Jobs in Govan, Glasgow

Money Matters is seeking one or more experienced advice professionals to undertake a temporary programme of case checking on AdvicePro, helping us maintain high standards of advice and client care.

Applicants must have a sound working knowledge of the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and be able to assess advisers’ casework against this quality framework.

We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of availability, including those seeking a small number of hours each week.

Who are FASS?

FASS is a Glasgow based charity that supports people (16+) who are affected by a loved one’s drug of alcohol use. We provide flexible, person-centred practical and emotional support, helping family members improve their wellbeing, build resilience and develop healthier relationships and coping strategies. Our support includes 1-1 support, peer support groups, holistic therapies and wellbeing activities

Why this role would be great for you

As a Family Support Practitioner at FASS, you will provide flexible, person-centred practical and emotional support to individuals and families affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use.

You will support people through 1:1 work, groups and activities helping people to build on their strengths, improve their wellbeing and access appropriate support.

This is also a role for someone who wants to contribute to the growth and development of FASS. You will be encouraged to use your initiative, develop ideas, build relationships and identify new ways of reaching and supporting families.

You will represent FASS within the community and with partner organisations, helping to raise awareness of our work and develop strong links with other services.

Essential: A full driving licence and access to a car for work-related travel across Glasgow, with appropriate business-use insurance.

Are you a welcoming, supportive and engaging person, passionate about inclusive learning and play, and ready to use your skills to create a safe, fun and respectful educational space for children from diverse ethnic backgrounds?

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community. Our Homework Clubs are a community education project, primarily designed to support children and families with lived experience of seeking refuge/the asylum process to better understand and engage with the Scottish school curriculum. We are recruiting a Homework Club Facilitator to support the Primary-age group (6-12yrs+).

You will be responsible for supporting and facilitating two after school club sessions for primary school aged children each week, creating and maintaining a safe, supportive and positive educational environment for participants to engage with their school work and academic development. The role also includes co-planning/facilitation of a range of formal and informal enrichment activities, including for the Spring, Summer and October school holiday programmes. You will also ensure the sessions and activities best meet the needs, learning levels and interests of attendees.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working/volunteering with primary school aged children in a youth work, community education or school-based setting
• Has experience/knowledge of tailoring learning materials to best support primary school-aged children’s academic learning
• Has knowledge/understanding of the barriers faced by individuals in the asylum process in relation to education and attainment
• Has knowledge/experience of trauma-informed approaches to working with vulnerable children and families
• Has knowledge/understanding of child protection procedures
• Has a flexible working approach and excellent time management skills
• Can work on own initiative and as part of a team, using strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why join us?

• An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful social change.
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community.
• Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community hope.

Working with us

• Office-based in Cardonald with public transport links/free parking.
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata, including 6 floating public holiday days).
• Contractual sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular team wellbeing activities.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise the unique skills and experience that each individual brings. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement. As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe

We are a small charity doing big things in Glasgow. The Glasgow Care Foundation has been providing a helping hand to families and individuals in Glasgow for more than 150 years.

Our aim is to alleviate poverty and improve quality of life people in Glasgow. We offer practical assistance to people in need, fund local community projects and administer pensions and grants for a range of trusts with mutual aims. Our small staff team work remotely, and our Board of Trustees are actively involved in delivering our mission.

Due to upcoming staff retirement, and a desire to expand our impact, we are recruiting a dynamic Fundraising and Partnerships Manager. This post holder will play a key role in delivering our ambition to positively impact 100,000 lives over the next 10 years.

This role would suit a candidate who possesses strong business development and fundraising experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, a strong work ethic and a high level of self-accountability.

Whilst most of this role will be based remotely, regular travel in and around the Glasgow area will be required to support stakeholder engagement and business development activities (such as meetings and events).

Why Join Us?

We make a real difference to people’s lives. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing our income, developing partnerships, and helping us increase our impact. If you are a motivated fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment.

Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 7000 people every year across 30 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.

Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.

About You

We really need you to have these

• The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high quality, well paid jobs
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional presentation and personality
• Some knowledge of the local community
• Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
• IT literacy
• Comfortable working towards targets
• A natural, professional relationship builder
• A full driving licence

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Blue Light Card

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.