Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award winning third sector organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 12 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 70 members of staff providing a service in Family Learning centres and in the community. Our ethos is to provide a holistic, confidential community based service where families are at the heart of what we do.
We are looking for people who are as passionate about the services we provide as we are and in return we are keen to support professional development with excellent training and development opportunities, enhanced sick pay (following completion of probation), enhanced annual leave entitlement (we close completely for a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year) and we support our staff with an Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Discounted Childcare, Health Cash Plan and Discounted Shopping.
We are currently recruiting a Volunteer Co-Ordinator to recruit new volunteers and support volunteers throughout the organisation. The role will involve promoting opportunities through social media and events, supporting and mentoring volunteers through application, induction, placement, mentoring and reporting on engagement.
Experience of working with volunteers and is desirable. An understanding of the difficulties experienced by vulnerable families and good interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Special conditions:
Role
To contribute to the delivery of LGBT+ services with young people across Midlothian and East Lothian. This involves supporting the development and co-facilitation of MYPAS run LGBT+ groups with young people.
This will include delivering:
We are looking for someone who has experience of working with young people in a range of settings and has a good knowledge of the issues affecting LGBT+ young people.
Overview:
One Dalkeith has a Board of Trustees (the Board) to oversee the strategic development, objectives and policies of the organisation. That Board sits in oversight of the One Dalkeith employees, but does not directly manage them. The day-to-day management of employees is undertaken by a Hub Manager, who reports to the Board.
Including the Hub Manager, there are 4 senior staff positions in One Dalkeith. The three additional staff positions are; i) the Shop Manager, for the Corner Shop Collective, ii) the Facilities Manager for the Hub and iii) the Community Development Officer. These positions are at equivalent levels of seniority and will report, through the Hub Manager, to the Board.
Other positions, reporting to these senior staff, will be added/included as necessary for the adequate operation of the Hub and delivery of One Dalkeith’s objectives.
Community Development Officer
The post-holder is responsible for engaging with the community, formulating a programme of community activity and delivering this over the coming years. This will include the organisation and delivery of a series of community events and activities, determined by the community, connecting with local groups and showcasing the facilities available and increasing One Dalkeith’s membership base. The position reports to the Hub Manager. The Community Development Officer will work in close collaboration with other senior managers in One Dalkeith.
A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Midlothian
Children First’s ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team in Midlothian who are funded to support families experiencing challenges relating to parental substance use, poverty, poor mental health and trauma amongst other factors. In addition, we support Kinship carers and the children and young people in their care. You will join a team offering both whole family and individual supports, where systemic and relational approaches underpin the work we do. We offer peer led groups and connections through community supports also.
If you have experience of working within child protection processes, are committed to restorative approaches, meaningfully involving children and families, and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teaching or equivalent in Childcare/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.
Children First are determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.
What kind of people are we looking for?
What kind of team member will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:
Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.
Purpose of Job
Support the Administrator (Accredited Training) and provide effective and efficient administrative support for all aspects of ARC Scotland’s training activities including the provision of regulated qualifications.
In conjunction with the Administrator (Accredited Training) maintain systems, protocols and procedures of all administrative functions within the training department.
Full details are available in the job description below.