Jobs in East Dunbartonshire

Early Years Scotland is looking for an exceptional person to work within the EYS Family Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss, East Dunbartonshire.

The Co-ordinator will facilitate, manage, and oversee the running of the Family Visitor Centre, line manage a Family Engagement Practitioner, a Family Support Worker and co-ordinate the contribution of volunteers. They will liaise and work alongside prison staff and community-based organisations to develop the provision and the services available to visitors to ensure the three core functions:

• Improve the visits experience for people visiting their family member or loved ones in prison.
• Allow families to access independent and impartial advice, information and support, which meets their needs.
• Voice the needs of families affected by imprisonment to the prison they work alongside.

The Early Years Scotland team will provide a range of services, advice, support and information as required to suit the needs of the children and families in their visits and in their daily lives.

Post Details (all pay and allowances are pro-rata and subject to continued funding)

• 30 hours per week over 52 weeks per annum (includes 1 weekend in 3, 1 – 4.30pm and evening work 12.30pm – 7.30pm)
• Salary starting at £27,360 FTE per annum
• Fixed Term to 31 March 2025 (subject to continued funding)
• 20 days annual leave in the first year of service rising to 30 days thereafter
• 12 public holidays per year

A range of staff benefits including:

• Provision of regular professional learning sessions on a range of topics relevant to your post
• 5% employer pension contribution from 3 months’ service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid sick leave entitlement on a service-related increasing scale
• Support for professional learning qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/adoption leave pay for eligible staff

Applicants must have relevant professional qualification (e.g., health or social care, management or other) with relevant experience for the role.

East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit suitably experienced, skilled and motivated women, who have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse, to join our Board of Trustees. Interested parties do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse but it will be essential to prove that you are interested in our work, reliable and committed to our principles and values.

East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid has delivered essential domestic abuse services across the local authority area for over 40 years. We strive for a society free from domestic abuse by providing practical and emotional support, as well as refuge accommodation and information to women, children and young people. The charity also raises awareness of domestic abuse and its prevalence across society.

Trustees are responsible for the effective governance of our charity and give their time on a voluntary basis to provide leadership, financial oversight and support the ongoing development of the vital services that we provide. We are hoping to increase the diversity of our Board and are particularly seeking someone who has the skills to take over the role of Treasure within our Board. Full guidance, including a handover with our current Treasurer and time spent with our Finance Worker will be provided.

The Board meets in-person every two months. There may also be times that Trustees have to progress communications or pieces of work in-between meetings, either on an individual basis on behalf of the Board or as part of a short-life working group or a sub-group of the Board.

The Trustee role is voluntary however, we will provide induction training, support and reimburse any necessary expenses.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Admin Officer to join our well established Befriending Service in the East Dunbartonshire area. This is a 14 hour per week post with some flexibility regarding specific days of work which can be negotiated. The post is based in our office in Kirkintilloch although there may be some opportunities for working from home.

The post includes undertaking a full range of admin supports to ensure the efficient operation of the service and involves working closely with the Service Manager and other members of the staff team.

The East Dunbartonshire Befriending Service provides support and companionship to individuals who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation by promoting independence, increasing confidence, engaging with the community and improving health and wellbeing.

Support is delivered on a one-to-one basis, through group befriending, or by establishing a befriending telephone relationship. It also provides a Lunch Club and a range of events throughout the year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Link Worker to join our well established Befriending Service in the East Dunbartonshire area. This is a 21 hour per week post with some flexibility regarding specific days of work which can be negotiated. The post is a blend of home working, office based activities and engaging with users of the service and volunteers in the local community.

The East Dunbartonshire Befriending Service provides support and companionship to individuals who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation by promoting independence, increasing confidence, engaging with the community and improving health and wellbeing.

Support is delivered on a one-to-one basis, through group befriending, or by establishing a befriending telephone relationship. It also provides a Lunch Club and a range of events throughout the year.

Could you be Key?

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
• Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.