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.

We are looking for someone to work alongside the parish minister in a range of pastoral, congregational and community-related activities. This post is also suitable for that of parish deacon (please see additional information under Main Duties, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions for candidates wishing to apply for this post as a deacon).

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Are you a hardworking and task-driven person with a background of working with a wide range of people?

If so, this role in our FareShare depot could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Cyrenians FareShare Depot

Cyrenians FareShare is part of the FareShare UK charity network established in 1994, which aims at relieving food poverty and reducing food waste in the United Kingdom. It does this by obtaining good quality surplus food from the food industry that would otherwise have gone to waste and distributing it to frontline charities and community groups across the UK.

About the role

You will be part of a small team of staff that works with 50+ volunteers helping to redistribute food to charities throughout South East and Central Scotland. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Receiving deliveries, organising stock and packing orders
• Delivering orders to our Community Food Members in our FareShare van
• Supporting our Depot volunteers with the day-to-day operations of the Depot

About You

You will be an outgoing individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a creative approach to problem solving. You will also be:

• Hard working, motivated and be able to work well as part of a team.
• Organised with good IT skills
• Able to work with a wide range of people from all backgrounds

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining a small but experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full introduction to all aspects of the depot.

You’ll have a supportive manager as well as access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we take a public health approach to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Read more about our values

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.

Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.

We lead the Cosy Kingdom partnership, a free and impartial energy advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife. We help people save energy and stay warm while spending less on fuel.

We also deliver a means-tested handy service installing simple energy saving measures into people’s homes. Our work plays a vital role supporting people in, or at risk of, fuel poverty and makes an important contribution to tackling carbon emissions and climate change.

The Role

We are looking for a handyperson to join our team who will support people by fitting simple energy saving measures in their homes. These include putting up curtain poles and thermal curtains, installing radiator reflector panels, draught-proofing and fitting LED light bulbs.

You will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining Greener Kirkcaldy’s premises.

We will provide training, and you will be supported by a great team.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy

We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We believe in a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development and encourage staff initiative and ideas.

Benefits of working for Greener Kirkcaldy

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Wellbeing, training and development opportunities
• Social events

Diversity and inclusion

We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.

To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know that our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you identify as Minority Ethnic or have a disability, we welcome your application.

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About Us

Lambhill Stables is a community owned charity in the North of Glasgow providing recreational, educational, training and employment opportunities. Our aims are to develop and deliver programmes of community-based activities in support of our provisions, to engage in viable and socially inclusive activity and to do so in a sustainable way.

Job Purpose

• Work with Lambhill Stables staff to plan and implement a seasonal growing plan, clearly setting out visible plans within the Community Garden so that volunteers can work together and independently.
• Work with existing volunteers and young people to co-create a progressive volunteer programme so that those volunteering have a clear pathway to progressing into designated roles that support the effective community learning programme.
• Implement a hands-on, experiential learning programme to enable volunteers, residents and workshop participants to acquire new and develop their skills and knowledge so that they can carry out their role with confidence, and independently.

About the role

We are seeking to engage an experienced community gardener who is passionate about involving the community in growing plants, herbs, vegetables, and composting. The Community Gardener will support the implementation of a year-round programme of planting. The proactive engagement of volunteers, school children and families is integral to this programme, so that they can engage confidently and work independently, understanding the practicalities of gardening and horticultural practices.

You will be responsible for planning and facilitating practical workshops, engaging and leading volunteers, and helping to maintain the Community Garden working alongside out Landscaper and trainees. Workshops and hands-on sessions will focus on facilitating the development of basic gardening skills, with an emphasis on plant cultivation and habitat development. Additionally, you are encouraged to incorporate creative elements engaging in nature-based crafts, for example, making seasonal festive wreaths, bug hotels and bird feeders.

Lambhill Stables has an established and well-developed community garden incorporating food growing and nature-based projects that seek to engage people of all ages and backgrounds, including:

• Weekly volunteer groups that encourage community participation and provide a restorative space for those who with additional needs or socially excluded.
• Seasonal food growing for use in our Community Cafe
• Environmental education for visiting school aged groups who learn about food growing, horticulture and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter with demonstrable experience in sound horticultural practices (particularly food-growing) who thrives in taking the initiative to deliver creative workshops within a community setting.

The successful candidate should be able to communicate clearly, work methodically to encourage participants to improve their confidence and ability learn new skills and exchange their know-how with others.

A key aspect of the Community Gardener role is the engagement and training of local volunteers – some of whom may be vulnerable – to grow and learn in a practical and experiential context. You will relish the challenge of getting people of diverse backgrounds excited about gardening, nature and food growing.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic community setting built on an ethos of dignity and inclusivity, that would suit a committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. The post is subject to pre-employment reference and PVG check.

Additional Duties

• Support with maintaining the garden space to ensure it is safe, secure, and well-presented at all times.
• Ensure all organisational health and safety policies and procedures are followed, reporting and mitigating any risks as they arise.

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 Pastoral Care Assistant will manage emotional, spiritual, and social support through acting as a liaison with families and church members to ensure well-being throughout our parish and community.

Working with others in identifying individuals and families who require practical and emotional support, you will offer support, including pastoral care and visit people in their homes, in hospital or in care.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).