Larkhall & District Volunteer Group is a trusted local organisation with a strong track record and dedicated staff team which works to promote the wellbeing of the community in Lanarkshire by reducing physical and social isolation whilst increasing health and wellbeing. We also own our own centre on Victoria Street in Larkhall.
We have a clear vision and an ambitious strategic plan covering the next three years. We would like to give you the opportunity to use your talents and expertise to help us implement the plan.
We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and experienced individuals of any age and background to join our Board of Trustees (including a Vice Chair and Secretary) and help guide our organisation as it moves forward into what we see as a new and exciting phase. We are looking to recruit new Trustees with experience of:
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Commercial operations
- HR
- Finance
- Digital skills and
- Communications
who will strengthen and complement our existing Board members.
You would have the opportunity to attend our Board Meetings informally before making any commitments and to shadow our experienced Chair, Secretary and Treasurer if you are interested in one of the leadership roles.
The Board meets once a month at our offices in Larkhall. As a small charity it is expected that Board members will take on additional responsibilities between meetings consistent with the objectives of the Charity. This is an unpaid position,however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Whilst all applications are appreciated, the Charity particularly welcomes applications from groups currently under-represented on its Board.
We are seeking new Board Members by June 2019 in time for our AGM in the summer of 2019.
Fife Cultural Trust is an ambitious charity; its vision is for Fife to be a culturally vibrant and rewarding place to live, work, study and visit.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen with Fife Cultural Trust.
Buzzing with ideas and passionate about cultural experiences, you will already have current and relevant experience in a media or PR environment.
As Press and Communications Officer you will provide expert professional advice to the Executive Team and other staff within Fife Cultural Trust. You will use your experience and skills to develop positive media interest and coverage of events and services across a range of media channels for Fife Cultural Trust, building our brand content strategy.
Your excellent copy-writing skills are an essential skill for the role. You will be responsible for generating internal and external communications for Fife Cultural Trust and provide our media service.
In return we can offer the successful candidate contributory pension scheme, employee discounts, generous annual leave and flexible working schemes and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) strives to be more than just a landlord. With over 50 years of history, what sets us apart is the way in which we go further to improve the lives of our tenants, innovatively responding to their needs as their lives change. We provide around 3,500 homes across the West of Scotland and go further to provide housing you can call home. West of Scotland Housing Association and its subsidiary company Willowacre Trust overarching aims are to tackle the social and economic issues within our communities.
We are seeking a Community Centre Assistant (CCA) to provide day to day janitorial and set up duties within our Community Centre. The CCA will ensure that the Centre is prepared and operational for daily/weekly activities. The CCA will ensure that all daily/weekly checks/tasks are undertaken including fire safety, health & safety, cleaning, security and maintenance within the Centre and its immediate grounds.
To find out more, please download the Recruitment Pack below.
Research and Administration Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £18,413 – £19,931
- Glasgow
- Closing 24th June 2019
Glasgow Third Sector Interface Network (GTSIN) is now looking to recruit an all-rounder with administration, research, communications and organisational skills to support GTSIN. Applicants should have a degree or other demonstrable experience of synthesising information from a range of sources into essays, papers or similar. A reasonable knowledge and understanding of the third sector and the public sector and able to build rapport and work with people from a wide range of backgrounds are also essential. Experience of general office administration and up-to-date IT skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and database software are also vital. Full training and induction will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to understand the complex relationships and responsibilities of GTSIN.
Children and Young Peoples Support Worker
- Part time
- £23,697 pro-rata
- Cumbernauld, working across the Northern Corridor of North Lanarkshire
- Closing 28th June 2019
North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid has over 30 years’ experience of providing domestic abuse services in North Lanarkshire. It is a free, confidential and independent service run by women for women, children and young people experiencing or escaping domestic abuse.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the Children and Young People’s Service.
The job involves ensuring a high standard of intervention, preventative and casework support is provided to children and young people who are indirectly (hidden victims) and directly exposed to the issues of domestic abuse.
SVQ Level 3 Early Learning & Childcare or equivalent is required.
Driving licence and car are essential.
Social Research Interviewers
- Part time
- Sessional
- Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth and Paisley areas
- Closing 28th June 2019
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
About Us
Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.
The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:
· People first - Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.
· Enabling – Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.
· Collaborative - Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.
· Innovative - Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.
· Passionate – Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.
· Fair – Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.
Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.
About the Role
Working closely with the Active Travel Development Manager, you will ensure the effective coordination and running of the Stirling Active Travel Hub. Managing a team of 6+ staff working from the Hub, your role will be key in effectively maintaining and creating excellent working relationships both internally and with external partners.
Acting as an ambassador for cycling, walking and low carbon travel in Stirling and the surrounding areas, you will work closely with key local stakeholders and the wider community, to promote and provide specific active travel related information and referral services to the public. The Active Travel Hub aims to promote and encourage low carbon and physically active modes of travel through supporting events and other local activities. It is the role of the Hub Coordinator to effectively manage the team and to ensure the Hub meets its aims and objectives whilst also ensuring the requirements of funding are met throughout the year.
Location:Between Stirling Active Travel Hub, Stirling Train Station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, FK8 1PF; and FEL head office: Balallan House, 24 Allan Park, Stirling, FK8 2QG
Home Care Workers
- Full time or Part time or Flexible
- Sessional
- East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
- Closing 1st November 2019
Allander Homecare are looking to recruit compassionate, friendly, reliable and flexible staff who will support, encourage and help our service users to maintain their independence within their own homes.
We are a local company providing homecare services and pride ourselves on the reputation we have built within the area providing the highest quality of care services. We have been been recognised for the last two years as East Dunbartonshire Business Award finalists.
Our rate of pay is £8.75 per hour with increased pay rates over our public holidays.
There are up to 28 days paid holidays and mileage is paid for your travel between clients.
We are looking for positive, honest and reliable individuals who enjoy working with people. Those with a caring and compassionate nature are suited to this line of work. We can offer full training and great job satisfaction while valuing you for the work you will do.
Experience in providing care is a significant advantage, however, full training will be delivered to applicants who are able to demonstrate they possess the right personal qualities.
The company offers good career opportunities with excellent training packages, a friendly environment and the chance to complete SVQ training.
It is an advantage to be a car owner with a full driving license but non-drivers will be considered.
Working within our friendly team you will be undertaking a number of duties which include the following:
• Assisting clients to get dressed
• Personal Care
• Meal Preparation
• Assisting with bedtime routine and getting clients to bed
• Administering medication
We offer a variety of shifts patterns e.g. Full time / Part time / Weekends.
Your daily routine will be as varied as the needs of people you are looking after. You will act as a key worker to specific people and lead service projects contributing to company objectives. You will often be helping people to wash & dress, eat & drink, and go about their daily activities. You may be cooking for them or taking them shopping, helping filling in forms for them, or moving them into a comfortable position.
You will often be the first to alert professionals with updates on support and any new health problems. You will be liaising with a variety of professionals to ensure that the relevant support is provided.
If you are a motivated individual who takes pride & accountability in the work you do, then we want to hear from you!
A comprehensive, engaging and interactive induction programme is provided; however, it is essential that applicants can meet the following criteria:
• Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible in approach to work
• Good reporting & recording skills
• Full Manual Driving licence.
Due to Step Ups expanding programme, we welcome motivated and person centred candidates to apply.
Your daily routine will be as varied as the needs of people you are looking after. You will act as a key worker to specific people and lead service projects contributing to company objectives. You will often be helping people to wash & dress, eat & drink, and go about their daily activities. You may be cooking for them or taking them shopping, helping filling in forms for them, or moving them into a comfortable position.
You will often be the first to alert professionals with updates on support and any new health problems. You will be liaising with a variety of professionals to ensure that the relevant support is provided.
If you are a motivated individual who takes pride & accountability in the work you do, then we want to hear from you!
A comprehensive, engaging and interactive induction programme is provided; however, it is essential that applicants can meet the following criteria:
• Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible in approach to work
• Good reporting & recording skills
• Full Manual Driving licence.
Due to Step Ups expanding programme, we welcome motivated and person centred candidates to apply.