Project Development Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £20,000 – £30,000
- Flexible with some office working
- Closing 10th March 2023
- Advertised from 10th February 2023
- Salary depending on experience. Full-time/ part time considered. Permanent.
Role
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Project Development Officer to join our team at Drumchapel Citizens Advice. The ideal candidate will have a passion for funding proposal development and bid writing, as well as a strong desire to make a positive impact in their community. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on the development and submission of funding proposals to a range of funders, including government bodies, charitable trusts, and corporate sponsors.
This role may be ideal for a recent University graduate who is looking to start a career in bid writing and funding proposal development, someone with transferable skills who wants a change or an experienced Project Development Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
• Understand the funding landscape and identify opportunities for funding
• Research and analyse funding opportunities and assess their alignment with the organization's goals and objectives
• Lead the development of funding proposals, including writing and editing text, gathering supporting materials, and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with external partners and collaborators as required
• Ensure all proposals are compliant with funder guidelines and meet Citizens Advice standards
• Work closely with the finance and monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure that budgets and impact statements are accurate and compelling
• Support the development and implementation of bid management processes and systems
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in funding and bid writing
Qualifications:
• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. English, Communications, Marketing) or relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and budgeting for funding proposals would be advantageous otherwise full training will be provided.
• Experience working with a charity or non-profit organization would be advantageous but not essential
Application notes
How to apply
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter expressing your interest in this opportunity to Laura McMahon at laura.mcmahon@drumchapelcab.casonline.org.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and required to submit in advance of the interview a written assignment to further showcase their skills. The assignment will consist of a 500-word piece on a topic to be confirmed.
Citizens Advice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are passionate about making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
Closing Date: 5pm 10th March 2023
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Main Purpose:
Stirling CAB seeks to develop a Veterans Housing Advice Service (VHAS) to respond to the COVD19 / cost of living crisis legal impact area of housing to prevent homelessness by the provision of advice, advocacy, casework support and heritable representation, across all of Stirling District working closely with ( & adding value to) the Stirling CAB Armed Service Advice Project.
The impartial and independent advice, information, casework support and representation offered for Veterans will focus on access to legal housing /homelessness advice to overcome the practical barriers caused by the COVD19 pandemic/cost of living crisis and giving holistic and sustained support to overcome these. VHAS will be available at a range of easy access locations for the target group throughout Stirling Local Authority area. Training on legal housing/homelessness prevention issues & 2nd tier legal consultancy support will also be provided to Stirling CAB staff & volunteers and Veteran stakeholders.
VHAS will be accessible across the total architecture & outreach footprint of Stirling CAB advice services, to build its capacity & increase seamless access to heritable social justice for local Veterans.
Our plans are mature with 26 established trusted local CAB access points – recovery cafes, libraries, food banks and strong established Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP now in year 15), trusted links with local Veteran stakeholders. ASAP will be the main referral point to VHAS & these projects will work closely together.
Specific duties:
- Immediate on the spot legal advice and casework support (up to and including type 3), to local Veterans, to empower, enable and inform decision making to those seeking to overcome COVD19 driven legal housing/homelessness difficulties. The particular focus will be to overcome the practical barriers – separation and financial issues, housing & heritable, mental & physical vulnerabilities, and legal issues that often inhibit security of tenure.
- Support to local Veterans experiencing COVD19 legal impact in heritable legal contexts – small claims, summary cause, heritable and the Debtors (Scotland) act 1987 and any other suitable areas as required, in relation to housing related matters
- Diagnostic legal advice and refer unrepresented local Veterans to an appropriate agency to take on their cases as required.
- In Court Heritable representation to local Veterans in court when deemed necessary
- Representation for local Veterans interests at housing/homelessness case conferences and hearings.
- Liaison for local Veterans with the Sheriff Clerks Department of Stirling Sheriff Court and the Tribunal Service and to maintain and develop effective working relationships with other relevant stakeholders
- The provision of proactive and preventative impartial Legal advice awareness sessions to the wider Veteran Community to raise the profile of the legal issues and remedies surrounding the impact of the COVD19 pandemic /Cost of Living crisis in relation to housing /homelessness and raise awareness of the legal processes to overcome the practical barriers that often impair forward transition
- Liaison with other agencies such as local authority departments, social work, homelessness teams other RSL’s, DWP and to work with these agencies to inform and develop a seamless service for local Veterans via VHAS
- Work with the aforementioned agencies in the pursuit of an upstream preventative approach for local Veterans to mitigate the problems that lead to legislative action
- To develop the front-line capacity of Stirling CAB to facilitate informed, enabled and empowered decision making in relation to the process of sustained transition from the negative impact of the COVD19 pandemic/cost of living crisis in relation to security of tenure for local Veterans
- The provision of a second-tier legal consultancy service to Stirling CAB employees/volunteers engaged in the process of supporting local Veterans with improved seamless access to heritable social justice
- The provision of legal training to Stirling CAB employees/volunteers engaged in the process of supporting local Veterans with legal security of tenure enquiries driven by the impact of the COVD19 pandemic/cost of living crisis.
- To develop and maintain referral procedures with the Sheriff Court, Veteran stakeholders & other agencies
- To fully participate in the monitoring of the service and to keep adequate records of advice or representation offered as well as all referrals made to and from VHAS
- To routinely use the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Impact Hub to record the demography & impact on beneficiaries using ONS4 Well being survey.
- To routinely gather quantative (CASTLE) & qualitative statistics on the local Veteran community, case studies, client & stakeholder testimony to evidence the impact of VHAS
Organisational Responsibility:Directly line managed by the Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau CEO
Project Delivery
The Veterans Housing Advice Service worker covers Stirling District, working closely with the Stirling CAB Armed Services Advice Project and access to advice on the frontline is essential and the worker would construct their availability and geographic location to maximise opportunity for the Veteran community engage with the minimum of obstacles.
Appointment to this post is conditional on two satisfactory references and a current PVG certificate.
Holistic Advice Worker AIM HI Project
- Part time
- £29,327 pro-rata
- Penicuik (On site)
- Closing 7th May 2024
Motivated person required to deliver the AIM HI Income Maximization Project across Midlothian.
The post holder will be required to provide holistic money and benefits advice to improve the circumstances and well-being of Midlothian families. The worker will provide help and assistance with checking benefit entitlement, completing benefit applications and challenging benefit decisions. The work will also include income maximisation, advice on budgeting, utility, housing and other issues including some assistance with debt (including housing debt).
Good interpersonal skills are essential and the post holder will work closely with referring professionals and be responsible for developing innovative ways to engage with some hard to reach groups.
14 hours per week with some flexibility. Combining the post with our other income maximisation vacancy will be considered. If you are interested in both posts please apply for both vacancies.
Investing in Communities is a Scottish Government funded joint initiative of Midlothian Voluntary Action, Volunteer Midlothian and Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of people in the Central Dalkeith and Woodburn areas through information, advice, learning and practical action.
The postholder is responsible for collaborating with partner organisations to develop, deliver and evaluate actions to achieve project aims. In particular, this includes advice and information provision for those in or at risk of financial hardship and building skills and knowledge of local people so they can make informed life and financial decisions.
Up to date understanding of Scottish and UK benefits system and experience of providing advice and information (paid or unpaid) to people experiencing disadvantage are essential. Postholder must hold City and Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness Award, or be willing to work towards this as part of the role.
Workforce Wellbeing Officer
- Full time
- £32,100
- Mainly working from home, but some travel around Scotland and to our office in Glasgow will be required. (Hybrid)
- Closing 1st May 2024
Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.
We believe we will achieve this by supporting the money advice workforce, empowering citizens to get help and support, and advocating for fairer policy.
About the role
Over the past four years, the Workforce Wellbeing Project (formerly the Adviser Wellbeing Project) has given us the unique opportunity to document the experiences of staff within the free money advice sector and support their wellbeing through research, training, and community building.
The Workforce Wellbeing Officer (WWO) will be a creative and passionate communicator who can incite engagement and discussion on wellbeing topics in an inclusive way; acknowledging the sensitivity of wellbeing topics and the need to break down barriers – personal and organisational – which affect how wellbeing is addressed and supported in the workplace.
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