CR Pathways is a national award-winning charity dedicated to addressing the long-standing inequality in education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances for young people in care and those on the edge of care and in need. Our in-school mentoring has proven to have profound impacts on young people; boosting their confidence, improving wellbeing and encouraging achievement and post-school progression. At present MCR mentors make and experience a life changing difference to over 4,000 young people from across the country.

We are looking for an outstanding Partnership & Mentor Recruitment Manager based in the North of Scotland - covering primarily the Highland area but also supporting the team in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. The role will focus on forming leading partnerships with key public and private sector organisations to drive mentor recruitment and also help create other opportunities for MCR young people. You will represent the regional mentor recruitment team, input to schools’ teams and meet targets to ensure we have as many mentors local to each school as our young people need.

You’ll establish a deeply personal service that inspires every partner, volunteer and individual to feel a hugely valued part of the MCR cause. This is exceptional relationship building and inspirational championing of the MCR cause in practice. You will be a motivated, committed, enthusiastic and resilient person with a strong and practical belief in addressing inequality. You will be the mentor champion for each of the young people, schools, employers and the local communities we serve.

There will be significant travel involved in this role so the successful candidate must have a driving licence and access to a car.

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Supported by the project manager you will take responsibility for all aspects of volunteering within the organisation and for the day-to-day development and running of the foodbank service. Duties and key responsibilities include:

• Recruitment, induction, support and supervision of volunteers;

• Manage day-to-day running of foodbank service;

• Overseeing donations and stock levels;

• Networking with organisations and businesses and participating in relevant networking events;

• Developing and delivering presentations and talks highlighting food insecurity in Moray.

Project Esperanza supports women and their families from multi ethnic backgrounds who are impacted by national issues such as poverty, but also by chronic health, caring responsibilities, language barriers, no access to employment, education, adequate housing and transport- all of these issues which then impact on overall health and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone to build and strengthen our profile and relationships with multi ethnic youth and youth organisations in Scotland. This role is to help establish beneficial connections between individuals, groups, other organisations and Project Esperanza through bringing awareness of the organisation and its services for multi ethnic youth.

The person taking up the role will be expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of multi ethnic youth by bridging the gap between young people and the services they require as well as establish positive relationships with young people whilst providing support, guidance, and resources to help young people to make informed decisions to be happy and lead successful lives.

Responsibilities within the role

The person taking up the role will need to;

• build trusting relationships with young people in the community, including those who are at risk or facing challenges.
• conduct assessments to understand the needs, strengths, and barriers of each individual youth and multi ethnic youth in general.
• provide emotional support, counselling, and guidance to address personal, social, and educational issues.
• connect youth to relevant resources and services, such as educational programs, job training, healthcare, and housing assistance, as well as address various issues such as education, employment, mental health, and social integration on behalf of multi ethnic youth.
• serve as a mentor or role model to help youth develop life skills, set goals, and make positive choices.
• advocate on behalf of youth to ensure their needs are met and rights are protected.
• organise and participate in community events, workshops, and programs to promote youth development and engagement.
• provide immediate support and assistance in crisis situations, such as homelessness, substance abuse, or mental health crises.
• maintain accurate records of interactions, assessments, and progress of youth.
• identify areas in which you, as the person taking up the role wish to be trained and / or supported
• work within Project Esperanza’s policies and procedures, most notably in the areas of child protection, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• gathering information to assess the impact of outreach efforts and to identify emerging needs for multi ethnic youth.

This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, whilst some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.

Knowledge/Educational requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as social work, sociology, psychology, or counselling is preferred essentially or a higher education diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with youth, especially in a community or outreach setting, is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including active listening are essential for building rapport with youth and collaborating with other professionals, partners, stakeholders and agencies. The ability to communicate effectively with people from multi ethnic communities is most desirable.
• A huge amount of deep empathy and understanding of the situations and challenges multi ethnic youth face is desirable
• Cultural competency/fluency, an understanding of and respecting cultural differences and diversity within the community is essential.
• The capacity to identify and address issues and the unique needs of each youth and find creative and appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge around the issues that migrants encounter, and a very strong understanding of the challenges and issues faced by migrant communities living in areas of deprivation is essential.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to work non-traditional hours sometimes.
• Adherence to ethical guidelines and maintaining confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
• Ability to manage community events is essential
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry may be required
• Ability to publicise services and programs and enhance participation of services and programs is essential.
• Being multilingual is a bonus

Are you looking for a role in which you will help to improve the lives of families across Scotland? One that encourages you to work differently, get creative and feel valued by colleagues and the organisation you work for?

If you are someone with imagination, talent and expertise, we want to hear from you.

It’s an exciting time for the charity with the launch of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.

This follows two years of significant expansion in our specialist teams, growth in funding, a rise in media engagement and parliamentary support for the work we do, and the success of our ground-breaking Dance 100 event in Glasgow.

Innovative and impactful communications are playing a key role in the delivery of Standing Tall 2023 - 2028 and the appointment of our first Digital Communications Officer will help us to take that vital next step.

Reporting to the Communications Lead, the successful applicant will join an ambitious and hard-working organisation dedicated to families impacted by Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary condition that changes the brain and causes severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

Blue Triangle’s core mission is to empower people to thrive, by delivering solutions in communities which focus on the needs of each individual. Our approach is trauma-informed, person-centred and wellbeing focused, and aims to ensure that in Scotland, everyone is able to access support whenever, and for however long, they need it.

The Board has overall responsibility for governance and strategic direction of Blue Triangle, and we are seeking individuals who have a real desire and interest in helping deliver our ambitious aims and objectives. Experience in financial, commercial, development, charity sector and the social care sector would be beneficial.

As a voluntary position, it will not be paid but travel and other expenses for attendance at meetings are reimbursed in line with our policy.

Blue Triangle is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

We are looking for someone pretty amazing to take on the role of Assistant Manager across all our services (children’s shop, creative workshops and Toy Library ), part time (22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week including Saturday).

This role is critical to the organisation and we are looking for someone who is skilled and experienced in the following:

• People Management
• Planning and Administration
• Retail/Community Services
• Creative Services

Project Esperanza supports women and their families from multi ethnic backgrounds who are impacted by national issues such as poverty, but also by chronic health, caring responsibilities, language barriers, no access to employment, education, adequate housing and transport- all of these issues which then impact on overall health and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone to build and strengthen their profile and relationships with individuals and organisations in Scotland. This role is to help establish beneficial connections between individuals, groups, other organisations and Project Esperanza through bringing awareness of the organisation and its services.

The person taking up the role will be expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of communities by bridging the gap between individuals and the services they require as well as draw out people of African and other multi ethnic backgrounds towards Project Esperanza and the services that are available.

The person taking up the role will need to;

• be creative in their approach of reaching people of African and other multi ethnic backgrounds to engage with Project Esperanza
• develop and maintain effective relationships with key individuals and organisations
• identify areas in which you wish to be trained and / or supported
• to work within Project Esperanza’s policies and procedures, most notably in the areas of child and adult protection, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities within the role

• Identifying needs and assessing the needs of individuals in the community, such as health, education, or community events and activities
• Providing information on available resources and advocating for community members to access them.
• Connecting individuals to appropriate services, agencies, or organisations.
• Offering emotional support and guidance to those facing challenges.
• Assisting in the creation of community programs and initiatives to address specific issues.
• Attending and participating in training and development opportunities, team meetings and other team arrangements
• Keep detailed records of work undertaken with individuals and families and produce reports and statistics
• Building relationships with community leaders, organisations, and residents to strengthen community bonds.
• Conducting outreach activities like integration activities, workshops, events, or home visits to engage with people and the community.
• Gathering information to assess the impact of outreach efforts and to identify emerging community needs.

This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, whilst some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.

Knowledge/Educational requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as social work, sociology, psychology, or public health) is preferred essentially or a higher education diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications in community outreach, social services, or related areas would be beneficial.
• Interpersonal skills and communication skills including active listening and the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse communities.
• Cultural competency, an understanding of and respecting cultural differences and diversity within the community is essential.
• An understanding of deprivation and the issues that people living in areas of deprivation face is essential.
• Knowledge around the issues that migrants encounter, and a very strong understanding of the challenges and issues faced by migrant communities living in areas of deprivation is essential.
• A genuine concern for the well-being of others and the ability to empathise with people facing challenges are crucial qualities.
• Should be adept at identifying issues and finding creative solutions.
• Client confidentiality is essential
• Ability to communicate and network and build relationships with a range of individuals, partners and stakeholders is essential
• Ability to manage community events is essential
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry may be required
• Ability to publicise services and programs and enhance participation of services and programs is essential.
• A valid driver’s licence is required
• Being multilingual is a bonus

The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for a new Events and Communications Officer to join our team.

The Events and Communications Officer will create engaging communications and deliver high quality events (online and in-person). The post holder will raise awareness and maintain a high profile for ALLIANCE programmes and activities.

The successful candidate for this role would be expected to have:

• Experience of administering, developing and overseeing events

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating events

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience of engaging with people in interactive and creative ways

• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination

• Strong understanding of accessibility issues

• Ability to work effectively and innovatively as part of a team

• IT skills in word processing, email, internet and databases

• Social media proficiency, particularly Instagram, Twitter (X), LinkedIn and Facebook

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days)

• 13 days public holiday that can be taken flexibly

• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year

• Contributory pension scheme

• Open to flexible working (formal and informal)

• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Enhanced sick pay

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Learning and development opportunities

• Corporate rates for gym membership

• Time of in lieu

• Cycle Scheme

• Carer Positive Employer

The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.

The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

Sacro provides Restorative Justice and one to one Cognitive Behavioural programmes to assist young people to address offending behaviour.

You will be responsible for working directly with service users as part of an existing Youth Justice team. You should have experience of working with young people who offend and have some knowledge of Cognitive Behaviour Interventions, Restorative Justice and Anti-Social Behaviour Legislation.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently is required, experience of interagency working would also be an advantage. A commitment to Sacro’s value base is essential, as this type of work can be challenging.

For an informal discussion regarding this position please contact Alasdair Muir via email on amuir@sacro.org.uk

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

In this role, the postholder will contribute to the success of the College of Social Sciences Research & Knowledge Exchange Strategy by significantly increasing research activity supported by funding derived from Trusts & Foundations, in order to deliver against the following specific success measures:

• Increasing the College’s research income per FTE to reach its ambitious Russell Group upper quartile target

• Enhancing the quality of the research environment for social science at the University of Glasgow.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 3 years in the first instance. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.