Jobs in Paisley East and Central, Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire areas with jobs
The Presbytery of Clyde offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who is visionary, approachable and passionate about mission and reform in the Church of Scotland. You will help to shape the future of our Presbytery to best serve God and our varied communities. You will bring experience of the Church of Scotland, inspirational leadership and a flexibility in working practices to respond to the changing needs of our Presbytery as we meet the challenges of our day.
Working as part of a team, with staff and volunteers representing all aspects of Clyde Presbytery, you will provide strategic and organisational leadership, guidance, advice and pastoral support.
You First Advocacy provide an independent professional Advocacy service to a wide range of vulnerable adults in Renfrewshire, who require short-term issue-based advocacy, to address specific issues arising from health, community care or legal interventions. The service is provided by paid staff and trained volunteers.
Our Vision is a Renfrewshire where people are supported and empowered to express their own needs and make their own decisions.
Our Mission is to provide Independent Human Rights based Advocacy support to adults living in Renfrewshire. Through our Advocate’s knowledge and expertise, we aim to empower individuals who seek help to have their voice heard, to express their needs, to make informed decisions and to have their rights and interests protected.
This post will contribute effectively to the You First Advocacy Service and will do so, by providing dedicated Advocacy support for people affected by drug or alcohol use, as part of YFA’s operational team.
- The post holder will be required to clearly show an understanding of the concept of Advocacy for people affected by drug or alcohol use and associated issues.
- An awareness of individual rights, objectivity and empathy will be required.
- The post holder will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the Scottish Government’s National Rights, Respect and Recovery Strategy.
- A mature ability to challenge individuals/organisations on behalf of the Service User, without recourse to confrontation is essential.
This is an exciting and challenging post for a person who supports social justice and the rights of vulnerable individuals. It is essential that you have knowledge and experience of Addictions, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and other generic client groups. A knowledge of advocacy is also essential. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and self-motivated.
Introduction
The Wynd Centre, Paisley has been in existence for over forty years as the mission and outreach centre of Oakshaw Trinity Church. Its purpose is to provide outreach to the local community of all faiths and none in both Paisley, and the surrounding areas.
Our Centre fulfils this role by providing Counselling Services and also accommodation for local community groups. It has an auditorium used for various types of functions and entertainment. There is also office space that is available to rent for either short or longer term use.
The Centre has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services.
The Opportunity
The Development & Administration Officer is responsible to the Board of Directors (the Board)
The Development & Administration Officer has a responsibility for employees and budgets and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the implementation of vision, strategy, priorities and policy as determined by the Board and the administrative requirements of Oakshaw Trinity Church. With an instruction from the Board of Directors to reach a balanced budget by 2027, the Development & Administration Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering this, ensuring that the Centre’s resources (human, financial, and material) are aligned to support a sustainable presence. The Development & Administration Officer holds a crucial role in creating and sustaining the conditions in which growth is possible.