Home-Start Edinburgh is a volunteer-led charity with over 35 years' experience working in local communities, supporting families with a child under 5 in the home. We are currently recruiting a part-time Community Engagement Co-ordinator to join our team.
This role will be responsible for overseeing events and marketing for families and volunteers, and community events for the purpose of raising Home-Start Edinburgh’s profile to recruit volunteers, raise our community profile and support fundraising activity.
The post-holder will work with the team to ensure that our services are well run and of a high quality. We are open to flexible working patterns, and some evening/weekend work will be required within this post.
94% of our colleagues rate Age Scotland as a great place to work.
Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.
We support and enable hundreds of communities and older people’s groups across Scotland. We provide information, friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with our Friendship Line and much more.
We work in Scotland with older people’s groups who provide vital activities and services for older people in their local community. We campaign on the issues that older people tell us are important to them.
As a Corporate Fundraiser you will work as part of the corporate team to develop and implement a corporate partnership fundraising strategy and create and maintain a pipeline of corporate activities.
This will include managing our existing partnerships to ensure they generate maximum impact and developing and maintaining a mix of new partnerships including transformational and strategic partnerships, charity of the year and sponsorship in order to meet fundraising targets.
The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office based and external facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer and flexible work patters are available. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
We're looking for a Communications Manager to lead, oversee all the marketing, communications, and engagement functions for The Challenges Group. Working to increase our visibility as a purpose-led enterprise development organisation amongst our various audiences.
A recruitment pack can be downloaded below.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within Spirit of Springburn SCIO for a Project Manager.
Working in the Heart of the community, Spirit of Springburn are looking for an all-rounder to help manage community support and local volunteers, and help to develop and regenerate Springburn along with other partners. Working with the Chair, this role will add experience to an already developing charity but will bring a new perspective and enthusiasm to the work.
Job Overview:
As Project Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day running and management of Springburn Community Hub, and the volunteers. From recruiting, training and management of hub volunteers to ensuring that service users get the best possible support we have on offer and that they are made to feel welcome. Based in Springburn Shopping Centre, you will oversee the running of the various services in the community hub unit, such as Springburn Community Fridge, the Heritage group, the small community café and other ad hoc support services such as advice on local services and signposting. You will be required to manage volunteers to cover daily services and will be expected to work hand-in hand, during busy times.
The community hub is a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. therefore, in this role you will be expected to be able to problem solve and manage in various environments.
Responsibilities and Duties:
We’re Hiring: People Business Partner – Join Our Team!
Are you a strategic HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re seeking a People Business Partner to play a key role in shaping our people strategy, driving employee engagement and cultivating a high-performance culture.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:
All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member.
Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.
Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.
We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.
Who We Are?
Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.
Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan:Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.
VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.
What is the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Co-ordinator , working 35 hours per week.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8am and 8pm and Saturdays between 10am to 4pm.
The post holder will have the responsibility of managing volunteers who will support victims and witnesses impacted by Anti-social crime in their local area and linking in with relevant partners to provide advocacy for those impacted by ASB crime. This will be as part of the West team and the rest of the Support Coordinators.
Ideally we would like for the candidate to work Saturdays 10-4pm, and another day of the week in between the hours of 8am-8pm
Primary location:Motherwell, the post holder will be supporting service delivery across the whole locality, with travel across the West area. Our service delivery model is outreach to meet the needs of people impacted by crime. (Expenses will be covered)
Salary: £27,598.93 - £36,445.00 (Pro-rata)
Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.
The postholder will be reporting directly to a Locality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers, you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime, our service users. The postholder will be responsible for all aspects of a volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.
What you’ll need to be successful
We are looking for someone who is experienced in a similar role and can evidence of continuing professional development, effective leadership style, able to build confidence, motivate and improve performance and have a clean full driver licence. Someone with analytical skills who are able to understand, collect, analyse, report and present data. You will have the ability to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias. We are looking for someone with a good working knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector and willing to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.
Further details of this role are available in the job description -Support Co-ordinator
Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check.
What we offer?
When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (Pro-rata), but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, please advise if you require any adjustments in the application process by contactingJobs@victimsupportsco.org.uk.
Are you a strategic leader passionate about supporting Stirling’s third sector? We are seeking a Chair of the Board to guide Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) and help shape a thriving network of charities, social enterprises, and community organisations.
SVE is the partnership and development agency for the third sector in Stirling. As the local Third Sector Interface (TSI), we support and empower charities, social enterprises, and volunteer-led groups to create lasting social impact.
About the Role
As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership and ensure that the Board operates effectively in alignment with SVE’s purpose, vision, and values. Key responsibilities include:
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced leader with:
We are looking for an experienced communication professional to join Inspiring Scotland’s small, but effective and ambitious communication team. Alongside the Communications Manager and Communications Assistant, you will plan and deliver activity to engage and influence a range of stakeholders including Scottish Charities, The Scottish Government, Trusts and Foundations, and private individuals.
What’s in it for you?
We are a flexible employer and offer an excellent benefits package. We have won or been nominated for Family Friendly Awards three times. We also have been nominated for Best Flexible Working Initiative – sponsored by Flexibility Works. Inspiring Scotland is committed Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer.
About Options (Residential) Fife
Our Options (Residential) Fife service is a full-time, residential house offering long-term residential care for children and young people with complex learning and physical disabilities. We provide a loving, nurturing home for our supported young people who live with us for many years.
What we are looking for....
We are looking for two part time Young People’s Workers each working 30 hours per week to become part of our Aberlour family. Every child and young person has the right to flourish and they are at the heart of everything we do. As a Young People’s Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are supported to live their best lives. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role. You will provide enabling support to ensure the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care to support our young people with different daily activities. These activities can include swimming, football, arts and crafts and other interests. Each of our young people has a personalised plan to help them achieve their goals.
Working at Options (Residential) Fife, you will become part of a highly skilled, experienced, and established team. You will have a supported induction programme, with access to an extensive training programme which includes Epilepsy training, Moving and Handling training (including specialised training to assist supported people with movement) and CALM training.
Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, an understanding of complex needs and disability and relevant experience of working with children or young people. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, for example: SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) plus an HNC. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to young people’s rights.
This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be required to work evenings, weekends, nights, public holidays and the occasional sleepover.
At Aberlour we strive to make sure every child and young person has the love, support, and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please go to the advert on our website.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. More information regarding our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on our website.
The post holder will support the participation strategy for CYCJ, ensuring that we engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, including children and young people. The post holder will also proactively engage with partners, maintaining constructive relationships through which CYCJ is able to inform practice and policy development, assist in the implementation and delivery of work and support our current participation groups/work. The successful candidate will support colleagues and partners to understand current developments in the sector, through the provision of relevant experience, up-to-date insight and analysis.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Iain Corbett, Participation, Engagement and Policy Advisor (iain.corbett@strath.ac.uk).