The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:

Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.

Overview:

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

The Childcare Connector will contribute to the organisation’s vision of a Scotland in which single parents and their children are valued and treated equally and fairly, by supporting the delivery of various components which contribute to the Edinburgh service, including proactively supporting single parents to find, secure and access flexible childcare that meets their needs, allowing single parents to progress within their current employment, enter employment or enrol in education or training.

The role will include direct work with single parents to understand their needs, their current childcare limitations, and their current barriers to work, education or training. Liaising with childcare providers within Edinburgh, helping single parents access flexible childcare options and know and understand flexible payment options at local and national level is a key element of this role. This role will include networking and events to promote the Childcare Connector service and will include outreach work with single parents, stakeholders, and partners in and around Edinburgh.

Equal opportunities and family friendly employment

OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Support Single Parents: support single parents to understand the different forms of early years childcare, education and wrap around care that they can access and inform and empower single parents on the best form or combination of childcare for their needs and how it can be funded. Liaise with different providers of childcare in communities across Edinburgh to support effective transitions for parents going into employment, education, or training. Promote the services available through OPFS by developing trusting relationships with single parents through the provision of 1:1 support and providing information, advice and guidance.
• Family Support Work: Identify community resources and local services and assist single parents to engage with other agencies. To facilitate the delivery of groups and events. Support single parents to develop their confidence, practical skills, self-esteem and to feel empowered and informed. Work with parents to identify wider support needs and refer to other support services where appropriate. Support families using the OPFS My Life and Me framework to ensure a holistic offering of support for single parents.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain confidential information, complete all appropriate client paperwork as per our Family Support process. Record and document meetings and support provided to single parents. Use appropriate databases as required by OPFS and the post funder, complete quarterly reports, case studies and maintain a high level of data recording to record, monitor and evaluate targets as set by the funder.
• Any other relevant duties as requested by the Regional Co-ordinator.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to work alongside the parish minister in a range of pastoral, congregational and community-related activities. This post is also suitable for that of parish deacon (please see additional information under Main Duties, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions for candidates wishing to apply for this post as a deacon).

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

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.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

Bennachie Parish Church was created in 2023 following the union of Blairdaff & Chapel of Garioch, Cluny & Monymusk, Echt & Midmar, Kemnay and Kintore Churches, and are looking for an Outreach Parish Assistant who will play a key role within the Parish. The role will help develop creative, sustainable and meaningful ways of outreach and connection within the wider parish and local communities and further strengthen our links with our own membership and to explore fresh expressions of all-age worship.

The successful candidate will have experience of Outreach to families and/or adults aged 18-40 as well as experience of developing, running and evaluating events. You will be comfortable in a variety of congregational settings, including informal, formal and interactive, with excellent communication skills and team working.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

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.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

You will be joining an ambitious team of fundraisers and communicators, passionate about our cause, and about to embark on a journey to grow our fundraised income and engagement.

As National Fundraising Growth Manager, you will provide dedicated growth capability across Alzheimer Scotland’s national fundraising portfolio. Working across established products such as Tea & Blether, Memory Walk, Shooting Stars and other participation fundraising initiatives, you will identify where growth can be achieved and help shape the plans, partnerships and routes to market that make it possible.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues in Fundraising, Communications, Corporate Fundraising, Community Fundraising and Localities, using data, insight and market awareness to reach new audiences, increase participation, build strategic partnerships and support sustainable unrestricted income growth.

What you’ll have

You will bring experience of growing participation, supporter acquisition or customer acquisition, and of delivering measurable commercial or income growth. You will be commercially minded, curious and confident building relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, with strong analytical skills and the ability to use insight and data to identify growth opportunities.

You will also have excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, experience managing projects and budgets, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams without direct line management responsibility. You will understand how audience growth, acquisition and insight can shape effective promotional activity, while working with communications colleagues rather than owning every delivery channel.

About CyberSafe Scotland:

We are a specialist child protection agency, based in Aberdeen. Our mission is to keep children in Scotland safe online, and we have particular expertise in the prevention of tech facilitated sexual abuse and exploitation, harassment, gender-based violence and misogyny.

We are a close-knit team who are passionate about our mission, programmes and training. Our leading programme is Respected and Safe – which is focused on protecting the most vulnerable children online – through partnership working with schools and families.

About Respected and Safe:

Our Respected and Safe Programme consists of close work with Senior Leadership Teams, and delivery of targeted support groups, a full universal lesson programme and work to support parents and caregivers and school staff.

Alongside the programme we have opportunities to work with other stakeholders to advocate based on the experiences of the children we support.

Who we are looking for:

• We are looking for warm and enthusiastic teammates who want to become part of our long-term mission while also serving the local community.
• Applicants will have an enthusiasm for working with children and young people, a commitment to protecting children, a calm and non-sensational approach to online challenges, and the ability and desire to learn and research developing online harm.
• Applicants may have a desire to specialise in knowledge around a particular type of online harm. They are likely to have a good understanding and use of online spaces.
• We are interested in what you will bring to our work whether you are creative or caring, forward thinking or keen to approach the challenge of supporting children and contributing to the development of resources.
• Applicants must have experience working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Role summary:

The project support worker will play a key role in (but not limited to):

• Co-facilitating targeted support groups for girls – developing positive relationships with the children, meeting varied needs across the groups, researching between sessions
• Delivering our universal lessons programme for P6’s and P7’s
• Running sessions for parents and teachers
• Building relationships with school staff, pupils, parents and families
• Project development – evolving resources and materials, running events and other engagement activities

Purpose of the role:

• The Project Support Worker will support the Lead Project Worker and the Project Manager to deliver our Respected and Safe Programme across partner schools.

Key responsibilities:

• Running regular targeted support group sessions with P6&7 girls to provide support with their experiences online
• Delivering a programme of classroom-based online safety sessions to P5-7 classes within our partner schools
• Contributing to the design of parental engagement activities and delivering these online and in person
• Contributing to the development of the schools’ programme and developing relevant materials for classroom and small group sessions
• Working on resources (blogs, videos etc) to support parents and families with their understanding of online harm

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to children and their families and build relationships within our partner schools and with other external stakeholders
• Good note taking and record keeping
• Ability to work independently and prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Independent transport to schools

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• An awareness and understanding of key apps and games (Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, Roblox etc)
• Previous experience delivering presentations
• Previous experience of teaching, social work, counselling or youth work

Additional information

The post is a fixed term 18-month contract with intended extension subject to funding.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description should not be regarded as comprehensive in scope and may be added to, or altered as required, in line with the requirements of the office.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme) and satisfactory PVG Scheme records issued by Disclosure Scotland. Where the contents of a PVG Scheme record are not satisfactory, we reserve the right to terminate employment. Candidates will be required to produce original certificates to enable us to verify qualifications.

Supporting the work of the Theological Forum, you will act as Secretary, working closely with the Convener to ensure that meetings and activities are organised and managed effectively. You will contribute to the Forum’s work by conducting research, drafting papers, and providing informed theological analysis and commentary on matters considered by both the Forum and the Church’s Standing Committees.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in Theology and possess a strong understanding of Church of Scotland doctrine. You will have significant experience working in a theological environment, including familiarity with Reformed theology, as well as a sound knowledge of current theological issues. You will be able to engage confidently with a wide range of individuals and groups, discussing, analysing, and reporting on complex theological matters.

The successful candidate must be a committed Christian with an active church connection. This requirement is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Enable Glasgow is a community based charity working with adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families in Glasgow. We are currently recruiting support workers to join our skilled staff team at our Esmond Street Advanced Support Service in the Yorkhill area of the city. Esmond Street provides a high quality 24/7 supported living service to 22 adults with learning disabilities who are older and/or have enhanced needs.

We are looking for staff members who share Enable Glasgow’s values in promoting the rights of individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Our frontline support workers are incredible, caring and talented individuals whose skills are invaluable to supporting the well-being of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You will share our passion and commitment to our service users and demonstrate empathy and a strong desire to assist individuals to reach their own potential through a person-centred approach. In return you will have the reward and satisfaction of making a real difference to individual lives and will benefit from the excellent terms and conditions Enable Glasgow offers its employees. You will receive regular and comprehensive training to give you the tools to do your job and will be supported by a committed management team who strive to promote and support professional development.

Your role will be in supporting individuals with all aspects of everyday life including maintaining health and wellbeing, and assisting individuals with running and maintaining their home. Experience in residential support work is useful but not essential. The successful applicant should also be willing to work towards an SVQ Level 3 Qualification. Must be available to work on a shift rota basis.

Please note that we have various hours available (full time is 35 hours p w). We also have vacancies for dedicated night shift posts. For further information regarding available hours please email Jane Feeney, jane.feeney@enableglasgow.org.uk.

The successful candidate will play a senior and supervisory role in the operation of our Esmond Street Service: a 22 place supported living project for older people with learning disability and/or complex needs. The successful applicant will have experience of support planning and review systems, and will be in a position to work on a shift-rota basis. She/he will have experience in a supported living setting, the ability to work on their own initiative, and have a positive, empowering and flexible approach to the support of people with learning disabilities. The post requires the successful candidate to be involved in the supervision and development of the staff team; including training, developing systems, mentoring and auditing. She/he should also possess an appropriate qualification, or be willing and able to achieve this within an agreed timescale.

Enable Glasgow is a community based charity working with adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families in Glasgow. We are currently recruiting for an Administration Coordinator to join our skilled staff team at our Esmond Street Advanced Support Service in the Yorkhill area of the city.

Esmond Street is currently the only service of its kind in the city, providing a high quality 24/7 supported living service to 22 adults with learning disabilities who are older and/or have advanced needs. We are looking for staff members who share ENABLE Glasgow’s values in promoting the rights of individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

The Administration Coordinator will lead the administration function of the service, including maintaining recording systems, liaising with external agencies and suppliers, supporting our finance team, and directing enquires from outside bodies and the general public. They will also support the Esmond Street’s small management team.

Staff benefits include a contributory pension scheme, free life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Enable Glasgow strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles to all aspects of its work.

All successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme (or to have their membership updated)

About CyberSafe Scotland:

We are a specialist child protection agency based in Aberdeen. Our mission is to keep children in Scotland safe online, and we have particular expertise in the prevention of tech facilitated sexual abuse and exploitation, harassment, gender-based violence and misogyny.

We are a close-knit team who are passionate about our mission, programmes and training. Our leading programme is Respected and Safe – which is focused on protecting the most vulnerable children online – through partnership working with schools and families.

About Respected and Safe:

Our Respected and Safe Programme consists of close work with Senior Leadership Teams, and delivery of targeted support groups, a full universal lesson programme and work to support parents and caregivers and school staff.

Alongside the programme we have opportunities to work with other stakeholders to advocate based on the experiences of the children we support.

Who we are looking for:

• We are looking for warm and enthusiastic teammates who want to become part of our long-term mission while also serving the local community.
• Applicants will have an enthusiasm for working with children and young people, a commitment to protecting children, a calm and non-sensational approach to online challenges, and the ability and desire to learn and research developing online harm.
• Applicants may have a desire to specialise in knowledge around a particular type of online harm. They are likely to have a good understanding and use of online spaces.
• We are interested in what you will bring to our work whether you are creative or caring, forward thinking or keen to approach the challenge of supporting children and contributing to the development of resources.
• Applicants must have experience working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Role summary:

The lead project worker will play a key role in (but not limited to):

• The ongoing delivery of our comprehensive Respected and Safe schools programme including running targeted support groups, delivering our universal lessons programme for P6’s and P7’s and running sessions for parents and teachers
• Building relationships with school staff, pupils, parents and families
• Project planning including developing lessons and materials, running events and other engagement activities
• Liaising with the Director to ensure the smooth running of the programme, and supporting the other project workers and sharing knowledge.

Purpose of the role:

The Lead Project Support Worker is the key contact for Cybersafe Scotland within our partner schools. They will be an all-rounder with a focus on supporting the Director of Cybersafe Scotland with the ongoing development and delivery of the Respected and Safe Programme in Aberdeen. This is an exciting role offering someone the opportunity to be part of a growing team and be involved with developing sector leading resources.

Key responsibilities:

• Contributing to the development of the schools’ programme and developing relevant materials for classroom and small group sessions and teaching staff support
• Delivering regular classroom-based online safety sessions to P5-7 classes within our partner schools
• Running regular small group sessions with P6&7 girls to provide targeted support with their experiences online
• Contributing to the design of parental engagement activities and delivering these online and in person
• Working on resources (blogs, videos etc) to support parents and families with their understanding of online harm

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to children and their families and build relationships within our partner schools and with other external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Good written communication skills (for report and resource writing)
• Independent transport to schools

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• An awareness and understanding of key apps and games (Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, Roblox etc)
• Previous experience delivering presentations
• Previous experience of teaching, social work or youth work
• Knowledge and understanding of gender-based violence

Additional information

The post is a fixed term 18-month contract with intended extension subject to funding.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description should not be regarded as comprehensive in scope and may be added to, or altered as required, in line with the requirements of the office.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme) and satisfactory PVG Scheme records issued by Disclosure Scotland. Where the contents of a PVG Scheme record are not satisfactory, we reserve the right to terminate employment. Candidates will be required to produce original certificates to enable us to verify qualifications.