The Dixon Community South Carers Centre

Glasgow South Carers Centre are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within South Glasgow. The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers delivering a range of supports so carers will have the ability to manage their caring responsibilities whilst also maintaining their own health and wellbeing.

Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the needs of carers, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have experience of support planning, providing an information and advice service, planning and delivery of services to support carers, have strong admin, communication and organisational skills and have a knowledge and understanding of the policy drivers for unpaid carers, especially in relation to the Carers Act.

Working alongside a team of Carers Support Workers and directly with Carers, the Adult Carers Support Workers should have a relevant qualification in health or social care and/or work experience appropriate for this post.

ACSW Adult Carers Support Worker 35 hours per week £29,035.66

Candidates will need an understanding of the issues carers face, experience of outcome focussed case management using person-centred, strength-based support planning to enable Carers to manage their caring role and maintain their own health and wellbeing.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people and the power of their voices to bring about change. We provide individual relationship based, lifelong independent advocacy and a range of connection and participation opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and others to broaden understanding and challenge the stigma experienced by Care Experienced people. We create opportunities for people with lived experience of care to influence policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape legislation, policy, and practice. We do this collaboratively to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

Purpose of the Post

The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services in the North East region, including our lifelong advocacy offering, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.

This role oversees work that is crucial in what it does for Care Experienced people, that is further validated by The Promise’s commitment to independent and lifelong advocacy, which will have more prominence as The Promise implementation develops.

This role will contribute to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and will be expected to share the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organisation. All work will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.

The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers. Some travel, as well as some evening and weekend work, is required due to the remit of the post.

You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.

For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.

For more information, please download the job description and person specification below.

GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead selfdetermined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions.

Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees continuous training opportunities to ensure you have the skills and knowledge required for your role and to meet SSSC registration requirements.

About The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Project Worker to coordinate recovery-focused group activities within our city-wide GAMH Community Recovery Service, supporting adults experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges. Working with colleagues, service users, carers and partners, you will plan and deliver groups, workshops and community opportunities that promote participation, co-production and peer support. You will create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where people can build confidence and skills, improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and develop supportive relationships.

Applicants require a qualification at SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification, is essential.

As these services are registered with the Care Inspectorate, you will be required to pay an annual fee to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to maintain your registration.

In return GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidates will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated roles with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, as amended by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Successful candidates will be required to hold PVG Scheme membership for both the children’s and protected adults’ workforces and complete the appropriate PVG disclosure process through Disclosure Scotland. Any offer of employment with Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) will be conditional upon confirmation of the required PVG Scheme membership and receipt of a satisfactory PVG disclosure.

GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions.

Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees continuous training opportunities to ensure you have the skills and knowledge required for your role and to meet SSSC registration requirements.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, confident individual with strong communication skills and a talent for building relationships to join GAMH North East Carers Service. You will raise awareness of adult and young carers across the North East of Glasgow, working with partners in a range of sectors to identify carers early in their caring journey. Through presentations, pop-up information stalls, events and networking, you will engage with diverse audiences and proactively seek new opportunities to raise the service’s profile

Experience of working in mental health, social care, community development, group facilitation, or a related field is desirable. Knowledge of recovery approaches, strengths-based practice and social inclusion would be advantageous. All applicants must be able to work flexibly, as on occasion there may be a requirement for evening and weekend working.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated roles with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, as amended by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Successful candidates will be required to hold PVG Scheme membership for both the children’s and protected adults’ workforces and complete the appropriate PVG disclosure process through Disclosure Scotland. Any offer of employment with Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) will be conditional upon confirmation of the required PVG Scheme membership and receipt of a satisfactory PVG disclosure.

GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead selfdetermined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions.

Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees continuous training opportunities to ensure you have the skills and knowledge required for your role and to meet SSSC registration requirements.

About The Role

We are seeking Assistant Project Workers to join our GAMH Community Recovery Service located across the city. In this role, you will provide personalised support to adults experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges.

As an Assistant Project Worker, you will build supportive and trusting relationships with individuals, helping them achieve their personal goals and maintain their wellbeing. You will also demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, ensuring that all personal planning guidelines are followed and that you work effectively alongside our key referrers and partner agencies.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health challenges and who may have complex needs and be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

Applicants require a qualification at SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification, is essential.

As these services are registered with the Care Inspectorate, you will be required to pay an annual fee to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to maintain your registration.

In return GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits.

The successful candidates will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated roles with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, as amended by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Successful candidates will be required to hold PVG Scheme membership for both the children’s and protected adults’ workforces and complete the appropriate PVG disclosure process through Disclosure Scotland. Any offer of employment with Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) will be conditional upon confirmation of the required PVG Scheme membership and receipt of a satisfactory PVG disclosure.

Could you help decide how National Lottery money supports communities in Scotland?

We are recruiting for a new Scotland Committee member for an initial period of up to four years. The Scotland Committee sets the strategic direction and policy framework for our work. It oversees effectiveness and impact and takes strategic funding decisions. We are looking for one additional member who will add to the broad base of knowledge, skills and experience of the existing Committee.

We are a place-based and relational funder, so it is vital that our Scotland Committee reflects this approach. Through this recruitment, we will seek to strengthen the diversity and inclusivity of the Scotland Committee, ensuring it continues to reflect the communities we serve.

We are looking for candidates with:

• An understanding of and interest in the Scottish social, cultural and political landscape and the role of the voluntary and community sector in it

• Experience and understanding of working with and for communities to deliver local priorities

• The ability to understand complex issues and make decisions taking into account competing demands

• An understanding and commitment to the principles required to hold a public post of this nature

This is a significant opportunity to be involved in an organisation transforming people’s lives. If you believe you have the background and personal qualities needed, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Remuneration: £5,232 per annum. Expenses will be paid.

For more information, please download the candidate briefing below.

About Romano Lav

Romano Lav was established in 2013 by a local Roma woman, who, alongside other Roma, was frustrated with Roma people being left out of decision-making and their voices unheard. Since then, our work has challenged the racism, discrimination, and disadvantage experienced by local Roma people. Our team is made up of Roma and non-Roma people, working together in solidarity to promote social justice and achieve meaningful change.

Our work is diverse but united by the common objective of empowering Roma people, particularly Roma youth and Roma women and challenging the racialised structural inequalities that Roma people disproportionately face.

We support Roma communities to realise their rights via community education programmes. We evidence social inequalities by co-producing large-scale community research led by Roma youth. We dismantle barriers to realising rights, and we challenge inequalities, via evidence-based advocacy. We facilitate Roma inclusion by promoting Roma culture and creating intercultural dialogue. Our events and programmes are open to all, which creates greater community solidarity and mutual understanding.

Role and responsibilities

The Project Co-Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the smooth running and development of Romano Lav's projects and wider organisational work, working alongside Romano Lav’s other project co-coordinator.

The two Project Co-Coordinators work collaboratively and in solidarity, bringing complementary skills and approaches to support Romano Lav’s wider work. While both contribute to project management and organisational development, this role advertised here has a particular focus on providing support to our staff to develop and lead on projects, administration, reporting, and general organisational support that enable our projects to run effectively. The other Project Co-Coordinator works more closely with community members, playing a leading role in supporting community empowerment, leading projects and representing the organisation. Both roles are integral to our work and are grounded in a shared commitment to community leadership, mutual support, and the values of Romano Lav.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will help ensure that projects are well organised, properly supported, and delivered in line with their aims, timescales and funding requirements.

2027 promises to be a very exciting time for our organisation, with strong foundations already laid for dynamic and innovative projects and activities, and a committed workforce working in a wide range of social action, wellbeing and cultural projects. The role is not to design new projects, but rather to facilitate and oversee the delivery of existing work and act as support where needed to staff designing and leading on their projects.

The role requires someone who is organised, proactive, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for community work and a supportive approach to working with colleagues. They will help staff to plan and deliver their own projects, providing practical coordination, administrative support and guidance where needed, while offering support to staff where needed - particularly to young people - to take ownership and lead their own work.

Our projects respond to a range of community needs and interests, and the postholder should be comfortable working across different areas of activity, building relationships and responding to changing priorities.

Project Coordination and Development

• Support staff to plan, coordinate and deliver a range of projects and activities, ensuring that work is organised, purposeful and delivered within agreed timescales.
• Monitor and manage individual project budgets, keeping track of expenditure and projected costs, and work closely with the Finance Assistant to maintain an up-to-date overview of project and organisational budgets.
• Support colleagues to develop workplans, set priorities and monitor progress.
• Help staff identify what support they need to deliver their projects effectively, offering practical guidance, problem-solving and encouragement where appropriate.
• Support young people and other community members to lead their own projects, develop their skills and take ownership of their work.
• Help ensure that projects respond to community needs, interests and aspirations, and contribute to Romano Lav's wider aims.
• Co-coordinate activities across different areas of work, including men's and women's wellbeing, youth-led human rights work, arts and cultural programmes, research and community-led initiatives.
• Identify potential challenges or delays, communicate these with colleagues and help find solutions.
• Support the planning and delivery of meetings, workshops, events and other project activities as required.

Staff Support and Relationships

• Build positive, respectful working relationships with colleagues, young people, community members and partner organisations.
• Provide supportive and appropriate guidance to colleagues, helping them develop confidence, skills and independence in their roles.
• Recognise when staff need practical assistance, encouragement or space to lead their own work, adapting support to individual needs and circumstances.
• Help colleagues manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines without unnecessarily taking over their responsibilities.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment where staff feel supported and able to raise challenges.
• Work constructively with colleagues across different projects and areas of responsibility, sharing information and supporting the wider team when needed.

Administration, Monitoring and Reporting

• Responsible for the preparation of regular progress reports, funder reports and other written updates such as board reports, gathering information from colleagues and communicating project progress clearly.
• Maintain clear and accurate project records, including workplans, activity records, monitoring information, spreadsheets and other project documentation.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluating project activities, ensuring that relevant information and evidence of outcomes are collected and recorded.
• Support colleagues to keep track of project deadlines, reporting requirements, budgets and other commitments.
• Support the organisation of meetings, including helping to prepare agendas, recording actions and following up on agreed tasks.
• Help ensure that project documentation, agreements and administrative requirements are in place and kept up to date.
• Support the preparation of funding applications and other organisational documents where required.

Communication and Partnership Working

• Maintain effective communication with colleagues to support co-ordination across the organisation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external partners, community organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the planning and promotion of events, activities and community initiatives.

Organisational Responsibilities

• Work in line with Romano Lav's policies, procedures and values, including our commitment to equality, anti-racism, human rights and community empowerment.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, young people, community members and partners.
• Work flexibly across different areas of the organisation, responding to changing needs and priorities.
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, supervision and other organisational activities as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Line Management and Workplan

• The postholder will report to Fatima Uygun, line manager and Trustee of Romano Lav.
• Work will be undertaken in line with an agreed workplan, with priorities reviewed regularly in discussion with the line manager and relevant colleagues.
• The postholder will work collaboratively with project staff, providing co-ordination and practical support to staff to lead on their own projects.
• The role requires a flexible and responsive approach, balancing planned work with emerging organisational and community needs.

For more information, please visit the Romano Lav website.