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We're seeking a Field Social Research Interviewer / Field Interviewer to join a leading social research organisation. Working from home you'll travel (within 40 - 50 miles of your home address) collecting valuable social research insight by interviewing participants. You don't need to have experience just a positive outlook and great communication skills!

This vacancy is 35 hours per week however we also have available 28 hour/week and 21 hour/week contracts available (pro-rata)

Offering flexible working hours, generous paid holiday, mileage allowance and other benefits this is a unique opportunity to get out and meet people conducting valuable research across an array of subjects that they truly care about. Part time and full time hours are available, however 60% of your time will need to cover evenings and weekends.

With a mission to make the public heard, this independent social research organisation have an unrivalled reputation in the field and lead the way in collecting key data for government departments, universities and major charities. Joining as a Field Social Research Interviewer / Field Interviewer you'll work at the frontline, interviewing people in their homes about key subjects.

As a key member of the Field Interviewing Team you should expect to conduct face-to-face interviews with prospects at addresses. These addresses will have been sent a letter letting them know you will be calling, but it will be up to you to persuade people to take part in the survey. If selected as a Field Social Research Interviewer / Field Interviewer, you'll undergo a comprehensive training and induction programme (as well as ongoing professional development)

To qualify… You should be outgoing, confident and a great communicator happy to meet new people. Whether you call yourself a Field Social Research Interviewer / Field Interviewer / Social Researcher or similar we don't mind, you just need the right attitude and a CV that demonstrates:

· Self motivation;

· Planning and organisational skills;

· Rapport building skills;

· Comfortable using laptops and tablet devices;

· Driving licence (with car).

In return the Field Social Research Interviewer can expect a competitive salary, 25 days paid holiday, performance bonus, flexible working, generous staff pension scheme, training and much more!

The Rannoch Community Trust (“RCT”) are inviting applicants for a project officer position to continue with our vision “Delivering Rannoch’s Sustainable Future“ to make Rannoch and Tummel an even better place to live and work. We are seeking a highly motivated, engaging individual with experience in community development projects. In particular, the project officer will assist in the following areas: village hall upgrades, affordable housing needs, Child & youth Provision support and community asset transfer including the community business model.

The Trust was formally established in January 2017 as a community development limited company receiving charitable status in August that year and is also a member of the Development Trust Association for Scotland (DTAS). We are entering an exciting stage in our development with good progress on many fronts and now wish to both consolidate and advance this work through this key role. For more information about the post please contact Richard Barclay, Chair - TEL 07917 120429 or David Holland, Finance Trustee/Secretary - TEL 07788 261470.

ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER

The Community Project Officer will be employed by Rannoch Community Trust. The post holder will be responsible for implementing and co-ordinating the delivery of specific projects within the Rannoch & Tummel Community Plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Community Project Officer

Hours of work: Part time – around 30 per week (flexible as required). Evening and weekend working is expected as required.

Length of contract: initially until 31 August 2020

Salary: Up to £35 per hour (negotiable) . Self-employed basis preferred

Responsible to: Nominated representative of the RCT Board.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

·The post holder is likely to be home based with the availability an occasional Rannoch base.

·The post is funded until 31 August 2020, possibly into September. We hope that the tenure of the post may be extended subject to funding and progress.

·The post holder will have a valid UK driving licence. The hourly rate includes travel expenses and therefore no further travel expenses can be claimed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

·An understanding of the role of community development approaches in addressing social and economic regeneration issues

·Strong organisational, communication, facilitation and negotiation skills

·Proven track record in fundraising (including statutory grants, trusts & foundations)

·Ability to work independently, with initiative, and to retain strong focus and direction

·Ability to prioritise workload, set targets, record and analyse information

·Ability to represent the Trust in public events and meetings.

·Sound computer literacy including standard Microsoft Office suite

·Ability to network and communicate effectively with a variety of people from communities, businesses, and agencies at all levels

·A robust sense of humour

DESIRABLE

·Experience of working within the voluntary sector or in community orientated work

·Community development qualification or equivalent

·Knowledge of community engagement models and experience of participation in community engagement exercises, either professionally or as a community activist

·Knowledge of the fundraising landscape and enterprise opportunities for rural Scotland

·Experience of event organisation

Background

In 2016 WRASAC applied for funding to establish a dedicated service for young people. This was in response to rising numbers of young people seeking support from the centre.

Evidence suggests that early and effective intervention is essential to limiting the long term impacts on young people. Impacts which include poorer outcomes for health, well-being, education and employment.

Following the recruitment of a Senior Young People’s Support Worker at the start of 2017 a service dedicated to young people was established and launched formally in February 2018.

Dundee and Angus Young Survivors Project

The project’s mission is that young people with experience of sexual violence, abuse and exploitation receive age appropriate support where and when they need it. The service offers confidential and professional, emotional and practical support to all young survivors - of all gender identities - aged from 11 to 18; who have experienced sexual violence at any time; and who live in Dundee or Angus.

The young people we support

We support young people whose experiences include child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, grooming, online abuse, rape, sexual assault, and sexual bullying. Such an experience can generate many difficult thoughts and feelings. A traumatic experience like this can be confusing and make everyday life harder to deal with.

Young people may feel angry, unhappy, frightened or lonely. They could be having flashbacks, nightmares, or panic attacks. It is not unusual for young people to feel they are responsible for what happened and feel shame, or feel like hurting themselves.

We start by listening, allowing the young person to talk about anything. We always believe them and can talk through their experience and why they are not to blame. The support is led by the young person and they only ever have to talk about what they want to.

The support offered is age appropriate; is imaginative and creative; is organised in a variety of contexts; and is flexible in terms of place and time. We also support friends, families and professionals and can provide training to organisations and groups.

Young people are encouraged to get involved in service development and this includes young people who have not experienced sexual violence. All young people are at the centre of the work of this project.

Aberlour Child Care Trust has launched a new family outreach service, Aberlour Sustain, in the Perth and Kinross area. Aberlour, with support and funding from Perth and Kinross Council, will work with children, young people, families and local partners to develop a highly responsive service for children and families. Aberlour Sustain will deliver the support families need, when they need it, every day of the year. The aim of the service is to ensure that children and young people can continue to flourish at home, at school and in their local community.

Using personalised and person-centred approaches and principles, the aim is to ensure that children, young people and families are supported to build on their strengths, assets and interests to develop enduring capacity and resilience. We also aim to support local professional stakeholders and communities to coproduce solutions.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative individual to deliver flexible, person-centred services with vulnerable children and families.

Due to service expansion we have a vacancy for a part time post, working 16 hours per week (over 2 days). This post is funded until September/October 2020, with the potential to be extended beyond this date.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible and share our vision that collaborative early intervention and engagement is the best option for children and families who are experiencing difficulties.

Not afraid to test new ways of working, you will bring a fresh and collaborative approach in a way which responds to the needs of the families when they need it – this will include early mornings, evenings and weekends. You will have experience of direct practice within this field of work, including child/adult protection issues as well as having experience of working with children with additional support needs.

You will work within a variety of locations including the service base in Perth city, family homes, schools and community settings.

As an Aberlour employee, you will:

- receive a supported induction

- be part of a highly motivated and skilled team

- receive continual personalised support

- have access to a well-developed training programme, including Person Centred Planning and Graphic Facilitation

- receive excellent annual leave entitlement

- have access to our group pension scheme

- have access to the Aberlour Rewards retail discount scheme

If you would like more information or wish to discuss this post, please contact Tracey Dammer (Service Manager) on 01382 250840 for an informal conversation.

To ensure the smooth management of refuge accommodation, that occupancy is maximized and quality of refuges remain at a high standard.

To ensure all income is collected from Housing Benefit and other sources. To ensure that other ancillary costs for refuges are collected. To liaise closely with the appropriate Department in all issues pertaining to refuge rents, ensuring that all relevant documents are completed and submitted timeously. To collect monies from women as required and keep accurate documentation. To provide regular reports, and to work alongside other Women’s Services team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Refuge income/ quality

• Provide accurate and practical assistance in the completion of forms which ensure we receive appropriate payment for refuge. To ensure that all documentation is duly and timeously submitted including application forms (short and long), supporting information/proof of income and requests for information.
• Regularly follow up all applications and requests for information.
• Collect payments of rent, and ensure that all payments are kept up to date, lodged and recorded appropriately and to pursue payment of arrears as per approved guidelines.
• Ensure that all refuge payments are correctly assigned and reconciled with our own Finance Department, Dundee City Council’s Housing Benefit Department and other relevant departments.
• Implement the warning system where there are arrears of any monies due to us by a service user and to advise the line manager if a final warning is recommended.
• Undertake office administration relating to these duties, including the provision of statistical information as required.
• Manage refuge income applications ensuring that the maximum possible progress is achieved in relation to Refuge.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of refuge income such as Housing Benefit and related legislation.
• Admit women, children and young people to refuge.
• Carry out weekly checks of flats and refuges for Health & Safety purposes and ensure that flats are properly maintained by residents and report any difficulties to the Facilities Manager as and when required.
• Maintain and check before and after admission the inventory of furnishings, bedding, crockery, kitchen utensils, etc. pertinent to each flat as and when required.
• Assist in the update of Welcome Packs for refuge properties as and when required.

Services to Women

• Ensure women are provided with accurate information about the rent and benefits entitlement via our information packs and through initial assessments for refuge.
• Make refuge visits to provide direct support to service users in respect of Housing Benefit, claiming other benefits necessary to ensure successful, timeous income and other relevant tasks such as payment collection.
• Refer women to DCC Welfare Rights worker should here be any concerns about their recourse to public funds entitlement or migrant worker status.

Internal

• Work within the policies, standards and procedures required by the law, DWA or funders.
• Assist with the development, monitoring and evaluation of the service.
• Perform administrative tasks timeously to ensure a seamless service.
• Provide financial reports/information as necessary
• Liaise closely with the Finance Worker

Working Approach

• Work collaboratively and assist as appropriate, other DWA workers. This includes regularly attending team/other relevant meetings and keeping colleagues up-to-date on relevant work issues.
• Support the CEO and Directors in creating a positive, supportive and participatory working environment which fulfils the aims and objectives of DWA.
• Reflect on practice to ensure delivery of a professional service and positive learning experience.
• Support the CEO and Directors in creating a continuously improving organisation focused on service users.
• Take a proactive role in promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice throughout all aspects of the work.
• It is a requirement of the post holder to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with insurance cover for business use. Please note, applicants who do not meet this criteria will not be shortlisted.

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the scope of the post. The post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the duties as detailed above.

The post-holder is required to be a member of the PVG Scheme.

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

To work as a member of a Housing First Team, which aims to offer support to single homeless women, providing permanent housing directly to street homeless individuals with ongoing assertive but flexible support, with a strong focus on harm reduction and sustainable tenancy within the community.

You will be employed by DWA and seconded to the Housing First team. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. You will be required to provide creative permanent housing solutions, whilst providing support consistent with the internationally recognised Housing First Fidelities:

• People have a right to a home
• Flexible support is provided for as long as is needed
• Housing and support are separated
• Individuals have choice and control
• An active engagement approach is used
• The service is based on people’s strengths, goals and aspirations

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Empowering People

• Ensure a high quality support programme is delivered which emphasises client choice and control and meets the needs of clients and funding bodies in terms of positive outcomes.
• Ensure client input into the programme is maximised by co-ordinating a range of effective participation methods including but not limited to group work, meetings, surveys and interviews.
• Carry out any client checks, planning and risk assessments as required.
• Ensure effective case management, multi-agency working, periodic reviews etc. take place according to relevant policies (e.g. Lead Professional). This will be achieved both through file monitoring and active participation in client reviews where required.
• Liaise with Programme Co-ordinator and Service Manager and any funding body or team in the preparation of case reports and statistical reports, whilst maintaining all relevant records including monitoring post support progress
• Be responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with the Equality and Diversity legislation.

Achieving Excellence

• In liaison with the Project Coordinator and where appropriate, ensure compliance with contractual Key Performance Indicators.
• As directed by the Project Coordinator, ensure that all approved Quality Management and Information Systems are implemented and utilised within your specific area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the preparation and response to both internal and external inspections as part of the management team, taking the lead within specific areas of programme.
• Stay up to date with and work within regulations, policy, procedures and best practice in all fields relevant to their work.
• Be passionate and driven with the ability to lead programme delivery in specialist areas in line with the challenges of working within the voluntary sector.
• Be proactive in maximising outcomes which will demonstrate quality and effectiveness in all aspects of the programme.

Providing Opportunity

• Carry out any client checks, planning and risk assessments as required.
• Regularly update on your specialised area of responsibility which is domestic abuse, providing recommendations for ongoing service improvement.
• Take a lead in service development in the specialised area including supporting other staff in their area of work.
• Ensure client consultation is included and integral in service development initiatives in the specialised area.
• Take a lead in complex cases in the specialist area or where specialist knowledge and expertise is required.
• Work as part of a specialist team to deliver a specific programme of support.
• Where appropriate, complete and review client assessments including risk assessments, within contractual time frames and ensure person centred and outcome focussed support plans are created in accordance with Project Requirements.
• Conduct regular client support plan reviews within contractual time frames and ensure clients are meeting their identified goals in accordance with Project Requirements.
• Design and deliver a range of in-house support provision which clients can opt into thereby promoting individual choice and designed to achieve successful outcomes for clients.
• Effectively signpost clients to external providers where their identified support needs cannot be met through in-house provision.
• Adopt a multi-agency approach to supporting clients including co-ordinating case conferences, involving other support providers in assessments and reviews and ensuring effective outcomes for clients.
• Use motivational interviewing as one of a broad range of approaches to working with people in order to achieve change and help clients maximise their potential

Developing our Team

• Work with clients, ensuring the actions within support plans and other activities around the support of clients are addressed in a timely, professional and appropriate manner.
• Ensure good communication with volunteers and other staff working with clients so they are aware of and involved in addressing the needs of clients as defined by their support plans.
• Proactively pursue own personal development of specialist area, ensuring you are fully up to date with current good practice, legislation, service delivery and policy in the field, including maintaining an awareness of practice and professional qualifications in the specialist area.
• Play an active role in supervision and appraisal with manager.
• Develop competences in decision making, IT, communication, case management, motivation, listening, and delegation of work and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate their skills, knowledge and development by cascading relevant training internally.
• Provide information and support on a consultancy basis to the team on issues relating to domestic abuse
• Support and develop volunteers, this may include on the job training, mentoring and day to day monitoring of allocated tasks.

Encouraging Growth

• Regularly update on your specialised area of responsibility, providing recommendations for ongoing service improvement
• Through the support planning process ensure that Tenure requirements are met, maintained, monitored and updated
• Ensure service development in the specialised area is in partnership with clients and in line with both National and local strategy and make appropriate recommendations for improvements to the Project Coordinator.
• Attend agreed appropriate internal and external networks, forums and meetings in the specialist area including DWA monthly team meetings.
• Support colleagues to respond to women experiencing domestic abuse through consultation and ongoing mentoring

Value for Money

• Through the support planning process ensure client benefits are maximised and personal payments are made as part of a budget plan
• Work as part of the overall service team to ensure the most effective use of financial and other resources.

Other Duties

• To participate in ensuring the programme provides safe and secure accommodation for clients, in accordance with legislation, established codes, customs and practices.
• To assist clients to prepare for and locate suitable long-term accommodation.
• To provide support to women experiencing domestic abuse on DWA Support Line

Referrals

• To accept referrals and liaise, where appropriate with the referral agency.
• To assess the suitability of clients through interview and offer placements accordingly.
• To support clients in understanding and abiding by their occupancy agreement and organisational protocols.
• Where clients are assessed as high risk refer the case to MARAC
• Maximise opportunities to refer client’s perpetrators of domestic abuse to the MATAC process

Training

• To participate in training, supervision and appraisal. To arrange and attend monthly supervisions.
• To consult with the Project coordinator regarding training needs.

General

• To build constructive and realistic relationships with clients, participating in the programme.
• To encourage clients to participate in as wide a range of activities and interests as possible.
• You are required to successfully hold a PVG for adults and children and meet regulatory requirements of SSSC
• To undertake any other duties deemed necessary by the Project Coordinator or the Consortium.

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the scope of the post. The post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the duties as detailed above.

We have live vacancies across various locations in Scotland. And they’ll be a steady flow of new vacancies released over the coming months. Please search for a job in your postcode by clicking apply, and if there’s not a job near you right now then remember to sign up for alerts and we’ll notify you when we have one in your community.

We’re looking for member pioneers to join Co-op, in communities across the country. In this unique role you’ll be focused on bringing people together to make a difference in your community. That means talking to Co-op members, colleagues in stores and funeral homes, and representatives of the many local causes we support. By building relationships with and connecting these people you’ll be the catalyst for new ideas, initiatives and projects that will make our communities better places to live.

We plan to have a member pioneer dedicated to each of our communities and you’ll be a part of this ambitious plan for a better future. Everything you do will contribute to our community plan, making sure we make the biggest impact possible across the UK by increasing community co-operation. It’s an opportunity to make a visible difference where you live, supported by an organisation with nearly 70,000 colleagues.

What you’ll do:

• develop an action plan to improve community wellbeing, aligned to key themes
• establish and run a local community forum, or make connections with one that already exists
• build a strong group of contacts locally, making use of social media platforms to help with listening to and getting involved in community conversation
• get activities off the ground and encourage lots of involvement from members in your community
• prioritise your time, making your hours count and focusing on opportunities to make the biggest difference

This role would suit someone who:

• has lots of enthusiasm with the ability to get things moving
• is interested in all things community focussed
• can inspire and motivate people through their communication style
• loves working with and connecting people
• can prioritise their time and remain focussed on a long term goal
• is confident using social media
• has good basic IT skills (ideally with experience using collaborative tools like the Google suite or Skype)
• is both committed and dedicated
• lives within or very close to the community you’ll support, detailed above

Why Co-op?

As a member pioneer you’ll have the chance to support local communities, making a visible difference by encouraging people to work together. As a Co-op colleague you’ll also receive a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including:

• 24 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• discounts on all kinds of Co-op products and services
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make adjustments to the interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.

We have live vacancies across various locations in Scotland. And they’ll be a steady flow of new vacancies released over the coming months. Please search for a job in your postcode by clicking apply, and if there’s not a job near you right now then remember to sign up for alerts and we’ll notify you when we have one in your community.

We’re looking for member pioneers to join Co-op, in communities across the country. In this unique role you’ll be focused on bringing people together to make a difference in your community. That means talking to Co-op members, colleagues in stores and funeral homes, and representatives of the many local causes we support. By building relationships with and connecting these people you’ll be the catalyst for new ideas, initiatives and projects that will make our communities better places to live.

We plan to have a member pioneer dedicated to each of our communities and you’ll be a part of this ambitious plan for a better future. Everything you do will contribute to our community plan, making sure we make the biggest impact possible across the UK by increasing community co-operation. It’s an opportunity to make a visible difference where you live, supported by an organisation with nearly 70,000 colleagues.

What you’ll do:

• develop an action plan to improve community wellbeing, aligned to key themes
• establish and run a local community forum, or make connections with one that already exists
• build a strong group of contacts locally, making use of social media platforms to help with listening to and getting involved in community conversation
• get activities off the ground and encourage lots of involvement from members in your community
• prioritise your time, making your hours count and focusing on opportunities to make the biggest difference

This role would suit someone who:

• has lots of enthusiasm with the ability to get things moving
• is interested in all things community focussed
• can inspire and motivate people through their communication style
• loves working with and connecting people
• can prioritise their time and remain focussed on a long term goal
• is confident using social media
• has good basic IT skills (ideally with experience using collaborative tools like the Google suite or Skype)
• is both committed and dedicated
• lives within or very close to the community you’ll support, detailed above

Why Co-op?

As a member pioneer you’ll have the chance to support local communities, making a visible difference by encouraging people to work together. As a Co-op colleague you’ll also receive a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including:

• 24 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• discounts on all kinds of Co-op products and services
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make adjustments to the interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.

Get paid to meet people in your community and carry out important studies including the Scottish Health Survey, Growing Up in Scotland and the Scottish Crime & Justice Survey.

As a ScotCen interviewer you’ll visit people in their homes to ask them about all sorts of interesting topics.

What you find out will ultimately contribute to future social policy in Scotland.

We offer full training with a competitive rate of pay and travel expenses. We normally offer you work three months in advance.

What we offer:

• High quality initial training with ongoing support
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive rates of pay, including a bonus scheme, travel expenses and holiday pay
• Opportunity of pay progression
• Opportunities to develop your skills and work on a wide variety of surveys

What you need:

• Internet broadband at home
• Able to work at least 6 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, for at least 3+ days a week.
• You need to be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week including weekdays/evening and weekends
• Use of a car is essential
• Documents to verify your identity and to show you’re eligible to work in the UK
• Comfortable with using computer equipment

Izzy’s Promise is a charity based in Dundee but working across Scotland and the UK which provides confidential support and information to survivors of ritual and organised abuse. This charity is survivor led, works to raise awareness about ritual and organised abuse and its effects on survivors, provides research, training and consultancy and works in close partnerships with other survivor organisations.

We are recruiting a Fundraiser (fixed term one year) Salary: £19,000 - £23,000 p.a. dependant on experience. We have a preference for a full-time worker but will also consider part-time or job share and we are also open to flexible hours and working from home.

The core purpose of the role is to generate income to sustain and grow Izzy’s Promise and partner charities. We are particularly interested in developing a diverse source of income.