About Us

Faith in Community Dundee (FiCD) is a values-led organisation working to tackle poverty and inequality through partnership, listening, and belief in the power of communities. We work alongside faith groups, local networks, and people with lived experience to create real, lasting change.

The Role

To support and encourage local faith communities in developing community initiatives which offer a practical response to both the causes and the effects of poverty and hardship in Dundee and surrounds; enable faith leaders and faith communities to engage with statutory partners to ensure inclusive services; build links between faith leaders, faith communities and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Enable local faith communities to develop specific ideas and activities which address locally identified needs and use approaches that best meets the needs of local people. This support will be through:
• facilitation and mentoring,
• identifying or delivering relevant training,
• connecting faith communities with key partners,
• providing guidance and support to faith communities on governance issues, organisational development, funding.
• Co-facilitate the Dundee Faith Forum, a quarterly meeting of Faith Leaders, and deliver on any associated actions, including facilitating short-term working groups.
• Develop opportunities to bring diverse faith communities together, building connections and relationships through shared actions/activities.
• Develop opportunities for diverse faith communities to engage in the wider fairness agenda within the city, with a particular focus on poverty and inequality.
• Support faith communities delivering community food provision, including connecting them with the Dundee Community Food Network.

Additional Information:

The Faith Forum is a newly formed (January 2024) forum of Faith Leaders from across the city. Through the Faith Covenant with Dundee City Council, the Faith Forum gives opportunities for Faith Leaders to engage with statutory services, representing their communities, and ensuring equality, inclusion and human rights is embedded in public services. The Forum meets quarterly, Dundee City Councils Equalities Officer attends each meeting, and the Forum members invite representatives from statutory bodies to attend and discuss key issues. Short-term working groups and actions develop from these quarterly meetings

More information about all strands of our work can be found on our website faithincommunitydundee.org

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Passion about social justice and tackling poverty, with a commitment to the aims and key values of Faith in Community Dundee.
• Demonstrable experience of community development, working with people from diverse backgrounds, and comfortable with leaders of faith communities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with faith communities and key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.

Inclusivity Statement

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of poverty or from underrepresented communities. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Notes

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.

The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to the provision of a Disclosure Scotland Level 1 Disclosure

About Dollar Community Development Trust:

The Trust was formed in 2017 and is a volunteer-led charity aimed at making Dollar a better place, to live, work, study and visit. The Board of Trustees is supported by staff and a team of volunteers to deliver a broad range of activities to support the community within Dollar. At the core of the Trust is the Hive community centre which hosts many of the businesses, clubs and societies that provide services and events to support achieving the Trust’s ambitions. In addition, the Trust leads a number of activities as part of its Sustainable, Destination and Caring, Connected projects.

Job purpose

Reporting to the DCDT Chair, the Community Centre Support Officer will support delivery of the Trust’s ambitions, with specific emphasis on community-centric activities focused around the Hive and ensuring an effective online presence.

Main duties

• Act as the “face of the Trust” in the Hive facility
• Greeting existing and potential Hive users/customers
• Providing information on Trust activities, including events, Friends scheme, membership and volunteering opportunities
• Forwarding contact information to relevant Trustees/Trust volunteers/staff as required
• Provide Trust awareness and health & safety briefing to new Hive users
• Develop and ensure maintenance of the Trust’s social media presence, to include Facebook and website, as well as other social media platforms that are employed
• In a consultation with the Board, further develop the portfolio of Community-centric activities in the light of progress and expansion
• Highlight Hive use development opportunities
• Communicate development opportunities to Board
• Monitor the info@dollarcdt.com email and Trust telephone during working hours and ensure follow up with relevant Trustees or other parties as appropriate
• Maintain the Hive booking and occupation schedule on SharePoint, ensuring accuracy and visibility to all relevant stakeholders
• To include information to support billing and emergency contact
• Maintain usage statistics to support Hive Trust’s business operation
• Provide support to Hive operations
• Support monthly status report/meeting with the team responsible for management of the Hive, providing the Board with an overview of key matters relating to the operation of the Hive
• Open the Hive facility Monday to Friday and maintain a schedule of users/Trustees to lock the facility after use
• Carry out a daily inspection of the Hive facility, maintain a log of any security, maintenance and health and safety-related issues
• Monitor facility supplies and report potential shortages to ensure continuity of supply
• Report any safety-related issues immediately
• Manage the Trust’s post, logging incoming mail and ensuring that it is forwarded to the relevant addressee
• Additional tasks may be required and will be discussed with the DCDT Chair/ Board prior to implementation

Other points to note

• The role will be based in the Hive community centre, Park Place, Dollar
• Appropriate IT equipment will be provided
• Appropriate training will be provided where required
• The nature of the role means that remote working is only possible in exceptional circumstances and with prior permission from the Board and/or the leader of the Hive management team

About the person:

The candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, attributes and competencies

• Creative, enthusiastic self-starter able to work with a high degree of independence
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad cross section of people and organisations
• Proven organisational skills
• Pro-active and methodical, able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of operating in accordance with relevant process and regulations
• Confident social media and IT user, willing to learn new skills in line with online presence development

Join Our People and Culture Team

We are looking for an experienced and proactive People Business Partner to join our People and Communications Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, influencing positive change, and delivering strategic people solutions that support organisational goals.

As a trusted partner to managers and senior leaders, you will play a key role in workforce planning, employee engagement, organisational development, and change management. You will help shape a high-performance culture where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

About the Role

As People Business Partner, you will:

• Build strong partnerships with managers and senior leaders across designated business areas
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations matters including performance management, absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability cases
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and recruitment activity
• Use people data and insights to identify trends and inform business decisions
• Lead and support change management and organisational development initiatives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of people policies and ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all people practices
• Promote employee wellbeing, engagement and a positive workplace culture

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in a People Business Partner or senior HR advisory role
• A CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience of supporting managers with complex employee relations and absence management cases
• Experience of workforce planning, change management and policy development
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use HR systems and people data to drive decision-making
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience working within a regulated sector such as healthcare or social care
• Experience supporting talent management and succession planning initiatives
• A full clean driving licence and willingness to travel between locations when required

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A trusted and credible advisor
• Passionate about delivering excellent people support
• Committed to diversity, equality and inclusion
• Honest, professional and approachable
• Flexible and solutions-focused
• Committed to continuous professional development

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a values-led organisation. You will work alongside a supportive team, partner with leaders across the business, and play an important role in shaping the employee experience.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• The chance to make a real impact in the community

Our employee benefits:

• Access to Health and Wellbeing resources such as, 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
• Discounts at major online and High Street retailers

If you are looking for a role where you can influence change, support people to thrive, and contribute to organisational success, we would love to hear from you.

Reporting to: General Manager

Rate of pay: £20.00 per hour

Based: The post will require a minimum of one day per week on site working at Remake Scotland, Unit 2, Muthill Road, Crieff with flexibility for remote working for the remainder of the week.

Holiday entitlement: 155 hours per year (inclusive of public/bank holiday entitlement)

Staff benefits: 20% discount in the Reuse Hub, free textile class entry for non-booked spaces, enhanced sick pay provision.

Remake is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, founded in 2011. Our mission is to promote a circular economy and inspire environmentally sustainable living within our community. We believe sustainable living should be accessible to everyone and embedded in everyday habits and choices.

We work towards this mission through:

• Our Reuse Hub at the Crieff Visitor Centre; a treasure trove of second-hand goods, including tools, furniture, textiles, craft supplies, and more.
• Our Tool Library; supporting our community to share resources rather than buying new.
• A wide programme of community engagement activities, including our monthly repair hub, climate café, textile skill classes and outreach projects supporting the climate emergency response.

We are proud to work with around 60 volunteers annually, representing a broad range of backgrounds, ages, and abilities. Our approach prioritises intergenerational community building and skills sharing in a safe and inclusive environment.

At Remake, we are collaborative, people-centred, and proactive. We value kindness, creativity, and the drive to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. You’ll be joining a small, passionate team where your ideas and voice will be heard and valued.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

Remake are at an exciting point of growth planning and are seeking to undertake a compliance review across the organisation to ensure we are meeting best working practices ahead of potential expansion. This one-year post will support the implementation of inclusive, safe, and legally compliant practices across Remake and ensure that best practice policies and operating procedures are in place. Key focus areas will include health & safety, waste management, data protection, cyber security and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.

As this is a one-year post, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the post will crucially focus on implementing robust systems to ensure that compliance standards can be maintained once the post concludes. This is crucial to managing organisational risk and supporting Remake to pursue our expansion strategy confident in our ability to meet compliance standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is values-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating safe and inclusive community spaces. Due to the limited funding period, we are looking for someone who can bring strong working knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation and with experience in managing organisational compliance systems.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance coordination:

• Review and evaluate compliance standards across the organisation with emphasis on health & safety, waste management, data protection, cyber security, EDI & safeguarding and identify improvement requirements.
• Work with team members to clearly communicate key improvement areas and the systems and processes required to meet these to ensure that compliance becomes embedded in team culture.
• Work with team members to improve compliance standards by developing processes and procedures to ensure that accurate and appropriate administration systems and record keeping are in place.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Board of Trustees to review and update internal policies, procedures, and risk assessments to meet best practice.
• Support the development and coordination of a staff and volunteer training schedule to meet legal obligations, insurance requirements, and strategic goals and support with in-house training delivery where appropriate.
• Explore digital management systems to enable compliance standards to be maintained and to support early identification of relevant legislative changes.
• Work alongside the General Manager & Finance Coordinator to support with the development of an appropriate budget for the organisation’s compliance and training needs in alignment with financial planning processes.
• Support with grant funding requirements by tracking grant spending across the year and monitor and evaluate budgetary performance in line with financial review processes.
• Support with grant funding requirements through monitoring and evaluation of the project outcomes and their impact in supporting the strategic aims and KPI’s of the organisation.

Other Ad Hoc Duties:

• Provide courteous and helpful responses to the public via in-person, phone, online, and social media interactions.
• Represent Remake positively when working with any local partners, volunteers, and community groups.
• Occasionally support events or training sessions during evenings or weekends where required.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required to support Remake’s organisational objectives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills:

• Familiarity with relevant legislation informing compliance best practice
• Experience in managing compliance systems within an organisation
• Experience of developing policies, procedures, and risk assessments
• Experience of project management and developing services & strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines
• Proficiency with Office 365 and digital systems

Desirable Skills:

• A commitment to Remake’s charitable aims and ethos
• Experience of working with volunteers or diverse community groups
• Experience of working with young people
• Experience within the Third Sector or community support settings
• Experience in training delivery
• Experience in project evaluation
• Given the rural setting of our work, a full, clean driving license would be helpful but is not a prerequisite for the role

We understand that not all candidates will bring all of these skills. If you bring relevant experience within the compliance landscape, then we would encourage you to apply.

The best thing about working for Aberlour is making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

About Options Ayrshire

Our Service is a busy respite service for children and young people with complex health needs, including severe learning and physical disabilities. As well as providing short residential breaks, the service offers outreach to families and is also involved in the managing and running of an after-school club as well as a busy Easter and summer playscheme.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit Senior Playscheme Workers to our Summer playscheme programme. Our playscheme runs 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, during the school summer holidays.

As a Senior Playscheme Worker you will work flexible hours to assist in developing and planning the fun-filled activities and outings, in keeping with the interests and abilities of the young people and ensuring its successful delivery by overseeing the work of the Playscheme Workers. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe environment for young people and staff by following care plans and support strategies, as well as observing and working in accordance with Aberlour Policies and Procedures. Previous experience in this area of work is essential.

To allow us to provide a consistent, quality service it is desirable that applicants commit to working up to 5 days per week during the Summer school holidays for a minimum of 12 hours per week. There will be an opportunity to work additional hours up to full time hours. Days will be given in advance. Our playschemes run in both Ayr and Girvan and staff may be expected to work at both sites. Mandatory training dates for staff will be arranged during June, before commencement of the playscheme.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice.

What we offer...

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

The best thing about working for Aberlour is making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

About Options Ayrshire

Our Service is a busy respite service for children and young people with complex health needs, including severe learning and physical disabilities. As well as providing short residential breaks, the service offers outreach to families and is also involved in the managing and running of an after-school club as well as a busy Easter and summer playscheme.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit to our Summer playscheme programme. Our playscheme runs 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, during the school holidays. You will work flexible hours as part of a team providing a programme of fun-filled activities and outings as well as supporting young people with aspects of personal care. Some previous experience in this area is preferred. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and work hard are essential. To allow us to provide a consistent, quality service it is desirable that applicants commit to working up to 5 days per week during the Summer school holidays for a minimum of 12 hours per week. There will be an opportunity to work additional hours up to full time hours. Days will be given in advance. Our playschemes run in both Ayr and Girvan and staff may be expected to work at both sites. Mandatory training dates for staff will be arranged during June before commencement of the playscheme.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please go to our website.

What we offer...

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Peer and Involvement Coordinator, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support services form a nationwide network of local support groups,

nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for a Peer and Involvement Coordinator to join our amazing Peer, Participation and Engagement team. The Peer and Involvement Coordinators support and build positive relationships with and between our partnered Peer Support Groups. You will provide advice and guidance to the Peer Support Groups in your coordinator area, connecting them with relevant services, activities and networks locally. You will manage CHSS Peer Volunteers responsible for clusters of Peer Support Groups in your geographic area.

We are looking for someone with drive and creativity to support the expansion of the Peer Support network in pursuance of our strategic aim to expand our Peer Support community from 3 thousand to 10 thousand members by 2028. You will work with Peer, Participation and Engagement colleagues to support the CHSS Participation and Involvement Framework by involving Peer Group members in our participation and engagement activity.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long-term conditions; an understanding of the challenges faced by people with chest, heart, stroke and long covid conditions. Applicants must

have a car and a current valid driving licence (expenses are paid at mileage rate).

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including:

Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

We are looking for 2 Youth Work Leads to deliver youth sessions, clubs and activities for our young people and families within YoMo services across Glasgow the delivery will be varied and will always be driven by the needs of young people and the community.

There will also be the remit of devising and implementing new projects and clubs as guided by funding requirements and service user’s needs. These will include building and creating programs that provide accreditation through youth and SQA awards that build skills for young people’s future employment.

You will work in partnership with local organisations, social work and schools and build up strong positive community links. You will work to enhance the lives of young people by ensuring activities are provided to develop their mental, emotional, physical and social well-being needs.

You will have the responsibility of helping with fundraising drives and initiatives.

You will also be committed to ongoing personal development and undertake training or other professional development activities as required.

All other reasonable duties will be required to be undertaken as and when required and agreed with the Project Manager.

Full time post 35 hours per week, with hours worked varying over days, nights and weekend duties as required.

Part time post 25 hours per week, with hours worked varying over days, nights and weekend duties as required.

Children and young people from Armed Forces families face unique experiences and their voices are often unheard.

In this role, you will provide an opportunity for them to share their experiences and inform policy and practices in our work and influence those in the Ministry of Defence, Local Authorities, and the Scottish Government.

You will work directly with children and young people to facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities.

Location:Home-based working in Moray—delivery will take place at strategically located sites near Armed Forces bases

Ideally, the successful candidate will live in or around Lossiemouth, Kinloss, Forres, or Elgin. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

For the past nine years, Bethany Christian Trust have been delivering a community-based addiction recovery program in Scotland. As the demand for this service grows, we are looking for a candidate who will lead, develop and deliver Bethany’s Bridge to Freedom program within a group setting. A significant part of the role will also be to facilitate and develop recovery and resettlement work in partnership with churches and other organisations around Inverness.

It is essential that you have experience in facilitating, planning and working with vulnerable people in a community setting. A qualification in Social Work, Social Care, Community Education or related discipline is essential, or a willingness to work towards such a qualification.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.

• Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
• Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
• Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.