We are actively seeking a person to develop and lead our children and families ministry, covering children from birth to primary 7, their parents and carers. The post-holder will build on existing activities and establish new ways of working with children and families; review the current ministry offered; and assess and define the longer-term staffing needs in this critical area of church life.

Our Vision is to ‘Love God, Love Others and Make Disciples.’

This is an exciting opportunity to join a church that is committed to developing both its ministry to our local community as well as enhancing our church life with our members. It is an opportunity to shape a generation.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 3 years and will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Full Time hours are 35 per week.

Local Profile:

Tillicoultry is situated in the area known as The Hillfoots, nestled below the Ochil Hills. It has a population of around 5000 people. There is a Primary School and secondary-age children attend Alva Academy, 2 miles away. Tilly Baptist is centrally located within the town, with premises at the intersection of High Street, Moss Road, and Murray Square, where the local bus service stops. There is a selection of shops, cafes and a bistro on High Street and a retail outlet at Sterling Mills, off Moss Road.

Tilly Baptist is a growing evangelical fellowship, with expanding children’s and youth groups. The church was established in 1893 and we have recently acquired a second building from the Congregational Church, which sadly closed following the COVID pandemic.

Team Player:

Tilly Baptist has a Pastor who completes the majority of the teaching and preaching. There is also a Pastoral Care team. The post-holder must be comfortable in a team situation, making a positive and supportive contribution within the Pastoral Care team, in relation to the children and families under their remit. The post-holder will work closely with the Leadership Team, operating within the direction they set for the Church, and with the Youth Ministry Team, seeking to develop continuity between the two ministries.

Tillicoultry Baptist Church SCIO, 163 High Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6DS, SC052310

Theology:

The post-holder should have been baptised as a believer and most certainly be aligned to the theology and principles of Tilly Baptist Church and the Baptist Union of Scotland, as outlined in the church’s constitution:

tillicoultrybaptist.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Tillicoultry-BC-SCIO-Constitution-Dec-2022.pdf.

Strategic overview:

Tilly Baptist has since its inception had a volunteer-led ministry to children. The post-holder will commence with a strategic review of children’s ministries in the Church, and the support provided to volunteers. Throughout the period of the post, the post-holder will provide overall co-ordination for this ministry.

Working with children and families:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing ministry with our existing children’s groups and their families and reaching out to families beyond our current circle, developing personal relationships and nurturing their faith in Jesus Christ. You will be passionate about offering the gospel to all and comfortable in sharing the Gospel with, and providing support to, unchurched parents and carers encountered through the church’s community outreach.

We are looking for someone committed to living out their Christian faith and modelling this to those with whom you work. You will be creative in ensuring the inclusion of all our children, their families, and their friends. You will also appreciate the importance of teamwork within our church, and you will contribute to the wider mission and outreach.

The post-holder will have a heart for children and families ministry and will be comfortable and competent in teaching and working with children and their parent(s)/carer(s) and will examine the content and context of what the children are taught, and the other activities and events that form part of the ministry. To this end a qualification relevant to the post is desirable but by no means essential and so candidates with evidence of considerable relevant experience will also be considered.

Supporting parents:

Recognising the challenges faced by Christian parents in seeking to raise their children in a post-Christian world which appears increasingly hostile to the gospel, the post-holder will support parents in nurturing their children in the Christian faith, and will, in partnership with the Pastor and Pastoral Care team provide pastoral care for all families connected to the children’s work. The post-holder will partner with parents both in terms of helping to equip parents for the task of sharing their faith with their children, and ensuring the parents are involved with and invested in the children’s ministry in Tilly Baptist.

Supporting leaders:

Children’s ministry in Tilly Baptist has been solely run by volunteers. The post-holder will support and encourage volunteer leaders, providing training, and promoting children’s ministry within Tilly Baptist, encouraging others to become involved.

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For over 20 years the company has successfully tendered for a variety of welfare to work programmes, securing funding from several sources including Skills Development Scotland and the Department for Work and Pensions as well as grant funding from the Big Lottery and European Structural Funds, to support South Lanarkshire residents and businesses.

The company currently delivers the Scottish Government’s Fair Start Scotland Programme throughout South Lanarkshire and delivers services to young people and adults supported by Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind (NOLB) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

What will the role involve?

As In Work Employment Advisor your role will be to establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients that have transitioned into employment following engagement in RTWS services, providing personalised support to ensure clients sustain and progress while in work. You will liaise directly with employers and partner organisations to ensure the client has access to the appropriate support to sustain existing work or alternatively seek alternative employment opportunities.

You will ensure clients in work are satisfied with their current employment situation, providing advice and guidance related to any employment issues, health, housing, or financial issues impacting sustainability. You will also undertake skills assessment to establish continuous professional development needs to ensure clients have access to relevant training and qualifications for career enhancement. The ideal candidate will be target driven, motivated, enthusiastic, an excellent communicator able to build strong relationships and meet KPI’s with experience in a similar role.

Are you looking for an organisation where you can make a difference? Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated and have passion for helping unemployed people achieve their goals? If so, we would like to hear from youw

Who are we?

Routes to Work South are committed to working with partner agencies to deliver a flexible, accessible, client-centered service that will support local people who are unemployed to progress and sustain employment, support local employers, and link opportunity and need.

An award-winning company, RTWS are committed to alleviating poverty through delivery of a range of innovative employability and skills services. As an arm’s length external organisation, we have a key role in the delivery of services that support South Lanarkshire Council’s Employability Strategy.

For over 20 years the company has successfully tendered for a variety of welfare to work programmes, securing funding from several sources including Skills Development Scotland and the Department for Work and Pensions as well as grant funding from the Big Lottery and European Structural Funds, to support South Lanarkshire residents and businesses.

The company currently delivers the Scottish Government’s Fair Start Scotland Programme throughout South Lanarkshire and delivers services to young people and adults supported by Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind (NOLB) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

What will the role involve?

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Are you looking to make a positive change in society through policy work? Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for people and communities across Scotland? At Samaritans Scotland we are seeking an experienced Policy and Engagement Officer to join our friendly team.

You’ll support our work to reduce suicide by developing and influencing policy and practice at national and local levels. You’ll also support positive, informed engagement with communities and key stakeholders to strengthen the effective delivery of Samaritans’ policy work in Scotland.

We are a flexible and inclusive organisation. Our team is growing in Scotland and you’ll be able to influence key policy and practice in our community. We are moving from strength to strength and this role will make a real and lasting difference to ensure fewer lives are lost to suicide.

• £33,000-£33,500 per annum plus benefits
• Permanent role
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• Hybrid working – Regular office working in Edinburgh with travel in and around Scotland, plus home working
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

Samaritans Scotland

Join a friendly, supportive, and ambitious staff team in Scotland. Our established Policy and Communications team is working with Scottish Government, MSPs and partners to achieve change and have an impact on suicide risk. There are around 1000 Samaritans volunteers across Scotland working in our 19 branches. These volunteers respond to calls for help every day of the week via telephone, e-mail, text and in person at our branches or at events across Scotland.

We also work with the public and the media to inform them about Samaritans and explain how we can help people find their own way forward. We reach out to groups where there is a high risk of suicide and emotional distress.

What’s in it for you – our benefits

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

Hybrid and flexible working

We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans