A Peer Development worker post is being offered as part of Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership (RLEP) initiative to support people improve their mental well-being and move closer to Employment.
The Peer development worker would have a lived experience and be keen to join a small emerging team. The Peer Development worker will work closely with the Employability Lead on promoting the project throughout RLEP.
The post holder has the ability to work alongside the Project Lead in the areas below: -
If you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Fiona McCrae, Employability Lead by email fiona.mccrae@ramh.org or telephone 0141 847 8900
Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Sunday Assistant Manager you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart, and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Hospital to Home services forms a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.
We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team in our very busy store in Galashiels, working 4 hours per week every Sunday, able to be flexible to work overtime when required. You will be working with the team to drive performance through processing stock, generating donations, and working alongside a great team of volunteers.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, support and temporary accommodation for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We have refuge accommodation, follow on services and outreach services both for women and children across Glasgow.
The purpose of this role is to support our Women’s Team with providing a support service to women who are living in our refuges. You will support women being admitted into refuge and will respond to the practical and emotional needs of women as required. Although you will not be a key worker, you will attend appointments with women, signpost and advocate for them and support the running of our group work programmes.
It is essential that you have experience of providing support to women who have experienced trauma or crisis. A suitable qualification that meets with SSSC Housing Support registration is also required (examples would be HNC Social Services or SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare). The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid.
Come and join the team at Cyrenians Communities.
Are you passionate about working with young people?
Do you want to work in a small team making a big difference in young people’s lives?
Do you want to work in an organisation which ensures that the voice of those with lived experience and the staff, is central to decision making?
If so, then our Senior Key Worker role at the City Community may be the one for you.
About Our City Community
The City Community is based in North Edinburgh, we offer accommodation and support to young people aged 16 to 30. The purpose of the community is to provide a safe and supported living environment for the young people to live, learn and develop together while they find out more about themselves and what their aspirations are for the future.
About the role
This role is a job share.
You’ll be:
• Providing direct line management to a small team of experienced staff
• Ensuring the referral, induction and moving in process of all new residents is effective and trauma-informed.
• Ensuring the support provided, and safeguarding processes are maintained to the highest standard.
• Providing direction, support and supervision to our team of peer volunteers.
• Overseeing all residents support reviews monitoring outcomes.
• Nurturing the culture of the community
About You
We are looking for a flexible, well organised and passionate individual who is aware of the challenges our young people may face. You will have experience of working with a similar client group, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to problem solving. You will also have line management experience, and be motivated to work towards positive change.
You will be joining a staff team committed to the highest quality of care and support, and always striving to develop further. This means there will be great opportunities for you to both learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences.
How we’ll support you
An experienced and knowledgeable team member will provide full induction, and your line manager will provide regular support and supervision. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
You can find out more about our impact and our values online.
Community Transport Glasgow (CTG) is a charity and company limited by guarantee and was established to provide relief to communities of Glasgow and its environs, who are in need due to age, mobility, mental and physical disability, illness and poverty. This is achieved by providing affordable, reliable, accessible transport solutions to the local communities we serve. CTG is one of the largest Community Transport Charities in Scotland.
Our transport solutions are tailored to the needs of people who have difficulty accessing public transport. The demographics of the local communities we provide transport solutions for include older adults, those with a disability or mobility issues and those who are socially excluded.
In terms of transport solutions provided, CTG delivers just about every type of transport that community transport operates. This includes group transport to local voluntary and community groups, community bus registered timetabled services, assisted support for learning school transport and demand responsive transport solutions - that assists individuals to access local services.
Following successful funding bid to the Motability Foundation, CTG is embarking on an exciting new 3 year project. This new project with MF will, through transport solutions, be a social connector, enabling people to get out and about within their local community, access the healthcare they need, participate in activities and social events, reduce social isolation and loneliness and increase people's physical and mental wellbeing.
Therefore, we are recruiting a 20 hour driver position to help us take this forward.
If you like the sound of this and want to be part of something that makes a difference to the lives of disabled people in Scotland then we’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of something brilliant!!
A full Job Description is available for download below.
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services. For more information visit childminding.org.
We are recruiting a part-time Childminding Development Officer, to support the involvement of childminders within our Aberdeen City service.
You will have an understanding of childminding and the role of childminders in funded ELC, the ability to identify and support training needs, as well as represent childminding locally.
The successful applicant will work alongside local authority partners such as Education and Early Years services, as well as third sector and family support organisations.
Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills are required and working as part of a team is essential. You should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and highly developed written and oral communication skills.
This post is home-based but will require travel and attendance at meetings within the local authority area (including occasional travel to Head Office in Stirling). Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.
Use your skills to help Scotland’s voluntary sector tackle the climate and nature emergencies. We’re looking for a dynamic development officer to join SCVO and deliver the next phase of our popular Growing Climate Confidence project.
SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and we take pride in being a good employer. We are a flexible and family friendly organisation with good pay and conditions.
We’re looking for someone with a sound knowledge of project management, excellent communication skills and a passion for taking action on climate change. You will play a key role in our Support Services, ensuring that SCVO members and the broader third sector are able to access the training, networks and information they need to deliver environmental and net zero plans.
If you would like to work with funders, third sector organisations and the growing networks of climate action across Scotland, we would like to hear from you.
We strive for a fair and transparent interview process; if you are successful and selected for interview, we will share our interview questions with you at least 3 days before the interview date.
Location: This post can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness. SCVO staff can work a blend of office and home on agreement with their team and line manager, and within the parameters of our Blended Working policy.
Our current CEO is relocating and due to restructuring, we are looking for a Service Manager to join and lead our dedicated team, the successful applicant should have the passion, enthusiasm, and expertise to guide us through an exciting new time of transition.
One of Dundee’s oldest charities, our main objective is to alleviate social isolation and loneliness. We deliver daily social activities, combining mental/physical welfare and peer engagement, we also provide support and advice to our Members within our own building in Dundee city centre. The social activities offered are a vital lifeline to our Members, it offers them an opportunity to meet and engage with their contemporaries, participate in group outings, share experiences and for many, it gives them a focus for the day/week ahead.
As Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Society, including finances, Board support, Governance, HR, Marketing, PR, building maintenance, tenants management, H & S and ensuring all policies are adhered to.
You will lead a small but dedicated team, driving and nurturing the team to continue delivering quality standards across the organisation to enhance the quality of life for our Members, providing a welcoming and well managed facility that operates for the benefit of visually impaired people in the area.
Applicants should have management/leadership experience preferably in the third sector, a working knowledge of charity finances, budgetary control, marketing/PR and governance would be beneficial, as would experience of working with sensory impaired/older people.
Our job description and person specification will give you much more information on the role. If you are looking for further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact alison.rae@dbpss.org.uk
DBPSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our Members and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a PVG Scheme check to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Snow Camp is a ground-breaking national youth charity, and we are looking to recruit a fantastic Wellbeing Manager to join our Scotland team based in Glasgow!
Our accredited programmes are unique and attractive to young people, taking them from beginner to qualified snowsports instructors in just one year with volunteering and apprenticeship progression routes available at the end. Alongside learning to ski or snowboard, young people also have access to wellbeing support with the emphasis on improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
You will work 2.5 days per week and will be responsible for the delivery of our group wellbeing workshops and providing 1to1 wellbeing support sessions to young people. You will also work as part of the Scotland team to provide support on our youth programmes throughout each year.
Experience of working successfully with under-served young people in a range of settings, with a focus on supporting young people’s wellbeing will be essential to the post. Passion for snowsports and supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!
Youth work, mental health & wellbeing support experience, project management, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills will make up the role. Along with experience of delivering group workshops to help young people work towards meaningful goals to improve their emotional wellbeing.
Please click here to view the full Job Description.
Essential Criteria
1. A passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and mental health.
2. At least 2 years’ experience working with young people on a one-to-one basis.
3. At least 2 years’ experience of delivering group workshops and training to young people.
4. The ability to ski or snowboard (or willingness to learn, you can be taught by one of our young people).
5. Sound knowledge of MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Desirable Criteria
1. Wellbeing or Counselling qualifications.
2. Youth work qualifications.
3. Ski Instructor qualifications.
4. Driving license.
Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is a disabled people led organisation. Delivering a range of high-quality services, we empower and equip disabled people with the information, skills and support necessary to control their own lives and participate in society as equal citizens.
This is an exciting period of growth and transformational change in the organisation. With new leadership and operational opportunities comes the opportunity to shape the agenda for the organisation and make a real difference in the lives of disabled people. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsible for providing support to enable and assist people in a defined Local Authority area in receipt of Self Directed Support in particular a Direct Payments (DP), Individual Budgets (IB) or Independent Living Fund (ILF) to set up and manage their own support arrangements effectively and efficiently.
This post will require PVG scheme membership / Disclosure.