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SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and we take pride in being a good employer. Our staff can work a blend of office and home working and flexible working requests are a ‘day one right’.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. Your role is crucial in ensuring smooth operation of systems and applications, providing comprehensive assistance across networks, servers, cloud, desktops, and more. You'll also support our Managed IT service for the voluntary sector, delivering support remotely and on-site to our partners.

Your expertise and strong communication skills will be crucial in delivering technical assistance while maintaining a customer-focused approach that aligns with our values and service standards.

Join us and be part of a team committed to making a difference in the IT landscape of the voluntary sector.

We strive for a fair and transparent interview process; if you are successful and selected for interview, we will share our interview questions with you at least 3 days before the interview date.

Rock Community Church is a vibrant church community serving Dumbarton and the surrounding area. As part of our vision, we aim to be actively engaged in celebrating, supporting and loving the people within our community. In 2018 we created a community hub, The Phoenix, designed to primarily serve the people of Dumbarton West, namely the residents of Castlehill, Westcliff, and Brucehill. The Phoenix includes a community cafe and a wide and varied activities programme including youth work, toddler provision, adult learning, intergenerational events, art classes, fitness classes, wellbeing programme and volunteer opportunities.

Purpose of role

Do you understand the power of Youth work? We are really excited as we have been working hard to revamp and relaunch our youth work support

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Youth Worker who is passionate about developing and delivering quality, engaging & fun youth work activities for children & young people from Dumbarton West. This will include our youth clubs, youth groups support, Youth Voice and Outdoor Learning.

Your main role will be to support our Youth work lead/Centre Manager to plan, develop and deliver an exciting and engaging youth work programme including our established youth groups and youth work provision. This will include setting up, running projects, arranging workshops, organising training and events, providing activities to bring children & young people together.

You will work closely with children & young people, their families and any relevant partners, to ensure they are informed and supported to participate in any programmes, and any other community based activities. The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work may involve working evenings, school holidays and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the development and delivery of our youth work support for children and young people aged 5-18 years.
• To support children and young people’s involvement in the planning and delivery of youth work that meets their needs.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate activities which support, connect and inspire children and young people in Dumbarton West.
• To use a variety of approaches to consult and engage with young people.
• To maintain up to date and accurate records of youth work sessions and any other youth work activities delivered.
• To understand and abide by the organisations policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Child Protection.
• Ensure non-discriminatory practices at all times in line with the organisations Equality and Diversity policy.
• To work in partnership with key local organisations.
• To liaise with parents, carers, professionals and partner agencies.
• To support the development of learning for sessional staff, volunteers including Young Leaders.
• To produce monitoring and evaluation reports as requested by your line manager.
• In addition you will be expected to contribute across all aspects of the Phoenix support to Dumbarton West.

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.

About Lanark Community Development Trust

Lanark Community Development Trust (LCDT) is an independent Scottish charity, and one of a growing network of Development Trusts across Scotland. Established in 2009, our aim is to develop and deliver community projects which have a positive social, environmental, or economic impact on the town of Lanark and the surrounding area. We were one of the lead partners in the development of the ‘Vision for Lanark’, a strategic plan for the town, and continue to work in partnership with Discover Lanark and other third sector groups to deliver projects and maximise our impact.

LCDT is led by a team of Trustees who all serve on a voluntary capacity. We are also a membership organisation and offer a number of volunteering opportunities.

Recent projects delivered by LCDT include the redevelopment of Deadman’s Lane with Lanark Grammar School, the interpretation of the Wallace gap Site, and the installation of the Clydesdale Horse at Lanark Market. One of our core projects is the management and development of Castlebank Horticultural Centre (CHC). This purpose-built facility is located within the historic grounds of Castlebank Park and provides a community growing space, with associated training and learning facilities. Income generated through CHC is reinvested in the LCDT and our projects.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a motivated and energetic Development Manager to lead the operations of Castlebank Horticultural Centre and support the development of other projects run by LCDT, whilst working with local partners to maximise capacity to create positive interventions for Lanark. This funded position is initially for one year, but we hope your drive will lead to continuation funding.

What you will be doing:

You will lead on the operation and development of Castlebank Horticultural Centre and other LCDT properties, working to create well-managed and engaging spaces with sustainable income streams. You will also provide support to LCDT-wide operations including project co-ordination, administration & membership management, volunteer support, board meeting facilitation, and marketing & communications. You will work the equivalent of one day a week with the Trust’s partner, Discover Lanark, on their social media pages and website.