Jobs in Govan, Glasgow

Govan Community Project provides a range of holistic services for people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow.

We are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to provide mental health and wellbeing support to New Scots.

You will be responsible for working with New Scots using co-production skills to co-design a trauma-informed, person-centred wellbeing programme. Through tailored 1:1 meetings you will support New Scots to develop knowledge and strategies which empower individuals to understand and self manage their mental health and wellbeing and know where to access support when needed.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working with people presenting with common mental health challenges, preferably in a community based setting. You will have a good understanding of how the UK hostile refugee/asylum system impacts on the mental health of New Scots. You will be confident in identifying safeguarding concerns and acting on these appropriately. You will be confident to deliver 1:1 support with interpreters using a range of resources. You will have the skills to be able to manage a varied workload, working independently and as part of a team.

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community.

Govan Community Project is committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised. Some inclusive working options we can offer are flexible working and tailored wellbeing support.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK Asylum/Immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.

Any informal enquiries regarding the role or the application process should be directed to Claire Low, Community Team Manager by email: claire@govancommunityproject.org.uk.

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANISATION

The Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for justice and peace, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship.

Our Community was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1938 by Rev George MacLeod, a visionary and social reformer.

MISSION OF THE IONA COMMUNITY

Inspired by our faith, we pursue justice and peace in and through community.

JOB PURPOSE

Iona Abbey is a place of welcome, hospitality and challenge, through our daily rhythm of worship, meals, shared tasks and guest programme. The work and presence of volunteers is essential as we build community week by week. Our volunteers come from all over the world and from all walks of life, representing a wide range of experiences, age groups, cultural backgrounds and faith traditions.

At Iona Abbey, we typically have around 15 volunteers at any one time. Most volunteers are here for between 6 and 12 weeks, so there are many welcomes and farewells throughout the season, from early March to mid-November. Over the season we welcome up to around 80 volunteers in total.

The primary purpose of the job is to ensure that all volunteers receive an appropriate level of support and supervision, from before they arrive until they leave. The postholder will also co-ordinate the recruitment process in close liaison with the Operations Manager and be responsible for encouraging and organising social events that help build the team.

During the season, a large proportion of the time will be spent on welcoming, inducting, and carrying out 1-to-1 supervision with volunteers. The bulk of recruitment for the following year’s volunteer programme is done during the winter, working closely with the Operations Manager and Heads of Departments.

Due to growth within our Property team, we are recruiting for a Property Maintenance Supervisor to lead our internal maintenance field team helping ensure our properties are safe, well maintained and ready for the people we support.

Our Property team is responsible for the management of a portfolio of over 550 properties varying in size throughout Glasgow. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a team of Maintenance Technicians, Painters and Clearance and Maintenance Workers, and the post holder will scope and plan works from void properties and review works for tenanted properties.

You will oversee day to day repairs and maintenance across void and tenanted properties planning works, supporting technicians, painters and clearance workers and ensuring a high standard of workmanship, safety and service delivery.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Leading the management of void properties and maintenance of tenanted properties
• Responsible for scoping void properties, carrying out a detailed review of the property with clear guidance on category rating
• Advise on works required to bring void properties back to agreed standard
• Phase works and advise if there are any barriers to stop completion of works in agreed timelines
• Plan all works and procurement, advise of any parts that can be purchased in advance
• Collaborate with the Property Admin Manager on updates /plans on completion of works
• Review status of all properties undergoing any works via the internal field team at weekly meetings with the Head of Property
• Coordinate replacement of any items taken from voids at initial clear out ensuring complete inventory and recycle/upcycle where possible
• Lead the internal maintenance field team with a clear focus on delivery performance and outcome attainment to deliver all the required works to return void properties back to Short Term Housing as soon as possible
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the field team, feeding back on performance and highlight where there are skills gaps

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for someone with

• Property, building or trades background
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety
• Strong planning, communication and problem solving skills
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
• A full valid driving license

What you can expect from us...

• Your normal working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
• Your main place of work is Rosemount Business Park, Charles Street, Glasgow, G21 with regular travel to property locations
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave

About Us

We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.

Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.