- Advertised from 14th March 2022
- Salary depending on experience. 50 weeks per Year
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Stirling Students’ Union to support our democratic and representative work. As Democracy and Representation Coordinator you’ll work in partnership with a range of internal and external colleagues to support the student voice at the University of Stirling, working in a highly flexible and dynamic environment to help facilitate our democratic activities and enhance the student experience for all.
About Us
The University of Stirling Students’ Union was founded in 1967, we’re a high-impact organisation that works to ‘Make Students’ Lives Better’. Our professional teams support our elected student leaders to make change within the University and improve the lives of our students. We’re a bold organisation with big ambitions, with more than 13,000 members and a wide range of Clubs, Societies, Sports Teams and Commercial Services; we pride ourselves on offering something for everyone.
About You
We’re looking for a talented and passionate individual to join our Membership Services division. You’ll be driven, using your initiative to support a wide range of organisational initiatives, programmes and projects. Specific duties of the role include:
Democracy & Policy
- Act as Deputy Returning Officer, supporting our Elections’ Committee in coordinating and administering the elections process.
- Coordinate democratic events, from small consultation forums to large democratic decision-making bodies.
- Provide administrative support, including Minute taking, for various Union meetings.
- Maintain the Union’s democratic policy archive and assist student officers in the formation of policy.
- Advise and ensure that decisions are in line with governing documents, transparent and accessible to stakeholders.
- Support and coordinate the Students’ Union’s response to internal/external consultations.
- Coordinate joint strategy work between the Students’ Union and University alongside relevant colleagues.
- Work alongside the University to enhance the student experience through mechanisms such as the Student Partnership Agreement.
Academic Quality
- Act as the staff lead for the appointment and development of the faculty officer team, organising the recruitment and selection processes, coordinating development events and providing one to one and small group coaching on an ongoing basis.
- Keep abreast of Sector and University policy developments.
- Provide briefing sessions and meeting preparation for Sabbatical and Executive Officers, e.g., Student Partnership Agreement and NUS Delegates.
- Coordinate and administer the Union’s Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence Awards (RATE).
- Undertake data analysis of relevant internal/external campaigns and surveys, e.g., RATE (internal) and National Student Survey (external).
- Act as staff lead for academic quality related activities within learning and teaching to improve meaningful student engagement, in particular the Enhancement Led Institutional Review (ELIR) and Learning & Teaching Reviews (LTRs).
Representation
- Support the Students’ Union student academic representative network, coordinating their recruitment, development and ongoing engagement.
- Develop and maintain a database of elected student academic representatives and identify any gaps in representative coverage.
- Maintain and update all relevant electronic materials, to enable student academic representatives and faculty officers to work effectively.
- Provide regular communication with student academic representatives and faculty officers through meetings, the Students’ Union website, emails, social media and other means.
- In collaboration with the Communications Manager, organise and implement Sabbatical Officer induction and training.
Why apply?
At Stirling Students’ Union every day is different. If you like variety and would like to utilise your skills and experiences to make a difference within a fast-paced environment, then this could be the job for you. The Union offers a generous annual leave entitlement and a range of employee benefits, such as discounted gym membership at Scotland’s very own University of Sporting Excellence. Coupled with a competitive salary for the non-profit sector, there’s plenty of reasons to consider building a career with us.
If you’re a passionate and driven individual, exciting by the opportunity to create change and make an impact as part of a dynamic organisation then we’d love to hear from you.
Application notes
Closing date for applications: Monday 21th March 2022 at 9am
Interviews will be held: Thursday 7th April 2022
To apply for the position and for further information, please visit stirlingstudentsunion.com/aboutus/employability/recruitment where you will find application form, job description/person spec and equal opportunities monitoring form.
Please return all correspondence to Wendy Forbes, Union Secretary/HR Administrator. Email: wf2@stir.ac.uk
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Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Long service awards
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
- Inhouse training programmes
- Significant Gym discounts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A wide range of family friendly policies
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union
- £200 refer a friend scheme
And many more!
About the Role:
We’re seeking a vibrant and compelling Trainer to drive the learning and growth of our team on a full time basis. Committed to creating a lively and inclusive learning atmosphere, the Trainer will design and conduct learning programs for our employees, stakeholders, and external experts. Working in close partnership with our Service Delivery team, they will guarantee that the workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to adapt to the organisation’s changing requirements.
Interviews are expected to take place from our Central Support base in Glasgow, consisting of a Values based interview with panel which shall consist of Training Department & Human Resources.
In addition, please prepare and deliver a training session for the panel on a topic of your choice. You will have 15 minutes maximum, and we’d ask you to think about the type of organisation we are, our values and vision when deciding on a topic.
To find out more about being our Trainer, click the link below:
About You:
Drawing on your past experience in delivering training, you should be characterised by creativity, a flair for innovation, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your enthusiasm and determination will drive you to consistently seek opportunities for enhancing the learning programs provided to our employees. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- A qualification in a pertinent social care subject (at least SVQ Level 3).
- Possession of, or a willingness to work towards, a relevant training qualification.
- Previous experience in the care or charity sector.
- Proficiency in scoping, developing, and delivering training materials to a diverse audience.
- Familiarity with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on finding practical solutions.
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Support Worker- Sauchiehall Street
- Part time
- £23,375 pro-rata
- On site: Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
- Closing 22nd December 2025
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Full time & Part time hours available
- Double pay for festive bank holidays
- Long service awards
- Fully funded SVQ3
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
- Inhouse training programmes
- Significant Gym discounts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A wide range of family friendly policies
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union
- £200 refer a friend scheme
- And many more!
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
Main Responsibilities:
This Support Worker role at our Sauchiehall Street service involves working 27 hours per week across a variety of dayshifts, midshifts and backshifts, including some weekends. The earliest shift start time will be 7am, with the latest finish time being 10:15pm. The Support Worker will:
work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
About You:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
- Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
- Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
- Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Full time & Part time hours available
- Double pay for festive bank holidays
- Long service awards
- Fully funded SVQ3
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
- Inhouse training programmes
- Significant Gym discounts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A wide range of family friendly policies
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union
- £200 refer a friend scheme
- And many more!
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
Main Responsibilities:
This Support Worker role working at our Clydesdale Street service in Hamilton involves working dayshift and backshift patterns over a 4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekend work. This role involves working 20 hours per week. The Support Worker will:
- work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
- support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
- maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
- provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
- provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
About You:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
- Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
- Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
- Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Operations Coordinator- Maternity Cover
- Full time
- £29,000 – £36,250
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2026
We are seeking an Operations Coordinator- Maternity Cover post to run the day to day operation functions for Tripod Training.
Operations Coordinator (Maternity Leave Cover): This role will involve coordinating the day-to-day management of the organisation, including arranging and facilitating operational and internal processing meetings, peer-to-peer supervision sessions, managing payroll and invoicing, managing organisational budgets and forecasting, co-writing funding reports, liaising with the board and funders, managing office and health & safety compliance needs, and monitoring compliance with official bodies: Companies House and HMRC.
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