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Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a different to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

Main Purpose of post: To work in vacancies across Argyll, presently in Tarbert, Mid-Argyll and the islands of Islay, and Jura, in coordinating ministries support to vacancies and ensuring that the ordinances of religion are delivered against a background of reducing numbers of full-time ministers of word and sacrament

Our service in Argyll & Bute is commissioned to provide a recovery service for people concerned about their own or someone else’s drug or alcohol use and delivers psycho social interventions in both one to one and group settings for adults entering or sustaining their recovery from drug/alcohol use.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Recovery Worker to provide outreach and support services for individuals across Argyll & Bute, but particularly in the Bute & Cowall area, for those who are using drugs and/or alcohol.

We have service bases in Dunoon, Helensburgh, Oban and the Isle of Islay staffed by Recovery Workers, Recovery Champions and Volunteers but much of our work is carried out in the local communities that we serve.

What we are looking for

If you have experience of working with substance misuse service users in a health, social care or criminal justice setting and/or have experience working in related sectors and believe you have transferable skills then we would love to talk to you.

An SVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care or equivalent qualifications that are in line with SSSC requirements is required as a minimum and registration with the SSSC will be essential.

As our team is required to deliver services within dispersed communities a driving license and daily access to a car is essential.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner. He/she will be someone who can cope with pressure, has good time management and prioritisation skills.

In return we offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive, compassionate, professional and friendly team.

Further information about this job

This a permanent part time role for 22.5 hours per week.

Interviews are planned to be held online via Google Meet , date and times to be confirmed.

For more information about the role please contact Yvonne McLeod via email; yvonne.mcleod@wearewithyou.org.uk

For any queries relating to the application process please email people@wearewithyou.org.uk

Benefits of working with us

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Life assurance benefit scheme
• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Information about us and our recruitment processes

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We actively welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to ensure we have an inclusive and representational workforce for all our staff and clients.

With regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to deliver our services where at all possible bearing in mind social/physical distancing. Our recruitment may be completed remotely where necessary to ensure we adhere to any government guidance.

We are only able to employ people who have the legal right to work in the UK. All applicants will need to provide evidence of this before we can confirm unconditional offers of employment.

We want to safeguard and protect the children, young people and adults we work with. Our rigorous selection process applies to all applicants to support this aim. If you are applying for a role which involves regulated activity you will need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred Lists) check (if in England) or become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (if in Scotland). We will also seek references as part of the selection process for this role, including from your current or most recent employer.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

An opportunity to be involved at the beginning of an exciting new enterprise to establish a community HUB in Helensburgh. Excellent IT skills and relevant experience in a community development role required.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Board, staff team and members, to promote Helensburgh Community Hub’s vision and mission.
• Contributing to good governance and liaison with the Board. This role is responsible for working closely with the Board and implementing the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Managing core tenants and new lets from user groups including over-seeing the allocation of space in the building.
• New service development in response to evolving user needs including looking for new user groups and partners. This includes developing, launching, consolidating and supporting new services but also investigating opportunities and winning new business.
• Support to the Board with fundraising and bid writing for both grants and tenders
• Financial stability: The Manager will be responsible for lets and managing costs including financial recording, reporting and day to day admin.
• Strategic links – representation on relevant local groups and liaison with sector partners, the local authority etc.
• The recruitment and induction of any new staff and the on-going line management of the whole team as it may grow over time.
• The recruitment and induction of volunteers and on-going volunteer development.
• Overseeing and managing the communication strategy to promote the Hub.
• Marketing. Ensuring there is a clear, strategic and achievable marketing plan to reach more key demographics
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of our services. Liaising with funders and completing monitoring reports. The Manager will report directly to the Board.
• Covid risk management and mitigation measures.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

The Development Manager must have:

• Proven experience in a community development, including service and line management experience
• Financial management experience and understanding of financial controls
• Knowledge of the issues that may place people at a disadvantage engaging in community activities
• Knowledge and understanding of social care, how this is delivered and current challenges in this area
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in appropriate software which may be required for the position
• Planning and organising skills at an individual and project level

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector
• Understanding of local authority and health and social care partnership structures
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery

Contract Period and expected hours

This current contract is time limited to SLF requirements. The Development Manager will work on a flexible basis to accommodate the needs of the service. Attending evening meetings or working weekends may be required.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

The data insights officer will work across directorates to support the data insights manager with GDPR compliance and reporting. This includes leading on data governance and compliance, data collection, analysis and report writing to support and influence the strategic direction of the organisation.

The data insights officer will produce data for mailing lists as defined by the communications team, within an agreed timescale and work with data owners/controllers to maintain databases and ensure data quality.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

The IT services officer will be responsible for the provision of an IT support service to maintain the Mary’s Meals UK IT infrastructure and provide a customer-focused service to employees and volunteers.

This will involve the daily administration, maintenance, and monitoring of the Mary’s Meals UK IT infrastructure estate, supporting the testing and commissioning of new systems and services, and the delivery of IT projects.

This is a hands-on technical operations role, working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Using infrastructure knowledge, this role will contribute significantly to the continuous improvement towards operational excellence.

Children’s Panel Members are trained to take part in children’s hearings and make important decisions with and for infants, children and young people.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to take on the volunteer role of Area Convener in the Argyll & Bute area. Area Conveners don’t sit on Children’s Panels, but instead manage the work of volunteers in their local area.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be leading a team of committed volunteers who make up the Area Support Team and developing new ways of working for your area. You’ll be working with local partners, communicating with Panel Members and leading on national improvements at the local level. You will also make sure that the views of young people are heard and acted upon within your area.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people; able to lead and be part of teams; a strong communicator, an active listener. You’ll also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos, values and principles of the children's hearings system.

Where should you be based?

We are looking for an Area Convener in Argyll & Bute.