Community & Campaigns Mastermind (Marketing and Fundraising)
- Part time
- £26,273 pro-rata
- LifeCare (Edinburgh), with agreement to also work from home, 525 Ferry Road, Space @ Broomhouse Hub, or other such location as we consider necessary.
- Closing 20th February 2023
- Advertised from 23rd January 2023
- 4 days per week
Role
Vintage Vibes is an amazing city-wide charitable partnership between two longstanding Edinburgh charities, Space and LifeCare. We’re expanding our team and are on the lookout for a skilled individual with Marketing and Fundraising experience to increase our reach within Edinburgh communities for volunteer recruitment, community/corporate fundraising and awareness raising.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Development Manager – Vintage Vibes
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Edinburgh is the loneliest city in the UK for older people. Vintage Vibes is an award-winning partnership project that looks to change that. We put together volunteers with people over 60 (called our VIPs), who are matched based on shared interests, to tackle isolation and loneliness through creating long-lasting friendships.
As our new Community & Campaigns Mastermind you will:
Develop and implement our Marketing, PR and Community/Corporate Fundraising Strategies
Broaden our community of volunteers, VIPs and supporters
Make a difference to Edinburgh’s isolated older people by celebrating individuality, friendship and positivity
Contribute to our innovation projects, such as our Volunteer Portal ‘Volunteer Vibes’
Contribute to continual exciting and innovative service developments as part of a fun and fresh thinking team.
Application notes
For more information please read our Role Description Pack.
Application notes
Closing date: Monday 20th February 2023 at 10am
Interview date: Monday 27th February 2023
Stage 2 date: Wednesday 29th February 2023
To apply please submit an up to date CV, cover letter and mock press release to hello@vintagevibes.org.uk (further information included in our Role Description Pack)
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Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £29,640 – £32,812
- Edinburgh/ Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to deliver significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator will report to the Fundraising & Engagement Leader, contributing to the delivery of our strategic objectives.
Whilst the role will work collaboratively to support all income streams, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience.
We are looking for someone who is naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. You will be a self-starter, comfortable working independently, who thrives on building meaningful relationships. Applicants should enjoy and have a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
Care & Support Workers (older people)
- Full time or Part time
- £22,621 – £23,438
- Glasgow, Edinburgh, Galashiels, Girvan, Fife, Inverness, Stornoway, Duns and more
- Closing 29th April 2024
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
- competitive hourly rates of £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
- guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
- generous annual leave entitlement
- a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
- flexible working policies
- access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
- a supportive and inclusive culture.
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Counselling to lead and develop this highly-regarded Service. You will lead a team, oversee around 15 committed volunteers and ensure we deliver a safe, professional and effective service to a range of clients. The role is an excellent opportunity for the right person.
Full details can be found in the job description below however a summarised list of some of the main responsibilities can be found below.
The Head of Counselling has a key role:
- Managing and delivering counselling service.
- Ensuring robust governance of the service.
- Working with the church leadership team to ensure there is strong interface with other church ministries and that the counselling service is integral part of its vision and strategy
The Counselling Service is a member of the Association of Christian Counsellors and adheres to their statement of faith and code of conduct.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Lead and manage Ps & Gs Counselling Service.
- Manage Counselling Staff team.
- Oversee a team of volunteer counsellors.
- Provide support and guidance to both qualified and student counsellors.
- Ensure all qualified and student counsellors receive required level of supervision.
- Offer supervision as appropriate.
- Hold a personal caseload.
- Plan a programme of CPD for the team.
- Take the professional lead in reviewing/updating counselling policies and practices.
- Lead and supervise the development and implementation of all operational business plans and service improvement.
- Lead on the recruitment and induction of volunteer trainee and qualified counsellors and volunteer receptionists.
- Attend staff prayers and other staff meetings each week and establish working relationships with the wider staff team.
- Report annually to Vestry.
- You will be responsible for the budgets for the counselling service, under the direction of the Finance Team.
- Ensure team have regular safeguarding training and all safeguarding guidelines are followed.
- Follow GDPR guidelines and ensure IT is used responsibly, including safe storage and appropriate retention of client information.
- With the Support of the Counselling Advisory group, ensure a pattern of review for governance, best practice, guidance and procedures.
Fundraising & Engagement Leader - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £35,826.52 – £37,576.42
- Edinburgh/Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to own the delivery of significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Leader will report to the Head of Fundraising & Engagement, collaboratively leading the team’s delivery of our strategic objectives.
While not essential, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience. In particular, this role will focus on the establishment and delivery of a major donor programme and the development and leadership of our corporate partnerships strategy and implementation.
We are looking for someone who is driven, comfortable working independently and has a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment. You should be naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. In line with our ethos of building meaningful relationships, applications from those with experience of partnerships and collaboration are particularly welcome.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
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