Every day 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 an Assistant Shop Manager you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Shop Manager for the Drumchapel store. You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
Department: Retail
This post will be integral to the smooth running of Epilepsy Scotland’s busy day- to-day operations, including services. The main services to be supported are Fundraising, Training and Welfare Rights. The post holder will be the first point of contact for Welfare Rights, Fundraising and Training related enquiries, as well as manage and maintain clear records for each.
We are keen to hear from skilled and experienced administrators who have worked in a public facing role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this post as is a commitment to the values of our organisation.
GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.
Project Workers will provide first line management to Assistant Project Workers using established supervision and performance management systems.
They will contribute to the personal development of self and the team of Assistant Project Workers in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader. Project Workers will implement agreed systems, procedures and practice for assessments, plans and reviews in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader
Knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable for the above posts. However full induction and training will be provided including on the SSSC Codes of Practice and the National Care Standards and how this framework applies to your role.
A qualification at SVQ2/SVQ 3 or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is essential due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post.
Applicants for all posts must be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.
These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.
Circle is a Scottish charity providing whole family support services to some of the most marginalised children and families in Scotland.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
Funded by East Lothian Council, our Families Affected by Substance Use Service aims to address the needs of, and improve the safety, health and wellbeing of children, young people and families affected by parental substance use, while promoting their strengths.
Applicants should possess a qualification in social work, social care, health or education, and have relevant experience.
As a church community we want to continue to follow God’s leading to make disciples and we are looking to build on and develop these connections in order that those in the local area have the opportunity to find faith in Jesus Christ.
Taking an active leadership role, alongside the minister and congregation, we are now seeking someone with passion and experience in outreach to lead us in extending and developing our existing work, and creating fresh opportunities for making disciples.
You will bring a collaborative approach with experience of leading new initiatives and working positively with volunteers which will enable you to work with us in developing our connections in the community.
We want to enable as wide a range of candidates to apply as possible and so we are open to applications being submitted on a full or part-time basis as well as flexible working.
It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.
Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world receive Bibles in a language they understand and a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God. The range of projects we either initiate here or support around the world is extensive.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic fundraiser to join our existing team. You will be someone with a proven track record in fundraising who can raise the profile of the SBS brand and attract new audiences to respond by supporting the SBS mission. You will have experience of developing and managing campaigns that help
meet fundraising targets for a charitable organisation or not-for-profit entity.
You will be articulate with strong influencing skills. You will have proven stakeholder management skills to work with all levels of staff in the organisation, our board of directors, and external partners.
This is a significant role in an organisation with a strong Christian ethos, therefore there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.
Our vibrant and busy service in North West Glasgow provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have a Recovery Hub however much of our work is carried out in the local community. We work with people at all stages on their journey providing both one to one appointments and group work.
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2025.
If you are passionate about helping others facing the problems caused by drugs and alcohol, then this might be just the job you are looking for. We are looking for someone experienced, motivated and determined to make a difference within local communities.
You will be someone who can work well within a team and well with partner agencies, having excellent communication skills. You will act as a champion for our clients, sharing your experiences and knowledge and showing change is possible. This means offering a safe space for them to share what it's like for them so we can understand their needs and design a support plan that's right for them. You'll be part of our amazing Recovery Worker team and work alongside our partner agencies to ensure each client receives the full package of support needed to keep them safe. We'll also welcome your ideas as to how we can develop our support offering to be even more effective and so help more people. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
We work with people at all stages of their journey providing both one-to-one appointments and group work. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.
You will work as part of a team with the aims of:
There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.
If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.
Diversity Statement
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.
Required Skills
To be successful in this role you will:
Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience.
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.
A full job description and person specification is available on request.
About The Company
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
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Benefits
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS/PVG check.
We are looking for a ‘can do’ dynamic, adaptable, and innovative individual to join our team!
The job demands a whole family and trauma-informed approach to support families with multiple and complex barriers, and who are at risk of becoming involved with drugs or alcohol. The Family Learning Coordinator must be an excellent communicator and listener to work with the family and bring them together.
The person will work well as part of a multi-discipline team and can use their own initiative.
Street Connect is a Christian organisation with a mission to offer hope and opportunity of recovery for people disadvantaged by addiction, homelessness and poor mental health.
As a Projects Worker you can contribute to profound and lasting changes in the lives of highly vulnerable individuals. In 2023/24 working with our church partners, Street Connect benefitted over 2,166 people overall with 806 people receiving support through one-to-one appointments or groupwork, with 160 of those individuals receiving formal key work support, and we supported 16 entries to residential rehabilitation. Our participants report stability and improvements not only in their recovery from drug and alcohol problems, but also in their living skills and situations, social skills and relationships, and in their physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.
The focal point of the role of Projects Worker will be in supporting church partners and volunteers. Our experience has shown us that working closely with partner churches to deliver support within communities is a successful way for people to access the support that they need. We currently have Street Connect partner churches and projects in Glasgow city centre, Royston, Clydebank, Paisley central, Paisley Kilnside, Greenock, Motherwell, Dunoon and Wishaw. As we continue our vital work in each of these areas our aim is to grow into new communities and allow as many people as possible to access the support they need.
In this role you will be part of the Street Connect team seeking to develop and deliver community recovery support through a range of different routes to both male and female service participants who have a background of complex needs such as addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues, who are now at different stages in their recovery journey. This will include both those in aftercare who are living independently and free from such issues and those at an earlier stage in their recovery.
Do you have a heart for getting alongside and supporting vulnerable women in Glasgow
We seek to help people in Glasgow flourish and experience real change in their lives. We are looking for a female worker to join our existing City Centre Project Team who operate day and evening services for those affected by homelessness and poverty in the city. The Women’s Project Worker will build healthy relationships with women and enable them to come together in a caring environment to equip them with the tools to move forward in their lives.
We are looking to recruit a female with a Christian faith and live church connection. These are Genuine Occupational Requirements in terms of the Employment Equality Regulations 2010. Offer subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check.