adequately for its purpose and according to guidelines set out in the Camas Safety Document. maintain equipment check logs and the addition and removal of equipment from the system.

All members of staff at Camas are required to participate fully in the common life shared by staff and guests – this includes attending shared meals and taking part in daily chores, as well as attending and leading morning and evening reflections. The post is based at the Island Centre on Mull; the post holder will also be required to travel occasionally to Iona and Glasgow.

As part of a pilot project funded by MELDAP (Midlothian and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership) we are recruiting a Women’s Peer Support Worker with lived experience.

The post will provide and promote peer support to women living with and recovering from mental health issues, substance misuse and involvement with criminal justice.

Support will be provided to people at different phases of their recovery from initial engagement through to options for linking with other services, education, training, volunteering and employment.

The successful candidate will provide service user led one-to-one support for women through promoting choice, well-being and recovery.

Thanks to generous funding support from Fife Council, Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund we are recruiting for this new post.

A new post for an experienced conservation professional to develop the future pipeline of FHBT projects and bring new thinking to continually improve our approach to project management. It brings additional capacity to work with partners at the earliest stage to develop projects – principally to develop sustainable future uses for historic buildings at risk - to application or shovel ready stage.