Service Delivery and Development Worker
- Part time
- £22,500 – £25,000 pro-rata
- Stirling
- Closing 28th March 2022
- Advertised from 16th March 2022
- Salary depending on experience. 21 hours per week. Fixed term contract for 1 year. Renewable subject to funding.
Role
Are you passionate, enthusiastic and motivated to support women who have touched the criminal justice system? We are looking for the right person to help deliver our services which will support the women as they gain qualifications, work experience, life skills and have the opportunity to raise their self-esteem and confidence while improving their health & wellbeing. You will be part of a team which deliver a suite of programmes which includes: Making Positive Changes, our highly successful training programme; RISE our mentoring programme and our work experience opportunities where the women join us on our regular production days. You are likely to have existing experience and contacts within the employability sector in Scotland and you will have experience of working with women which may include those who have touched the criminal justice system. These services complement each other and provide holistic support which the women can access on a stand-alone basis or in conjunction with the other services as they journey towards the world of work. Liking chocolate is a bonus, what is more important is that you have the knowledge, skills and experience: want to work in a positive learning environment and are empathic with our values and team spirit.
The organisation
Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC is an organisation which supports women who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system towards sustainable, paid employment by making and selling exquisite chocolates, branded Grace Chocolates changing lives. The women can engage with our services in two ways: on regular production days and as a participant in our Making Positive Changes programme.
By engaging with us the women have the opportunity to gain work experience, write a Personal Development Plan, improve their CV and gain workplace skills which will help lower barriers they face when looking for fulfilling employment. Each woman is encouraged to develop their own Personal Development Plan to help her set goals and aims which is her pathway towards fulfilling work. The women are involved in all aspects of the making and selling the chocolates and our customers include: individuals for gifts and treats; weddings; corporate organisations for serving and giving as gifts to their clients; restaurants and event companies; and other Public Sector organisations for gifts and serving to their guests.
This post is initially funded for 1 year with the intention that it will become a longer-term position. This is not guaranteed and is subject to funding.
The Role
The successful applicant will be a core member of our team with responsibility for providing a range of professional, flexible and responsive services and support to the users of our services contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation as a whole.
Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
• Facilitating on our Making Positive Changes programme up to 4 times per year;
• Building relationships with referral organisations, including: Scottish Prison Service, local authority social justice teams and other agencies;
• Building relationships with potential employers to secure work placements and job interviews for the women who use our service;
• Oversee our online health & wellbeing workshops;
• Support women accessing work experience in our production environment;
• Building relationships with colleges and places of further education to best support the women in their application process should they choose further education as a path towards employment; and
• Producing information and data to demonstrate the effectiveness of our work to stakeholders.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Application notes
The closing date for applications is 9am Monday, 28th March 2022. If you are interested in this role, please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter detailing suitability for the role to gracechocolatesuk@gmail.com. Please state any preferred hours/days of working and include in your letter what unique attributes you can bring to this role and why you think you are the right person for it.
We encourage applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation as we are an Equal Opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system with the appropriate skills and experience. All applications will be acknowledged. Successful written applications will be invited to interview after which the successful candidate will be advised and the role offered.
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- Full time
- £26,563 – £29,652
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
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The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
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Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA children, young people and family support services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
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Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
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- £26,563 – £29,652 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 23rd January 2026
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The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
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- Full time
- £26,563 – £29,652
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
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If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for.
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Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
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