Help Shape the Future for Young People in Scotland

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people? Would you like to use your skills and experience to help shape the future of an ambitious, award-winning charity?

One Community Scotland is looking to recruit new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the organisation through its next exciting stage of development.

Whether you have served on a charity board before or this would be your first trustee role, we would love to hear from you. We provide full information, ongoing support and governance training to help every trustee succeed.

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience or knowledge in Human Resources *(HR) to strengthen the skills of our Board. However, we also welcome applications from people with expertise in organisation development, research, education, communications, digital technology, fundraising, marketing or the wider third sector.

About One Community Scotland

One Community Scotland is an award-winning, youth-led charity that supports young people aged 14-24 from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, with a particular focus on those settling as New Scots in Scotland.

We believe every young person should have the opportunity to feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Working alongside young people, families and communities, we help remove barriers to inclusion and create opportunities that enable young people to thrive.

Our programmes support young people to:

· Overcome language barriers and build confidence.

· Develop financial literacy and life skills.

· Understand the Scottish education, employment and legal systems.

· Gain work experience, volunteering and apprenticeship opportunities

· Access First Aid and Mental Health Awareness training.

· Build positive relationships, resilience and a sense of belonging.

· Develop the skills and confidence to participate fully in their communities.

Our work is grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centred and wellbeing -focused approach, recognising the strengths, experiences and aspirations of every young person we support.

By working in partnership with young people, families, schools, employers and community organisations, we help create pathways to education, employment, personal development and active citizenship, contributing to stronger, safer and more inclusive communities across Scotland.

Our Mission

To empower and support young people in Scotland, particularly those who are new to the country, by providing a welcoming community, mentorship and resources that help them overcome challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Through inclusivity, collaboration and guidance, we create pathways towards positive sustainable futures.

The Role

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of One Community Scotland.

Working collectively, trustees ensure the charity remains focused on its charitable purposes, complies with the requirements of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), and continues to provide effective support for young people and their families.

Our Board works closely with a dedicated and experience staff team, providing support, challenge and strategic guidance while ensuring good governance and accountability.

We’re Looking for People Who:

We are looking for Trustees who will bring enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine willingness to actively contribute to the work and development of One Community Scotland.

A key attribute for us is being a keen and active contributor. Being a Trustee is more than attending Board meetings. We are looking for people who are willing to engage with the organisation, participate in discussions, ask questions, contribute ideas, share their knowledge and experience, and play an active role in helping us achieve our strategic aims.

You will ideally:

· Share our passion for supporting young people and creating positive change.

· Can think strategically and contribute to good decision-making,

· Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.

· Are committed to equality, inclusion and community empowerment.

· Can act with integrity, discretion and confidentiality.

· Are willing to share their skills and experience to help the organisation grow

Experience in Human Resources would be particularly valuable, but enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to contribute are just as important.

No Previous Trustee Experience?

Many of our current trustees joined the Board without previous governance experience.

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our Board, and we welcome applications from people who may be taking on a trustee role for the first time.

Access to governance training, and ongoing mentoring will be provided, ensuring you have the knowledge and confident to fulfil the role effectively.

You do not need to have all the answers. What matters is that you are willing to listen, learn, contribute and work collectively with other Trustees and the staff team.

Why Join Us?

As a trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to:

· Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people

· Help shape the strategic direction of an award-winning youth-led charity.

· Develop your leadership and governance experience.

· Work alongside an experience, passionate and supportive Board.

· Contribute to building safer, stronger and more inclusive communities across Scotland.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

One Community Scotland is fully committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of our Board.

We Actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals with lived experience and those currently underrepresented on charity boards.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Clackmannanshire Council is promoting Community Connecting as a way of reducing or mitigating inequalities.

Community Connecting links people seeking help from public services with local community resources to find services and activities that offer practical, social and emotional support to improve people’s lives. The programme brings together Clackmannanshire Council, CTSI and the wider voluntary and community sector to work in partnership to support local adults.

This role links specifically with Strive a multi agency support team, alongside the Alcohol and Drug Partnership and Housing Services, working with people who have been identified by staff as likely to benefit from a Community Connecting approach that will positively improve their outcomes.

Approach

You’ll usually work with someone over several sessions, depending on their needs, though it is important that you maintain clear boundaries and do not create a dependence. Your expertise and experience will enable you to actively listen to their issues and concerns, and have good quality conversations to explore what might be required to meet their needs. Your holistic approach and excellent interpersonal skills will mean that you provide support and encouragement to people around a wide range of aspects of their wellbeing. You will provide them with information and support around access to groups and activities to help build their confidence and wellbeing. This support will enable them to break down social isolation, loneliness and bring lasting improvements to their lives.

The Volunteer Co-ordinator provides volunteer management across our three Food Hubs in Milton, Royston and Springburn. The role ensures volunteers are welcomed, supported, trained, and placed into meaningful roles, with a particular focus on supporting people with disabilities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, those in recovery, those experience mental health challenges and individuals seeking skills and experience for future employment.

Working closely with the Food Hub Managers, the postholder will oversee recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers; organise training and wellbeing activities, and provide individual support where needed. They will also ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders, demonstrating the positive outcomes achieved for volunteers and the wider community

Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Communities for Children is a £15 million funding programme focused on reducing the impact of child poverty across the UK. In partnership with BBC Children in Need, City Bridge Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund and Pears Foundation, the programme will provide long-term funding to help local communities design and deliver their own solutions.

Wishaw is set to receive £1.5 million over five years, where Corra will help build strong local partnerships, support community leadership and amplify the voices of children and young people - particularly those who are too often left unheard.

We are now recruiting for a part-time Communities for Children: Early Years and Children Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for people with relevant skills and experience to join this new programme and a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference alongside communities.

Working in the Wishaw Area, the Early Years and Children specialist will be instrumental in supporting the ideas and experience of children and young people to inform all aspects of the Communities for Children programme.

You will support the development of activities and directly deliver a range of participatory approaches to facilitate meaningful participation in the programme by children and young people, ensuring that their views support design, delivery and decision making processes.

You’ll bring experience of working within early years and children settings and offer excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You’ll also have a commitment to Corra’s ‘ways of working’.

Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Communities for Children is a £15 million funding programme focused on reducing the impact of child poverty across the UK. In partnership with BBC Children in Need, City Bridge Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund and Pears Foundation, the programme will provide long-term funding to help local communities design and deliver their own solutions.

Wishaw is set to receive £1.5 million over five years, where Corra will help build strong local partnerships, support community leadership and amplify the voices of children and young people - particularly those who are too often left unheard.

We are now recruiting for a part-time Communities for Children: Place and Participation Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for people with relevant skills and experience to join this new programme and a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference alongside communities.

Working in the Wishaw Area, the Place and Participation specialist will be instrumental in supporting the development and delivery of community participation and engagement work as part of the Communities for Children team.

You will support the development of ideas and activities and directly deliver a range of participatory approaches to facilitate meaningful participation in the programme, ensuring that community views support design, delivery and decision making processes.

You’ll bring experience of working alongside local communities and offer excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You’ll also have a commitment to Corra’s ‘ways of working’.

Could you help make The Venny somewhere young people feel welcome, valued and able to be themselves?

We're looking for a confident, approachable and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join our small team and help deliver our after-school and evening youth clubs. We want someone who can build positive relationships, bring ideas and initiative, and help create meaningful opportunities with young people.

YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

• Have experience working or volunteering with children or young people
• Can build positive relationships and engage confidently
• Bring ideas, energy and initiative
• Are reliable, approachable and a good team member

WHAT WE OFFER:

• £13.45 per hour - Real Living Wage rate
• Training and development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive small team
• The chance to make a real difference locally

Relevant experience can come from youth work, education, community work, sports coaching, childcare, mentoring, support work or a similar setting. You don't need to have followed a traditional youth work career path - we're interested in your experience, values and what you could bring to our young people.

This role may work particularly well alongside another part-time role, study or existing work with children and young people.

Are you a welcoming and organised administrator passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to create a safe, supportive space for people seeking safety in Glasgow?

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and efficient Operational Assistant who can be the welcoming first point of contact for visitors to our Govan office and provide administrative support across our team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has prior experience in a reception or administrative role
• Can create a safe and welcoming environment for all office visitors
• Is confident in their ability to communicate with individuals experiencing language barriers with patience and empathy Is confident in handling telephone enquiries , signposting callers to relevant staff/external services
• Has excellent organisational and time management skills to manage generic inboxes and support colleagues with administrative tasks
• Possesses a basic understanding of the challenges faced by members of the asylum and refugee community.
• Feels confident to support volunteer receptionists with onboarding and rota schedules.

Why join us?

• An opportunity to use your administrative skills for meaningful social change.
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community.
• Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community hope.

Working with us

• Office-based in Govan with good public transport links/free street parking.
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata, including 6 floating public holiday days).
• Contractual sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular team wellbeing activities.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise the unique skills and experience that each individual brings. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.

As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe

Are you experienced in fundraising, passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to make a difference for people seeking safety in Glasgow?

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.

We are looking for a grants and trusts fundraiser who can transform human stories into powerful funding proposals. Your work will directly secure a combination of project and unrestricted funding needed to keep our essential services sustainable.

In this role we are looking for someone who:

• Has at least 2 years experience in a grants and trusts fundraising role and a history of securing grant funding in excess of £200,000 annually.
• Has knowledge of the Scottish charity funding sector, full cost recovery and budget planning
• Can create compelling narratives that highlight the real experiences and needs of our community
• Can develop a strong pipeline of grant prospects to diversify project and unrestricted funding

Why join us?

• An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community
• Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community

Working with us

• Office based in Govan with good public transport links
• Opportunities for blended working (following satisfactory probationary review)
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata including 6 floating public holiday days)
• Contractual sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Wellbeing activities
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognize the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organization. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.

As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe

If you need support with your application, please contact:

recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk

0141 445 3718

For informal enquiries:

Contact Traci Kirkland, Chief Executive - Traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk

The Eric Liddell Community is a local care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the City. Founded in 1980 in memory of Eric Liddell, the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.

The Eric Liddell Community is recruiting an Interim Day Care Officer to join our Day Care Service team.

Could you be a Keyworker?

Do you have good IT skills?

Do you have an outgoing personality?

Would you like to work for a “Sector Leading” service?

Would you like to work Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm?

If so, we currently have an exciting job opportunity.

Working locally, you will join our excellent team delivering the highest quality of person-centred care and support to people living with dementia and their care partners, where every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about working with people providing care to achieve the life they want, then you could be who we are looking for!

In return, you will receive:

• 30 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Death in Service Scheme
• Job Induction and Training
• Opportunity to achieve an SVQ 2 & 3 qualification
• Free PVG Certificate subject to receipt of successful application
• Training and support to help you achieve your full potential

JOIN THE VENNY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF GLENCASSELS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Venny (Glencassels Community Development Project) is looking for new volunteer Board members to provide governance and strategic direction for this well-established community project.

Based in Craigneuk, The Venny works with children, young people, families and the wider community, providing activities, opportunities and support shaped around local strengths and needs.

What does being a Board Member involve?

Our Board has responsibility for ensuring that The Venny is well managed, well run and fulfils our commitments to both our funders and the local community.

As a Board Member, you will:

• Be a Trustee of a Scottish Charity – Glencassels Community Development Project (SCIO)
• Help ensure that our work reflects the strengths and needs of the local community
• Contribute to important decisions about governance and project development
• Oversee matters such as finance, recruitment, policies, risk and quality of service
• Provide supervision and support to the Project Leader
• Bring your own ideas, experience and perspectives

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people with an interest in community development who believe that a neighbourhood centre like The Venny can truly support and enrich community life.

We would particularly like to hear from:

• People with strong links to Craigneuk and Wishawhill in North Lanarkshire who would like to become involved in supporting these communities.
• People from the wider community who can bring skills, knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Management and governance
  • Human resources
  • Community development
  • Services for children and young people
  • Finance and funding

You don't need previous Board experience. What's important is an interest in our work, a commitment to our community and a willingness to contribute your knowledge, experience and perspective.

Our commitment

The Board meets approximately every 4–6 weeks. This is a voluntary role, and new Board members will be supported to understand The Venny and their responsibilities as Charity Trustees.