- Advertised from 14th March 2023
- £10.32 per hour. 25 hours per week. Applicants must be aged 16 – 24; as per funding terms for the post. 2 year traineeship contract with a 3-month probation period. 3rd year contract extension made available on successful completion of the Traineeship)
Role
We are seeking a part time Trainee Youth Worker who is passionate about developing a career in supporting young people to achieve success and experience new opportunities.
We are looking for an individual between the ages of 16 – 24 to take on an exciting Traineeship in the field of youth work. As part of the traineeship, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their practical leadership skills alongside their communication skills as they gain experience of working in a vibrant and exciting youth work project. They will also be expected to take part in a tailored course of learning outside of work to develop their qualifications for a future role in youth work.
Applicants should have significant interest and passion in a future career in supporting young people. Although no specific experience is necessary those who have previously supported young people in any setting will highlight this in their application.
The successful applicant will be required to be(come) a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
Organisation profile:
Church House, Bridgeton [SCIO] is a registered charity that aims to help children, young people and their families in the Inner East End of Glasgow find fullness of life, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
Application notes
Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 31st March 2023.
Interviews: Practical interviews 11th April, Panel interview Thursday 13th April (times to be confirmed)
Application forms and other information can be downloaded below or requested by email from angela@churchy.org.uk All applications must be by email.
Church House, Bridgeton [SCIO] is a registered charity - Scottish Charity No.SC039112.
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We are a fast-paced and progressive organisation that aims to support children, young people, and their families through the provision of positive activity.
Fuse makes a commitment to contribute to the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework and its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in supporting our community to adapt to life in 2021 and beyond. With poverty, digital exclusion, and rising unemployment prevalent in our community and as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus pandemic, Fuse have identified and embedded the following key themes into their business strategy and programming:
- Participation
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Life skills & Employability
- Attainment
- Digital Inclusion
Fuse supports and serves its community by; continually striving towards an inclusive facility; a progressive organisation that meets the needs of its community and being a knowledgeable and informed organisation.
The Urban Fox Programme works with young people and families to deliver a range of youth engagement, peer mentoring, volunteering and certificated learning as well as supporting community events within 6 communities covering the North East and South Sectors of Glasgow.
In addition to this, The Urban Fox Programme is the lead partner responsible for employing a Capacity Building and Engagement Offer and holding associated funds. This is on behalf of the Voluntary Sector North East Glasgow (VSNEG) network.
We currently have this exciting opportunity
Programme Co-ordinator
• To provide a varied youth-led programme of activities and learning & development opportunities for young people.
• Manage and support staff and volunteer within the Programme.
• Oversee and develop the Programme’s Youth Volunteering Programme
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Trainee Habilitation Specialist
- Full time
- £22,000
- Scotland, Northern Ireland, North of England
- Closing 26th March 2023
We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.
As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.
As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff, to the services delivered by the Scotland team whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).
The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.
On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the habilitation team in the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course, delivered by University College London (UCL), key details of which are below.
University College London Course key dates:
Application deadline date (if successful, applications must be made to UCL by this date): 30th June 2023
Course dates: UCL Starting in September 2023, 2-year course.
Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, University College London for Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) course.
The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted and before 30th June to increase the chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2023 start date and offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.
More information on the course can be found here:
Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.
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Mentor Project Worker (West Lothian)
- Part time
- £25,000 pro-rata
- West Lothian (locally home based with regular work in West Lothian communities)
- Closing 31st March 2023
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.
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