Partnership & Mentor Recruitment Managers – West & East Scotland
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Glasgow/Edinburgh
- Closing 21st April 2023
- Advertised from 21st March 2023
- Permanent.
Role
Are you searching for a position with purpose? A role to make a real difference? Where your time can be transformational? MCR Pathways is a national, award-winning mentoring programme dedicated to addressing the long-standing inequality in education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances for care experienced young people and those experiencing disadvantage. Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on mentees in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life changing difference.
We are looking for two outstanding Partnership & Mentor Recruitment Managers based in the West of Scotland (primarily in and around the Greater Glasgow area) and East of Scotland (primarily in and around the Greater Edinburgh area). The roles will focus on forming pioneering partnerships with key public and private sector organisations to drive mentor recruitment and also help create other opportunities for MCR young people. You will help represent the regional mentor recruitment teams, input to schools’ teams and ensure we have as many mentors local to each school as our young people need.
You’ll establish a deeply personal service that inspires every volunteer and individual to feel a hugely valued part of the MCR family and cause. This is exceptional relationship building and inspirational championing of the MCR cause in practice. You will be a motivated, committed, enthusiastic and resilient person with a strong and practical belief in addressing inequality. You will be the mentor champion for each of the young people, schools, employers and the local communities we serve.
Key responsibilities:
- As a passionate MCR ambassador, develop and maintain strong and lasting partnerships with Local Authorities, businesses and schools to drive and sustain mentor recruitment.
- Manage organisational recruitment campaigns & lead on ensuring continuous engagement of prospective mentors (from the individual to their organisation) strategically & practically at each stage, with the highest service quality & response rates.
- Organise, participate in, and actively support, all forms of mentor recruitment, mentor and volunteer engagement, events, communities & marketing.
- Support all aspects of the recruitment channels to ensure individual mentors are fully and emotionally engaged throughout and an efficient pipeline flow through to effective mentor matches that meets the expectations of all participants.
- Work with our Programme Managers to deliver a tailored local approach for organisation and community engagement, and identify opportunities for mentor recruitment and support for other parts of the MCR model.
Please note: A driving licence is essential as travel throughout the area for face to face meetings is integral to the roles.
Application notes
To apply, please visit our website and complete the application form in 500 words or fewer, making clear reference to the points covered within the Mentor Recruitment Manager Job Description & Person Specification.
Please note, the role will be subject to a PVG check and two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer.
MCR Pathways subscribes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) regarding disclosure & barring.
MCR Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a PVG check. Applications to process PVGs will only be submitted once the successful candidate has accepted the offer of a position.
MCR Pathways is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
LCiL are recruiting for a full time Peer Support and Learning Facilitator to facilitate the effective delivery of the PSL programme deliver workshops and peer support groups in Edinburgh and the three Lothians.
PSL facilitates group peer support with disabled people and carers on all stages of their social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS) journey, empowering them to take ownership of, and have more control over, their health and wellbeing. The team also work in partnership with The Action Group (TAG) to facilitate peer support with carers from BAME backgrounds.
Peer Support and Learning Facilitator role:
• Alongside PSL and TAG colleagues and LCiL Champions, facilitate peer support groups with disabled people and carers in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian.
• Support Champions within their roles; work with the Service Manager to ensure meaningful opportunities for volunteers are available and people are supported to learn, develop, and lead.
• As part of team, create content for information workshops and co-deliver with colleagues and Champions.
• Benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
STAND International
STAND International, through its learning centre, works with people in the UK and overseas to promote learning and understanding, and support practical structured learning opportunities for those who have experienced barriers to education and employment.
The acronym STAND comes from Start A New Day, denoting the idea that participating in projects allows participants to re-evaluate the opportunities they are presented with in life and to consider positive involvement in, and contributions to, their communities. Our learners have all experienced disadvantage in their lives, many of them through the care system, homelessness, substance use and other challenges.
Our learning programmes are delivered with partner organisations overseas and can lead to accredited qualifications. The projects support our learners to fulfil their potential, widen their horizons, and enhance their employment opportunities, whilst at the same time becoming more involved in an inclusive society.
Purpose of the Job:
This role will be accountable for developing and nurturing key strategic partnerships in the UK, as well as managing existing partners and connections.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be able lead from the front while ensuring you work as a key team member. As well as being able to build strong partnerships, you will have the ability to gather, analyse and use data to drive the Partnerships strategy forward.
LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help shape and develop our work with disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
We’re looking for a Services and Development Lead to join our Leadership Team, where you will oversee the delivery and development of LCiL support services. You will provide leadership that supports LCiL to deliver and grow person-led, innovative, and high quality services.
This post is an essential lead role contributing to the ongoing sustainability of LCiL enabling it to take forward a new three-year strategic plan which is currently being developed.
Services and Development Lead role:
- The post holder will manage a team over Service Managers and will required to ensure that strategic and operational goals for those services are met.
- Support the CEO with contributions to the overall organisation’s strategy and development.
- Work alongside the CEO and the Operations and Finance Lead to ensure a strong connection between organisational and services planning, and financial sustainability.
- Promote and represent LCiL at relevant networks, meetings, and external events.
- Foster collaboration and best practises across services.
- Benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Gaby Nolan via HR@lothiancil.org.uk
Service Manager : Advice and Information Services
- Full time
- £30,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 31st July 2024
LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help shape and develop our work with disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
We do this in part through our advice and information services:
• Our Independent Living Service provides independent advice and information as well as support to disabled people, their carers, and families on all aspects of Self-Directed Support. This service covers all of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
• Our Disability Advice and Information Service provides specialist advice and information to empower disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, to understand and access their rights and welfare benefits entitlements.
We’re looking for a Service Manager to support our advice and information services, providing day-to-day leadership and support to both services, ensuring strategic and operational goals are successfully met.
This post is an essential management role contributing to LCiL’s ongoing sustainability, enabling it to take forward a new three-year strategic plan, which is currently being developed.
Service Manager role:
• The post holder will manage a team and oversee the delivery of advice and information services.
• Implement strong monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Promote and represent LCiL at relevant networks and events.
• Ensure that all services agreed targets and deadlines are achieved.
We offer generous benefits, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Gaby Nolan via HR@lothiancil.org.uk
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