- Advertised from 4th November 2021
- 17.5 hours per week, Fixed term until September 2024
- + 6% pension
- RO21
Role
Are you a human rights defender? Do you want to help tackle poverty in Scotland? The Poverty Alliance has a new role that will help ensure that people and communities can take action to use human rights to tackle poverty. Come join our new Rights in Action team!
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced researcher to join the Poverty Alliance. The role will be part of the team delivering our new ‘Rights in Action’ project. This program, funded by Scottish Government, combines awareness raising activities, action learning and participatory research on Economic, Social and Cultural rights with civil society organisations and people with experience of poverty.
The Research Officer will contribute to a programme of social research with people with direct experience of poverty and community and voluntary organisations across Scotland using a range of qualitative research methodologies, in particular participatory action research. This research will focus on the understanding and implementation of rights-based approaches to addressing poverty. In addition, the Research Officer will also support the delivery of Action Learning Sets with community organizations and people with experience of poverty.
The right person for this role will have experience of qualitative and participatory research, knowledge of human rights and a commitment to tackling poverty. You’ll be committed to participation and co-production and will have excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Application notes
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 24th November
Date for interviews: Thursday 2nd December
For more information, including a job description and application form please visit povertyalliance.org/about_us/recruitment
For an information discussion regarding this post please contact Fiona McHardy, Research and Information Manager fiona.mchardy@povertyalliance.org
To apply for the post please complete and return the application and equal opportunities form to sinead.howell@povertyalliance.org.
CVs will not be accepted.
The Poverty Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from any person who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the post, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Please note that the Poverty Alliance has a legal duty to ensure those employed have the right to work and remain in the UK, the successful candidate will be required to confirm their eligibility prior to appointment.
Safer Communities Youth Action Project
Tamfourhill Tenants and Residents Organisation (SCIO) are long- established and have embedded strong relationships, networks and reliability throughout the local community. The TTRO is widely recognised as a provider of quality and relevant community services and activities which are focussed upon tackling poverty and isolation, building community cohesion and supporting significant community development projects.
The Safer Communities Youth Action Project is a legacy of the Our Place Projects Community Safety Strategy: Camelon & Tamfourhill will be a safer, happier and more attractive place to live.
The TTRO now require a part time Youth Outreach Worker to support the work of this Youth Project and its development throughout Camelon, Tamfourhill and Bantaskin . The Post is initially for 1 year and is funded through the Falkirk Community School Fund. The Youth Outreach worker will work closely with the Youth and Community Development Worker and will be expected to support the Twilight Sports programme which is delivered throughout Camelon and Tamfourhill on Friday nights, engage with young people in public spaces, support the delivery of activity programmes and accredited groupwork and to encourage a Youth Action approach.
Living Wage Project Assistant (LWPA)
- Part time
- £28,816 pro-rata
- Glasgow, with hybrid working option
- Closing 2nd April 2024
The Poverty Alliance are recruiting a Living Wage Project Assistant to support delivery of our highly successful national programme: Living Wage Scotland.
Living Wage Scotland was launched in 2014 by the Poverty Alliance to increase the number of employers that are recognised for paying their staff the real Living Wage. It is a partnership with the Living Wage Foundation, with Scottish Government as a key funder.
The Living Wage employer movement has grown to now over 3500 employers in Scotland, and over 14,000 across the UK. We have since expanded our engagement with employers on additional schemes that support fair work, namely Living Wage Places, Living Pension and Living Hours.
We are seeking a Living Wage Project Assistant to support our employer engagement, marketing and communications activities that contribute to the growth of the Living Wage employer movement in Scotland.
The post will suit a creative individual who has experience in creating written copy and social media content in a professional setting, has excellent verbal and written communication skills and outstanding organisation and prioritisation abilities but also a strong commitment to achieving social justice and a desire to tackle in-work poverty.
Responsibilities will include supporting internal and external communications activities, maintaining our website and social media platforms, contributing to the development of digital and print assets and materials relevant to the project aims (case studies, web materials, articles, promotional resources), supporting events (virtual and in-person), and supporting the delivery of Living Wage Scotland’s communications strategy.
The role will involve close collaborative work within a small team, and direct engagement with our growing network of accredited Living Wage employers.
Children & Family Worker
- Part time
- £26,138 pro-rata
- The Base, Glenavon North Maryhill and surrounding areas. (On site)
- Closing 8th April 2024
We are looking for a family worker to deliver sessions, clubs and activities for our children, and families. The delivery will be varied and will always be driven by the needs of the community.
You will also be responsible for working on trips and holiday programs.
There will also be the remit of devising and implementing new projects and clubs as guided by funding requirements and service user’s needs.
You will work in partnership with local organisations and schools and build up strong positive community links.
The Base is a place based project your will be expected to work alongside and supporting local volunteers.
You will work to enhance the lives of local children by ensuring activities are provided to develop their mental, emotional, physical and social well-being needs.
You will also be committed to ongoing personal development and undertake training or other professional development activities as required.
All other reasonable duties will be required to be undertaken as and when required and agreed with the Project Manager.
Community Development Worker (Support)
- Part time
- £33,975 pro-rata
- Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 15th April 2024
Working in a vibrant community project within the heart of the Lincoln Avenue estate, Knightswood, Glasgow, this role would suit a skilled Community Development worker with a background or an interest in supporting people through the cost of living crisis and in developing community activity., including signposting drops in, food related activity and our forest garden.
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