Alva Academy, Clackmannanshire Pathways Coordinator
- Full time
- £23,000 – £25,000
- Clackmannanshire
- Closing 1st November 2021
- Advertised from 18th October 2021
- Contract: Fixed term 22 months
Role
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to realise their potential? Can you work in school as part of a dedicated national team to support young people to get the very best from the education system? If so, this role may be for you.
At MCR, our driving force is simple – that young people who are in, or on the edges of the care system, will have the same educational outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as any other young person.
MCR young people tell their stories far better than us. Hear them in their own words in these short films of young people who have participated in the programme, reflecting on how mentoring has helped them create better futures for themselves:
Their Stories - Mentoring through MCR Pathways
We have had a transformational impact in schools and local authorities across Scotland and are looking for a Pathways Coordinator to join our regional team in Alva Academy, Clackmannanshire. The successful candidate will primarily be based in Alva Academy, supporting and learning from existing teams. Within this role, you will be an integral part of the school community, liaising with education colleagues and external stakeholders, and delivering the programme to young people.
Alva Academy's vision is ambitious, challenging and ongoing and reflects the needs of the community and the expectations stakeholders have of their school. By sharing our vision and values we seek to gain the collective commitment of all staff, pupils, parents and the wider community to ensure that our young people develop the necessary skills for life, learning and work.
Application notes
To apply please visit our website
Closing Date: 1st November 2021 at 9am
Interviews: to be confirmed
Presbytery Pioneer Worker – Kirkcaldy, Kingdom Park
- Part time
- £28,815 – £32,575 pro-rata
- Presbytery of Fife (On site)
- Closing 27th May 2024
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
We are looking for someone who will help grow a vision for Pioneer outreach in Kingdom Park, and the surrounding Kirkcaldy area, by developing and initiating plans for an appropriate form of Christian witness and community. This successful candidate will have experience of planning and leading effective mission and outreach and/or implementing projects.
This role requires that the post holder is a committed Christian with a live church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
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.
Support and deputise for the Manager in their absence to deliver quality, person-centred day support services which meet the needs of service users and their carers.
Provide day to day leadership and supervision to the Support Workers to deliver an outcomes focused service.
Assist the Manager and Board of Trustees to develop the service.
Business Development Manager
- Full time
- £47,000
- Home or office based with occasional travel (Hybrid)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
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.
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