Wellbeing Project Worker
- Full time
- £28,000
- The Women’s Centre Glasgow, 17 Shawpark Street, Glasgow, G20 9DA
- Closing 19th June 2023
- Advertised from 31st May 2023
- Hours: 35 hours per week, which may include occasional evening and weekend work
Role
The Blooming Well Being project provides a holistic service to address the physical & mental health and wellbeing of the women who access The Women’s Centre.
This is a two year funded project which builds on the existing health & wellbeing work of the centre. The successful candidate will develop a range of new activities and develop a programme of volunteering opportunities to support the aims of the project.
A key aspect of the role is to recruit, induct, manage and support volunteers.
We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic worker to improve the lives of women and families across Glasgow.
About The Women’s Centre
The Women’s Centre Glasgow provides a safe, confidential and welcoming space to women living in the NW of Glasgow. We provide support services including: a drop-in café, counselling, holistic health and wellbeing services, creative and educational activities. We believe in the power of community, working together and are committed to fighting discrimination.
What we offer
The opportunity to work in a vibrant community-based centre as part of a small, welcoming and dynamic team.
The Women’s Centre has a long history of making a difference to the lives of women in Glasgow. We are seeking to build on our existing programme by responding creatively to the needs of women who currently use the centre and to develop work which will attract new users to the centre. This work will positively impact and empower women.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for developing our wellbeing programme, and for establishing a volunteer programme which supports this work.
Application notes
An application pack is available for download below
To apply please send a completed Application Form, Equal Opportunities Form and Criminal Declaration Form to recruitment@womenscentreglasgow.org.uk
Applications close: 19th June 2023
Interviews will be held 26th June 2023
The Women’s Centre is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Applicants are welcomed from all sections of the community. Applications will be accepted from women only under schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
For any questions relating to the vacancy please contact manager@womenscentreglasgow.org.uk
The Women’s Centre is a registered charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC007670
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