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Foyer Futures Youth Coordinator
- Full time
- £23,632 – £27,090
- Home based and in Foyer locations in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions
- Closing 7th February 2022
- Advertised from 21st January 2022
- Permanent. 36.25 hours per week
Role
Aberdeen Foyer has a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career, possibly take a step up into management whilst retaining frontline delivery. As part of the Foyer Futures team, the role requires someone who loves to build relationships based on honesty, compassion and trust. We are seeking an excellent communicator, someone who is comfortable in multi-agency settings, able to communicate with young people and their families, as well as providing clarity for their own team through great line management. Collaboration and a flexible mindset is essential to this role, supporting partnership working and the Team Leader to nurture positive teamwork across the wider Foyer Futures team.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and comfortable working autonomously and being part of the wider team. You will be solutions focused and most of all, you will be passionate about believing in young people, seeing their potential and investing in them to achieve their goals.
As coordinator at Foyer Futures, you will work alongside the Team Leader providing a vital role in supporting and line managing a small number of Development Coaches working across a variety of contracts plus managing a caseload working directly with young people and making a difference to their lives. You will support the Team Leader in day-to-day operations including contract management, ensuring resources are in place and young people have what they need to succeed. You will support the collection of data, recording and reporting for funders and partner agencies and represent the Foyer as appropriate.
A key aspect of the role will be working in partnership with the Fitlike Hubs service across Aberdeen, collaborating with partners from a variety of public and third sector services to provide support for family wellbeing. You will be responsible for line managing a small team, receive and assess referrals and manage your team’s caseload.
If you have the experience and range of skills mentioned, to ensure you can hit the ground running and make a real difference to our organisation, this is the ideal role in which to advance your career and we would love to hear from you.
Application notes
To apply, please submit your CV along with an accompanying cover letter that gives us a fuller understanding of what interests you about this position and how your experience and skills link to the role to: recruitment@aberdeenfoyer.com
For those who are suitably qualified, and care experienced, we offer guaranteed interviews.
This role is subject to holding appropriate PVG Registration and will require a disclosure check which we will arrange with you if successful.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 07 February 2022
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Youth Participation Worker
- Part time
- £23,500 pro-rata
- Home based covering West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond areas. (Remote)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Want to help children and young people from armed forces communities to realise their potential and thrive?
Deliver life-changing experiences to develop new skills, build confidence, and forge friendships through a sense of belonging, shared experiences, and collective purpose.
Co-produce impactful projects, services, and campaigns that amplify lived experience, transform attitudes, and lead toward meaningful change in local communities in the West of Scotland and for over 12,500 peers across Scotland.
Establish and maintain a network of youth forums in Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire, and Lomond. Promote and develop active involvement to reach and support greater numbers from early learning settings and with additional support needs (ASN).
Some of the essentials we are looking for in candidates
A relevant qualification, to a minimum standard of HNC/SVQ 3 (SCQF level 7) in a discipline related to working with children and young people, or equivalent work experience.
Ideally, you will have experience working with children in Early Years settings.
You will also need a minimum of two years’ experience working in youth work, community, or education settings, as well as demonstrate knowledge of co-production, child protection, participatory decision-making, and much more.
The Court of the University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint four new independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to fill vacancies that will arise during the Summer 2024.
The University was established in 1495 to serve the north-east of Scotland, today our university is a global presence in higher education. A dual focus on our region and the wider world is as important to us today as it was five centuries ago.
After serving on our governing body, University Court, for a number of years, four of our independent Court members will step down in August 2024. The University is now seeking exceptional candidates to fill these vacancies to ensure the continued successful delivery of the University’s priorities and objectives, the setting of its strategic direction and commitment to its values and mission.
The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the roles of independent members:
- Chartered accountancy within complex or international organisations
- People and culture at senior executive level
- Senior FTSE/international management
In addition, we would also welcome applications from individuals with professional expertise and/or experience in:
- Digitisation, emerging technology and AI
- Sustainability, net zero and transition planning
- Media and communications
- Governance, regulatory and compliance
The University is also seeking to recruit a member of Court to Chair the Remuneration Committee. The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the role of chair of the Remuneration Committee:
- Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in people and HR leadership, change management, organisational development, culture, diversity and inclusion, and reward.
- Proven experience of connecting boards and executives to people and organisational priorities as a senior leader.
None of the posts are remunerated, however reasonable expenses incurred as result of your role on the committee will be re-imbursed in line with the University’s expenses policy.
Provan Hall is an A listed medieval building located in Auchinlea Park, which sits at the heart of Easterhouse. The building has undergone a £2m restoration by Glasgow City Council that will safeguard this important heritage asset as a new hub for heritage learning and engagement, and a visitor gateway to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.
Following its restoration, Provan Hall is managed and operated by the Provan Hall Community Management Trust. The aim of the Trust is to engage and inspire local people to value and take part in caring for their local heritage. We aim to provide opportunities that connect local people and visitors to Provan Hall through inclusive and creative means of heritage interpretation and activities.
Provan Hall Community Management Trust were awarded a grant by the National Lottery Community Awards for All fund to initiate a youth programme at Provan Hall. Following on from the success of this project, we have been awarded a grant by The Graham Trust and The Robertson Trust. These grant enables us to focus a programme of engagement with young people aged 5 – 24 across Easterhouse, Glasgow. The postholder will coordinate a programme of activities for young people to inspire enthusiasm and develop participation in our organisation. The post holder will further develop our current connections with local youth groups and initiate new ones across the wider area, furthering young people’s involvement in Provan Hall and our organisation. The role will include coordinating with our project partners, developing youth forums, liaising with freelance professionals, staff and supervising volunteers. This is a maternity leave post initially covering 9 months of maternity leave but may extend to 12 months.
Role profile and application form available below.
CoMoUK is looking for an experienced Project and Delivery Officer to play an active role in community and partnership development. It is a rare opportunity to work in a sector which is at the cutting edge of sustainable transport and gain a variety of experience. The role will involve providing support towards establishing and supporting community shared transport across a range of projects, including our Low Emission Zones project and pop-up mobility hubs.
The successful applicant will be based at home with guidance and support from the Head of Programmes. There will be frequent project meetings and activities in the field as well as opportunities to meet with the small and friendly CoMoUK team.
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