Befriending Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £20,000 pro-rata
- Glasgow - David Cargill Centre/home working
- Closing 11th January 2022
- Advertised from 24th December 2021
- 20 per week. (5 hours a day, 4 days a week)
Role
Established in 1948 as Glasgow Old People’s Welfare Association (GOPWA), Glasgow’s Golden Generation (GGG) is now Glasgow’s leading charity for the elderly.
Our charity aims to improve the quality of life of older adults in Glasgow through a variety of support services ranging from our 3 day care centres, clubs, community support, volunteering, befriending and welfare services.
Befriending Co-ordinator
GGG recognises the vital contribution that volunteer befrienders make in providing older adults with companionship, social interaction and the support they need to participate in community life. The Befriending Co-ordinator role is central to our success, in developing, planning and implementing an effective befriending network, and for recruiting, placing and retaining the volunteer befrienders needed.
Reports to:Engagement Volunteer Manager
Key Roles and Responsibilities
This is an established service overseen by an experienced Volunteer Engagement Manager
The main duties are as follows;
- To co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the South Glasgow GGG Befriending service.
- Raise awareness of the befriending service through attending conferences, events, networking and speaking to older adults
- To support the Volunteer Engagement Manager in the recruitment of volunteer befrienders through advertising, referrals, interviewing and selection procedure and ensure all practice fall within the National Care Standards and SSSC code of Practice.
- To train and induct Volunteer Befrienders on their role (including continually reviewing the induction process for improvement)
- To match suitable befrienders with service users
- To provide regular and ongoing support and supervision to volunteer befrienders
- To recognise the contribution of befrienders and maintain strong communication with them so they feel a part of the wider team
- Where necessary undertake befriending activities with older adults
- To monitor the service provided by GGG and identify problems and challenges and determine solutions
- To monitor, collate information and evaluate the service on a quarterly basis.
- To adhere to adult support protection act and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
- To manage the client waiting list in the south of the city.
- Work in partnership with appropriate agencies
- To ensure that all appropriate Health and Safety training is completed and refreshed by volunteer befrienders where necessary
- To report Health and Safety risks or issues to the Volunteer Engagement Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Experience
Essential:
- At least 1 years work experience which included direct contact with the community, ideally with older people
- Volunteer co-ordination
- Befriending Certificate
- Car owner/ Driver
- People Person
- Good communication skills
- Flexible working
- Ability to manage a team of volunteers
PVG required.
Driving Licence required
Application notes
Closing date for applications: 11th January 2022
To apply, please email your CV and Covering Letter to fiona.walker@glasgowgg.org.uk
GP Glenrothes Cluster Area Adults 16+; 2x East Fife Older People 65+
You will be joining a small Fife-wide team, with a big reach, to assist individuals to identify and potentially access the right level of support and provision which aims to meet their own circumstances and aspirations. To help facilitate this you will work with individuals and, where appropriate, their networks, stakeholders and wider communities to help grow resilience and capacity which encourages opportunity and might reduce/delay the need for statutory interventions.
- Are you able to evidence experience of providing one-to-one support using a Good Conversation and/or person-centred approach which offers people relevant information, signposting and assistance?
- Are you able to self-motivate and work with a degree of autonomy to manage your workload safely and efficiently within a prescribed framework?
- Are you passionate about working to promote inclusion and engagement?
- Are you able to effectively record and report on your work activity which includes the use of IT software and systems?
- Do you possess the creativity, energy and commitment required to work with a broad spectrum of people, some of whom might be vulnerable and/or experiencing challenging circumstances?
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- Part time
- £32,000 pro-rata
- Home-based: covering Lakes & Dales Region, with occasional travel to Edinburgh, Northern Ireland and Scottish regions. (Remote)
- Closing 29th March 2024
Are you passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact? Join Scotmid, one of the largest independent retail cooperatives in the UK. Operating Lakes & Dales Coop food retail stores in the north of England, we are committed to fostering strong community ties and driving meaningful change.
Role Description:
We are seeking a proactive Membership & Community Manager to lead our membership, community, and charity strategy across the Lakes & Dales Region. Your responsibilities will include developing membership initiatives, nurturing community relationships, fundraising for our Charity Partner, and orchestrating engaging events. This role will be instrumental in furthering our presence in the Lakes & Dales area.
Desired Qualities:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues from various departments.
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Eagerness and ability to take a hands-on approach to tasks and projects.
- Proficiency in independently managing multiple projects.
- Ability to organise engaging events.
- Ability to build meaningful connections with colleagues, members, communities, and charities.
Travel and Location Details:
You will be required to attend meetings and events at our head office in Newbridge, Edinburgh, as well as occasional travel across trading areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland. A valid driving license and willingness to travel are essential. Some overnight stays may be necessary.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic home-based role primarily centred around the Lakes & Dales Region (encompassing postcodes DL13, CA 10 & 12, NE25)
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a company car
- 30-hour work week, with occasional evening and weekend commitments
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Working with older people from the congregation and wider community.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and relational individual to work in a pastoral role with older people. As well as working with church members the intent is also to look outward missionally to the wider community. The post is funded by the TOR Christian Foundation.
The role is interesting, wide-ranging, and requires a broad range of skills. Key aspects are:
- Co-ordinating the provision of regular activities for older people
- Creating fellowship opportunities for older people
- Planning and leading mid-week worship for older people
- Offering spiritual and pastoral care for older church members
- Organising and training volunteers
The post is suitable for a suitably experienced and qualified non-ordained person, or alternatively for an ordained minister or deacon.
A full job description can be obtained from office@murrayfieldparishchurch.org.uk
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- Full time or Part time
- £26,000
- Kirkcaldy
- Closing 8th April 2024
You will be joining a small Fife-wide team, with a big reach, with the responsibility of supporting the CEO with the financial management of the charity. You will also help to manage the office and assist with some administrative responsibilities.
• Are you able to evidence effective experience of budgeting and book keeping?
• Are you able to self-motivate and work with a degree of autonomy to manage your workload safely and efficiently within a prescribed framework?
• Are you passionate about supporting a local charity to undertake its responsibilities?
• Are you able to effectively record and report on your work activity which includes the use of IT software and systems?
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