Join MECOPP Supporting Scotland’s Minority Ethnic Communities

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is Scotland’s leading organisation supporting Black and Minority Ethnic carers. We work to reduce inequalities, improve access to culturally appropriate services, and provide vital support to some of the most marginalised communities across Scotland.

The Role

We are looking for an Impact Worker to join our team and play a key role in delivering meaningful, community-focused work across Scotland.

Family Links is a pioneering service led by a partnership of third sector organisations - the Care and Learning Alliance, Homestart East Highland and Thriving Families - and supported by the Highland Whole Family Wellbeing Programme.

Working alongside schools and other statutory and third sector providers, the Family Links team delivers holistic support to families in targeted communities across Highland. The current role is in the Inverness High School Associated Schools Group area and the worker will be employed by Thriving Families.

Purpose of role

Family Links workers are a bridge between home, school and community, supporting families to overcome challenges to wellbeing and enabling children and young people to flourish in school and beyond.

It is recognised that there is a range of potentially beneficial outcomes for children and young people from building closer partnerships between schools, communities and families and supporting all family members to address both practical and emotional issues.

Family Links Workers work alongside families in the Inverness High School catchment area which have been identified by the schools (both primary and secondary) as being most in need. Priority families identified for Family Links are those experiencing school attendance and engagement issues. Families experiencing school attendance and engagement issues can also self-refer to Family Links.

Support provided to families is agreed alongside families, is delivered flexibly and is responsive to the needs of families and individual family members. It will be available to families for as long as they need it.

Early / preventative support in the form of peer support groups (facilitated by the Family Links team) is also available for families with children or young people with identified neurodevelopmental needs and kinship families in the area.

You will be delivering our mission to give everyone the chance to feel unstoppable.

As Adult Health & Wellbeing Practitioner you will be delivering vital support to adults affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus, their families and healthcare professionals across the country.

The Adult Health & Wellbeing Practitioner will provide expert clinical advice, emotional support, and practical guidance to individuals living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families. You will also be responsible for ensuring our health information is authoritative and meets the needs of our community.

The role focuses on promoting health, wellbeing, and independence through holistic care, education, and advocacy.

What Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland can offer you

Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.

Supportive colleagues enabling you to express yourself – SBH Scotland staff gave a median score of 8 out of 10 for feeling supported to take risks with new ideas.

We also offer: Workplace pension scheme; salary sacrifice scheme; death in service benefit; paid Carers Leave; 30 days annual leave entitlement and 4 days Public Holidays; an additional day off for your birthday and wellbeing days.

Reporting to: Senior Support Lead (Adult and Clinical Services)

Place of Work: Flexibility between home-based or hybrid depending on the needs of the candidate.

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our children’s hearings service. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people from the ages of 5 to 18 who live in the South Lanarkshire council and surrounding areas, and who are attending a children’s hearing.

Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our Children’s Hearings Service. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people from the ages of 5 to 18, who live in the Inverclyde council and surrounding areas, and who are attending a children’s hearing.

Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are looking to recruit a values-driven Youth and Family Outreach Worker. Funded by Corra Foundation’s The Way Forward for Families Fund and working in partnership with East Lothian Council Children’s Services and Mid & East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership, the purpose of this post is to provide support to children and young people affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use. Recognising children’s rights, as guided by the UNCRC (article 12) is vital to this role, and is influenced by Circle’s whole family support and the “Grow Your Own routes” model set out by Scottish Families Affected by Drugs (SFAD).

The Youth and Family Worker aims to ensure that young people affected by substance use are visible, have a voice and are empowered to effect change. The support aims to reduce harm, and the impact of substance use on young people and their family by offering strengths-based and co-produced one-to-one, peer, advocacy and group work in youth and community settings.

It is expected that the post holder will do some occasional evening work.

JOB PURPOSE

This role will establish, develop and support delivery of our new schools programme Timesliders across a number of properties in the North East. Timesliders is an ambitious new concept for the Trust and this role will play a key part in reviewing, refreshing and developing the programme, with the aim to roll it out at other Trust properties in the future.

Working with property and national learning teams, programme developers, and teachers/schools, this role will facilitate delivery of outreach activities, create, develop and promote accompanying events and resources, and will engage schools with the project. The postholder will ensure the evaluation and reporting programme for Timesliders is implemented and will establish relationships with local schools and their communities. This post will also work closely with Visitor Services Managers at the properties to implement planning for sustained schools programmes and activities beyond the initial phase of Timesliders.

CONTEXT

At the National Trust for Scotland, we recognise the importance that learning and engagement plays in adding value to the visitor experience at our properties. In 2021, a new Formal Learning Strategy was introduced by the Trust, which aims to roll out new, consistent, high quality schools programmes across Scotland.

One of the key elements of the new programmes will be the national roll out of Timesliders. This innovative story-based programme involves digital resources, outreach resources, on-site workshops and new ways of engaging with schools in line with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Timesliders has initially been trialled at Drum Castle and Estate and this post will be involved in continued support of the programme at Drum, whilst also developing and supporting delivery of the programme at additional properties. The stories we will tell will include topics as varied as Jacobites, habitats, climate change and medieval history. This post will be at the heart of ensuring the programme reaches a range of local schools and families, including consulting with local schools and communities. This post will also lead on the creation, development and delivery of linked family events and resources to encourage return visits.

As this project is a key delivery element of the Formal Learning Strategy, this post will also work closely with the national Learning team on evaluation, reporting and development, with a dotted line to the Head of Learning. The post holder will also become a member of the Formal Learning Network, a community of practice across the Trust for staff working with schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

In this role the post holder will:

• Establish and support properties to deliver Timesliders, liaising with the Site Operational teams, Operations Managers, national Learning team, and other internal/external stakeholders
• Form, build, and maintain relationships with local schools
• Liaise with the Timesliders’ development team of creators, contractors, and suppliers to develop and deliver the programme’s products
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for the outreach activities
• Support properties to deliver and coordinate schools sessions on-site
• Maintain detailed records of participating schools and visits and input into reports by the national learning team
• Contribute to and coordinate evaluation of the programme, working with an external evaluation specialist and the national learning team
• Create and develop resources, guidelines and plans as required to ensure all schools programmes meets the needs of the schools
• Create, develop and deliver new family events and resources to encourage return visits
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with our Conservation principles and Safe Systems of Work (H&S)
• Carry-out any essential administrative tasks as required; e.g. raising purchase orders, contributing to monthly reports, arranging project meetings, etc.

We are OnFife – Fife’s largest cultural organisation. OnFife is a non-profit, uniting many of Fife’s theatres, museums, libraries and more – under one vision and one goal. We are champions of culture and guardians of heritage. We spark curiosity, connect people to stories and reinvest every penny back into Fife – shaping and inspiring culture along the way.

We work with a huge range of partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity, we’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting.

The Role

OnFife is looking for an ambitious and experienced Sponsorship & Funding Manager to lead the development and delivery of our sponsorship and fundraising strategy.

This is a key strategic role, responsible for growing both restricted and unrestricted income across a diverse portfolio including trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorship, individual giving, crowdfunding and public appeals. Working closely with senior colleagues across the Trust, you will help secure vital funding that enables creativity, culture and community impact across Fife.

You can view the full job spechere.

About You

You will bring:

• Degree-level education (SCQF Level 9) or equivalent experience
• At least three years’ proven success in fundraising, ideally within the charity or cultural sector
• Strong experience of securing funding from trusts, foundations and businesses
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, high-quality bids and proposals
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to spot opportunities and innovate income streams
• Experience of relationship management with donors, partners and stakeholders
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with senior leaders, Board members and external partners
• A genuine interest in culture, creativity and community impact in Scotland

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Develop, lead and deliver a comprehensive Sponsorship & Fundraising Strategy aligned to OnFife’s strategic ambitions
• Identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, statutory bodies and major donors
• Lead on writing compelling funding bids, sponsorship proposals and donor communications
• Manage and grow fundraising programmes including crowdfunding, Friends schemes, Adopt a Seat, appeals and legacy giving
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, sponsors, partners and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across OnFife to identify funding priorities and develop strong, fundable projects
• Monitor income performance, manage budgets and targets, and report to senior management and the Board
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with best practice, legislation and data protection requirements
• Act as an advocate and ambassador for OnFife at external events and networks

What we offer

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of culture in Fife
• A collaborative, values-led organisation
• Professional autonomy and scope to innovate
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and local government pension scheme

Everyday 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 Operational Support Team Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

As Operations Support Team Officer, you will lead office and event management within the Operational Support Team, helping deliver the operational plan. You will also oversee office health and safety, ensuring a safe, welcoming and professional hybrid working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others, thrives in a varied role, and takes pride in delivering excellent support. As part of this role, you will help bring the No Life Half Lived 2 Strategy to life by providing efficient, inclusive and high-quality customer service to colleagues across the organisation.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating office, operations and event activities to support delivery of operational plans.
• Ensuring continuity and resilience of services across the Operational Support Team
• Fostering a positive and collaborative working environment where colleagues feel supported, engaged, and empowered.

You will lead and support a team of Operational Support Administrators, helping them to grow and succeed in their roles. Through effective coaching, motivation and development, you will build a high-performing team that delivers a consistently high-quality service.

You will champion operational effectiveness and support innovation that strengthens outcomes for people affected by long term conditions and communication disability.

Event support is a key part of this role, and you will work closely with event organisers to plan, coordinate and deliver smooth, successful events. You will also oversee event operations where needed, helping to ensure a high-quality experience from start to finish.

Working closely with teams across the organisation helps us provide reliable operational support, keeps day-to-day services running smoothly, and support the charity’s ongoing success and delivery of the No Life Half Lived Strategy. As such whilst the role is hybrid, regular weekly attendance (3 days per week) in the Head Office is required to ensure effective and practical support to all colleagues.

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people.

The Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) was created by the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act which was passed in February 2011 to promote awareness of patient rights and responsibilities and provide advice and support to those wishing to give feedback or comments, or to raise concerns or complaints about NHS care received.

The PASS is provided by PASS Advisers who work from within CABx which exist to provide confidential, free, independent, and impartial advice to those who live and work in the local area. Each CAB provides a service to the people in the local area through its main office as well as through outreach provision in outlying areas.

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for a client-focused individual, to join as a Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) Adviser to help ensure clients get the support they need to provide feedback or comments, or to raise concerns or complaints to the NHS so

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant recent experience. Applicants should also demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, be well organised and be proficient in using a range of IT tools to carry out their work, including case recording systems and Microsoft Office

Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, the successful applicant will be able to work both on their own initiative as well as part of a team and must be willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to give citizens access to free, impartial and confidential advice helping them to make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however, they choose to access it.

Employee benefits

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 43 days (pro rata) annual leave including public holidays and a pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution (min. 5% employee contribution).

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate.