We would like to hear from energetic professionals who are able to help the charity set, develop and deliver its strategy, transforming the lives of the individuals we work with. Cruse Scotland is a unique organisation – as we are Scotland's only open-to-all bereavement charity.
Our work offers bereaved people the vital support they so badly need when someone close dies. We have a proven record of providing personalised, quality support to bereaved adults and children across Scotland over the last 50 years. During 2023-24 we delivered over 5,000 counselling sessions across Scotland – all of which was this provided by a skilled volunteer workforce – supported by just 22 members of staff. Our telephone helpline is also delivered by another volunteer team who responded to 9324 calls across the year!
This is an exciting time for the charity, in 2022 we launched a new 5-year strategy with ambitious plans for growth and development and are looking to strengthen our Board of Directors in order that they can further guide our success. The role of the Board of Directors is crucial to the success of Cruse Scotland, providing good governance, guidance and leadership at the highest level of the charity. We are seeking people with relevant expertise, with the time and commitment to devote to this challenging role and who share our values as an organisation.
We are particularly interested in hearing from dynamic professionals who are looking for opportunities to broaden their own experience; improve their own career prospects and/or share their existing knowledge. We are particularly keen, but not exclusively, to hear from those with existing or previous careers in one of the following:
Cruse Scotland strives to create a fair and inclusive organisational culture. In our commitment towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics who are under-represented in our trustee membership.
Welcoming, Connecting and Supporting Families and Visitors is at the core of what we do here at the Croft!
Providing practical and emotional support, information and advice to the families impacted by a loved one’s imprisonment at HMP Barlinnie to help make their visiting experience the best it can be under the circumstances
Do you want to help make a difference to the lives of families affected by another’s imprisonment – this is a group of people, including many children, often marginalised and severely impacted, practically, emotionally and financially by the actions of another. Want to learn new skills in the process? - you can by becoming a volunteer Board Member for the Croft HMP Barlinnie’s Visitors Centre.
What we are looking for
We are looking to recruit a number of Board members.
We welcome applicants from any background and experience, including people who have been personally impacted. We welcome all skills but do have particular skills gaps we would love to bring on board–
What you get from being a Board Member
Background
For more information about the Croft and its work see:
Visit our new website: thecroftfamilysupport.org
Visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/CroftVisitorsService
Click on this article to read about just some of the work we do: cjg-annualreport23.co.uk/2023/08/21/supporting-families-cost-of-living-crisis-a-year-of-reflection
Enabling and encouraging a middle-aged man who needs total care to achieve and enjoy life is very rewarding and satisfying. Some nursing care is also needed. He enjoys gardening, craft, Christian activities, reading books, horse riding.
Communication through body language and vocalising has to be learnt alongside how this man likes to do activities and how he likes things done. The Enabler/Carer needs to be able to drive. It is a position where one needs to be willing to learn the basics and then be able to move on into a senior position on the individual's team.
Various permanent hours from part-time to full-time are available for a responsible person good at problem solving and communication. They need to be comfortable around horses and dogs. Male person would be preferred at least 170cm or 5ft 7inches tall.
For the right person the rate of pay would be at £18ph pro rata after probation period. You would also be entitled to 6 weeks paid holiday pro rata.
Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)
Mark Ruskell MSP is looking for a Casework Coordinator to join his team based in Mid Scotland and Fife.
MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide an outstanding service for constituents.
Responsibilities
About You
Requirements
To be responsible for the Supervision and Direction of Support staff across 3 sites, maintaining an overview of (and compliance with) established service delivery procedures.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Fife Gingerbread specialises in supporting and empowering lone parents and families in need. We have over 30-years of experience supporting families in Fife through early intervention and partnership work.
We are looking for a ‘can do’ dynamic, adaptable, and innovative individual to join our team!
The job involves using a whole family and trauma-informed approach to support unemployed lone parents with multiple complex barriers in their journey toward employment, training, and education.
The person we are looking for will work well as part of a team and have the ability to use their own initiative.
At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.
Are you the right person to come and help us in that mission?
Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland to keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Communications and National Ministries Teams for a Project Manager with experience working in a diverse and fast paced environment. This role is at the heart of the organisation, working across departments to ensure our projects and Bible resources are of the highest standard and delivered on time.
If you enjoy variety, thrive on administration, are detail orientated and have a ‘can-do, will-do’ attitude we’d like to hear from you!
This role requires the post holder to have knowledge and understanding of the church in Scotland who are our primary audience. As such there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.
The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust is an independent charity which provides grants to registered charities who provide benefit to people living in Scotland. We support those charities to achieve their mission.
We are looking for a part-time Grants Administrator to join our small team, supporting our two Grants and Relationship Managers. The role will help with the administration of our grant applications and awards, using our Salesforce database. There will be regular contact with our volunteer assessors.
Job Description:
The Grants Administrator will:
The Grants Administrator will be well organised, adaptable and approachable and help us provide grants which are meaningful and effective. The role will also assist with ongoing data management and record keeping.
We would like to hire someone with a good eye for detail, who is an effective communicator and who has an interest in the Scottish third sector.
Salary is £25,500 pro rata (based on 37.5 hour week) and benefits include 25 days annual leave per year. Core days for all staff are Tuesday and Thursday and so availability on those days are preferable.
At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.
Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland to keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is practical, helpful and can take care of our building and supervise the provision of office services so that our staff can work safely, effectively and efficiently.
Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, there is an expectation that there will be respect for the Christian ethos of SBS.
Are you passionate about working within communities to help reduce the impact gambling can have on individuals and families?
Do you want to make a difference by raising awareness of gambling-related harms with community groups?
Can you help build confidence in people and communities to talk openly about gambling and reach out for support from our services?
If so, the role of Outreach and Engagement Practitioner could be for you.
One of the key priorities of GamCare Scotland is to reach out to individuals, families, and communities to make it easier to talk about gambling and gambling related harms. This is done by working across the region to engage with underserved communities and ensure everyone can access information and support.
As Outreach and Engagement Practitioner you will be responsible for building effective working partnerships with professional services through the delivery of presentations, networking and creating new referral pathways for those needing support from GamCare services.
You will be integral in making GamCare services accessible as you work within a committed team to achieve this aim.
To meet the needs of the service the role may include some evenings and occasional weekends.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator (written and verbal) and have the ability to present and tailor content for a range of professional and public audiences on sensitive topics.
You will be experienced in community-based work and have the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to champion our vision for gambling support across our region.
If you are committed to providing better support for local communities and you would love to be a part of an innovative and dynamic service, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
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