Responsibilities of the Role:

• Deliver Outdoor Learning in Primary Schools including John Muir & RSPB Awards
• Deliver Health and Wellbeing and Family Learning Sessions, both in Primary Schools and at the Tullochan Training Academy
• Deliver tailored support to young people aged 16-25 to help them progress positively into employment, education or training
• Conduct Soft-skills assessment and action planning using a range of tools and methods to assess the needs of service users and support them to create an action plan that supports progression.
• Work towards achievement of project targets in relation to engagement, participation and progression.
• Maintain high level of monitoring, evaluation and reporting for ‘16-25’ and ‘Schools’ projects.

Requirements of the Role:

• Proven experience working with young people delivering group work sessions to a high standard.
• Experience supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to overcome a range of barriers.
• Experience delivering outdoor learning would be desirable, enthusiasm for working outdoors with young people is essential
• A confident motivated individual, comfortable working outdoors in all weathers and an interest in wildlife.
• Excellent communication skills, excellent IT and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain and develop partnerships with a wide range of organisations
• A Driving Licence is highly desirable as travel to different locations within West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute areas will be required in the role
• A flexible working attitude as assistance with our Social Enterprises may be required occasionally

We can offer you:

• Working with a passionate and dynamic team providing support to young people
• Flexible working practices and a 4-day week option (35 hours over 4 days)
• Good Work/Life balance
• A high-level of support from our Management Team
• Excellent career developmental opportunities

Supported by the project manager you will develop and deliver a money advice service working with people accessing other Moray Food Plus projects.

Duties and key responsibilities include:

• Developing and promoting the new service
• Managing case work
• Undertaking relevant training and remaining current on policies/legislation
• Liaise with other advice workers and agencies in the area
• Speak to the media when appropriate

Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

Role Purpose

ProjectScotland, part of the national charity Volunteering Matters, supports people to get on in life through the power of volunteering. We are looking to recruit a talented, dynamic, and professional Mentor Project Worker, to join our team in West Lothian. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly, and can demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment, to our organisational values.

Young people we support include those facing multiple barriers or disadvantage. Our support helps them to achieve positive outcomes for their future. As our Mentor Project Worker, you will work closely with our partner organisations locally to deliver a high quality, impactful mentoring service across West Lothian.

Are you someone with a passion for learning? Are you willing to step out with the Iona Community as we launch a new learning and equipping programme?

This part-time post will dive deep into the world of learning, equipping and training through the lens of the Iona Community, bringing proposals to our Council within 18 months.

Essential reading

• Job Description
• Working for the Iona Community
• Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.