Jobs in Inverclyde North, Inverclyde

Inverclyde Community Development Trust delivers targeted projects to support the most vulnerable across Inverclyde, supporting families and individuals experiencing challenging circumstances. Through this project, the Energy Advisor will deliver energy advice to our clients, individuals and families in vulnerable situations, who are referred to the programme by our local partners. The Advisor will ensure that the most vulnerable households across Inverclyde can access impartial energy advice, advocacy and support; aiming to empower those facing economic hardships, discrimination, health inequalities or long-term unemployment. The Advisor will ensure that support and guidance is available for these groups to navigate energy related challenges effectively, to reduce fuel poverty and fuel fear across Inverclyde.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Energy

Responsible for:

• Provide advice and information to individuals (in person or via telephone) on energy saving methods, including energy grants and rebates, meter issues, switching providers
• Undertake negotiations with energy suppliers regarding debts and repayments
• Refer appropriate households to Home Energy Scotland to access national and local schemes for energy efficiency measures to make homes warmer. This will include homeowners and private tenants
• Deliver weekly drop-in sessions across the Trust’s Community Pantries, as well as partner venues and local Community Hubs
• Provide one-to-one appointments at suitable locations across local venues
• Deliver workshops focused on energy literacy and energy consumer rights
• Attend events to provide information and advice as appropriate

2. Working relationships

Responsible for:

• Work with volunteers within the Trust Pantries and Trust Befriending Projects to create Energy Champions, providing appropriate training and support
• Create connections with local partners, including Housing Associations and Community Link Workers
• Promote project via Trust social platforms, Inverclyde Now and the Local Authority’s Financial Inclusion Partnership and local partners

3. Reporting

Responsible for:

• Accurately input case records via Trust database systems for the purposes of monitoring and reviewing statistical information
• Provide Reports as required for Trust Board and Funder in line with funding requirements

4. Other Duties

Responsible for:

• Undertaking City & Guilds Level 3 training as a requirement of the post
• Occasional home visits may be required if deemed necessary
• Keep up to date with changes in Legislation and Policy relating to the role and service needs.
• To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of this post as may be required by the line manager

We are seeking a compassionate, committed and enthusiastic Community Outreach Group Worker to join our team. This role is graciously funded by The National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years.

You will facilitate and deliver specialist groupwork within Inverclyde supporting women to understand and recover from domestic abuse and be thriving in their community.

Applicants must hold an SVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), have a full driving license with access to a vehicle, and be willing to undergo PVG and reference checks.

Please note: this post is open to women only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Who we are

For 40 years, Inverclyde Women’s Aid (IWA) has been providing vital support services to women and children across the Inverclyde region. These are free, impartial, and confidential services, focused on providing a safe space away from abuse, violence, and oppression. Our team of support workers offers housing advice, counselling, signposting, and employability as well as financial and practical support for women and families to build brighter futures for their lives.

Who we are looking for

Do you have a passion for empowering and supporting women?

Do you have experience delivering group support, in any setting or community?

Do you understand the dynamics, impact, and scale of domestic abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence?

Do you have experience liaising with agencies and advocating on behalf of service users?

You will bring to the post

• Passion in delivering specialist support programmes for survivors of domestic abuse.

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise under pressure

• A non-judgmental and empathetic approach

• The ability to anticipate problems and to identify solutions

• Flexibility of hours and days of work

• Ability to manage change and adapt to new ways of working

• First class communications skills

• The ability to manage personal wellbeing in a challenging work environment.

There is a requirement to work variable shift pattern which may include evenings and weekends. You will have a full driving licence and access to your own transport and be willing to travel throughout Inverclyde, business insurance would be required.

What you will be doing

You will provide specialist group programmes for women who are recovering from domestic abuse. Maintaining the confidentiality of those accessing the service is vital, as is ensuring that all confidentiality agreements are signed.

You’ll work on your own initiative but liaise closely with team members to ensure all aspects of the service are covered, which requires flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Promoting effective partnership working and developing strong links with professionals from external agencies and the community are essential to maximise the support available for women. Promoting our work, and the rights and needs of women who experience domestic abuse, to service providers and policy makers is also part of the role.

What you will get

The salary for the role is £14,759.70. You will get 42 days annual leave pro-rata inclusive of public holidays. There’s a pension contribution, enhanced sickness pay and access to a health care cash plan. Full training on the group programme and an extensive induction. There will be opportunities for your own learning and development and coaching/mentoring will be available.

Overview

We are seeking a part-time (28 – 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly as agreed with successful candidate) Finance & Administration Officer to join our friendly team and support the charity’s finance and administration functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. This role requires excellent Excel skills and experience in producing high-quality financial information. They will have working knowledge and be super users of a range of Microsoft software, Xero accounting software (or similar equivalent) and familiarity with online banking systems.

The administration management aspects of this role will require the postholder to support the Chief Executive to deliver a variety of objectives including HR, Health & Safety and IT to ensure that there are efficient and effective systems, processes and policies in place to support our people and projects. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and methodical in their approach. They will have excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the flexibility to respond to changing needs in a dynamic working environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, with the ideal candidate having the ability to both communicate confidently with a wide range of people and to build positive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

The Community Link Worker programme in Inverclyde is funded by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Community Link Workers are based within GP Practices and they work across the community, third sector and public sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.

Community Link Workers provide a service that is responsive to the needs and interests of a GP practice population, who are often living in an area affected by socio-economic deprivation. They support patients to identify issues that affect their ability to live well. Taking a person-centred approach, the post holder will support individuals to help them identify personal outcomes and priorities that they would like to address, overcome any barriers to addressing these and link them to local and national support services and activities.

The Community Link Worker will support the existing GP practice teams to become better equipped to match local and national support services to the needs of individuals attending for health and welbeing care. They will also build relationships and processes between the GP practices and community resources, statutory organisations, other health services and voluntary organisations.