The Preshal Trust is a fast-growing charity based in Govan that has been making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people within the local area for over 22 years. The Trust requires 2 Support Workers with skills and experience to provide support and deliver diversionary activities to vulnerable adults. One Support Worker will be focused on building up contact with our male clients and running activities suitable for that group and aimed at fulfilling their needs. We are currently looking for energetic and passionate individuals to fill these positions.

The role:

As part of a team provide a series of activities that will target vulnerable adults encouraging them to engage in fun activities linked to supportive learning and developmental programmes.

Skills & Experience required:

• Commitment to uphold the values and ethos of The Preshal Trust
• A record of good working practice with adults and families in a relevant setting
• An ability to inspire and develop individuals to maximise their potential
• The ability to thrive in a busy environment

For more information about the Preshal Trust please see our website at preshaltrust.org.uk

To book an informal chat please phone 0141-445-3689 and ask for Alan Nicholson, the Chief Executive Officer or email AlanN@preshaltrust.org.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the day-to-day management of Cruse Scotland West Area, this includes our teams in Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; Dunbartonshire; Glasgow & Greater Glasgow; Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.

Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.

Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which includes bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse Scotland volunteers and staff, as well as statutory funders and grant making trusts. Experience of volunteer management would be advantageous.

Due to the wide geographical spread of the role, the postholder will be required to travel occasionally to each of the service bases within our West Area; and to other locations within Scotland for meetings and training.

Whilst the role can be hybrid, we have recently secured a new office base in Glasgow so there will be a regular requirement to have a routine presence in the office.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland (TRFS) is Scotland’s largest third sector provider of high-quality care and support services. As the Business Development Manager, you will have an integral role focused on expanding our reach and the positive impact that we bring to people’s lives.

We are seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager who shares our values and who will contribute to the overall development and strategic growth of the organisation as a member of the Development Team. It is important to have a working knowledge of the social care and health landscape (including commissioning and funding practices) and direct experience of success in a business development focused role.

You will also lead important organisational initiatives, and will bring the creativity and strategic focus required to develop and grow key programmes and projects.

Excellent communication, analysis, influencing and partnership working are amongst the core attributes that are vital for this post. If you have these, and the other essential skills and experiences detailed in the full Job Description, then we look forward to receiving your application for this exciting and important role!

For an informal and confidential discussion about this role please contact Stephen Plunkett (TRFS Head of Development) at splunkett@trfs.org.uk who will respond during the week beginning 15th April.

GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire

Role:

Elevate is one service with two routes to employability: Elevate Glasgow PSP and the Recovery Employability Service. This role is based within the Elevate Glasgow PSP team. The Elevate PSP team work with those in the earlier stages of their employability journey working on building up confidence, training, education and volunteering. Elevate offer a person-centred approach to individuals in their employability journey. This team are also often out in the community networking with our partners within the drug and alcohol sector.

The Partnership Manager will be responsible for the development, co-ordination and management of the Elevate PSP Team and act as the key liaison and face of Elevate. The Partnership Manager will maintain and develop Elevate ethos to support individuals in their employability journey and deliver performance targets through the team by designing and developing employability initiatives for the benefit of individuals who are in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol.

The Partnership Manager will work closely with the Employability Manager to ensure a cohesive approach to delivering employability support and transition of clients between the service and will be responsible for responding to volunteering applications, volunteer recruitment and co-ordinating volunteer engagement.

In return for choosing to work for GCA, the benefits you will receive are:

• Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays) which increases to 38 days after 2 years, 40 days after 5 years and 42 days after 10 years length of service.
• 5 duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
• Death in service policy of 2 times salary.
• Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
• Training and development commitment to help employees perform to the best of their abilities.
• Working for an employer focused on delivering its vision and mission by living its values of Respect, Empathy and Collaboration.

Organisation Profile:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.