Strathleven Foundation is a registered charity, established in 2023 by Strathleven Regeneration CIC (SRCIC) to inherit funds generated from the sale of SRCIC’s land assets in the Lomondgate area of Dumbarton. The Foundation re-invests the proceeds of land sales into the community through funding and grant programs.

The trustees are looking for an experienced Administrative Program Coordinator, preferably with a background in the voluntary/charity sector, who can manage existing grant giving in addition to providing full administrative and financial support to the trustees.

There may also be an opportunity to play a co-ordinating role with key stakeholders in upcoming regeneration opportunities in the area.

This role will be home-based with occasional off-site meetings. Priority will be given to candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to making sure the Strathleven Foundation makes a difference to the people and communities within Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven.

For more information about Strathleven Foundation, please contact Cathrine Hope cathrine.hope@strathlevenfoundation.org.uk, or visit the Strathleven Foundation website

Yoker Resource Centre aims to assist individuals that are elderly or have mild physical disability to maintain the ability to stay in their own homes. Based in Yoker Community Campus, the Project Co-ordinater will work with others to address problems of social exclusion and isolation. In doing so you will be enabling service users to participate in a wide range of community social, recreational, and educational activities. You will liaise with established partner agencies and services that will support and improve their quality of life and therefore maintain their ability to live independently.

Applicants are invited from those with leadership skills and hold a caring and genuine commitment to understanding and working closely with people who are elderly or suffer mild disability. The post holder will require ability to communicate at all levels. The post demands supervision of staff and voluntary workers, as well as the ability to promote and develop the needs for an integrated lifestyle for the users of the service.

Experience and working with support agencies would be an advantage as would an understanding of the emotional, physical and social needs of the elderly and their families.

The Front of House Café Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Recovery Café, ensuring a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all attendees.

The role will oversee all front of house operations, including coordinating volunteers, supporting community members, liaising with partner organisations, and ensuring the smooth delivery of café sessions. The postholder will play an important role in creating a positive recovery-focused environment where individuals feel welcomed, supported and connected to local services.

The successful candidate will be organised, approachable and passionate about building relationships, supporting volunteers and promoting community wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Café Operations

• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the Recovery Café during opening hours.
• Ensure the café environment is prepared, welcoming, safe and accessible prior to each session.
• Oversee the smooth operation of front of house activities throughout the day.
• Support the opening and closing of the café and ensure the premises are maintained to a high standard.

Volunteer Support and Development

• Supervise and support volunteers working within the café.
• Lead daily team huddles and allocate volunteer responsibilities.
• Provide guidance, encouragement and practical support throughout each session.
• Assist with volunteer induction and ongoing development.
• Promote a positive, recovery-focused and inclusive atmosphere.

Community Engagement

• Welcome and engage positively with individuals attending the café.
• Build positive relationships with community members and visitors.
• Promote an environment that is respectful, inclusive and supportive of recovery.
• Encourage participation and help individuals access available support where appropriate.

Partnership and Team Working

• Act as the main point of contact for partner organisations delivering services within the café.
• Work collaboratively with the Chef/Kitchen Lead and wider café team.
• Attend daily team huddles and contribute to service planning.
• Support the overall aims and objectives of the Recovery Café.

Administration and Monitoring

• Complete daily cash handling procedures, including till reconciliation and receipt management.
• Record café attendance and monitoring information accurately.
• Complete monitoring returns required by funders.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with organisational procedures.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, equality and confidentiality.
• Report accidents, incidents and concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and training opportunities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Community Development, Hospitality, Customer Service or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable).

Experience

• Experience working in a community, hospitality or third sector environment.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or supporting teams.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience of cash handling and basic financial administration.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and monitoring information.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing multiple or complex needs.

Knowledge

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a public-facing environment.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-focused approaches.
• Awareness of the challenges experienced by individuals affected by substance use, mental health difficulties or social isolation.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate day-to-day operations effectively.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and support volunteers.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and respond appropriately to changing priorities.
• Competent IT, record-keeping and administrative skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with community members and partner organisations.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working within a recovery, wellbeing or community café environment.
• Experience working alongside statutory and third sector partners.
• Knowledge of community engagement and social inclusion approaches.
• First Aid qualification.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience contributing to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Compassionate and approachable.
• Organised and reliable.
• Confident leading and supporting volunteers.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Calm, resilient and solution focused.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service.
• Committed to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion.
• Passionate about supporting recovery, wellbeing and community engagement.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in youth work to be our Youth Development Leader. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Good News of Jesus Christ and the spiritual development of young people. You would be expected to worship at Viewpark and be actively involved in the life of the congregation in order to become familiar with the congregation and the wider work undertaken there. The successful applicant’s main focus will be to facilitate and further develop our TeenSpace Project. This involves working with young people from 11 to 17 in conjunction with a range of ecumenical partners and other voluntary and statutory bodies. A wide range of volunteers is involved.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working with young people,
• Be experienced in starting projects and delivering to completion,
• Have an awareness of current issues affecting young people,
• Be someone who has led teams of volunteers,
• Be an effective communicator in many settings,
• Be both self-motivated and an adaptable team player

Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

We’re launching a brand-new Bookkeeping Support Service, and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Bookkeeper to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will support voluntary organisations across Scotland with their financial management and compliance.

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including hybrid working, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland, and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

Background

Amina MWRC is a national organisation which works with Muslim and Minority Ethnic women, to provide opportunities to have their voices heard, improve their skills and become more confident in participating in their own communities and at a wider level.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Employability Officer to lead and develop our employability and adult learning programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals from diverse communities to build skills, access learning opportunities and move towards sustainable employment.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of our employability services, including the No One Left Behind programme, funded by Glasgow City Council and delivered through the Glasgow Ethnic Minority Service (GEMS) consortium. Led by Bridges Programmes, GEMS brings together community organisations and education partners, including Glasgow Clyde College, Cranhill Community Trust, Community Renewal, GECCo, Govanhill Community Development Trust and Amina MWRC, to provide accessible and inclusive employability support to marginalised communities across Glasgow.

As Lead Employability Officer, you will line manage and support Project Officers delivering these services, ensuring high-quality provision and positive outcomes for service users. You will also build and strengthen partnerships across the voluntary, statutory and private sectors, developing collaborative initiatives that create opportunities and remove barriers to employment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for supporting people to achieve their potential, and experience of developing employability programmes and partnerships. You will play a key role in driving forward Amina's employability objectives and helping to create lasting positive change for the communities we serve.

Some out of hours working may be required – including occasional evening and weekend work.

Bavs shops are at the heart of our charity: our shops exist to promote the ethos of sustainability and to maximise the contribution from donations so we can re-invest back into community projects.

Our shops receive donations every day and in a busy environment Shop Managers need to be able to juggle tasks as different as sorting stock, supporting volunteers and working with the Chief Officer to ensure safe working practices. The role requires someone who is well organised and energetic.

If you are inspired to achieve results for a good cause, are always thinking of new ways to maximise income and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be a role to make your own. This is a demanding and sometimes challenging role and can be greatly satisfying for the right person.

TACT is looking for one exceptional and experienced individual to become a member of the team.

The Role:

The Employment Support Worker will provide one-to-one and group support to individuals who are unemployed or economically inactive, helping them overcome barriers and progress towards employment, training, volunteering, or further education.

The postholder will build positive relationships with participants, develop personalised action plans, provide ongoing encouragement, and signpost clients to appropriate services. They will also work closely with employers, training providers, and community organisations to create opportunities that improve employability and long-term outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and make lasting, positive changes in their lives.

About TACT:

The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) is a charity based in North Ayrshire that provides programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting and promoting community action.

Employee Benefits:

1. Real Living Wage Employer
2. Four Day Working Week (Monday to Thursday)
3. 8% Employer Pension Contributions (after probationary period)
4. Access to Employee Supported Volunteering
5. Carer Positive Employer
6. Disability Confident Employer

Do you have the compassion, empathy and drive to support people facing complex health and life challenges?

THE HEALTH AGENCY is a charity based in Wester Hailes dedicated to supporting over 2,000 people in South-West Edinburgh each year to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a community-led organisation, our services aim to tackle health inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of people experiencing social isolation, cancer, long-term conditions, food insecurity and mental and emotional health challenges. We strive to enable local people to take action that makes a positive impact on their own and their community’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing

DUE TO INTERNAL PROMOTION WE’RE SEEKING A SUPPORT WORKER to play a vital role across our Westerhaven and Mental Wellbeing services, supporting individuals affected by cancer, long-term conditions and mental health challenges. This is a rewarding and varied role where you will provide one-to-one emotional and practical support, helping people navigate difficult circumstances, build resilience and access the support they need. Alongside direct client work, you will contribute to the smooth delivery of services through strong organisational and administrative support. Your ability to build trust, listen with empathy and respond to complex needs will make a real and lasting difference to the people we support.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Providing compassionate, person-centred one-to-one support (telephone and in-person)
• Carrying out holistic needs assessments to understand emotional, social and practical needs
• Supporting individuals to develop coping strategies and improve wellbeing
• Providing information, advice, signposting and referrals to appropriate services
• Supporting the delivery of groups and wellbeing initiatives
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records
• Coordinating appointments, referrals and follow-up activity
• Managing waiting lists and supporting effective access to services
• Collecting data and contributing to monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting
• Building relationships with NHS partners, community organisations and local services
• Contributing to service development and continuous improvement

ABOUT YOU

• Experience working in a community, health or third sector role
• Strong understanding of the challenges associated with mental health, long-term conditions or cancer
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathise and respond sensitively
• Ability to build rapport and support individuals in a person-centred way
• Confident using digital systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• An understanding of the impact of poverty and inequality on health and wellbeing
• Empathetic to the aims and values of The Health Agency

WHAT WE OFFER

• £29,000 pro-rata based on 37.5 hours FTE (£23,200 pa for 30)
• 24 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• 3% employer pension contribution (NEST)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A unique opportunity to make a real difference within a respected community organisation

Are you:

Organised, enthusiastic and good with people?

Confident working with different age groups?

Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends?

Interested in making a difference to our community?

A team player who can also work on their own initiative?

If you have answered yes, then this could be the ideal job for you. RDT is looking for a Community Activities Coordinator to help develop and deliver a varied programme of activities, events and workshops for people of all ages in our community.