Grow West Fife is a community garden based in a walled garden near Culross in Fife. We were set up by a group of volunteers during the first lockdown of 2020 to grow vegetables for local pantries and food banks.

As we move into an exciting time for the garden when we hope to welcome more individuals and groups to the garden and increase our activities, we are looking for trustees who can help us grow. We are particularly keen to recruit people with specialist skills in:

• Accounting & Finance

• Community engagement

• Volunteer engagement

• Marketing, PR and social media

• Community gardens

• Growing vegetables

• Management / Project management

• HR

We welcome applications from people of all genders, abilities, ethnic origins and ages, and will appoint entirely on merit.

Duties of a Grow West Fife trustee

• Ensure the charity adheres to its objectives as set out in the governing documents

• Work collectively ensure that GWF has a clear mission, aims and strategic direction which are adhered to

• Contribute to the drawing up of annual plans and help oversee their implementation

• Attend 6 board meetings per year - either at the garden or on Zoom

• Provide specialist support and insight where needed

• Be an ambassador for the garden, seek out opportunities to further the charity’s aims

• Oversee the management of the garden

• Ensure the good governance of the project

• Ensure proper accounting procedures are in place and adhered to

• Assist in funding applications where appropriate

• Assist in preparation of the annual report and accounts

• Take part in the monitoring and evaluation of Grow West Fife activities

Responsibilities of a trustee:

• Set and maintain the vision, mission and values of the organisation.

• Develop direction, strategy and planning.

• Ensure the organisation has the structure and resources for its work.

• Establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff.

• Establish systems for reporting and monitoring.

• Manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document, external regulators and the law.

• Make certain that the financial affairs of the organisation are conducted properly and are accurately reported.

We are a Fife wide independent charitable organisation providing free, confidential information, counselling and support to anyone affected by rape and sexual assault at some time in their lives.

A highly motivated and energetic individual is required to support the CEO and lead the operational team in ensuring we deliver the best, most effective and high quality survivor centered service as possible.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced PVG check

We are a Fife wide independent charitable organisation providing free, confidential information, counselling and support to anyone affected by rape and sexual assault at some time in their lives.

A highly motivated and energetic individual is required to recruit, train and co-ordinate our volunteers who provide direct support services to survivors of rape and sexual assault.

The working pattern for this role is:

• Monday & Tuesday 1130-2030
• Thursday 0930-1430
• Friday 0900-1230

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced PVG check.

We are a Fife wide independent charitable organisation providing free, confidential information, counselling and support to anyone affected by rape and sexual assault at some time in their lives.

A highly motivated and energetic individual is required to take the lead on making services more accessible and inclusive as well as providing some crisis and short term support to service users.

Experience of providing emotional support is essential.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced PVG check

Funding for this post ends on 30th June 2022 – this funding will not be continued.

We are a Fife wide independent charitable organisation providing free, confidential information, counselling and support to anyone affected by rape and sexual assault at some time in their lives.

A highly motivated and energetic individual is required to provide direct support services throughout Fife to survivors of rape and sexual assault.

Experience of providing emotional support is essential.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced PVG check

We are a Fife wide independent charitable organisation providing free, confidential information, counselling and support to anyone affected by rape and sexual assault at some time in their lives.

A highly motivated and energetic individual is required to provide direct support services throughout Fife to survivors of rape and sexual assault.

Experience of providing emotional support is essential.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced PVG check

The recent Conference of Parties (COP) in Glasgow has clearly demonstrated urgent action for tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis. At the Ecology Centre we believe community sits at the heart of this action.

Do you value access to green spaces? Can you help us connect people to nature?

The Ecology centre is the home of our inclusive, community led, environmental charity and we are looking for new Trustee board members. We are keen to hear from people with an interest in sustainable practices, wellbeing, and experience in fundraising and marketing.

Situated on the edge of Kinghorn Loch in Fife, the Ecology centre enables people of all ages and abilities to experience, learn and benefit from the natural world. Our ethos - community led and sustainability driven, to promote well-being and equality.

The charity employs 10 members of staff, assisted by over 40 volunteers, and is governed by its Board of Trustees, who are responsible for its governance and strategy. Ecology centre activities include a low carbon cafe, dementia friendly workshops, garden tool up-cycling, school group education, and the centre is a venue for a wide range of environmental and community activities.

As a member of the Board we would like you to contribute to our work as we regain momentum after COVID. As a Board we have monthly meetings, in person, online and a hybrid approach. We share core tasks and aim to distribute them according to our members strengths. We aim to learn from each other and as someone with fundraising and marketing experience would look to your input to lead us in these areas.

If you’d like more information about the Ecology Centre please visit our website theecologycentre.org

or social media channels Instagram/Facebook @theecologycentre, Twitter @TheEcology_1

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a part-time Women’s Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women with experience of domestic abuse. Candidates should have a good understanding of working with people who have experienced trauma, have experience in providing direct support and have good communication skills.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA Women’s Support service and the support worker role. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 14th December. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Keri Duffy, Team Senior on 07714 609374

For further information about the role including the job description and person specification and to make an application, please visit fifewomensaid.org.uk/about-fwa/vacancies

Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field. If you share our values, this could be the role for you!

At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes?
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

The Service

Help To Stay At Home supports older people in Fife to reconnect with their community and live full and active lives. It provides the necessary support for people to remain in their own homes and communities.

The Job

Support Workers in the Fife Support Services are responsible for delivering a visiting care at home and/or housing support service to enable people to live as independently as possible in their own homes (including the provision of personal care and administering medication, where required, and help to enable people to develop practical household skills).

The post holder will provide emotional support, to assist people to take part in activities that matter to them and help them engage with their community to reduce social isolation.

It is the Support Workers responsibility to develop effective relationships with people affected by a range of challenges, support them to cope in difficult times and enable them to live a good life. In doing so, to provide emotional, practical and social support to help people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack on our website.

What’s in it for you?

As a LinkLiving employee, you'll benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement, a competitive pension, life assurance and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

Successful applicants will be required to register with SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration.

Further Information

Interested? To find out more, please email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and we can arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal chat.

To find out more about what LinkLiving do, please visit our website at linkliving.org.uk