- Advertised from 24th June 2021
- 35 hrs p/w, fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 with possible extension.
- We are open to discussing the role as a secondment position.
Role
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Community & Partnership Manager, Engage Renfrewshire
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Driving improvement and change through awareness of, and access to, health and employment services available to the ethnic minority communities of Renfrewshire. Supporting community cohesion through cultural programmes including events and campaigns. Further developing the Integration Network for Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire is committed to finding ways of reducing inequalities and improving quality of life for our valued minority ethnic communities, through systemic change and cultural understanding.
The New Buddies Network Officer, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, will lead our programme and act as an integration conduit for Renfrewshire’s ethnic minority groups. The officer will deliver a programme to reduce barriers as described by our target communities, and improve the wellbeing of participants by increasing access to health and employability services. As part of Renfrewshire’s ongoing commitment to using culture as a means of improving life chances, the officer will also support codesign of and involvement in local cultural programmes. The New Buddies Officer will lead an approach that includes a commitment to developing strong sustained advocacy by empowering participants to act as local advocates themselves, for their growing communities.
The New Buddies Network Officer will be aware of the need to empower participants to build confidence, skills and trusted relationships with partners. This in turn will lead to meaningful codesign and participation in service delivery improvement, and thus increased levels of health and wellbeing.
Main Duties:
- Utilise Engage’s stakeholder networks to build relationships between colleagues in health, employability and cultural services and local people from minority ethnic backgrounds.
- Develop and manage IN Renfrewshire (Integration Network Renfrewshire), ensuring representation from multiple ethnicities.
- Build awareness and capacity among local partners to accelerate equality and diversity by developing and promoting a Race Equality Toolkit
- Act to improve on the levels of awareness and accessibility to health and employability services reported by Renfrewshire’s ethnic minority communities
- Work to improve codesign of and participation in local cultural programmes by ethnic minority communities of Renfrewshire
- Contribute to the HSCP (Health & Social Care Partnership) Health Inequalities sub-group; identifying and advising changes to improve health outcomes for ethnic minority communities.
- Encourage ethnic minority community members to engage with voluntary sector support and advice groups
- Increase volunteering among ethnic minority community members.
- Increase partners’ understanding of other barriers such as digital and poverty.
- Work as a member of Engage Renfrewshire’s Community And Voluntary Action (CAVA) team
- Develop a network of community advocates which is self-sustaining
- Report to and work productively with Engage Renfrewshire’s Community & Partnership Manager, and collaborate where relevant with other CAVA staff
- Understand and connect with the aims of Scottish Government and Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership
- Adhere to all Engage Renfrewshire’s policies and procedures.
- Any other duties which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post
Person specification (E = essential, D = desirable)
- An understanding of aims of the Race Equality Framework for Scotland (E)
- Experience of working with harder to reach groups (E)
- Ability to work effectively remotely, and efficiently using online meeting tools (E)
- Ability to use online platforms including social media to develop and promote campaigns and networking opportunities (E)
- Understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on marginalised groups (D)
- Experience of contributing to and implementing network and communications plans (E)
- Experience of working with volunteers and voluntary agencies (E)
- Experience of collaborative working with other organisations and/or cross-sector working (D)
- Experience of recording and utilising data for reporting (E)
- Experience of gathering and repurposing case studies, testimonies, photos and quotes (D)
- Experience of contributing to campaigns and/or running events (E)
- Ability to represent Engage Renfrewshire at inter-agency meetings and events (E)
- Ability to be well organised and to use initiative (E)
- Ability to diary manage and to identify priorities within a busy workload (E)
- Excellent inter-personal, communication and problem solving skills (E)
- Excellent digital skills including social media (E)
Application notes
Closing date: 9am Monday 12 July 2021
Interview date: Monday 19 or Tuesday 20 July 2021
Post commences: Monday 16 August 2021
To apply, please email Covering Letter and CV to info@engagerenfrewshire.com
For further information about the role, please email info@engagerenfrewshire.com marking as 'FAO Karen McIntyre'.
Community Justice Partnership (CJP) Manager
- Part time
- from £34,231 pro-rata
- HTSI Office, Dingwall (with some flexibility) (Hybrid)
- Closing 28th April 2024
About Us.
The Highland Third Sector Interface started work in late 2012 and officially launched early 2013. We are funded by the Scottish Government, among others, and are one of a network of 32 other ‘Third Sector Interfaces’ across Scotland.
What is a TSI?
A Third Sector Interface provides a single point of access for support and advice for the Third Sector within a local area. They have an outcome framework that they have to work within, but how that is done is very much based on local need and diversity within the geography and nature of the Third Sector in that area.
About the CJP
The Highland Community Justice Partnership (CJP) was established in 2016 in response to the new Community Justice Scotland Act (2016). The role of the Partnership is simply to work better together in partnership to help prevent offending and reduce reoffending.
About this Role
The model for community justice in Scotland places local strategic planning and delivery of community justice services through Community Planning Partnerships. The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of the local Highland Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan, the operation and reporting of the Community Justice Partnership.
Responsibilities:
CJP Support
• Support the CJP to build relationships and cooperation, supporting the development and delivery of the Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan
• To support information sharing and transparency across the governance pathway through the CJP, Highland CPP and elsewhere as agreed.
Community Justice Development
• Support the CJP to leverage in resourcing to deliver change and actions within the Plan that develops approaches to community justice in Highland
• Actively involve the Third Sector, communities, service users, families and victims of offending in the planning and delivery of the work of the CJP and individual partners.
Reporting
• Preparing and submitting reports and other information , with support from the CJP, to Scottish ministers and CJS
• Prepare and submit the annual report, based on the information submitted by the CJP organisations, both to the Scottish Ministers/CJS and a second public facing report to demonstrate progression and performance of the CJP
As a team member
• Provide line management for the CJP Development Officer
• Work collaboratively and respectfully of colleagues, stakeholders and others
• Be professional, bringing your best effort and in an honest and non-judgmental way
• Undertake any other reasonable task
Volunteer Engagement Worker
- Part time
- £22,844 – £25,383 pro-rata
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an enthusiastic person to work alongside the volunteer manager on the delivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.
The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is a collaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborative practices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.
Ideally you’ll have experience of engaging with and supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to design, deliver and evaluate information sessions and workshops, working with individuals to empower them. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification in an area such as Social Services or Community Learning and Development, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.
Authentic Voices Project Manager
- Part time
- £30,363 – £33,737 pro-rata
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.
The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.
Programme Lead - Community Transport
- Part time
- £31,100 pro-rata
- Dumfries or Stranraer with travel (Hybrid)
- Closing 28th April 2024
We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communities to address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the national network of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing and developing the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteering and the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.
We’re now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach to community transport.
As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future of community transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community and economic priorities.
You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholders with a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme.
As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning and delivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working with stakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirement to be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter experts and stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could be beneficial.
You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus on evidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.
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