- Advertised from 18th January 2022
- 28 hours per week
Role
VASLan, South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface are inviting applications for new and exciting roles to provide volunteer coordination on a partnership approach to community-based support around hospital discharge.
We are seeking to recruit two 28 hour ‘Volunteer Coordinator’ posts who can strengthen this partnership approach to hospital discharge. The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, train, and support a team of volunteers for this new service. They will work with the NHS Discharge staff and key Third Sector organisations to enable volunteers to provide support, advice and signposting to people leaving hospital.
The coordinator will develop an understanding of need, local community provision and support the development of services that improve the lives of people leaving hospital. This will include the recruitment, interview, and induction of new volunteers to deliver varied support to patients due to be discharged from hospital. Support may include transport, house checks, food and prescription collection, wellbeing checks and referral to voluntary services for longer term support.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about the difference volunteers can make to services and patient experience. They will be confident with IT and remote working, dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting high quality volunteers, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and will enjoy helping others to achieve their goals and make a difference.
Ideally candidates should have knowledge of a Third Sector Interface environment or experience of the local voluntary sector.
These posts will operate over a 7-day period (2 x 4-day shifts) with specialist training available to successful candidates.
Application notes
For an application pack please email letitia.gallacher@vaslan.org.uk
or telephone 01698 300390 or 07921056198.
The deadline for applications is Noon on Monday 14th February 2022
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Authentic Voices Project Manager
- Part time
- £30,363 – £33,737 pro-rata
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 27th May 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.
To deliver Community Link Working in localities in Angus taking additional responsibility for connecting with wider VAA Locality workers third sector and strategic partner opportunities and connecting GP practices with community-based opportunities which help improve wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
The role will involve supporting personal options and choice for patients to help improve wellbeing, referring patients to comprehensive social care services, taking referrals, and ensuring that you target groups and communities most in need and helping them to live a healthier, happier life.
This is a very stimulating role that will allow you to work with a wide range of people such as GP’s Statutory partners such as Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Community Planning Partnership (CPP) and voluntary organisations and will also include patients with:
- One or more long-term conditions in need of support with improving mental well-being.
- Who may endure loneliness or isolation
- Experience poverty and inequalities which may be a determinant to poor health.
- Have concerns about drug and alcohol issues.
- Who have complex social needs which affect their well-being
Community Link Worker Role for Brechin & Edzell
- Full time
- £25,000
- Forfar (On site)
- Closing 28th May 2024
To deliver Community Link Working in localities in Angus taking additional responsibility for connecting with wider VAA Locality workers third sector and strategic partner opportunities and connecting GP practices with community-based opportunities which help improve wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
The role will involve supporting personal options and choice for patients to help improve wellbeing, referring patients to comprehensive social care services, taking referrals, and ensuring that you target groups and communities most in need and helping them to live a healthier, happier life.
This is a very stimulating role that will allow you to work with a wide range of people such as GP’s Statutory partners such as Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Community Planning Partnership (CPP) and voluntary organisations and will also include patients with:
- One or more long-term conditions in need of support with improving mental well-being.
- Who may endure loneliness or isolation
- Experience poverty and inequalities which may be a determinant to poor health.
- Have concerns about drug and alcohol issues.
- Who have complex social needs which affect their well-being
Who we are
Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) is South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface.
Our dedicated team play a crucial role in being a source of knowledge, connecting partners, being a voice for the sector and supporting local organisations to build capacity. We want to build resilient and enabled communities to create a stronger, fairer, and more equitable South Lanarkshire with volunteers, Social Enterprises, and community organisations at its heart.
Our Board of Trustees are volunteers and provide strategic direction, offer advice, and ensure our work and activities continue to advance our objectives.
Who We Need
We are looking for several new trustees to join our board. We are currently looking for well-rounded board members with a mix of skills, experiences, and perspectives. No previous experience is necessary, and we want to welcome a range of applicants, especially from young professionals and community leaders.
Time commitment
Board members are required to attend bi-monthly board meetings (either in person or virtually) along with our yearly Annual General Meeting. Additionally, you will support your fellow trustees and staff on an ad hoc basis.
This is an unpaid voluntary role, but we will pay travel expenses.
What’s in it for you
- You will be positively contributing to the future of South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector
- Develop vital skills, knowledge, experience, and connections within the Third Sector.
- Work alongside a committed and passionate team of trustees.
- Training and guidance provided, with 2-3 board development sessions each year.
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