Jobs in Torry & Ferryhill, Aberdeen

SAFE stands for Support Advice Finance Education. The SAFE Team Advisor will be part of a team delivering a range of confidential financial advice and support services and activities for and with our beneficiaries.

The primary focus of this role is the provision of financial capability support to individuals across communities. This will involve connecting with residents attending the mobile pantry and locating in outreach settings to provide SAFE support in priority areas.

CFINE operates to cooperative, or ‘Community Development’, principles which underpin and permeate the organisation and its activities. The ethos and values are:

• inclusion, dignity, and respect
• equality of opportunity.
• collaboration and partnership.
• mutuality and reciprocity.
• recognising that everyone has something to offer those affected by an issue should be integrally involved in solutions; and
• enterprising

Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering and social change charity. We harness the unique power of volunteering to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

By bringing people together, we aim to resolve some of society’s most complex issues and have a real impact in communities. From tackling social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence and opportunities; and ensuring people can become change makers within their community.

And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

Volunteering Matters work to support people to get on in life, through the power of volunteering. We support people 16+, including those facing multiple barriers or disadvantages, to achieve positive outcomes for their future. We provide people with personalised emotional and practical support, meaningful and supported volunteering opportunities through charity partners, and access to a reliable and positive Volunteer Mentor.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Engagement Manager to join our team in Aberdeenshire. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.

As our Engagement Manager, you will directly support people aged 16+ who may have complex and challenging barriers preventing them from securing a positive pathway. The role will include identifying barriers and to help build the tools needed to remove them. Supporting with pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area.

Your role will also support them with identifying a dedicated volunteer Mentor should this be required, along with pre and post placement support. Your role will be a positive bridge to supporting into further employability programmes or opportunities.

You will play a key role in identifying, developing, and managing partnerships with stakeholders along with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across Aberdeenshire and the surrounding areas. You will develop and build an effective presence within the third sector locally. You will create diverse, high-quality, structured volunteering opportunities with partner organisations, ensuring that volunteering roles reflect the needs and interests of those you are supporting. You will work closely with partner organisations and create a strong referral pathway into our service, and beyond it, building on a knowledge of existing provision.

BTA is thrilled to work with Cornerstone in recruiting their new Lead Fundraiser. As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Cornerstone is a leading provider of care and support services for adults, children, and young people with disabilities and other support needs. Their mission is to enable everyone to live a valued life—'the life they choose.' Every day, Cornerstone supports individuals to become more independent and to live fulfilling lives in their communities.

This is a senior role within the organisation, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. The Lead Fundraiser will be responsible for developing and driving forward the fundraising strategy and increasing income across all streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, and grants. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring that fundraising efforts are innovative, effective, and aligned with the strategic goals.

The key competencies for this role are:

• Strategic Thinking and Planning: The ability to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation's goals. This involves setting clear objectives, prioritising initiatives, and anticipating future trends in the fundraising landscape.
• Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders. This competency is crucial for sustaining long-term support and increasing donor engagement.
• Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a fundraising team effectively. This includes fostering a collaborative environment, providing clear direction, and empowering team members to achieve their potential.
• Fundraising Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience across various fundraising streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and digital fundraising. This also involves staying updated with current fundraising legislation and best practices.
• Communication and Persuasion: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and present them effectively to different audiences. This includes preparing persuasive reports and presentations that resonate with donors and stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, passionate individual to join Cornerstone and help shape the future of their fundraising efforts, ensuring that they can continue to support people across Scotland to live their best possible lives.

You will support the Housing Team Manager and wider colleagues with the development of the brand-new service(s) in Aberdeen city and you will work as part of a team to develop and maintain high quality supported plans for individuals in our Aberdeen Recovery Housing Service.

You will provide outreach across Aberdeen city centre supporting individuals with the aim to gaining their own tenancy.

The Role

To maintain safety and security within a designated housing managed project

To provide a community based service which enables the individuals within the local drug and alcohol treatment system and housing services to secure and maintain appropriate housing for support through their recovery journey.

Your Rewards

Starting salary of £24,250 per year, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000

Generous annual leave, benefits package, and continuous training opportunities

Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing activities

The chance to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to making a difference

About You

Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating group programmes

Experience of delivering 1 to 1 support

An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals experiencing homelessness, housing support needs or drug and alcohol recovery.

Experience of working with individuals in the substance use sector or related field.

The ability to be innovative and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.

Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.

Knowledge of adult and child protection essential as you will be working with vulnerable people in a community setting

The Service

We are opening an exciting new Recovery Housing service which will have multiple houses/flats based across Aberdeen city centre and are currently in the final stages of procuring these. Your office base will be in the city centre, however there will be a need to travel to the houses across the city. You will manage a small team providing tenancy support and delivering group work and 1 to 1 in our city centre office base.

About Phoenix Futures

Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, and we value our history.

Read more about our history and guiding principles on our website here