Community Hub Officer
- Part time
- £21,840 – £23,400 pro-rata
- Falkirk
- Closing 30th April 2023
- Advertised from 29th March 2023
Role
Join our award-winning Charity Community Hub to help make Bailliefields Community Hub ‘A Place for All’ .
There will also be opportunities for you to enhance your own skills and achieve personal goals while making a difference within a community organisation.
This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
Purpose of post
To assist in the development of the Community Hub linking in with both established and new partner groups. This will include delivering sessions and building relationships with approved partner groups. The post holder will review the needs in the area regularly and communicate with the board to help identify potential new partnerships.
Main Duties
- Identify new and alternative ideas/groups to help diversify and develop the activities of the Hub in line with the Hub’s Objectives
- Work with our existing partner groups to manage the relationship and look at ways to grow
- Grow the number of partner groups of the Hub
- Provide information to the Trustees of current ideas/groups that are being pursued and update on confirmed new partnerships on at least a monthly basis
- Work with the Hub’s board and existing volunteers to grow the volunteer base
- Assist in delivery of the Hub’s programmes, training will be provided
- Promote the Hub’s work both internally and externally on all channels including social media in conjunction with the Hub’s Social Media Co-ordinator
- Assist in administration of memberships
- Be responsible for the safe and secure handling of partner and membership data (PVG Check will be paid for by BCH)
- Attend training/development activities as appropriate
- Assist with funding applications where necessary
Other Duties
The activities in Main Duties are a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation and is not an exhaustive list. Should the duties change radically then the post will be reviewed. The jobholder will be expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures at all times.
Terms & Conditions
- Salary £21,840 - £23,400 – Prorated year 1 at 2 days, year 2 at 3 days and year 3 at 4 days
- 25-days Annual Leave (pro-rata as above)
- 6% contribution to pension
- Location – we are happy to discuss a hybrid arrangement, working between home and our new Hub building, once completed. Given the nature of the role we would anticipate at least 50% of a typical working week would be spent at the Hub once our new building is operational.
- We will provide a Laptop and an allowance for any costs associated with working from home.
- We will pay reasonable traveling costs.
- Reports to Bailliefields Community Hub Board of Trustees
Person Specification
This is a new position and comes at an exciting time for Bailliefields Community Hub. We have listed below some of the skills and attributes that we would anticipate finding in a successful applicant. This list is not definitive, and we are primarily interested in finding someone who is the correct fit for our organisation and our ethos.
Desirable
- Demonstrate capacity to work on own initiative whilst also following written/verbal guidelines and procedures
- Ability to undertake a professional approach to a range of activities and services
- Ability to build strong and positive relationships with a range of key stakeholders including members of the Hub and of other groups
- Experience of engaging with parts of the community with limited community engagement and activity uptake
- Willingness to undertake additional training in a range of activities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with and relate to people at all levels; listen well; treat people with empathy and be non-judgemental
- Proficient and comfortable in using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Organisational and time management skills with an ability to manage a wide range of planning and operational tasks often working to tight deadlines
- ICT skills and competency in Microsoft Office
- Passion for community engagement and involvement
- Experience in a similar community, sporting, third sector or charitable organisation
- Flexible working which may include some evening and weekend work
- Driving licence with access to private transport
Application notes
Before you apply
If you are interested in the role or would like more information before applying please contact us and we can arrange for someone to get in touch for an informal chat about the role and to answer any questions you may have. Email Stephen Sutton and Graham Thomson and someone will call you back to discuss.
Stephen.Sutton@bailliefields.onmicrosoft.com / Graham.Thomson@bailliefields.onmicrosoft.com
We are based in Brightons, Falkirk, FK2 ORN.
You can find more details about our organisation at bailliefields.org.uk and wrcc.org.uk
How to apply
Please complete the application form on this link (bit.ly/BCH_Comm_Hub_Officer)
Deadline for applications: Sunday 30th April
Background
Bailliefields Community Hub SCIO was created in 2021 on the back of the work done by Westquarter and Redding Cricket Club C.I.C.. Over the last 6 years the club and the charity have significantly expanded in their number of members and the range of supported activities.
The hub was previously SportScotland Local Club of the Year and is currently 1 of the 6 Cricket Scotland Disability Cricket Champion Clubs and has also been a finalist in Alzheimer Scotland National Awards for its monthly dementia group.
The currently facilities are being upgraded through over £400,000 of funding and we are looking to expand even further over the coming years with ambitious plans for the facilities that are provided on site.
Our overall aims are very simple and clear - we look to make the local community a better place to live by addressing the following:
- Providing opportunities to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
- Promoting inclusion and equality for the young and elderly.
- Tackling social isolation and the health and wellbeing.
- Connecting the local community and giving a sense of belonging.
With the overriding vision being – ‘A place for all’; one where everyone belongs and all activities have a social element to bring the community together.
The Trustees have developed the hub as it has evolved. There is a real appetite now to build on this foundation and take Bailliefields Community Hub to the next phase of its development. For that reason, we are looking for a staff member to join us and build on the work carried out to date.
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Women on Wheels, a Glasgow based community cycling hub for women and non-binary people, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Interim Project Manager.
Our purpose is to encourage and facilitate women & non binary people in the community to get back on a bike or to cycle for the first time. Our programmes are designed and led by women and non-binary people, focusing on a range of cycling & social activities.
Due to our current Project Manager taking time out for personal reasons, we are looking for an Interim Project Manager to ensure the continued successful management of our charity. Therefore, this is a temporary post for 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will have experience managing an organisation of a similar scale, supporting a team, and overseeing daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- As the Interim Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the charity, ensuring the continuity and success of our various cycling programmes and activities. The role involves:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the charity.
- Managing and supporting a team of dedicated staff, sessional workers and volunteers
- Ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of all activities and programmes.
- Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, funders and partners.
- Monitoring and reporting on the charity's progress and performance.
- Monitoring and managing the charity's financial position.
- Reporting directly to the Board of Directors.
A full breakdown of the role and key requirements are outlined in the Job Description.
To help you fully settle into the role, you will be guided by a passionate and committed Board of Directors and a highly effective team of staff members, seasonal workers and volunteers.
Location:
This post is for 3 days per week, worked flexibly, and is based at the Women on Wheels Hub, Govanhill Workspace, Unit 4, 69 Dixon Road, Glasgow, G42 8AT. It is expected that the post holder will work in the Hub at least two days per week to align with the staff team.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave
- Enhanced sick leave entitlements
- Personal bereavement leave
- Training and education opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Dependency leave:
Top job! Head of Service and Chief Social Work Officer
- Full time
- £96,110 – £99,064
- Hybrid: Viewforth Stirling, FK8 2ET
- Closing 11th August 2024
This is an exciting time to join Stirling Council as we work to enhance our leadership capacity and drive improvement activities that make a difference for people in Stirling.
Are you ready to lead and innovate in relation to improving the lives of children, families and justice in Stirling? Are you committed to leading on and promoting the value and contribution of our social work professionals and practice, including child protection, adult protection and practice learning and development for across our workforce? The role of Chief Social Worker is critical to supporting the development, promotion and value of our social work profession and professionals whilst leading and managing our Children, Family and Justice services that put the child and/or person at the heart of every decision.
In Stirling, our children, young people, parents and carers have a vision of a Stirling that is safe, inclusive and nurturing and where all children and young people are able to thrive. We have a vision of Stirling as a place where every child grows up feeling loved, safe, and respected, so that they can realise their full potential. We work together putting children and families at the centre. Children and young people want services which promote and defend their rights as children, and which involve them in the decisions that affect them.
Requirements
You will be a highly effective communicator and team player, a strategic thinker and experienced senior manager, who has used your record of success in delivering effective services to champion and embed opportunities for all children, young people and care leavers, within Council and partnership systems and arrangements.
Analytical skills and astute political awareness and understanding are needed, together with a commitment to customer-focused public services. Working with our communities and public, private and third sector organisations, as well as colleagues and teams across the organisation, you will build and develop relationships to deliver improvements for the benefit of all our citizens.
Responsibilities
Children and Family and Justice Services
There are currently 18,194 children and young people aged 0-18 years in Stirling, comprising 19.5% of the total population, with almost twice as many residents living within a rural area (33.4%) than the Scottish average (17.2%). When looking at Stirling’s outcomes for children and young people, the majority are improving. Comparatively Stirling is the same or better than Scotland as whole. This overall picture, however, masks deep inequalities, with outcomes for some children and young people being significantly poorer than others.
In Children and Family Services, our work to deliver on The Promise and our commitment to the revised guidance on Getting It Right for Every Child are changing the way we work to protect those who are most vulnerable and ensure the voice and rights of the child are at the heart of all we do.
In relation to our Justice services, the Children’s Care and Justice Bill and processes around places of safety will have a significant impact on delivery of services for those young people who come into conflict with the law. Similarly, for those working in adult justice, guidance around electronic court submissions, alongside the newly introduced Community Justice Strategy and Hate Crime Strategy are changing the way we deliver services as well.
Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) (Adult) Service
At the heart of this is our commitment to strengthen our Health, Social Work and Social Care Services, and deliver a service to our communities that is defined by quality, inclusive practices, innovation, accountability and achieving effective and positive outcomes which will change lives for the better.
As Chief Social Work Officer in Stirling, you will contribute to HSCP strategic priorities while maintaining productive and co-operative working relationships with Elected Members, NHS Non-Executives, Heads of Service, senior officers and stakeholders across partner organisations whilst operating as a non-voting member of the Integration Joint Board (IJB) and any other appropriate national and or local bodies.
You will also manage the day to day delivery and strategic direction of the following specific functions: Child Protection, Adult Protection and Practice Learning & Professional Social Work Practice Development.Working with us, you can expect to enjoy a varied, challenging and rewarding career, the chance to make a real difference for people and communities. With your ongoing commitment we can continue to offer invaluable support for adults, families and children when they need it most.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Stirling. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts children, families and people at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest, and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you
The Individual
About Stirling
Stirling is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city set within a world-class historic built environment and is a hub of contemporary culture.
The area is popular with tourists, attracting millions of visitors every year thanks to the region's rich history and stunning countryside, including Scotland's first National Park. Add to this theatres, cinemas, galleries, great restaurants, sporting facilities and easily accessible shopping, and it's easy to see why life in Stirling is hard to beat. Equidistant to both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Stirling is ideally situated for business, as well as to live, work, study and visit. Stirling's population is approximately 94,210 and is projected to rise significantly in the coming years. The Stirling Council area benefits from a vast mix of urban and rural communities, covering 2,187 square kilometres in total and includes areas as far south as Strathblane and as far North as Killin
Benefits of Working for Stirling Council
- Fair pay including pensions
- Flexibility (ability to negotiate working from home/office hybrid model, core hours, enhance work life balance)
- Health and Wellbeing Support and Resources
- Benefits including salary sacrifice and discount schemes
- An inclusive workplace culture allowing all employees to fulfil their potential and other reasonable adjustments for those with a disability or those with caring responsibilities
- Clear expectation of role and measurable goals
- Learning and Development Opportunities for career progression included course funding for accredited Chief Social Work Officer qualification
If this sounds like the challenge for you, please apply with your CV and covering letter by midnight on 11th August 2024. For an informal chat please contact Lisa Dunlop at dunlopli@stirling.gov.uk
I Bike Schools Officer
- Full time
- £28,831
- Hybrid: Selected Schools in East Dunbartonshire with home working flexibility when not delivering in-school sessions
- Closing 29th August 2024
About the role
The I Bike Project has been running since 2009 in Scotland, working with schools around the country, promoting healthy travel choices in Education. As the I Bike Schools Officer you will work with selected schools around the Bearsden and Milngavie areas of East Dunbartonshire to promote cycling, scooting and walking to and from school and other journeys.
This holder of this position supports school staff and volunteers, promoting active travel within the school community. You will harness local authority resources available for active travel and create connections between schools, external partners and the bicycle industry.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected and the option of working hybrid from the nearest hub base in Glasgow.
About you
You should have experience of working with children and young people. Along with working in schools, community groups, environment projects or young people in another setting.
You will also have good written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills and report writing skills alongside the ability to engage with a wide range of age-groups. You will be able to prioritise your own workload.
You will have undertaken or be willing to undertake the National Standard cycle Instructor training and bike maintenance training.
A UK clean, valid driving license is vital for this role.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Active travel programmes in Scotland.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return, we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
An exciting position has become available for a Senior Community Link Worker based in our established service in West Lothian.
You will support the service manager and fellow senior in the day to day running of 2 mental health and well-being hubs, based in Bathgate and Livingston. The hubs currently operate Monday-Friday 9-5.
You will be based in one of the Hubs leading a small team of Link Workers and working positively as part of a small MDT including psychology, occupational therapy and mental health nurses.
You will also deliver and support staff to deliver psycho educational groups.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
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