Are you an enthusiastic individual with experience in the 3rd sector looking to join a small, friendly, proactive team? CVS Inverclyde offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the community and third sector organisations across Inverclyde. This new role’s responsibility ranges from strategy to training and involves grass roots face to face delivery.

We would particularly welcome your application if you have previously worked in a social enterprise, charity or voluntary organisation and want to use and develop your skills to support others within the sector.

Role

Due to internal changes driven by newly funded projects, we are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to deliver CVS Inverclyde’s (CVSI) Third Sector Interface (TSI) function. The postholder will be responsible for delivering organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in Inverclyde.

We are seeking someone with broad third sector experience who can provide advice and support across a range of specialist areas, ideally based on their own previous experience. The post holder will be responsible for leading advice and guidance to groups around a range of key topics including governance, organisational development, business planning, partnership development and community development as well as signposting to appropriate agencies and national intermediaries.

The postholder will support the broader work of CVS Inverclyde in developing a strong Third Sector, including delivery of training, workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.

Core Responsibilities

• Supporting local community and voluntary groups to start, develop and to grow capacity.
• Providing guidance across a range of areas including governance, organisational development, business planning, partnership development and best practice.
• Providing practical support and coaching for activities such as creating, modifying a constitution, or restructuring a charity.
• Contributing to the TSI’s input to community empowerment including community learning and development, community-led provision, community ownership, asset transfer and locality planning.
• Identifying patterns and common issues arising from contact with organisations within the sector that indicate individual and organisational development and capacity needs and developing a suitable response to address the need.
• Identifying and delivering training relevant to the specialist areas of this post.
• Working alongside our funding team to learn and communicate funding information.
• Maintaining a portfolio of key third sector organisations on MILO database
• Identifying potential projects for strategic collaborations and where appropriate, facilitating delivery.
• Adopting community development approaches to develop self-sustaining support processes to help avoid over-dependency on the role and help ensure sustainability.
• Participate in various forums at both local and national level, to share knowledge, maintain expertise, pioneer best practice, provide and benefit from peer support
• Occasionally participate in funding panels by reviewing applications and making recommendations for where funding should be allocated.
• General administration and business support functions as necessary, in line with the role and the wider work of CVS Inverclyde.

General Duties

• To contribute to the efficient operations of CVS Inverclyde and delivery of our objectives and workplans.
• To work collectively across the CVS Inverclyde Team and the wider TSI Network in a collaborative, respectful, fair and honest manner; always undertaking to represent the organisation in an appropriate manner and with the integrity expected by CVS Inverclyde.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the MILO database and any other data systems used by CVS Inverclyde.
• To prepare and assist with reports, media articles and any other monitoring requirements.
• To attend internal and external meetings as required by CVS Inverclyde.

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 care. They will also build relationships and processes between the GP practices and community resources, statutory organisations, other health services and voluntary organisations

CVS Inverclyde is commissioned by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to deliver the Community Link Worker service in Inverclyde. This post is permanent subject to re-commissioning processes (current contract until 31st March 2025).

Introduction:

Join CVS Inverclyde on an exciting journey of growth and community impact! As a result of securing funding from the Scottish Government – Investing in Communities Fund and the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund, we're seeking an experienced and passionate Project Manager to lead our dynamic team.

About Us:

At CVS Inverclyde, we're dedicated to fostering community development and empowerment. We embrace innovation and collaboration to drive positive change in the local community.

Role Overview:

Are you an ambitious Project Manager with a proven track record in project management and a passion for driving impactful initiatives? We're looking for a detail-oriented, strategic thinker to lead and implement key projects, ensuring they align with our objectives and deliverables.

Qualifications and Skills:

Solid experience in project management, with knowledge of methodologies and best practices.

Strong organisational skills and ability to problem-solve.

Excellent communication and networking abilities.

Proven leadership skills in motivating and supporting a team.

Deadline-driven with financial management capabilities.

Responsibilities:

As our Project Manager, you will:

Develop and implement project plans aligned with project goals.

Lead, motivate, and support a dedicated team of project officers.

Ensure compliance by producing timely reports for funders and managing project activities within budget and timelines.

Cultivate positive relationships with funders and local/national partners.

Champion a Community Wealth Building approach and spearhead local partnership steering groups.

Generic Staff Responsibilities:

Collaborate within the CVS Inverclyde team, offering support as needed.

Uphold an inclusive and non-discriminatory approach to work.

Represent CVS Inverclyde in relevant networks and advocate for our role and priorities.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity to drive transformative change in the community.

Professional development and growth prospects within a supportive team.

CVS Inverclyde is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Inverclyde.

We are looking for an Engagement & Operations Lead to work alongside the Chief Executive and Project Management Teams. This is a unique opportunity to join and assist in the operational delivery CVS Inverclyde’s work.

As Engagement & Operations Lead, you will play a key role in our team, with responsibility for managing the Communications and Volunteering functions within the organisation, as well as being responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of the organisation on a day-to-day basis. Your role will be varied and include multi-departmental objectives including – marketing and communications, volunteering, finance and administration, training (sourcing, delivering and supporting the implementation of an online system) and the monitoring and evaluation of our work. Your role may also include supporting the delivery of our funding programmes.

The successful candidate will be used to managing a diverse workload with competing priorities. This is a hands-on role as part of a small but ambitious team. They would have a strong understanding of the voluntary sector and experience of networking between organisations and sectors. An understanding of financial and budgetary processes would be advantageous. The post holder will also be required to have a driving licence and/or access to a car and driver.

The Promise

Scotland’s Promise to children and young people from the Scottish Independent Care Review, is to be bold and ambitious in transforming supports and services that will improve the lives of children in or on the edge of care.

The I-Promise Coaching and Modelling Practitioner will work as part of a team across the third, public sector and wider stakeholders to improve practice, culture and systems to #keepthepromise for children and young people in Inverclyde, ensuring that they grow up loved, safe and respected, and realise their full potential.

Knowledge of the Scottish Independent Care Review and The Promise is desirable but not essential.

If you are passionate about making a difference for children and young people and can motivate and inspire others, then then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Organisation profile:

CVS Inverclyde is Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface. CVSI aims to support the third sector to deliver the best outcomes for Inverclyde by providing practical support and improving the strategic environment for the sector. This project is in partnership with Inverclyde HSCP.

The organisation is committed to its people and is accredited with Disability Confident, Committed to Excellence, Flexible Working, Healthy Working Lives and the Living Wage.

CVS Inverclyde are looking for an Operations Manager due to retirement of a long serving and much valued staff member. This is a unique opportunity to join and assist in the operational leadership of CVS Inverclyde as a part of our Senior Management Team.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the post holder will work to strengthen the sector through supporting and managing the delivery of organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and social enterprise. They are responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of our programmes and creating new opportunities for service development. The post holder will represent CVS Inverclyde on key strategic boards and strengthen and develop our partnerships throughout the 3rd sector.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the voluntary sector and experience of networking between organisations and sectors. A solid understanding of financial and budgetary processes would be advantageous. It is likely that the post holder will have an established track record in a leadership role whilst maintaining a flexible approach to their work. The post holder will also be required to have a clean driving licence and/or access to a car and driver.

Due to the internal secondment of a key member of our team, we are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to deliver CVS Inverclyde’s (CVSI) Third Sector Interface (TSI) function. The postholder will be responsible for delivering organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and social enterprise. The post holder will be responsible for leading advice and guidance to groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary. They will also support the broader work of CVS Inverclyde in developing a strong Third Sector, including delivery of training, workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of CVS Inverclyde’s Community Enterprise Project (ICE) which is funded by the Scottish Government, Investing in Communities Fund. The aim of the project is to work with community organisations and residents to help regenerate and build capacity across areas of deprivation.

Reporting to the Project Manager the postholder will be responsible for developing and supporting both existing and new social enterprises across the locality. You will build and manage data of community groups, residents, and interest groups, co-creating and maintaining a geographical community map. You will bring experience of developing relationships with communities and individuals. Duties will include designing, planning and delivering engagement activities.

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and enthusiastic individual to deliver CVSI Enterprise Project for Inverclyde’s Communities (EPIC) which is funded by the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund. EPIC is an ambitious project that aims to develop and build the capacity of Inverclyde’s Social Enterprise Sector. The postholder will work across four deprived areas of Inverclyde. Offering a tailored and bespoke programme of intensive support and provide tools to develop and grow social enterprises through tendering for contracts and generating income from charitable sources.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be experienced in working with community organisations and possess relevant knowledge of developing and creating social enterprise structures. You will be able to build relationships with ease, bringing with you experience of working across multiple sectors and organisations. You will have an interest and understanding of key policies and the social enterprise national landscape

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 care. They will also build relationships and processes between the GP practices and community resources, statutory organisations, other health services and voluntary organisations.

CVS Inverclyde is commissioned by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to deliver the Community Link Worker service in Inverclyde. This post is permanent subject to continued funding and re-commissioning processes.

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 care. They will also build relationships and processes between the GP practices and community resources, statutory organisations, other health services and voluntary organisations

Basis

Contract is for 35 hours per week, however applications from those wishing to work a pattern of reduced hours may be considered.

The post holder will support the existing team across all GP practices on a peripatetic basis.

Role may be suitable for a candidate seeking secondment. Please enquire for further information.

Fixed term contract (1 year)

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.

The Community Link Worker will provide a person-centred 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 will support them 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, to overcome any barriers to addressing these and to link them to local and national support services and activities.

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

We’re looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic partnership coordinator to support the team with a number of exciting projects.

As Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface, CVS Inverclyde offers a dynamic place to work where you can make a positive difference to the local community.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate or someone looking for an entry-level role to start their career in the Third Sector. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead on specific projects and also gain wider experience in relation to health and social care.

The purpose of the role is to provide key support to the Partnership Facilitator. One of the important responsibilities the postholder will have will be coordinating 4 of the networks hosted by CVSI. The successful candidate will help Third Sector organisations and public sector partners to explore a collaborative approach to Inverclyde’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Eligibility Criteria:

This post is funded by Inverclyde Council’s graduate wage subsidy programme therefore applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Educated to Graduate Level

• Inverclyde resident who is unemployed/unwaged (no minimum length), or who is moving to a new employer to a job that will increase their salary and/or hours.

• Have a legal right to live and work in the UK.

Organisation profile:

CVS Inverclyde is Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface. CVSI aims to support the third sector to deliver the best outcomes for Inverclyde by providing practical support and improving the strategic environment for the sector.

The organisation is committed to its people and is accredited with Disability Confident, Committed to Excellence, Flexible Working, Healthy Working Lives and the Living Wage.

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.

The Community Link Worker will provide a person-centred 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 will support them 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, to overcome any barriers to addressing these and to link them to local and national support services and activities.

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

Contract is for 35 hours per week, however applications from those wishing to work a pattern of reduced hours may be considered.

Role may be suitable for a candidate seeking secondment. Please enquire for further information.

Rolling contract – end date dependent on external factors.

As this post is sickness absence cover, your employment is on a temporary basis and is currently expected to continue only until the substantive post-holder returns to work. This temporary employment is subject to termination by either party giving 4 weeks notice.

The Promise

Scotland’s Promise to children and young people from the Scottish Independent Care Review, is to be bold and ambitious in transforming supports and services that will improve the lives of children in or on the edge of care.

The I-Promise Coaching and Modelling Practitioner will work as part of a team across the third, public sector and wider stakeholders to improve practice, culture and systems to #keepthepromise for children and young people in Inverclyde, ensuring that they grow up loved, safe and respected, and realise their full potential.

Knowledge of the Scottish Independent Care Review and The Promise is desirable but not essential.

If you are passionate about making a difference for children and young people and can motivate and inspire others, then then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Organisation profile:

CVS Inverclyde is Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface. CVSI aims to support the third sector to deliver the best outcomes for Inverclyde by providing practical support and improving the strategic environment for the sector. This project is in partnership with Inverclyde HSCP and is funded by the Corra Foundation.

The organisation is committed to its people and is accredited with Disability Confident, Committed to Excellence, Flexible Working, Healthy Working Lives and the Living Wage.

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.

The Community Link Worker will provide a person-centred 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 will support them 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, to overcome any barriers to addressing these and to link them to local and national support services and activities.

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

We’re looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic comms and information assistant to support the team with a number of exciting projects.

As Inverclyde’s third sector interface, CVS Inverclyde offers a dynamic place to work where you can make a positive difference to the local community.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate or someone looking for an entry-level role to start their career in communications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead on specific projects and also gain wider comms experience.

The purpose of the role is to assist the communications officer and wider CVSI team in promoting our work while also telling the story of Inverclyde’s incredible third sector and positive the impact it makes.

One of the important responsibilities the postholder will have will be managing the Inverclyde Life website and social media

Eligibility Criteria:

This post is funded by Inverclyde Council’s graduate wage subsidy programme therefore applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Educated to Graduate Level
• Inverclyde resident who is unemployed/unwaged (no minimum length), or who is moving to a new employer to a job that will increase their salary and/or hours.
• Have a legal right to live and work in the UK.

Organisation profile:

CVS Inverclyde is Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface. CVSI aims to support the third sector to deliver the best outcomes for Inverclyde by providing practical support and improving the strategic environment for the sector.

The organisation is committed to its people and is accredited with Disability Confident, Committed to Excellence, Flexible Working, Healthy Working Lives and the Living Wage.

We’re looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Partnership Coordinator to support the team with a number of exciting projects.

As Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface, CVS Inverclyde offers a dynamic place to work where you can make a positive difference to the local community.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate or someone looking for an entry-level role to start their career in the Third Sector. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead on specific projects and also gain wider experience in relation to health and social care.

The purpose of the role is to provide key support to the Partnership Facilitator. One of the important responsibilities the postholder will have will be coordinating 4 of the networks hosted by CVSI. The successful candidate will help Third Sector organisations and public sector partners to explore a collaborative approach to Inverclyde’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Eligibility Criteria:

This post is funded by Inverclyde Council’s graduate wage subsidy programme therefore applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Educated to Graduate Level
• Inverclyde resident who is unemployed/unwaged (no minimum length), or who is moving to a new employer to a job that will increase their salary and/or hours.
• Have a legal right to live and work in the UK.

Organisation profile:

CVS Inverclyde is Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface. CVSI aims to support the third sector to deliver the best outcomes for Inverclyde by providing practical support and improving the strategic environment for the sector.

The organisation is committed to its people and is accredited with Disability Confident, Committed to Excellence, Flexible Working, Healthy Working Lives and the Living Wage.

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.

The Community Link Worker will provide a person-centred 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 will support them 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, to overcome any barriers to addressing these and to link them to local and national support services and activities.

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

The organisation is committed to flexible working and applicants who would like to work flexibly are encouraged to apply and this will be assessed based on the requirements of the role.

We are seeking a part-time (21 hours per week, flexibly, hybrid working) Finance Officer to join our friendly team. The primary responsibility of this job is to produce and maintain accurate financial records for CVS Inverclyde allow senior management to make effective financial control decisions. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a minimum of two years experience in a similar role.

Organisation profile:

CVS Inverclyde is Inverclyde’s Third Sector Interface. CVSI aims to support the third sector to deliver the best outcomes for Inverclyde by providing practical support and improving the strategic environment for the sector.

The organisation is committed to its people and is accredited with Disability Confident, Committed to Excellence, Flexible Working, Healthy Working Lives and the Living Wage.

CVS Inverclyde (CVSI) is pleased to invite applicants for the post of Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for an experienced coordinator to assume responsibility for running the community aspect of the Isolate and Support and Humanitarian Aid Service. This service provides provision and support to vulnerable people throughout Inverclyde. The post holder will coordinate all aspects of the service so must be highly organised with excellent communications skills. The successful candidate will also coordinate the team of volunteers who are supporting the Covid-19 vaccination clinics throughout Inverclyde.

This is a 6-month fixed-term post that would be ideally suited to applicants with a good understanding of the local area. Also, we would welcome the potential for a 6-month secondment from another Third Sector organisation as an opportunity for mutual professional learning and development.

Organisation profile:

CVS Inverclyde is Inverclyde's Third Sector Interface organisation. We offer practical support to local charities and voluntary organisations, while working with our public sector partners to improve the strategic environment for the sector. The successful candidate will be joining a small, vibrant and ambitious team who strive to provide high quality support to Inverclyde’s Third Sector. As an organisation, we are committed to making a positive difference in our local community.

The organisation is committed to its people and is accredited with Disability Confident, Committed to Excellence, Flexible Working, Healthy Working Lives and the Living Wage.

Background

Community Link Workers (CLW) are based within GP practices and provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of people living within an area affected by socio-economic deprivation. CLWs support people to:

• identify issues that affect their ability to live well
• identify personal outcomes and priorities that they would like to address
• overcome any barriers to addressing these
• link them to local and national support services and activities.

Based within the local Third Sector Interface (TSI), the CLWs also build relationships and processes between the GP practice and community resources, statutory organisations, other health services and voluntary organisations.

Role

The Lead CLW Role has 2 elements: to provide leadership and day to day management and supervision support to a team of CLWs and to manage a caseload of clients within a dedicated GP practice(s) in Inverclyde. Additionally, the Lead CLW will utilise available data to raise awareness about the work the CLW team does and the impact it has on people across Inverclyde. This will require strong working relationships with partners from both the Third and public sectors and with communities throughout Inverclyde.