Jobs in Falkirk South, Falkirk

Human trafficking is said to be the greatest human rights issue of our time and is much closer than most think. It is hidden in plain sight and has been identified in every local authority in Scotland.

We believe that everyone deserves to live in freedom with dignity and respect, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion and being tenacious in pursuing justice. We are a leading anti-human trafficking charity in Scotland, conducting pioneering and ambitious work to the highest standards and seeking sustainable, long-term transformation for our clients.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be one of the first Independent Modern Slavery Advocates® (IMSA®) in Scotland. The recently launched UK-wide IMSA® pilot will see 24 IMSAs employed in organisations across all four jurisdictions of the UK, aiming to reduce the risk of re-trafficking and build towards a sustained recovery for trafficking survivors. The PG Certificate accredited, independent model of advocacy is rooted in Hope for Justice’s 15 years experience in advocating for survivors of modern slavery. It has been developed with survivors' voices at the heart and informed by SOHTIS and other expert partners including, Snowdrop Project, British Red Cross and Bakhita Centre for Research on Slavery, Exploitation and Abuse at St Mary’s University, London.

The IMSA® will be a crucial part of SOHTIS’ growing, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to bringing lasting freedom and transformation and playing a critical role in securing improved outcomes for trafficked young people and adults. The role will have a

specific interest in working with young people who are at risk of forced criminality or have

been in the criminal justice system.

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The successful candidate will have a funded place on the Post Graduate Certificate for IMSA’s delivered by St Mary’s University, London.

Human trafficking is said to be the greatest human rights issue of our time and is much closer to us all than most people think. It is hidden in plain sight and has been identified in every local authority in Scotland. We believe that everyone deserves to live in freedom with dignity and respect.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our growing and dynamic team supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking to rebuild their lives, shaping policy and practice in prevention and bringing lasting freedom and transformation to our communities.

The Empowerment Coach will have a critical role in our mission of mitigating the risk of exploitation in vulnerable groups and supporting survivors of trafficking with the practical skills, strategies, and resilience needed to navigate life safely and to thrive.

The post-holder will help design and deliver a bespoke coaching, psychosocial education and skills-development empowerment programme for children, young people and adults who have been impacted by human trafficking or at risk of exploitation. The role will have a specific interest in working with young people who are at risk of forced criminality or have been in the criminal justice system.

About FOSS:Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS - SC050254) envisions a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community, curiosity, and respect among newcomers and longtime residents. Through befriending and other voluntary activities, FOSS enables newcomers to Falkirk District to build links and bridges with other locals, shaping and making use of the knowledge, networks and services we all need to live full, self-determined lives.

FOSS builds fruitful relationships through a culture of integrity, respect, solidarity, empowerment, and welcome. We began as an informal befriending project for resettled Syrian families in 2016, and, primarily through a befriending model, now engage a range of newcomers to Falkirk District including refugees and people in the asylum system. With partnership working, targeted activities and programmes, fundraising, advocacy, and good information, FOSS enables local volunteers and newcomers to strengthen and proliferate support networks within our communities. This also helps us to act constructively together in response to rapidly changing world events and policy that impact our lives.

About the role:

Purpose of the post: Experienced Volunteer Coordinator to train, support and grow FOSS’s Volunteer base, as well as coordinate and help produce procedures and resources necessary for Volunteer and Client safety and care. The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with other FOSS Staff to establish and monitor Befriending relationships; manage crisis situations and mitigate risk; oversee non-Befriending Volunteer roles like Material Needs delivery; as well as coordinate and maintain oversight of Volunteer-led activities and Volunteer support of asylum-seeking Clients accommodated in Falkirk’s asylum contingency accommodation. Please see Main Responsibilities and Person Specification for further details.

Are you someone who enjoys a varied workload and who is passionate about promoting recovery? The role of Recovery Development Worker ensures a focus on building and strengthening visible recovery within and across communities. You may have lived experience of recovery or have skills and experience in a similar role. This role requires energy, enthusiasm and adaptability across the 7-day working week. Some evening and weekend work is critical to our operational delivery. The role demands a solution focused and strengths-based approach when working with all Recovery Scotland stakeholders.

About the job

The Recovery Development Worker is suited to an individual with "lived" and/or “learned” experience of recovery from problematic substance use or addictive behaviours, such as problem gambling, or someone who has been directly affected by another person’s substance use or addictive behaviours.

This experience of recovery and resilience can instil hope and is a powerful example within recovery communities. Individuals with lived experience of substance use must be at least 24 months free from problematic substance use and not engaging with services.

The post holder will be required to join the PVG scheme.

About you

You will be someone who thrives in a small, enthusiastic, and committed team. Your experience and skills of promoting recovery can be evidenced and you are adaptable, can use your initiative and be confident with autonomous working. Using your lived experience or work experience you foster positive and trusting relationships and you can demonstrate a focus on recovery and resilience. You will have excellent organisational and self-motivation skills. You are committed to developing your skills further and passionate about lifelong learning.

You will be dedicated and compassionate when working with the Recovery Scotland team and with community members, families, volunteers, and external partners.

About Recovery Scotland

Recovery Scotland is a charity working with local and national partners to support and promote recovery from substance use by ensuring lived experience is visible, included and represented. We work with communities supporting a wide range of recovery focused activities and educational opportunities. We work within local and national guidelines promoting resilience and recovery with individuals, families, and communities.

Our work champions community membership, volunteering, self-management, and personal and professional development.