Collective Advocacy Worker (Edinburgh)
- Part time
- £25,778 – £28,533 pro-rata
- Edinburgh
- Closing 24th July 2023
- Advertised from 9th May 2023
- 24 hours per week Starting salary £17,067 per annum
Role
CAPS is looking for a new Collective Advocacy worker to focus on the views and wishes of people with mental health issues living in Edinburgh. The role is to ensure people’s voices are heard by decision-makers locally and invite people to draw on their experiences to bring about change, such as improving mental health services.
This post will take the lead on Edinburgh wide mental health collective advocacy, working alongside a new Collective Advocacy for Peer workers and volunteers in Edinburgh. These two new roles will support each other and join the existing enthusiastic team of CAPS Collective Advocacy workers, who work across Lothian on eight different mental health related collective advocacy projects.
The role offers autonomy and flexibility. You should be friendly and approachable, with the ability to form trusting relationships with group members and colleagues. Good local knowledge of Edinburgh is preferred. Some working from home is possible. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic independent advocacy organisation that’s making a real difference to people’s lives. Find out more about CAPS Independent Advocacy at: capsadvocacy.org
There will be a 6-month probationary period attached to this post. This post will be subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and appropriate check.
Application notes
The closing date for applications is Monday 24 July 2023 at 12 noon. Proposed interview date is Friday 4 August 2023.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Judith Stirling judith@capsadvocacy.org, 0131 273 5116.
CAPS Independent Advocacy is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Scottish Charity Number: SC021772
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The Equality Network is a leading LGBTI+ equality and human rights charity in Scotland. We are seeking a new Policy and Campaigns Officer, to work with us on our ground-breaking work. This role will involve developing our policy positions, working with policy makers, influencers, and the media, providing information on LGBTI+ issues, consulting with LGBTI+ people, and supporting LGBTI+ people to directly engage with policy makers.
The role is made up of two parts, each funded by different parts of the Equality Network’s income streams: the policy remit, funded by our core grant, and the campaigns remit, funded by our campaigns fundraising.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about LGBTI+ equality and human rights and have experience working in the remit of equalities policy and legislation, as well as considerable experience in campaign work. You will be a great communicator.
We are an equality organisation. We welcome applications from all communities, including from trans people and people with variations in sex characteristics, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, who are currently under-represented in our staff team, and from disabled people. Disabled people who meet the essential requirements of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
The Organisation
Engender is Scotland’s leading feminist policy and advocacy organisation. We work to dismantle gender inequality and to secure equal access to power, safety, resources and rights for women.
The Role
This role will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Engender’s operations and administrative systems.
The role involves working closely with colleagues across the Engender team and the Board, leading on office administration tasks including organising meetings, diary management, facilities co-ordination and other administration tasks as required.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Administrator, who can provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative and support function to the organisation. We are looking for someone with experience of providing administrative support, a good knowledge of general office procedures and excellent IT and literacy skills. They will also need good interpersonal skills as team working is essential in this role.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in ITC including Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and the rest of the Microsoft Office suite
- Able to work flexibly as part of a small team
- Excellent planning and administrative skills, including attention to detail
- Effective prioritisation of competing tasks using own initiative
- Administration experience including diary management and meeting preparation
This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week (Engender is currently trialling a 4-day working week. During the trial working hours will be reduced to 30 per week with no impact on salary. The outcome of the trial will determine whether Engender adopts this approach in the longer term.)
Benefits
Competitive salary of £24,808.53
38 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Auto-enrolment into Engender’s pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
Flexible working opportunities and access to services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
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.
Finance and Admin Assistant
- Part time
- £23,650 – £26,875 pro-rata
- Kirkintilloch (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Ceartas is an independent professional advocacy service which works with all people aged 16 and over in East Dunbartonshire. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
The post holder will provide assistance and support to the Management team in all aspects of finance and administration. They will provide support with internal and external communications.
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