The National Centre for Music (NCM) are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer to play a fundamental role in the delivery of our Activity Plan supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This role is a chance to contribute deeply to the creation of a cultural destination at the heart of Edinburgh as NCM takes on the operation of the iconic old Royal High School at the foot of Calton Hill.

The Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for delivering specific projects and opportunities within our Heritage Lottery-funded project and will collaborate with diverse communities to explore the heritage associated with the project – architectural, natural and cultural. Together with those communities, they will develop projects that offer attractive, inclusive and accessible ways for local people and visitors to engage with this heritage.

Our Coordinator represents Stirling Street Pastors and supports the promotion, management and co-ordination of the initiative in Stirling.

Reporting to a Board of Trustees the Coordinator’s key duties will be to:

• Organise and manage the rotas
• Provide leadership to our volunteers
• Organise volunteer recruitment and training
• Manage the patrol base, and monitor and order equipment/street supplies
• Promote and develop relationships with churches, the Council, Police and other key stakeholders
• Identify funding opportunities and apply, where appropriate
• Be our liaison with Ascension Trust (AT) and Ascension Trust Scotland (ATS)

The post holder must:

• be a Christian with an active relationship with a local church
• subscribe to the Street Pastors core values and ethos
• be trained or willing to train as a Street Pastor volunteer and participate in a patrol rota

We offer:

• a salary of £15,000 p.a. for 18 hours a week
• a degree of flexibility over working arrangements
• an employer pension contribution of 3%

East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau (EACAB) is a progressive and innovative advice organisation dedicated to providing free, impartial, and confidential advice to local communities. We offer both generalist advice and specialist casework services to support people in need.

We are seeking 2 highly organised Outreach Officers to join the team in either our Kilmarnock or Cumnock bureau. One of these posts will be required to travel throughout East Ayrshire and the other throughout North Ayrshire.

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing high-quality, accessible advice and support to individuals and communities across East Ayrshire or North Ayrshire, particularly those least likely to engage with traditional CAB services. The role will involve identifying priority communities, establishing and running regular outreach clinics, engaging directly with vulnerable groups, and providing advice and assistance focused primarily on income maximisation, benefit entitlement, and financial stability. The postholder will also support wider generalist advice needs and make referrals for complex casework when required.

A key requirement of this role is that the postholder must be able to travel independently, using their own vehicle, to multiple outreach locations as part of their duties.

Spirit of Springburn the SCIO was established at the beginning of 2021 and provides a much needed and valued service for the community. We're made up of local residents and local service providers from Springburn and are committed to creating a place-led approach to improve life in the area by identifying the needs of the community, to make Springburn a safe and healthy place to live, grow and work.

Job Overview:

The Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator is a new role that will be supported by the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

We are seeking a motivated, solution focused individual who has the confidence and experience to help shape this new role and to make it a success. You will support and develop the delivery existing wellbeing projects, helping to ensure they are sustainable, as well as creating new groups and activities to meet the needs of the local community.

The duties of the Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator are varied but include day-to-day running of the hub including dealing with the public, stock control, developing partnership opportunities and increasing awareness of our services.

A full induction programme, training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervision of volunteers, ensuring sufficient skills and experience
• Oversee the creation of a volunteer training programme
• Volunteer rota’s, ensuring services have sufficient volunteer support
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Support with the undertaking of risk assessments within the hub
• Assist with inductions for volunteers
• Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety and security in the working environment
• Co-ordination and support for events and activities
• Ensure that day to day financial matters (such as any charitable funds raised and any expenses reimbursement) are recorded and dealt with timeously and in line with policy and procedures
• Work closely with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to report on key performance indicators and budgets

Spirit of Springburn the SCIO was established at the beginning of 2021 and provides a much needed and valued service for the community. We're made up of local residents and local service providers from Springburn and are committed to creating a place-led approach to improve life in the area by identifying the needs of the community, to make Springburn a safe and healthy place to live, grow and work.

Job Overview:

The Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator is a new role that will be supported by the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

We are seeking a motivated, solution focused individual who has the confidence and experience to help shape this new role and to make it a success. You will support and develop the delivery existing wellbeing projects, helping to ensure they are sustainable, as well as creating new groups and activities to meet the needs of the local community.

The duties of the Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator are varied but include day-to-day running of the hub including dealing with the public, stock control, developing partnership opportunities and increasing awareness of our services.

A full induction programme, training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working with the hub volunteer co-ordinator to ensure the health and wellbeing groups are fully and appropriately supported
• Imbed sustainable approaches to improving and increasing the range of health and wellbeing activities offered
• Develop good partnerships with other key organisations and charities to create opportunities for the people of Springburn
• Establish processes to capture feedback on services offered
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to report on key performance indicators and budgets
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to complete funding applications
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Support with the undertaking of risk assessments within the hub
• Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety and security in the working environment
• Co-ordination and support for events and activities
• Ensure that day to day financial matters (such as any charitable funds raised and any expenses reimbursement) are recorded and dealt with timeously and in line with policy and procedures

We are seeking part-time workers who share our values and have the experience and skills to support adults with autism and learning disabilities, within their homes (Supported Living), to access meaningful work, and to have fun and develop relationships. We have a few posts available with different contracted hours so please get in touch to discuss hours.

Previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable, as is a good understanding of autism and the needs of people who use different forms of communication and a confidence in working with people with behaviour that challenges.

Tiphereth is a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.

Key Tasks

• To build relationships with people using a person-centred approach founded on dignity and respect for individuality, and that enables choice and control
• To provide shared support, 1:1 and 2:1 support.
• To work positively with any behaviours of concern.
• To provide care and support with personal / intimate care tasks, administering medication safely, assisting a person’s mobility safely including using equipment, supporting meals, social activities, outings and attending appointments.
• To support people to live in a rich environment, manage a tenancy and build a home.
• To share and support members with daily cleaning tasks and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing working/living environments
• To support people to participate as fully as possible in tasks and activities that interest and engage them, developing skills and a sense of purpose and value
• To act as keyworker for some people taking a lead role in ensuring outcomes, support plans and risk assessments are reviewed at least every 6 months.
• To build good relations with families, carers, and other relevant professionals.
• To plan, organise and facilitate group and individual activities
• To work as an effective member of a team following agreed procedures, and contributing to professional discussions and a positive team working environment
• Support members both inside the home, but also to utilise the outside spaces, supporting gardening, growing vegetable and plants, and enjoying nature.

Purpose of the Role

The Social Enterprise Co-ordinator will grow income by improving how we use the building, developing events, building corporate links and supporting new commercial ideas. The role will work with the CEO to turn ideas into action, strengthen sustainability and support wider community work.

Main Duties

Income Generation and Social Enterprise Development

• Develop and manage plans to grow income across events, building hire, sponsorship and corporate support.
• Work with the CEO to create, test and deliver new commercial ideas.
• Track income and costs and prepare simple monthly updates.
• Look for ways to link income activity with other programmes, including digital and e-sports.

Events (including parties)

• Plan and co-ordinate a calendar of events such as themed sessions, cinema nights, family activities and other opportunities.
• Manage bookings, enquiries and customer information.
• Support sessional staff, keeping clear rotas and communication.
• Ensure all events run safely and follow organisational standards.

Building Use and Room Hire

• Promote the building for meetings, training sessions, conferences and community activities.
• Respond to enquiries and keep an organised booking system.
• Develop simple hire packages, pricing and clear information for users.
• Balance external bookings with internal programme needs.

Corporate Support and Partnerships

• Build relationships with businesses to increase sponsorship, donations and in-kind support.
• Develop partnership offers that align with corporate social responsibility aims.
• Attend networking opportunities to promote the organisation.
• Work with the CEO on sponsorship packages linked to programmes such as e-sports and youth work.

Marketing and Promotion (working with the Marketing Lead)

• Provide information, ideas and content to support marketing activity.
• Work closely with the marketing lead to ensure accurate and timely promotion.
• Share customer insights to help improve communication.

Operational Support

• Help develop systems and processes for events and building activity.
• Ensure work follows health and safety, safeguarding and organisational standards.
• Act as a keyholder when required.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience in events, hospitality, income generation or similar roles.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator able to build good relationships.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends.
• Basic budgeting and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently.

Desirable:

• Experience in social enterprise or community work.
• Experience with booking systems or rotas.
• Experience engaging with businesses or sponsorship.
• Understanding of event operations or licensing.
• Basic understanding of marketing.

Working in Line with Our Values

Staff are expected to work in line with SHINE values:

• Creating a supported and welcoming space.
• Acting with honesty and responsibility.
• Removing barriers to inclusion.
• Being non-judgemental.
• Adapting to changing needs.

Staff Benefits

The role includes:

• Death in service cover
• A choice of employee benefits, which may include:
• NHS health cash plan (top-up scheme)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Christmas voucher
• Other wellbeing options

Additional Information

• Evening and weekend work will be required.
• May involve room set-up or moving equipment.
• Training and development will be supported.

Are you passionate about helping people at a time in their life when they need it most?

About Fresh Start

Fresh Start aims to support individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness by providing practical assistance, skill development, and advocacy to enable lasting, positive change.

Fresh Start is a value led organisation that works with people on the basis of Respect, Collaboration and Empowerment.

Main purpose of role

Fresh Start provides support to people moving on from or those at risk of homelessness. Fresh Start has been active in Edinburgh for over 20 years with a mission to help people make a home for themselves.

The Fresh Rooms Service Co-ordinator will be passionate about helping people establish and make a home for themselves, including but not exhaustive - co-ordinating teams of volunteers to provide people with a painting and decorating service, access to our starter pack household and white goods and support to access wider Fresh Start services. The role will involve engaging with people and assessing their needs when moving into a new tenancy, supporting them to access our services, and working with volunteers and teams of corporate volunteers and ensuring high standards of service deliver are meeting the needs of the people we work for.

Are you:

• Passionate about helping people thrive, not survive.
• Flexible, energetic and a great team player. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic service that delivers to a high standard and keeps our service users at the centre of everything we do.
• Hands on - co-ordinating and working alongside teams of volunteers and service users to paint and decorate service users’ homes. And provide them access to all other Fresh Start services.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

The successful candidate will undertake pastoral visits to parishioners and others in the Parish, in hospital or in their homes or residential units. Share in the chaplaincy with the Parish Minister to the local schools. Play an active role in developing and maintaining links to community groups. Support all aspects of the work of the Church and assist as appropriate.

Attend Larkhall New Parish Church Kirk Session meetings. Develop ways of engaging with the community who have little or no Church connections. Conduct or assist with funerals by covering some of the associated duties including offering bereavement care. Play an active role in developing and maintaining links to community groups. Accept a commission to the General Assembly when appointed by Presbytery. Work with people to enable them to free their gifts and share their personal faith in service to the Church.

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 Equality Act 2010.

We’re looking for 2 Part-Time Family Support Workers to join our West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Bairns’ Hoose Team to help support young people and their families.

Includem are supporting the development and delivery of the Bairns' Hoose across West Dunbartonshire, Argyll and Bute. The Bairns Hoose is a national programme enhancing how child protection services are delivered across Scotland. The vision of Bairns’ Hoose in Scotland is for all children who have been victims of or witnesses to abuse or violence, as well children under the age of criminal responsibility who may have caused harm or abuse, to have access to trauma informed recovery, support and justice. More information on the Bairns’ Hoose can be found at bairnshoosescotland.com

West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute have jointly commissioned includem to provide whole family support services aligned to the Bairns Hoose project, providing a responsive Service across a significant geographical area, supporting children or young people aged 0-18, who are assessed as requiring Bairn’s Hoose service and will be supported by includem’s 24/7 Helpline.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with includem for motivated, positive, resilient individuals who really believe in young people and are flexible regarding hours of work, to help us deliver our innovative approach. You will have a genuine opportunity to work across West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute, facilitating vital support to young people and families who require it most.

Our Family Support Workers are contracted to be available to provide essential Whole Family Support from 0800hrs to 2200hrs, five days over seven within the remit of West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute, in addition to the includem 24hr helpline.

Family Support Workers will lead the provision of relationship-based support delivered to young people and families in the community and to promote positive outcomes in line with the values and principles of includem.

Postholders will manage their own caseload ensuring support plans are developed with the young person to respond to their individual needs and support them to improve outcomes in line with GIRFEC principles and includem’s model of support.

Family Support Workers will be expected to actively demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people and families, by managing outcomes through the use of line managers, colleagues, and organisational tools, processes, policies, and procedures.

Includem is committed to developing employees and will help you to achieve the relevant qualifications required to carry out the role. These qualifications will be fully funded by Includem. The successful candidate must have a full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Company benefits:

• 28 days of annual leave + 9 public holidays (pro rata)
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Casual dress