We are recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our Children & Families Mentoring programme. We support care experienced young people aged 8-14 years across Glasgow and North Lanarkshire, our mentoring programme enables young people to have time away from home where they can gain confidence, learn new skills and talk to a trusted adult.
This is a part time role working 17.5 hours per week, the Volunteer Coordinator will have responsibility for recruitment, training and day to day supervision of volunteer mentors, the ongoing support of mentor and mentee matches and the provision of additional supports to mentee’s families as and when required. The post holder will also support the Service Manager with the ongoing promotion and development of the programme.
The role is mainly working in the community in the Glasgow area or working from home in agreement with the line manager. It is expected that you will be in the office at Dava Street, Govan from time to time for meetings.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Full details can be found in the job & person specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for you to have gained experience of supporting young people and families with complex needs, and you will have knowledge of the issues facing young people who are care-experienced and/or on the edges of care. You will also have knowledge of current relevant legislation and policies relating to children and young people as well as a working knowledge of child protection procedures.
A full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes is an essential requirement.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
We are recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our Children & Families Mentoring programme. We support care experienced young people aged 8-14 years across Glasgow and North Lanarkshire, our mentoring programme enables young people to have time away from home where they can gain confidence, learn new skills and talk to a trusted adult.
This is a part time role working 17.5 hours per week, the Volunteer Coordinator will have responsibility for recruitment, training and day to day supervision of volunteer mentors, the ongoing support of mentor and mentee matches and the provision of additional supports to mentee’s families as and when required. The post holder will also support the Service Manager with the ongoing promotion and development of the programme.
The role is mainly working in the community in the Glasgow area or working from home in agreement with the line manager. It is expected that you will be in the office at Dava Street, Govan from time to time for meetings.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Full details can be found in the job & person specification on our website.
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for you to have gained experience of supporting young people and families with complex needs, and you will have knowledge of the issues facing young people who are care-experienced and/or on the edges of care. You will also have knowledge of current relevant legislation and policies relating to children and young people as well as a working knowledge of child protection procedures.
A full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes is an essential requirement.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
JOB PURPOSE: The role holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and wider team to maintain and establish effective financial and administrative systems and processes. S/he will be responsible for the smooth running of our financial systems, undertaking book-keeping, reporting and regularly reviewing policies, processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and will liaise with the Board about financial issues. S/he will manage other operational matters from time to time
Key responsibilities
1. Financial management
2. General
Skills and specifications:
This new and exciting role comes with a blank slate and offers the opportunity to develop effective fundraising strategies, leading campaigns, and stewarding strong relationships. With a flexible approach to work arrangements, training and development opportunities, this position promises an enjoyable work environment coupled with great work/life balance.
The Organisation
MND Scotland, a leading Scottish charity, are committed to supporting individuals and families affected by Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Through their comprehensive services, they offer front line support to enhance the quality of life for those affected by MND, while also raising awareness to promote understanding and empathy within communities. Additionally, MND Scotland plays a key role in funding research initiatives aimed at uncovering effective treatments and ultimately finding a cure for this debilitating neurodegenerative disease.
MND Scotland offers a stimulating and supportive work environment where dedicated professionals can make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by MND. With competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development, this role is ideal for individuals driven by passion to contribute to a meaningful sector.
Their vision is clear: to create a future where MND is no longer a threat and where individuals affected by this condition can live with dignity and hope.
The Role
The Fundraising Lead role at MND Scotland is crucial in delivering this vision. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced, creative and strategic-minded fundraiser to drive the charities fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, including overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, cultivating and stewarding relationships, and identifying opportunities for growth and expansion. Additionally, the role involves working closely in a team, and managing the Fundraising Coordinator, coaching them in good practice, motivating them to compliment campaigns and promote a collaborative working culture.
The ideal candidate for this role will bring a proven track record in successful fundraising within the charitable sector, demonstrating the ability to secure financial support and meet/exceed set targets. As a strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Fundraising Lead will excel in stakeholder engagement, have a strong understanding of fundraising principles, and provide effective solutions, all whilst being an ambassador for MND Scotland. Although management experience is not essential, you must have experience in Trusts or Legacy.
The team is small but broad, where you can have a voice and be actively impactful on the direction of the team and organisation.
Who we are
We are Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust, an award-winning charity & community owned organisation governed by local people, where all of our work is directed by local priorities. All of what
we offer supports & enables local people to make positive changes in their lives & their local communities. From building confidence & self-esteem, to boosting skills & relationships, to getting more involved in their local neighbourhood & becoming more responsible for their own health & wellbeing.
Our key purpose is to tackle disadvantage & improve lives and communities so they are thriving, resilient & healthy.
We are guided by three guiding principles & frameworks. These are Community Development, the Social Model of Health & the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
What we do
We aim to work with local residents, groups & organisations to make Cambuslang & Rutherglen the healthiest & happiest places to live in Scotland.
Since 2015, we have helped local residents, groups & organisations lever over £2million direct investment to their local community.
Our work is recognised locally, regionally, nationally & internationally.
About You
Person specifications
As part of the People and Communities Team you will be/have;
Would you like to be part of a vital helpline service? Scottish Women’s Aid is expanding our helpline team to enhance our support services and meet a growing demand. We are recruiting to a new position of Helpline Administrator to provide administrative support to the team that delivers Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline.
Background
Scottish Women’s Aid manages Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline and is also Scotland’s leading organisation working to end domestic abuse and promoting effective policy and practice responses for women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse. We are the umbrella organisation for 32 autonomous Women’s Aid groups delivering direct services to women, children and young people across Scotland.
What you’ll do
As a Helpline Administrator, you’ll provide varied administrative support to the Helpline Team, supporting the smooth operation of Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline. You will work closely with the Helpline Manager and Helpline Operations Coordinator, as well as the team of Helpline Call Handlers. Your tasks will include arranging meetings, taking minutes, updating records and documentation, and assisting with the helpline rota scheduling. You’ll also play a key role in tasks such as collecting and analysing data, creating reports, supporting staff training, and maintaining up-to-date information systems. Your work will contribute to effective communication internally and externally.
What we need
We’re looking for someone passionate about our work and committed to the values of Scottish Women’s Aid. We need someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage a variety of administrative tasks effectively. You’ll be proficient in using Microsoft Office, maintaining digital records, and using online collaboration and communication tools. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently, using their own initiative, problem-solving skills, and effective prioritisation. You’ll contribute to a supportive and inclusive team culture and participate effectively within a mostly remote team.
What we offer
There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attracts a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:
Flexible working
We offer flexible hybrid working options for the majority of our employees. Some posts are eligible for full-time homeworking. We also offer flexibility for staff and work/life balance through a number of flexible working options such as flexi time, condensed hours, job sharing.
Pay
SWA are a Living wage employer, our pay and grading system offers a competitive starting salary and yearly progression.
Annual Leave
We offer a full-time annual leave entitlement of 30 days (210 hours) per year plus 10 Public Holiday days (70 hours) per year. Leave is accrued at the rate of 3.33 days (23.3 hours) per month.
Pension
SWA believes it's important that we help you save for your retirement so access to Nest pension scheme is given to all eligible employees. SWA contributes 10% of gross contractual earnings on the provision that the employee contributes a minimum of 3% towards their pension contributions.
Learning and Development
SWA supports and develops staff to ensure they have the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. There is an internal schedule of training on key skills and knowledge relevant to all staff. There is also scope to attend ad hoc training for employees who are working to develop specific skills.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
SWA offers staff who meet the criteria for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) an enhanced maternity pay of 20 weeks on full pay and 20 weeks on half pay.
Wellbeing
As part of SWA’s commitment to staff wellbeing, staff are offered access to a confidential 24/7 health and Wellbeing service with AIG which provides confidential advice, counselling and legal support to all staff, and where applicable, immediate family members.
Bike 2 Work
An interest-free loan to purchase a bike, can be arranged up to the value of £1,000.
Edinburgh Leisure Gym Subsidies
Edinburgh based staff are able to access Edinburgh Leisure facilities for the reduced price of £1 per session.
Finn’s Place (SCO45350) is a very successful ‘Wellbeing’ center based in Langside Parish Church which has been in existence for 10 years. It welcomes attendees from across Glasgow and the West of Scotland to its varied activities. All feel welcomed and refreshed by their attendance and report improved wellbeing. We are looking for our next Director to take Finn’s Place onto the next successful 10 years.
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This post is full-time (Flexible hours), with a salary range of £27,188 to £31,875, annually, depending on previous experience, and for a fixed term of 2 years in the first instance.
Finn’s Place needs an individual who shares our vision of a Wellbeing Centre which is a safe, warm space where all are welcome, and all will be heard and accepted. We adhere to the ‘Five Ways of Wellbeing’, connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give back.
We are looking for an innovative, engaging, warm, sociable, and welcoming person with excellent written and verbal communications skills who has a passion for wellbeing and community engagement. Experience of project management, staff recruitment and supervision, budget management, securing funding are essential.
Legal Services Agency (LSA) are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Finance team.
LSA is one of Scotland’s largest Law Centres. Through its solicitors and other staff, operating as Brown & Co. Legal LLP, LSA has a 30-year legacy of serving individuals, families and communities across Scotland, addressing unmet legal need and the effects of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. LSA’s legal service has developed pioneering legal remedies through test cases and campaigns on issues such as dampness, housing repair and evictions, Criminal Injuries Compensation, mental health law and asylum and immigration law. LSA also delivers a wide range of seminars and training programmes and publications on legal themes.
We provide high-quality legal advice, assistance and representation in areas of housing law, preventing homelessness, mental health, discrimination, welfare benefits and social security, community care, criminal injuries compensation and employment law.
The work is rewarding, and the expertise of the Service is highly regarded and nationally recognised. The post offers scope to develop your skills through LSA’s in-house training seminars.
About you
You will have experience in undertaking day to day responsibilities in maintaining accurate financial records and undertaking bank reconciliations to audit standards. Working with the Finance Manager, you will have experience of assisting in preparing financial reports and budgeting. You will be able to assist in communicating with the wider team to progress and resolve matters falling in the remit of the Finance Department. You will be a team player and will be flexible in taking on a variety of tasks.
Circle is a children and families charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. Our purpose is to improve the lives of children by strengthening families.
Circle’s approach builds on strengths, is solution focussed and uses a whole family approach to create a family environment that promotes healthy development in children.
In partnership with Shine Women’s Mentoring Service, we have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
Delivering mentoring and outreach family support services for women and their families affected by imprisonment.
The service is available to all adult females who are:
Applicants should possess a qualification in social work, social care, education or health, and have relevant experience.
Your role as an DEI Consultant is to support our employer partners introduce inclusive practise and understand how to recruit and support a diverse workforce.
You will deliver support to Enable Works employer partners and deliver effective DEI interventions, including training. Delivering a pioneering DEI programme, you will provide support to young disabled people in employment and help their employers develop skills in supporting disabled colleagues
Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.
Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 29 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary (pay award pending), excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.
At Enable Works we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this role, or other roles.
About You
We really need you to have these
Why?
At Enable Works, our goal is to create a more equitable society where everyone has fair and equal opportunities to gain and sustain employment.
Our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion team supports employers to build inclusive practise into every area of their business and feel more confident in hiring disabled employees and supporting them in the workplace. Your professional approach, clear communication and training skills will support employers through this process.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to develop relationships with employers and schedule learning and support with them that works for their business and we need you to manage your workload and you time well.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.