Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

Do you have a background in research, great people skills and a spark of creativity?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team behind the Scottish Third Sector Tracker, Scotland’s largest source of data on the issues impacting the voluntary sector. The Research Dissemination Assistant will work with stakeholders to understand their needs, develop new ways of disseminating information, and lead our evaluation of the Tracker’s usage and impact.

We’re looking for someone with

- A background in research

- Experience of disseminating research findings, from writing research reports to more creative approaches

- Great people skills, that will enable you to get to know our stakeholders, and understand their needs

- Superb organisational skills, to manage your own workload and keep track of where Tracker data is used

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

We understand that many will have other commitments outside of work and so flexible working, part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

About Us:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, GCA adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

GCA offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. GCA delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as several holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young person’s peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.

GCA is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive changes in their lives.

The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

About the Role:

The Group Worker – Peer Education Service will support our peer-led Harm Reduction Service (U-Turn) benefiting young people 11 – 25 years old to design and deliver youth-led inputs on issue based topics, with a focus to incorporate harm reduction approaches and address stigma/language around substance use.

The Group Worker will have responsibility for developing our weekly groups for our Peer Educators to take part in training around areas such as: leadership, team building, issue-based topics and wellbeing. These groups will provide a safe, trauma-informed space where individuals will be able to feel confident to develop coping skills and resilience.

The service specifically targets some of the most vulnerable young people in areas where GCA currently delivers services, aiming to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs within their communities.

The Peer Educators will be supported to deliver peer-led inputs to other Young People on issued-based topics, with a focus to incorporate a harm reduction approach as well as a separate element of addressing stigma/language around drug and alcohol use.

This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership - successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise sessions which include leadership, team building, drugs & alcohol awareness, peer education and social activities.
• Contact Peer Educators to invite them to group sessions and keep them informed of arrangements
• Be friendly, compassionate and naturally able to build relationships with individuals both in person and virtually.
• Effectively and pro-actively signpost young people, where appropriate, to a range of services including housing, DWP, Mental Health services, education and training providers.
• Support Peer Educators in their pathway into opportunities through tailored plans, structured encouragement and offering practical support.
• Assist the project in implementing harm reduction approaches in line with the U-Turn Peer Education Worker and Service Manager.
• Provide quality support services to participants through effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and review of their requirements in partnership with them.
• Complete paperwork and promptly update the database on all interactions with participants as well as recording outcomes and progressions.
• Deliver performance targets for supporting the young people.
• Meet contractual compliance.
• Adhere to the implementation of risk management procedures (including child and adult safeguarding protocols) taking personal responsibility for keeping up to date on the requirements of these procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager – Education & Development.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Clean current UK Driving License and access to own car desirable.
• A qualification in Youth Work, Working With Communities or equivalent is preferable.
• Proven experience of working with young people and in mentoring, developing and supporting young people aged 12-25 years.
• Proven experience in working in a community setting and delivering harm reduction in different settings as well as inter-agency and partnership working.
• Experience of using digital technology effectively is essential with knowledge of I.T/ Computer Skills and Microsoft Office.
• Experience of supporting Peer Educators, education, training and delivering presentations and health promotion or community development work all preferable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with young people.
• Planning and co-ordination skills.
• Team working and networking skills.
• Resilience in reacting to and resolving challenges.
• Ability to produce and deliver health and wellbeing topics desirable.
• Commitment to working in line with GCA’s values of collaboration, respect and empathy.

Why Join Us?

• Your work will contribute to make a real difference to people’s lives
• Competitive salary and benefits package :
  • Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of 12 bank holidays) which increases with length of service
  • Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notic
  • Death in service policy
  • Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost
  • And much more!
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

We understand that many will have other commitments outside of work and so flexible working, part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

About Us:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, GCA adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

GCA offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. GCA delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as several holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young person’s peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.

GCA is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive changes in their lives.

The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

About the Role:

GCA delivers a high-quality Training & Development programme for our staff and external clients. The Training & Development Officer will design, coordinate and deliver learning programmes for our staff, volunteers and external customers to enhance continuous professional development. You will work in close partnership with our wider management team to guarantee that the workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to continue to deliver an excellent service for clients and customers.

Alongside this internal focus, a responsibility for the Training & Development Officer will be to generate income for the organisation through the promotion, delivery and expansion of our training courses that focus on the charities Mission & Vision.

The Training & Development Officer will report to the Service Manager – Education & Development.

This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership - successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver training materials and resources for internal staff, volunteers and external clients
• Organise and deliver an induction programme for staff and volunteers.
• Plan, coordinate and maintain an annual training calendar covering internal and external learning opportunities.
• Support services to develop and implement learning and development plans.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and evaluation.
• Monitor and report on training activity and performance against any KPI’s.
• Take part in standardisation and quality assurance processes to maintain a high standard of training.
• Build and maintain partnerships with external organisations to increase training reach and impact.
• Promote and deliver external training to support business development and income generation.
• Keep up to date with sector developments, including the Scottish Governments Knowledge and Skills framework for alcohol and drugs workforce.
• Live and promote GCA’s values of Respect, Empathy and Collaboration
• Attend regular training, team meetings, 1:1’s with manager and contribute to course development.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager – Education & Development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A recognised training qualification (e.g. SVQ3 Learning & Development, Training or Education) is desirable
• Experience of working in a Third Sector environment, particularly health, social care or community-based services
• Demonstratable experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training for learners.
• Experience of developing training materials for face to face, digital and blended learning environments.
• Experience of generating income through training delivery or supporting service sustainability is desirable.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles with a focus on alcohol and other drugs is desirable.
• Proven ability to deliver presentations and workshops to a variety of audiences (internal staff, volunteers and external clients)
• A clean UK driving license and access to a car is desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation skills and an ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments for diverse groups.
• Ability to translate subjects, such as Trauma Informed and Motivational Interviewing, into accessible and practical training content.
• Team working skills.
• Confident in using digital technologies, such as Microsoft Office packages, Zoom & Moodle Learning Management System.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and group dynamics, including models such as Tuckman, Benne & Sheats, Maslow and VARK.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Commitment to working in line with GCA’s values of collaboration, respect and empathy

Why Join Us?

• Your work will contribute to make a real difference to people’s lives
• Competitive salary and benefits package :
  • Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of 12 bank holidays) which increases with length of service
  • Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notic
  • Death in service policy
  • Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost
  • And much more!
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

About Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.

Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.

Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.

Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.

Job Summary

Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.

We want to deliver services and responses that really matter to people and really make a difference. The majority of our funding comes from contracts allowing us to connect directly with people needing support. We want our services to excel in design, delivery and impact and we want our front-facing teams to be at the very forefront of excellent design and decision-making in our services. We need a remarkable person to help us make this happen. That person needs to bring experience, success and confidence; have a genuine passion for developing teams, creating collaborative advantage and a commitment to delivering meaningful and long term outcomes for the people we support.