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The Equality Network is a leading Scottish lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) rights charity. We work to change the law, policy and society of Scotland to deliver full equality for all LGBTI people.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Community Development Officer to join our dedicated staff team and work with the Development Manager on the delivery of our national community development programme during COVID-19. This will consist of developing and delivering comprehensive capacity building support for LGBTI groups and organisations around Scotland; including re-establishing the National LGBTI Forum as a tool for coordination, networking and learning; and developing resources to support LGBTI development mainly in rural and island communities.

This post is to provide additional capacity needed during the pandemic, as such it’s very likely the post will be based at home for the foreseeable future. We will ensure you have everything you need to enable home working.

This post is currently funded until to 31st May 2021, We may be able to source funding to continue the post beyond that date.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigner with a track record of winning and innovating for a fixed-term 12 month-post.

• Working with elected student leaders you’ll manage NUS Scotland’s campaign work, including our Scottish Parliament 2021 election activity.
• You’ll have the skills to develop campaigns that have a wide and influential reach and develop engaging digital content.
• You’ll be totally at home fielding media enquiries, drafting and approving media releases.
• You’ll have experience of lobbying decision-makers to deliver change.

We aim to practice what we preach so we’re happy to offer a flexible person-centered working environment with a great benefits package. This role has a usual working pattern of 35 hrs per week, Monday – Friday, between 8am to 6pm, with out of hours rota for press cover.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7 million students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Scotland, we represent more than 500,000 students, learners and apprentices.

GDA is a disabled people led organisation with over 5000 members in the Greater Glasgow area. Our mission is to build the confidence, connections and contributions of disabled people; our vision is that disabled people can participate fully in their own lives, communities and wider society, with the support they need and choices equal to other people. Through accessible learning, coaching, events and activities, GDA connects disabled people with each other, with opportunities and with decision makers. We recognise talents and strengths and support disabled people to build on these, participate, and be leaders in their own lives.

GDA is seeking a self-motivated, solution-focussed, conscientious and compassionate individual with skills and experience in group facilitation, outreach, and community development approaches, to further GDA’s ability to improve life outcomes of Black, Asian and minority ethnic disabled people and to progress the development of GDA’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Disabled People’s peer network: this in turn will ensure that BAME disabled people’s voices are heard in Glasgow and beyond. This will involve:

• Outreach and engagement using community development approaches, to identify and engage BAME disabled people amongst GDA membership and beyond.
• Building and maintaining relationships with other networks – including BAME –led organisations - to enhance connections, reach, and information sharing, to help meet our BAME disabled members’ needs.
• Building individual capacity of BAME disabled people through peer support and learning (using remote technologies for the time being) including supporting members to access ‘GDA Connects’ digital inclusion project if required.
• Building collective capacity of BAME disabled people by providing information, capacity building support, and opportunities to share their experiences and have their voices heard in decisions that affect them.

Essentials for the role:

• Track record using community development to support marginalised people, preferably in an equalities context.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to listen and respond sensitively to others, with respect, kindness and empathy, upholding confidentiality and safeguarding as appropriate.
• Awareness and understanding of the structural inequalities caused by both racism and ableism, and a passion for tackling them.
• Ability to network and build relationships with key partner organisations to help both GDA and them, better understand and meet the needs of disabled people.
• Ability to organise, to identify and remove barriers to enable participation by diverse individuals.
• Commitment to the values of equality, inclusion and empowering those facing inequalities to take a leading role in tackling them.

GDA positively welcomes applications from those with protected characteristics. Applications warmly welcomed from candidates who are disabled or from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background or both. Prospective applicants with lived experience of racism or ableism, or who require additional support or reasonable adjustments, may contact our Office Manager to discuss how we can remove any barriers you may face within our application process.

In line with GDA recruitment and Child / Adult Protection policies any appointment will be subject to a PVG check (Disclosure).

The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is the largest independent advice service in the country. Citizens Advice Scotland is a charity within this network – we act as a national organisation supporting and representing the service as a whole and the interests of citizens. At the heart of the network there are 59 individual citizens advice bureau organisations across Scotland, all operating as independent charities in their own right, and generally focusing on providing support directly to clients. Each of these organisations is a member of Citizens Advice Scotland. Also providing significant added value are the national elements of the service run out of Citizens Advice Scotland, such as the Extra Help Unit. We believe that every citizen should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice that helps them make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however they choose to access it.

As a Caseworker within the Extra Help Unit, you will carry out an important role by investigating and resolving energy complaints on behalf of vulnerable consumers. You will ensure that the consumer’s personal circumstances and any detriment caused by supplier failures are fully considered when negotiating an outcome. You will deal with a range of callers who are often upset, angry or stressed about their situation. Callers may also be experiencing financial difficulties, or have mental or physical health conditions. You will be expected to support consumers in a respectful, inclusive and non-judgemental manner.

The Caseworker role is both challenging and rewarding, with the majority of complaints and circumstances being complex in nature. You will get to work within a great team, and within a constantly changing energy market with the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

*This role is normally based in our Glasgow office. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, all CAS staff are currently working from home and we would therefore expect the successful candidate would be required to work from home initially. Re-opening our offices will be carefully planned and managed in accordance with the latest Scottish Government guidance and public health advice. Candidates should be prepared to work from home initially, but be aware that attendance, not necessarily full time, at the normal office base will be required in future. We are currently reviewing our home working policy in response to the COVID-19 crisis and ongoing opportunities to work from home can be discussed with the successful candidate at offer stage.

Employee benefits

Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 40 days leave (including public holidays) and a pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution. We have a flexitime scheme which enables our employees to work flexibly in line with organisational requirements, and as an inclusive employer we are happy to consider other flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

This is an exciting position to carry on the work of the Oor Mad History project at CAPS. The first ever Master’s course in Mad Studies will commence at Queen Margaret University (QMU) in early 2021 and this postholder will be actively involved, as part of the collaborative approach between CAPS and QMU.

Direct experience of the issues faced by people with mental health issues and knowledge of the history of madness are essential. We’re looking for a good understanding of collective advocacy to facilitate the group to continue the work creating a second version of the OMH book. A new task of developing a community course led by people with lived experience must also be carried out, directed and delivered in a collective advocacy way.

AIA invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills in taking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance.

The individual must be committed in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community where every person’s voice matters. We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to social justice and have the following skills and expertise:

Finance/Accountancy (Treasurer)

This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with AIA’s expenses policy. Currently the Board Meetings are being held remotely via video conferencing so we would consider people who live further afield than Tayside.

More details of the roles are in the attached AIA Board Information which can be downloaded below.