Volunteer Coordinator - Hit Squad
- Full time
- £22,718 – £24,590
- Edinburgh
- Closing 16th June 2023
- Advertised from 29th May 2023
Role
Fresh Start provides support to people moving on from or those at risk of homelessness. Fresh Start has been active in Edinburgh for over 20 years with a mission to help people make a home for themselves. Volunteering is at the centre of Fresh Start’s ethos, and we are looking to diversify our team of volunteers to ensure all ages, backgrounds and demographics are represented and given opportunities at Fresh Start.
The Hit Squad painting and decorating team coordinate the service and ensure that it is delivered to a high standard, working with service users in their homes, with the support of volunteers and corporate supporters.
The successful candidate is expected to undertake the decorating of the service users’ homes alongside volunteers, although specific painting and decorating experience is not required.
Application notes
To apply, or if you require further information on the role, please complete the application form and return to Carrie-Ann Scougall, Business Manager at carrie-ann@freshstartweb.org.uk
Fresh Start is an equal opportunities employer, to assist us in monitoring of our recruitment, please can you follow the link to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (all entries are anonymous and not linked to the progression of your application) forms.office.com/e/V9da4Bv7Tq
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday, 16th June and interviews will take place week beginning 26th June.
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Top job! Director of HR and Corporate Services
- Full time
- £65,000
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 9th May 2024
About Us
Our aim is to find routes out of homelessness and into independent living for the people we support every day. Alongside our services, we have two social enterprises, that provide vital income for our charity as well as volunteering and training opportunities for people using our services and the wider community.
About The Job
The Director of HR and Corporate Services is at the heart of the business. Taking a lead on the HR, Risk, Legal and Compliance functions, this role is responsible for all internal operations, and also supports central functions.
A strong part of our culture is local accountability and as such this role will enable others to make decisions, devolving appropriate responsibilities on areas such as HR, procurement, contract management and facilities to other parts of the organisation while taking a strategic overview.
This is a new role where the postholder will have scope to review and update responsibilities, in conjunction with the CEO, to ensure the function works across the organisation.
The Director of HR and Corporate Services shares key leadership behaviours and accountabilities with the rest of the Leadership Team, while focusing on specific areas responsibility.
This role requires a PVG check.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Governance: Ensure the correct governance arrangements, practices and systems are in place; are followed; and reviewed.
- Improvement projects: Take the lead on improvement projects across the organisation, involving appropriate people and teams.
- Business continuity: Ensure planning for business continuity is documented, prepared for and regularly reviewed.
- Health and Safety: Chair the health and safety committee and oversee implementation of policies and appropriate reporting
- Data Protection: Ensure our information management systems and retention schedules are up to date and information is secure, this includes IT security and support.
- People development: lead on Impactful People, our people development and feedback programme.
- Contractor management: direct and support external contractors on marketing, fundraising, people development and other projects.
- Oversee the work of the Directorate of Corporate Services team providing strategic decision making, professional guidance and support.
- Line management of 4 X Direct reports: Executive Assistant; Project Co-ordinator; HR & Payroll Coordinator; Volunteer & Community Fundraising Officer
Employee Benefits
- 35 days holiday including public holidays.
- Pension with People’s Pension (employees 3%; employers 5%).
- Casual dress code.
- On-site parking.
- Access to Organisational Development Programme.
- Access to advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- 15% staff discount plus free delivery for items purchased in Edinburgh Furniture Initiative.
- 20% staff discount at Four Square Park Cafe *excluding alcohol.
- Access to exclusive deals and discounts through our HR platform.
- Access to a staff support fund to help with unexpected one-off costs.
- Involvement in Four Square’s strategy planning.
Required Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running in this role and therefore we require candidates to have:
- Experience of working at a senior level within an organisation;
- Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector, preferably as an employee or a trustee
- Significant experienced of people management;
- Preferably qualified to CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience/qualification);
- Demonstrable knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape of all aspects of corporate services to ensure understanding and compliance, including: HR; data protection; health and safety; and charity governance;
- Excellent project management and planning skills and be able to translate strategies into operational plans;
- Experience in coaching and developing members of a new team is desirable.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively while demonstrating good judgement when analysing and responding to complex issues.
- Works well under own initiative; is an effective member of a leadership team; and a skilled collaborator across an organisation.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Confident and effective communicator with the ability to present information to a variety of different audiences.
- Confident with a variety of IT packages including Microsoft. Ability to create reports and analyse data to spot trends and act on them.
Reports to: CEO.
Project Worker – Glasgow
- Full time
- £24,553 – £27,652
- Glasgow with some home working (Hybrid)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Rock Trust are delighted to be expanding the successful ‘Housing First for Youth’ service into Glasgow. We are looking for a team member who has experience of supporting young vulnerable people accessing our services. The role will involve working intensively with a small caseload of young people to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support.
The Project Worker will work directly with young people to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support on a 1:1 and group basis. Working with young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to ensure that when homelessness can’t be avoided, their experience of homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.
The Project Worker will offer line management, guidance, and support to Support Assistants and volunteers, working together to support young people to return or remain at home, improve their practical independent living skills, set up their own tenancy and access other services and to reach their full potential. Project Workers are responsible for completing support plans and risk assessments and are the main contact for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.
In addition to the responsibilities in the JD, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to build trusting, lasting relationships with young people
- Support young people to manage and thrive in their home
- Motivate young people to set goals and reach their potential
- An ability to work effectively with partners and other key people to provide young people with
- excellent care and support
- Adopt a ‘whatever it takes’ and rights based approach
- Work in a psychologically and trauma informed manner
Community Gardener
- Part time
- £25,101 – £27,097 pro-rata
- Walled Garden, Falkirk (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Do you want to work outdoors, explore your creative flair, and make a real difference to your local community?
If you have a passion for growing plants and supporting people to grow this could be the perfect role for you! Would you enjoy contributing and implementing new innovative ideas in our walled garden, helping to develop a ‘growing and maintenance’ plan?
A new opportunity for a Community Gardener within our Falkirk services has arisen that could be perfect for you!
About the Walled Garden
The Walled Garden is one of Cyrenians public facing services, where we support people on Community Payback Orders to put back into the community and develop their own horticultural skills.
Set in a public space of half an acre within Dollar Park, Falkirk the garden is highly valued by the community, and is a home for events, volunteering and enjoying the tranquillity it has to offer.
About the role
As Community Gardener you’ll contribute to developing a creative and interactive garden and programme for those engaging with our services. You’ll be surprised at how many opportunities you’ll have to perfect planting, bring new ideas and share your enthusiasm and garden knowledge with others. As you’d imagine, there are plenty of chances to get your hands dirty – and it’s safe to say you’ll never be bored!
You’ll be part of a small garden team who engage with a real variety of people to help us meet our aims, including those on community payback orders and community volunteers.
About you
You’ll be an experienced gardener with a dynamic ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine interest in people, gardening and working outdoors. Your enthusiasm and positive outlook will help you nurture an environment where people feel safe, valued and an opportunity to gain new skills
What we can offer you
- Our garden services are delivered 7 days a week and offer working flexibility for the postholder and meeting service delivery needs.
- You’ll be part of an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff team who will help you develop and grow in your role and a supportive line manager
- You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
- Opportunities to participate in any relevant training for continued personal development.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
You can find out more about our impact and our values online.
Senior Key Worker, Cyrenians Lotus Community
- Part time
- £28,759 – £31,595 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Come and join the team at Cyrenians Communities.
Are you passionate about working with young people seeking asylum?
Do you want to work in a small team making a big difference in young people’s lives?
Do you want to work somewhere which ensures that the voice of those with lived experience and staff is central to decision making?
If so, then our Senior Key Worker role at Lotus may be the one for you.
About Our Lotus Community
The Lotus Community is based in North Edinburgh, we offer accommodation and support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The purpose of the community is to provide a safe and supported living environment for the young people to live, learn and develop together while they go through their asylum journey.
About the role
You’ll be:
· Providing direct line management to a small team of staff
· Ensuring the referral, induction and moving processed are effective and trauma-informed.
· Ensuring our Safeguarding and Human Trafficking prevention processes are maintained to the highest standard.
· Providing occasional groupwork sessions as part of a programme of wellbeing activities.
· Overseeing the volunteer placements at Lotus and providing support when needed.
About You
We are looking for a flexible, well organised and passionate individual who is aware of the challenges our young unaccompanied children face. You will have experience of working with a similar client group, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to problem solving. You will also have line management experience, and be motivated to work towards positive change.
You will be joining a staff team committed to the highest quality of care and support, and always striving to develop further. This means there will be great opportunities for you to both learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences.
How we’ll support you
An experienced and knowledgeable team member will provide full induction, and your line manager will provide regular support and supervision. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
You can find out more about our impact and our values online.
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