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Resettlement & Equalities Support Officer
- Part time
- £26,632 pro-rata
- Hybrid with a combination of home-based working and working at VANL’s office/s and other locations in North Lanarkshire as required.
- Closing 19th August 2022
- Advertised from 27th July 2022
- 21 hours per week. Temporary contract for 24 months.
Role
Do you have previous experience of co-ordinating social and community supports for refugees, asylum seekers or other displaced people? Would you like to be part of this work in the North Lanarkshire area? If so, then we would love to hear from you!
About the role
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire is the respected and valued support organisation for the community and voluntary sector in North Lanarkshire.
The role will involve building relationships with local community and voluntary sector organisations and community groups to create capacity that can support individuals, their families and carers to take control of their own health and wellbeing, integrate into the local area and live independently. It will also support the provision of practical and emotional support to refugees and asylum seekers that assist with issues such as finances, health, housing, life skills, personal safety, legal / family reunification issues, parenting and ESOL.
VANL is a supportive employer and provides good benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata and two special leave days for birthday and Xmas shopping
- 12 public holidays pro rata
- 6% employer’s contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution
- Flexible working arrangements regarding hours and home-based working
Application notes
To apply, please refer to the post’s JD and person specification and send your CV and cover letter setting out why you are applying for the role and how your experience and skills match our requirements.
Please send to HR@vanl.co.uk by Friday 19th August 2022 at 5pm.
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact kirsty.struthers@vanl.co.uk
Interviews: will be held on Monday 5th September 2022 in the afternoon via Microsoft Teams. Further information will be provided to short-listed candidates.
VANL is committed to being a fair and equal opportunities employer:
- VANL holds Gold level Investors in People accreditation
- VANL is also an accredited Living Wage employer
- VANL supports hybrid and flexible working arrangements to help staff manage work and personal responsibilities
- VANL is a Carer Positive employer
- VANL is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who meets the essential criteria for the post and who has a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. If you are a disabled person and need reasonable adjustments to apply for a post or for interview, please contact hr@vanl.co.uk
Volunteer Engagement Worker
- Part time
- £22,844 – £25,383 pro-rata
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an enthusiastic person to work alongside the volunteer manager on the delivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.
The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is a collaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborative practices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.
Ideally you’ll have experience of engaging with and supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to design, deliver and evaluate information sessions and workshops, working with individuals to empower them. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification in an area such as Social Services or Community Learning and Development, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.
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.
Year of Kindness Project Manager
- Full time
- £30,363 – £33,737
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
DVVA are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to work alongside us and in collaboration with a range of agencies and organisations in Dundee. The postholder will be responsible for leading and coordinating initiatives and activities related to the “Year of Kindness” programme in alignment with the findings and recommendations outlined in the Dundee Drugs Commission’s report, “Time for Kindness, Compassion, and Hope: The Need for Action Two Years On.” This role will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of kindness, compassion, and hope within the community and addressing the challenges associated with substance use and stigma in Dundee, working within the wider context of Protecting People, and taking a trauma-informed perspective to all work undertaken.
Ideally you’ll have experience of networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders as well as supporting the engagement of people with lived experience. 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 co-production
DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an experienced volunteer manager to lead on the delivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.
The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is a collaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborative practices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able develop strategic partnerships and links between services and organisations to meet the needs of communities. You’ll support organisations interested in corporate volunteering to develop sustainable models which meet the needs of third sector organisations. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and working collaboratively.
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