Jobs in Stirling North, Stirling

Main Purpose:

To break the cycle of food bank dependency by building financial capacity, energy capability and independent living skills within the target community; reducing social isolation, tackling poverty and inequality, reducing social drift, building community cohesion and developing community capacity and resilience.

Roles & responsibilities

The post-holder will support TRI (Tackling Rural Isolation) Outreach Support Service users to achieve increased financial capacity, become energy capable and develop independent living skills, by providing bespoke advice, support & advocacy as follows:

• Assistance with mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis and maximising income.
• Help with financial and digital inclusion: support to access bank accounts & to digitally access cheaper services to free up income and build digital capacity, confidence and savings.
• Support to access appropriate affordable borrowing; to explain implications of borrowing; and to access debt resolution strategies.
• Support to access, efficiently use and manage economically viable energy provision in partnership with the Stirling CAB Energy Advice team
• Social prescribing & assistance to access further support to address underlying vulnerabilities such as loneliness, mental health, addiction, chaotic lifestyles, offending behaviours.
• Support to better integrate into the local community to address social & economic isolation and loneliness.
• Support for developing financial confidence and responsible financial management, improving independent living skills.

Full details can be found in the job description below.

We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a successful Business Support team. You will support the provision of an effective and customer-focused HR and Finance service within Volunteer Scotland. This role holder will be a key member of the Business Support function assuming additional responsibilities for business support services and assisting in facilities co-ordination matters.

You will have gained previous experience in finance and/or HR roles, ideally within the charitable or non-profit sector and be proficient in accounting software, payroll systems, and HR management tools.

About Volunteer Scotland

Volunteer Scotland is the leadership organisation in Scotland to support volunteering, and a key player in delivering the ambitions set out in Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan. We also provide disclosure checks to the voluntary sector in Scotland.

We are recognised for our knowledge, expertise and authority on how to support excellent volunteer practice and experiences for everyone. We have recently developed and launched a fresh vision and strategy to guide us over the next few years – the strategy is ambitious, sets out our distinct contribution to the sector, and seeks to offer fresh, innovative and appealing services for members and non-members alike.

Our Values

We are determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by applying our values in everything we do: CARES

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Respectful
• Effective
• Supportive

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for volunteers, those who support them, and Scotland's communities, with volunteers helping to address some of Scotland's biggest social, economic and environmental challenges.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.

You will also receive:

• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Company contributory pension
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Employer Supported Volunteering Days x 3 (pro-rated)
• 28 Days Annual leave (inclusive of 3 floating public holiday days), rising to 33 days plus 5 fixed public holidays
• Learning and Wellbeing allowance

We have an exciting and new senior leadership opportunity to work as part of a successful team. The role is responsible for Volunteer Scotland’s financial management and financial process including procurement and contract management, financial risk management, accounts and payroll. You will lead and manage the business support function including facilities and IT, ensuring business support resources are managed effectively to support the organisation.

You will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with a proven track record gained at a senior level with the ability to work as part of a senior management team and the ability to empower and challenge supportively.

About Volunteer Scotland

Volunteer Scotland is the leadership organisation in Scotland to support volunteering, and a key player in delivering the ambitions set out in Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan. We also provide disclosure checks to the voluntary sector in Scotland.

We are recognised for our knowledge, expertise and authority on how to support excellent volunteer practice and experiences for everyone. We are in the process of developing a fresh vision and strategy to guide us over the next few years – the strategy is ambitious, sets out our distinct contribution to the sector, and seeks to offer fresh, innovative and appealing services for members and non-members alike.

Our Values

We are determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by applying our values in everything we do: CARES

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Respectful
• Effective
• Supportive

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for volunteers, those who support them, and Scotland's communities, with volunteers helping to address some of Scotland's biggest social, economic and environmental challenges.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.

You will also receive:

• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Company contributory pension
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Employer Supported Volunteering Days x 3 (pro-rated)
• 28 Days Annual leave (inclusive of 3 floating public holiday days), rising to 33 days plus 5 fixed public holidays
• Learning and Wellbeing allowance

Are you passionate about community and environmental projects? We are seeking new and dynamic Board members to join our team and help lead a bold vision for a sustainable future.

As a Board member for Transition Stirling you will:

• Collaborate with passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds who share your commitment to sustainability.
• Shape the strategic direction of our charity, ensuring we have a lasting positive impact on the local ecosystem and community.

We're looking for individuals with fresh perspectives, leadership skills, and a genuine dedication to environmental advocacy. No prior board experience is necessary—just a passion for making a difference.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of innovative environmental projects that create real, measurable change.
• Expand your network by working alongside community leaders and like-minded advocates.
• Develop your leadership skills while contributing to a cause that truly matters.

If you are ready to champion a greener future for Stirling, we want to hear from you!

Could you be Key?

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
• Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.