- Advertised from 20th August 2021
- 17.5 hrs per week. (2.5 days)
- +3% pension
Role
Background
Maslow’s Community Shop was founded in 2016 with the aim to empower refugees, asylum seekers and others experiencing hardship in the community by enabling them to improve their financial and social situation and by promoting community
cohesion.
• Maslow’s provides free clothing and household goods on a referral basis from local agencies to people throughout Glasgow and in our local community.
• We engage with community agencies to assist those in the community with essential items such as sanitary products, nappies, prams and bikes.
• We encourage community cohesion by providing a social space for the community to meet and participate in learning activities.
• We hold regular social events and outings for our volunteers and those in the local community from diverse backgrounds to interact socially such as celebratory occasions, trips to the Pantomime, Christmas Parties, Halloween.
• We also hold regular fundraising activity and run stalls at local Govan Events.
• We run weekly English classes at Beginner and Intermediate levels and a Spanish Exchange Class.
We help local people and asylum seekers develop skills which will enhance their employability by recruiting them as volunteers – giving us a team of 20+ volunteers.
Maslow’s Community Shop is going through a period of growth as we address increased demand for our services. This position is required to support the delivery of our service. We are looking for someone who can help us develop while keeping our values and ensuring our service users and volunteers are at the centre of our project.
What it is like to work here
Maslow’s is a fun, interesting and supportive place for you to grow and professionally develop in the voluntary sector. You will report to the Directors and work alongside a team of volunteers, shift leaders and managers who will support you as you bring your expertise in admin and financial duties.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Application notes
To apply for this post, please send an up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining how you think your skills and experience meet the job specification to maslowscommunity@gmail.com
Closing date: 10/09/21
Maslow’s is committed to interviewing all applicants with lived experience of the UK asylum and immigration system, if they meet the essential person specification.
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Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer
- Full time
- £24,897
- On site: Recyke-a-bike, Causewayhead, Stirling
- Closing 31st January 2026
About Us
Recyke-a-bike (part of Fallin Community Enterprises) has been in operation since 2005. We began as a small recycling social enterprise that quickly grew into a job club, using bike recycling as work experience for our members. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of growth and now offer training services and cycling outreach work, in addition to our bike recycling and sales through our well stocked and modestly priced shop.
Purpose
To support the delivery of the Bikeability programme in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling and Clackmannanshire local authorities. The Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer will also support the delivery of all cycling-based activities delivered by Recyke-a-bike.
Responsibilities
Main:
- Delivery of Bikeability Training to Children.
- Delivery of Adult Cycle Training.
- Maintenance of bikes and equipment for each of the following fleets: Stirling, Clackmannanshire, EBike, Practical Cycle Awareness Training (PCAT) and Adult Cycle Training Fleets.
- Managing health and safety within area of responsibility.
- Carrying out risk assessments for Bikeability sessions.
- Planning, risk assessing and delivering other cycle related sessions, events and activities.
- External liason with third parties including schools, local councils, community groups and organisations, as well as charities and businesses.
- Attending team meetings.
- Attending continuous professional development (CPD) training.
Additional:
- Building bikes for the shop when not busy.
- Collecting bike donations for the shop.
- Deliver Doctor Bike services across the Forth Valley when required.
- Assisting other departments where needed.
- Any other reasonable duties consistent with working for a small charitable organisation.
Development Worker (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £24,623
- On site: Move On Glasgow Office, 216 St Vincent Street, G2 5SG
- Closing 23rd January 2026
We are looking for a Development Worker to deliver our range of our employability and mentoring programmes. The role will support young people and adults to access and sustain integrated employability programmes, and one to one support.
Move On offers:
• 29 days annual leave and 5 bank holidays for the first 2 years of service,
• Flexitime;
• Option to buy additional annual leave;
• Annual personal volunteering day for staff;
• Individual training allowance and commitment to CPD;
• TOIL system.
Development Worker (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £24,623
- On site: Move On Edinburgh Office, 7 Bakehouse Close, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD
- Closing 23rd January 2026
We are looking for a Development Worker to deliver our range of our employability and mentoring programmes. The role will support young people and adults to access and sustain integrated employability programmes, and one to one support.
Move On offers:
• 29 days annual leave and 5 bank holidays for the first 2 years of service,
• Flexitime;
• Option to buy additional annual leave;
• Annual personal volunteering day for staff;
• Individual training allowance and commitment to CPD;
• TOIL system
Family Support Worker (Children, Young People and Parents/Carers)
- Full time
- £23,549 – £29,669
- Hybrid: Hamilton
- Closing 23rd January 2026
Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has operated across Lanarkshire for 32 years supporting 5,000 children, young people and parents/carers to become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential. COVEY provides 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support.
COVEY is seeking a passionate, professional and proactive individual to provide support to families who are experiencing difficulties or challenges in their everyday lives such as isolation, mental and physical health problems, disability, poverty and trauma. This involves direct work with children, young people, parents/carers and whole families via 1-1 intervention/support and group-based mentoring.
The successful candidate will provide person centred, relationship-based support to children, young people and parents/carers to help them identify and address short-term needs (strengthening confidence, wellbeing and family/community relationships) and support long-term aspirations into positive destinations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, manage complex cases, and support volunteer mentors. If you have a strong background in family support and are driven by our mission to create positive change, apply today and help families thrive.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:
- 6% employer pension contribution
- flexible working (including flexi-time)
- access to learning and development opportunities
- one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
- annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
- quarterly staff wellbeing activities
- annual all staff outing/activity
- HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
- access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts
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