Jobs in Falkirk South, Falkirk

Do you want to play a key role in shaping a new project supporting people at risk of homelessness in a hospital setting?

If so, this role could be for you!

About the project

The Hospital Inreach service is part of a 12-month pilot across Forth Valley. You will be working with people experiencing homelessness who are admitted to Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The project supports people to complete courses of treatment within hospital and to plan for a discharge into accommodation that suits their needs and aids their recovery.

We are recruiting two 20-hour posts to deliver this pilot project, which replicates a service we have successfully run in Edinburgh for several years.

A quote from someone who used our Edinburgh service:

“You literally saved my life, I was sitting in my bed thinking I have nowhere to stay, and when they tell me to leave I will be on the streets in winter and won’t survive the cold or I would have to start using again and that would be it for me. Then you came into the ward to offer your service and it was like being sent an Angel to look out for me”

About the role

Working alongside clinicians in the hospital settings, you will provide one-to-one person-centred support to people in hospitals. You will work with individuals to enable them to identify housing options, personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local support services and activities.

About you

You will have experience supporting individuals with complex social and emotional circumstances, as well as a solid understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. You will apply strong interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one support as well as manage relationships with multiple partner agencies across Forth Valley.

You will genuinely believe partnership working is key in supporting the people we work with. You will be resilient and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

How we will support you

We will empower you to bring creative and innovative approaches to your work, encouraging you to explore new ideas and adapt your practice to best support the people you work with.

Your contribution will play a meaningful role in shaping service improvements and influencing wider systems change across the health and Social Care Sector.

You will also benefit from the full range of Cyrenians support, including our comprehensive training programme and dedicated staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Website: cyrenians.scot

About Central Wellbeing SCIO

We are a small mental health and wellbeing charity based in central Falkirk. We run peer support groups for people experiencing poor mental health and those feeling lonely or isolated. All our groups are free and easily accessible. We believe in the power of peer support and the value of lived experience – all of our staff and Trustees have lived experience of poor mental health.

We have nearly 20 volunteers at the moment, supporting our work in different ways - sitting on the Board, helping during groups, baking, assisting with events etc.

With the support of Voluntary Support Fund, we can now recruit for the brand new role of Volunteer Co-ordinator.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organised Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead and grow our volunteer programme. This role will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers, ensuring they are effectively deployed across our activities and feel valued and supported in their roles.

You will play a key part in expanding our volunteering opportunities, increasing organisational capacity, and creating inclusive, meaningful pathways into volunteering — particularly for people with poor mental health, who may experience barriers to participation.

About You

● Lived experience of poor mental health (in yourself or a loved one you cared for)

● Experience in volunteer management or community engagement

● Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills

● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

● Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

● Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills

What We Offer

● An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community.

● A friendly, supportive working environment

● Training and development opportunities

● Flexible working arrangements where possible

Are you an energetic and self-motivated individual with strong people and development skills?

Do you have a passion for helping people from a range of different backgrounds?

Do you love the canal and surrounding natural environment?

If you can answer yes to these questions, then read on.

With thanks to funding from the Volunteering Support Fund, Go Forth and Clyde, a canal-based charity in Camelon, Falkirk, wish to recruit for a new position of Volunteer Coordinator, to support our existing c30 volunteers, develop new activities for them, and recruit more volunteers. As well as supporting more volunteers, we also wish to create more opportunities for them, both within the organisation and in the wider community, including a range of training and employability options in conjunction with various partner organisations. To that end, we have created this new role of Volunteer Coordinator to help us achieve this aim, and to even better support, develop, and add to our excellent volunteers who are mostly drawn from the local area, recognised by the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation as being in the 5-15% areas of deprivation.

This role will initially be for 16 hours a week, to be worked flexibly as agreed, but subject to further funding, has the potential to be a larger role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the correct skills and enthusiasm to make a real difference in a community that has so much to offer, with a group of people who have the drive and determination to succeed. This may not be easy but it will be hugely rewarding. A Job Description and Person Specification is available at goforthandclyde.org.uk.