Development and Support Worker
- Part time or Flexible
- To be confirmed
- South Ayrshire
- Closing 12th November 2021
- Advertised from 20th October 2021
- Salary: The total budget currently available for the post and any activity is £20,000 and we envisage around £15,000 of this being available in fees.
Role
SASEN support and development role specification
Goals for social enterprise in South Ayrshire
Everyone involved in supporting social enterprises in South Ayrshire has broadly similar goals:
- More social enterprises
- A bigger sector, employing more people and with a bigger turnover
- More effective social enterprises, delivering additional social good
- A more sustainable sector with more social entrepreneurs of all ages
The keys to making this happen
In general the sector is weak in comparison with many other areas. But there are opportunities, with Government pressure growing on public bodies to contract with social enterprises, increasing focus by the Council on ‘Community Wealth Building’, and a growth of new types of social entrepreneurs in South Ayrshire using the CIC model. The key building bricks for growth are:
- More opportunities to bid for public sector contracts;
- More seed and growth funding – both equity and loan funding;
- More collaboration, joint bidding, intra-sector trading and joint purchasing;
- More support for traditional third sector organisations to trade; and
- More support for new and emerging social entrepreneurs and enterprises.
SASEN’s role and activities
Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA) as the local TSI has a role in promoting and supporting social enterprise. The role for SASEN, as a network of social enterprises, is to enable social enterprises to work with each other to mutual benefit and to act together to be the voice of social enterprise, affecting policy and increasing resources. Key activities should therefore be to:
- Act as the voice for Social Enterprises, including backing VASA’s lobbying work.
- Lobby for and (where relevant secure) increased access to funding for setting up and growing social enterprises in South Ayrshire.
- Build links between social enterprises to allow them to bid jointly for work.
- Build links between social enterprises to maximise trading within the sector.
- Provide peer support mechanisms for existing and new social entrepreneurs.
- Link and build credibility with the wider local business sector and with local and national support organisations (VASA, SAC, SE, SIS, Senscot, SES, etc) so that local social enterprise will begin to feature in these agencies’ strategies, plans, events and PR.
SASEN has been effectively dormant for the last 3-4 years so there is an opportunity for a fresh start as local social enterprises emerge from the pandemic.
Development support role
SASEN now wish to appoint an appropriate individual to help relaunch the organization and grow it to become sustainable over the next two years. The key goals for the role will be to:
- Work with the existing SASEN board to agree membership development and stakeholder influencing plans.
- Identify social enterprises in South Ayrshire and build membership to include at least 60% of social enterprises in in the area.
- Build a programme of activity in line with the priorities above that is of sufficient value for members to pay towards SASEN costs (so SASEN itself will be a social enterprise).
- Raise the profile of and confidence in social enterprise among the public and private sectors so that social enterprise features regularly in these agencies events and PR.
- Identify and help secure future funding (from - members fees and in grants, and, if possible, through other commercial activity).
The appointment in the first instance will be to develop the plan at 1 above – with a second phase appointment subject to the board being satisfied with the plan.
We are looking for someone with a combination of skills and knowledge including:
- Familiarity with the social enterprise sector – knowledge of South Ayrshire may be an advantage but is not a requirement;
- Strong strategic planning and project management skills;
- Ability to quickly gain the confidence of a wide range of stakeholders and others; and
- A focus on delivering results by responding to opportunities and challenges flexibly.
The current board – which comprises three trustees and two advisers – will expect to support the person appointed in practical ways. And SASEN has effective links with VASA that will also assist. We would expect members (as they are recruited) to contribute in practical ways too. But the person appointed will be the sole paid resource for the organization for the foreseeable future.
The total budget currently available for the post and any activity is £20,000 and we envisage around £15,000 of this being available in fees. However it may be possible to attract further funding and we would be happy to increase the workload and fees if this is the case.
Application notes
If you wish to apply for this assignment, please submit a covering letter and a general cv along with a case study of another project you have completed that demonstrates the four areas of skills and knowledge noted above (or two case studies if one does not cover all four areas).
In your cover letter, please also indicate how much progress you would expect to make towards the five goals listed above, within the budget available. You do not need to set out your method.
We prefer to offer this as a consultancy assignment and therefore to pay invoices. However we are able to use a member to provide payment on a part-time salary basis on PAYE. In your cover letter, please indicate which you would prefer, and the number of days you would expect to work if the overall cost was £15,000 (note that if you are looking for salary, this budget would have to cover employer NI).
Please send your application by midnight on Friday 12th November to info@sasen.org.uk
The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) is a registered Scottish charity (No.SC042334) founded in 2011. SIFT promotes the sustainable development of Scotland's inshore waters so that they provide the maximum long-term socio-economic and environmental benefits to all Scotland’s coastal communities. Further information about SIFT’s activities can be found at its website sift.scot
To support SIFT's continued success, we are looking for new members of our board of trustees. SIFT would be pleased to receive applications from individuals with practical experience of working in marine fisheries, or who live and work in coastal communities, or who have a knowledge of charity finance.
SIFT's board members set and review SIFT's strategy and governance to ensure the charity meets its charitable objectives and legal obligations. Board members also provide advice to SIFT staff on projects on an ad hoc basis. There are four formal board meetings annually, which generally take place in Edinburgh or by teleconference. Trustees are unremunerated but any reasonable expenses they incur in the course of their work for SIFT will be reimbursed.
Recovery Development Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £30,307
- Greenock, and outreach work across Inverclyde (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
We are recruiting a Recovery Development Coordinator to deliver and develop the Inverclyde Recovery Communities Service across Inverclyde.
The post holder will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery and development of our 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends Recovery Communities Service, with support from our staff team. This includes;
- Delivering and developing of our 7 day Recovery service, with support from our Recovery staff and volunteers, ensuring we meet the outcomes of the Recovery Communities Services contract.
- Co-ordinating and developing recovery activity incorporating a range of partner services and supports.
- Day to day line management, support, supervision, and development of our recovery staff. This will include the completion of relevant paperwork and follow up actions accordingly.
- Supporting the delivery and development of our volunteer recruitment, training, support and supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Accurately recording and producing regular activity, progress and evidenced based reports, incorporating monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Actively participate and bring the lived experience collective voice to the Alcohol & Drug Partnership and associated strategic planning and development groups.
- Work closely with partners to develop and review effective pathways and process for referrals and partnership working.
- Ensure relevant risk assessments are completed, implemented, and reviewed.
- Adopt and promote Trauma Informed Practice.
- Triage referrals, including self referrals and carry a small case load.
- Deliver and develop awareness raising campaigns and organise community events.
The post holder will also be responsible for line managing and supporting the recovery staff team to deliver the outcomes of the Recovery Communities service. This will include supporting them to;
- Provide both one to one and group peer support
- Utilise an enabling approach to empower individuals
- Provide practical assistance to enable individuals to access treatment and harm reduction services.
- Connect individuals referred to the service to a wide variety of community support.
- Build the capacity and knowledge of individuals to enable them to make an informed choice
- Offer emotional support build confidence and connections to empower individuals to share their experiences and develop support networks
- Enable individuals, through a peer relationship model, to utilise recognised coping, self-help and management techniques.
- Delivery and development of volunteer recruitment, training, support and supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Work as part of a team alongside colleagues from a range of statutory and voluntary services
- Challenge negative self-talk and promote self - belief and confidence to achieve their own recovery
- Support and develop the Lived Experience Network, capturing feedback on issues/barriers, and ideas for developing solutions, to inform future service delivery
- Work to address stigma and barriers to community integration and recovery
Person Specification
Required abilities and experience
- Experience of delivering a similar service
- Knowledge and understanding of Recovery Orientated System of Care and recovery approaches, tools and techniques
- Ability to play a leading role in contributing to the development of Recovery Communities across Inverclyde.
- Experience of managing and supporting staff.
- Good organisational, planning, monitoring, and evaluation skills
- Effective communication skills across a range of diverse situations and environments, setting and maintaining high professional standards and values.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including digital tools and system literacy.
- Knowledge and understanding of Recovery models including the role of Peer Mentors.
- Understanding of the impact of substance misuse on individuals, their families and communities.
- Good team working skills.
- Strong values of empathy and understanding relating to individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and drug misuse.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification or at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- At least 2 years’ experience of people or volunteer management skills.
- Experience in leading and managing change and implementing new practices.
- Experience in Assets Based Community Development work.
Authentic Voices Project Manager
- Part time
- £30,363 – £33,737 pro-rata
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.
The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.
Programme Lead - Community Transport
- Part time
- £31,100 pro-rata
- Dumfries or Stranraer with travel (Hybrid)
- Closing 28th April 2024
We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communities to address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the national network of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing and developing the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteering and the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.
We’re now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach to community transport.
As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future of community transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community and economic priorities.
You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholders with a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme.
As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning and delivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working with stakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirement to be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter experts and stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could be beneficial.
You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus on evidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.
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