Charity registered in Scotland SC011052
Are you passionate about a fairer, more inclusive society? Would you like to join an innovative, compassionate charity that’s leading the way in tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness?
If so, apply now to join our Board of Trustee's!
About us
Our values-led and relationship-based services support people excluded from family, home, work, or communities. As need for our services has grown, so have we, and we’re looking for new trustees to contribute to our vision and five-year plan.
About the role
Our Board of Trustees are responsible for overseeing our governance, setting our strategy, and ensuring that we’re accountable and administered effectively.
We currently hold 2-hour Board meetings every six weeks, which you can join in-person or online. You will also have the opportunity to attend further internal and external events for learning and connection.
About you
We’d like to enhance our board to better reflect the diverse individuals and communities we work alongside, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Cyrenians is a place for learning, innovating and connecting, so whether you’re already an experienced trustee, or taking your first step, we’d love to hear from you.
Just some examples of the experience or expertise you may bring include:
You may bring different skills and strengths – more important is your passion to use your skills and experience in guiding and supporting us as we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.
Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Employability Worker who would be excited to deliver our employability programme?
Are you looking for a role where you make a real difference to people’s lives?
Would you like to support individuals to engage in programmes to reach their full potential?
If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the service
Cyrenians values food beyond its role as fuel, it also sustains our mental and emotional health and plays a central role in nurturing connection within communities. This is the basis of our FareShare social enterprise. Our FareShare Central and South-East Scotland depot provides opportunities for people and organisations to access food, improve their health and wellbeing, and to develop skills and confidence.
About the post
Our Employability Programme supports people to gain the required skills and experience to move towards employment, further education, training or volunteering. You will work as part of the wider FareShare Depot team to support individuals to engage in our employability programme and reach their full potential. Your main duties will involve:
About you
You will be a values-led, experienced employability worker who engages well with people and demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment. You should also be:
How we’ll support you
We’ll empower you to work independently, with a supportive manager, and our experienced depot operations team. We will encourage you to use your initiative to deliver the programme, innovate new activities and learn on the job.
You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.