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Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the early interventions introduced by Clackmannanshire Councils Justice Hub aimed at addressing Domestic Abuse. This multi-disciplinary team works in partnership with Clackmannanshire’s Violence Against Women and Girls and Community Justice Partnerships, providing support on a voluntary basis for those affected by Domestic Abuse.

Space is a co-production partnership between Sacro, Clackmannanshire Justice Services and Clackmannanshire Housing Service. Safe Space will provide early intervention support to females who’s partners have behaved abusively towards them.

This is a transformational role and the successful candidate will split their time between:

• Working closely with Clackmannanshire Housing Service supporting women where domestic abuse is an issue and to achieve secure and sustainable housing outcomes, including support to retain their own home where that is the preferred outcome
• Providing support for female victims of domestic abuse whose partners/ex-partners are being assessed for, or are attending, the Caledonian group
• Supporting women who are referred in via one of our three Early Intervention pilot projects (STRIVE and Non Court Mandated Caledonian and men’s self-referral phone line)
• To work collaboratively as part of a multi disciplinary, multi agency hub to provide a wrap around service for women referred to Safe Space

Successful candidates will undertake the suite of Caledonian training necessary to undertaking all aspects of the role. This training will take please over the coming months.

Support will include:

• Providing information, support and safety planning to all women who are referred appropriately to the service. This will in most cases involve working closely with them in a variety of settings including their own homes
• Conduct risk assessments and needs assessments
• Liaise with agencies and work to a multi agency model in order to contribute effectively to the safety of women and their children

The successful candidate will be co-located with the Clackmannanshire Justice Team – two days of which will be within the Housing Support Service.

Applicants are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and will involve delivering a service tailored to the needs of women surviving domestic abuse. Experience of working in this area, the ability to work on one’s own initiative and to work in partnership is desirable. Good communication and organisational skills are required as well as risk assessment and management skills.

Applicants should be educated to at least a Higher National Certificate level or hold a SVQ 3 in a relevant subject, such as Social Care.

The post holder will work with statutory and non-statutory agencies and partners. They will also receive specialist training and ongoing supervision for this role. The post requires hours to be worked flexibly and will include some evening work.

We are looking to recruit a passionate, committed person, with experience of working with young people and adults to join our team join our team as a Navigator supporting individuals away from violence.

In this equally challenging and rewarding role you will have the opportunity to be a stabilising influence on young people & adults and walk alongside them as they create healthier, safer lives.

Chair and Board of Director opportunities at Legal Services Agency (LSA)!

Would you like to help make a difference to address inequality and achieve social justice? Get on board as a Chair or Director joining LSA’s Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors play a crucial role in shaping our vision and mission. This is a particularly exciting time to join the Board as we set our Strategic priorities and enter our Fourth decade of challenging injustice.

LSA takes pride in tackling unmet legal needs, addressing the effects of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. As one of the largest law centre in Scotland, we provide legal advice and representation and enhance legal education through research, publications and seminars.

We are currently looking to appoint:

• Chair of the Board of Directors leading the Board of Directors to ensure it fulfils its governance responsibilities.
• Board of Directors responsible for the overall governance, financial management and strategic direction of LSA.

The incoming Chair will have the opportunity for a handover and transition, working with our current Chair until January/February 2025.

We welcome new directors to our Board with a diverse range of experience – from legal campaigners to community activists. Ideally (but not required) we’d like applicants with experience or knowledge of the following areas - – legal or voluntary sector, , business development and marketing, digital development and IT management, financial management, policy and campaigning, HR and people management, central government or local authorities.

You may be a professional with specific skills which we need to drive our Law Centre forward, or have general experience of committee skills; but you may also be a local campaigner committed to social justice and working to achieve a more equal society. We are looking to build a diverse Board with a range of ages and backgrounds that can reflect the areas of work we are involved in and provide the necessary oversight of the complex work we do.

Enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to get involved are key attributes. Previous Board/Trustee experience is not essential and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and will support you and provide necessary training where required.

The role of Board of Directors is voluntary and whilst the role is unpaid, Board Directors find the role hugely rewarding and any expenses incurred in the role will be reimbursed. Board of Directors are requested where possible to participate in various Sub-Committees and attend LSA’s AGM and Strategic Development Day. Board of Directors meet at least six times per year. In addition to Sub-Committees meetings six times a year.

Impact Funding Partners has invested over £170 million since 1982 and has a track record of supporting and inspiring communities across Scotland. If you’re interested in social justice and want to join an organisation striving to deliver change and impact across Scotland, then we want to hear from you.

Do you have a keen interest in the third sector in Scotland and the policy context in which we operate? Do you want to help to build the capacity of the third sector and make a positive difference in communities? This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join us at a time when our portfolio of work is expanding. We are looking for a colleague who is dynamic, enthusiastic, keen to learn and to grow with us.

This is a new fixed term post for one year with a possible extension subject to funding.

Details of Post

Role – Compliance and Development Coordinator full time 35 hours. The focus for this fixed term piece of work will be to assist the delivery of fund management and consultancy commissions of the organisation.

Location - This post will be based in our Glasgow office with a blend of home working.

Starting Date – September 2024 for a one-year fixed term contract (possibility of an extension subject to funding).

Salary - £26,000 p.a.

Pension - Impact Funding Partners operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, in which you will be automatically enrolled on commencing your employment, and defined contributions of employer 6% and employee 4% are made. You will have the option to ‘opt out’ of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, should you wish not to become a member.