Jobs in Paisley Northwest, Renfrewshire

Our Charity Hub sits at the centre of hospital life at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow. It is often the first place patients, families, volunteers and NHS staff connect with the charity. The Hub is a welcoming and reassuring space that brings together fundraising, volunteering and engagement activity helping people feel supported during their time at the hospital.

As Charity Hub Coordinator, you will play a key role in bringing this space to life. You will help create a warm, positive and well organised environment while supporting the charity’s work to engage supporters, raise awareness and strengthen relationships across the hospital community.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

This position is based at our Paisley Abercorn service and involves working 30 hours per week. This role will follow a working pattern of days, mid and back shifts on a rota including some weekends. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk

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Housing Assistant Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Who we are?

Renfrewshire Carers Centre is a one stop shop for unpaid Carers operating in Renfrewshire for 30 years. We are a charity established by Carers for Carers and have developed a range of services to support carers in their caring role and provide opportunities to have a life outside of caring.

The Centre is strategically managed by the Board, which is currently made up of people from a range of professional backgrounds and caring responsibilities. We are looking for new members with a diverse range of skills and experience to help shape the future for Carers in Renfrewshire.

Key skills and experience are we particularly interested in are:

• Fundraising and income generation
• Legal
• Digital strategies
• Business and Marketing development
• Health & social care.

What’s in it for you?

• Making a real difference to carers across Renfrewshire
• Personal development opportunities to develop your skills
• Use your skills and experience where they are really needed
• Meet new people

How can you help us?

• Provide strategic direction and support to shape the future of the organisation for years to come
• Share Your skills & enthusiasm
• Attend monthly board meetings (approx. 2-3 hours)
• Participate in our various subgroups (approx. 1-2 hours per month)
• Provide support for the Management Group & Staff
• Raising awareness of centre in the local community and with partner organisations

To engage with and develop links with young people and families who are on the fringe of the church and welcome them into the church family of Paisley St George’s supporting and encouraging them by building positive and trusting relationships. Further to strengthen existing links with the members of our youth organisations and their families.

Main Duties

• To work with the kirk session of Paisley St George’s Parish Church to build on existing relationships with our current youth and children’s organisations to determine and explore additional ministry opportunities.
• In conjunction with the kirk session, develop a strategy for outreach to families in the parish and produce an annual development plan.
• Work alongside the minister in mission and ministries relating to youth and families.
• Recruit, develop and encourage a team of volunteers to support the work.
• Work with individuals and families across our Church and Community and implement and evaluate a suitable programme of initiatives.
• Develop further partnerships with local schools and in the wider community.
• Participate fully in our worshipping community, with specific focus on youth and families.
• Regular attendance at worship is encouraged and expected.

The successful candidate will have:

• Vision for the development of a young people/family ministry.
• An understanding of the issues affecting children, families and younger adults in the local community.
• Experience in young people/family work, either voluntary or in paid employment, and in creating, delivering and evaluating programmes for them.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people and to support them.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team

The successful candidate will have the following attributes/skills:

• Good Interpersonal skills,
• Active listening skills,
• Enthusiasm and drive,
• commitment,
• integrity,
• reliability,
• compassion.

It is also desirable, however not essential that you have:

• Experience of working in a faith context and/or within the third/voluntary sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the congregational life of the Church of Scotland.

This job description is indicative of the nature and responsibilities associated with the role. It is not exhaustive. The job holder will be required to undertake other appropriate duties relating to the position as the role evolves over time.

Responsible to: Session Clerk.

Terms and Conditions

• The post has been funded through the Church of Scotland’s Seeds for Growth programme for a period of 3 years from date of appointment. While this is a fixed term post, there may be the potential for extension beyond this period.
• The post is based in office space at Paisley St George’s Church although much of the time will be spent in the community and parish.
• The nature of the role means that the postholder is required to be a practicing Christian with a live church connection. (This is a genuine occupational requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
• There are five weeks paid leave (187.5 hours) in each full holiday year which runs from 1 January to 31 December. Entitlement is based on full weeks worked. There are also nine statutory holidays. Entitlement increases after five years’ service to six weeks (225 hours) annual paid leave.
• Travel expenses by public transport or by use of own car (if appropriate) at rates agreed by the employer are payable and reviewed annually.
• Membership of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme will be required.
• It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
• In order to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, the successful applicant will be asked to provide document(s) confirming their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, therefore it is essential that you have the right to work in the UK before you apply to work with us. Proof of eligibility will be sought, where appropriate, if you’re invited for interview.

About Us

Finding Your Feet is Scotland’s only national amputee charity. We support families affected by amputation or limb absence with activities, services and support to benefit fitness, mental health and personal growth. Our goal is to be on hand with some form of support for every amputee in Scotland. The first step towards doing this is to connect people and make them smile, which we’re pretty good at! We believe that forming relationships with peers or being part of a group is one of the most powerful ways to reduce isolation, which has been proven to be a contributing factor to life expectancy in the amputee community. Whether an amputee needs vital counselling or wants to sail the seven seas, FYF is the place to be.

You would expect us to say this, but we actually do mean it - Finding Your Feet is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Purpose Of The Job

We are looking for a motivated and organised Corporate Fundraising Assistant to help us raise vital funds and awareness to continue our life-changing work. As a key member of the fundraising team you will have the opportunity to make this post your own as your skills and experience develop; being involved across all areas of fundraising but predominantly helping us to grow corporate & events income generation and ensuring effective donor stewardship.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Assistant and alongside our Marketing and Wellbeing teams, you will see the direct impact of your efforts within our friendly and fast -paced environment, making a real difference in the lives of amputees and their families.