Project Officer, Education and Young People
- Full time
- £25,561
- Sustrans offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow with the flexibility to work from home.
- Closing 9th April 2023
- Advertised from 16th March 2023
- 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
- Ref: SUS4002
Role
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with Sustrans, providing specialist advice and the promotion of sustainable travel in schools and community organisations for young people aged between 11 and 16. You will provide direct support to schools and local authorities delivering campaigns that support and encourage sustainable travel.
As the Project Officer you will be part of the Sustrans Scotland Education and Young Peoples team, you will undertake a review of existing ideas, funding programmes, resources and practices, and contribute to further development of resources and materials to support the successful delivery of Sustrans Behaviour Change programmes.
You will build and maintain relationships with Community Leaders, Senior Leadership Teams within schools and the Local Authority.
This role will require travel and work (including the occasional overnight stay) at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
"Sustrans is an amazing place to work as the work we do is so rewarding. I genuinely feel like I am making a difference in people’s lives. I am Inspired everyday by the passion the staff at Sustrans have for the work they do. " Paul Clarkson, Project Officer, EYP
About you
You should have experience of working with, and motivating young people in schools or community settings, and a proven track record of working with communities/ Individuals to inspire behaviour change.
With the ability to design educational materials and resources, and the ability to lead engaging and informative sessions through clear planning of lessons and events.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of working within secondary schools, structures and management priorities and the associated constraints.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Application notes
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 09 April 2023.
Interviews will take place via MS Teams week commencing 24 April 2023
A Sustrans-wide pay review is pending, so the starting salary will be higher than currently advertised. As yet, we do not have details of the new salary points.
More details about the role can be found at sustrans.org.uk/job-vacancies?location=null&jobvacancyrole=null
To apply, please complete our online application form.
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Trustees
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Home based - Being located in the central belt of Scotland is preferred, however, not essential as digital attendance at meetings is available
- Closing 3rd April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Perth and Kinross Association has just marked 30 very successful years. As we move ahead we are seeking enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated people to join our Board of Trustees.
Would you like to help us grow further and achieve our mission of helping to improve the lives of young people with additional support needs?
About us:
A registered SCIO, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Perth and Kinross Association (PKDofE) provides young people and families in the Perth and Kinross local authority region with unique opportunities to discover themselves and build the confidence and skills they need to realise their potential.
Since August 2018 we have embarked on a unique and ambitious programme of direct, close support work with young people called the Starfish Way. Thanks to the wonderful owners of Megginch Castle, near Errol, the young people we support can enjoy the space and tranquillity of the walled garden, orchard, and wilder spaces of the estate whilst working towards certificated Awards.
Together, the Starfish Way, Megginch Castle and our team of dedicated and compassionate staff offer a safe, therapeutic and beautifully nurturing learning environment where young people can feel secure, find hope, grow in confidence and ultimately thrive and achieve.
By the end of a season with us, the vast majority of young people achieve either a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a John Muir Award, a First Aid certificate, a Saltire Award or a National Navigation Award. Often, more than one! Even just completing a section of an award can be a truly remarkable achievement which they may never have believed possible before, but which opens up a world of new possibilities and opportunities to them.
Our Board of Trustees:
At PKDofE, we have a wonderful team of hard working staff, a heart to make a difference, and a vision of how to do it. At the helm is a small but energetic Board of charity trustees who come from different backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and experience to the organisation. The Board meets 4 times a year whilst also engaging with each other and staff digitally and in person on a regular basis.
Role and requirements:
We are seeking to grow our board and expand its skillset with enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated people who care deeply about helping young people to become the best they can be. As we move ahead and seek to deliver our new strategy, you will join at an exciting time.
We welcome interest from all career stages and backgrounds but we are particularly keen to recruit two individuals at this time with expertise in either Human Resources, Scottish charity governance or fundraising. Being a Duke of Edinburgh or John Muir Award holder is not a necessity, but an understanding and appreciation of the Award schemes is important.
Being located in the central belt of Scotland is preferred, however, not essential as digital attendance at meetings is available. The role is non-remunerated but reasonable expenses can be reimbursed with any training and induction provided.
Perth & Kinross Duke of Edinburgh Award is an inclusive charity and we welcome applications from people of all ages, and from all communities. No previous Trustee experience is needed.
Schools Engagement Officer in Scotland
- Part time
- £23,000 – £26,000 pro-rata
- Remote (Home based)
- Closing 20th March 2023
Aid to the Church in Need is a Catholic charity, supporting persecuted and suffering Christians around the world.
Working alongside the Community Fundraiser in Scotland, this key part-time role will engage with both primary and secondary schools in the Catholic Dioceses of Galloway, Paisley, Glasgow and Motherwell, in order to support them in delivering the ACN Schools Programme and expanding the take up of the programme, increasing school engagement and delivering assemblies in person and virtually.
Service Manager x 3
- Full time
- £32,632 – £38,847
- Edinburgh, Perth or Glasgow with some home working
- Closing 24th March 2023
Rock Trust are delighted to be investing additional capacity within their Service Management Team. We are looking for three passionate and experienced Service Managers to lead our services in Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow and to help us ensure that every young person in these regions have access to youth specific services to help them avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness. The primary function of these roles is the effective management and delivery of our frontline services and development activities, leading our service team to ensure that we provide quality services and reach our key targets. These key management roles will support the Assistant Directors to implement strategy, ensuring that regulatory standards are met, and policies and procedures are implemented.
The post holder will be expected to:
- Play a leading role in the development of our Services
- Lead and manage a team of high performing service delivery staff
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key partners
- Manage resources, reporting and quality of services
Who we are
Rock Trust is Scotland’s leading youth specific homelessness charity. We work with young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of, or who are experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to end youth homelessness in Scotland by ensuring that every young person has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive and move on from homelessness.
Rock Trust holds the gold award from Investors in People. We are committed to making Rock Trust a fantastic place to work. We provide a range of enhanced benefits for staff, including a starting annual leave entitlement of 25 working days which will increase by 1 day for every full year of service completed (up to a maximum of 30 working days) plus 10 Public Holidays (pro-rata), a 6% employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance scheme, employee rewards and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. A full list of our benefits is available on our website.
We actively support the ability to work flexibly and remotely, and all staff are provided with the ICT kit and home set-ups needed to minimise travel and promote a work-life balance.
We are an equal opportunity employer, with the Silver Charter from LGBT Youth Scotland and are signed up to the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. We encourage applications from all parts of the community.
Rock Trust has four core values; Safety, Positivity, Respect and Fairness. If you hold these values and are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and move on from homelessness, then please get in touch.
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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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