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 has an exciting opportunity available for a Coordinator to manage delivery of 1-1 and group-based befriending/ mentoring support to children and young people.

COVEY’s consistent relationship-based support, which is centred on the participant’s needs, interests and hopes, improves health and wellbeing, social connections, confidence and increases their engagement with education, training, volunteering or employment. As a Coordinator, you will have the ability to work collaboratively with children, young people, their families and others who support them. This will involve engaging with various, community, statutory and voluntary agencies and working in close partnership to support vulnerable families. You would ideally have experience of supporting volunteers, managing a caseload, evaluation and monitoring. We are looking for someone who has a real passion around supporting those who are most vulnerable in our community. Knowledge of rural Clydesdale would be advantageous.

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

Inverkeithing Community Garden is looking to recruit an enthusiastic people person, with a passion for gardening and green growth to work with us to maintain and develop the garden for locals and visitors alike.

The garden is a constituted community group, run by a committee of local people. We successfully applied to the National Lottery Awards for All for a two year project to fund a part time coordinator.

As well as leading the team of volunteers in their weekly garden sessions and managing the garden, you will be engaging with local groups to encourage use of the garden and to inform seasonal activities. Over the two year duration of the post you will liaise with the committee to develop and deliver a series of seasonal events.

This is a part time seasonal post comprising 10 hours/week March - October when the garden is open and 3 hours/week November - February when the garden is closed. It is offered on a self employed basis, £25/hour, £9850.00/annum

More About Inverkeithing and the Community Garden

Inverkeithing is an old Royal Burgh in Fife on the shores of the Forth with a population of 5280. It is a busy commuter town with with an extremely mixed demographic.

Inverkeithing Community Garden is situated just off the High St, in the historic heart of the town. It is a green haven for local people and visitors alike, with fantastic views across the Forth. It is on a south facing slope and is off grid. Weather permitting, the garden is open every day from March - October.

Since 2010, the garden has been developed and maintained by an enthusiastic bunch of 6-8 volunteers who meet on a weekday afternoon to tend the garden. They enjoy creating a peaceful and colourful space for visitors by growing a range of flowers, fruit and vegetables. The garden also has an orchard with over 40 heritage apple, plum and fig trees. There is a strong organic ethos with wildlife friendly areas with pollinator-friendly plants and flowers.

Local groups have been using the garden on an ad hoc basis for story telling, drawing classes, bagpipe practice and informal gatherings. We have also organised a range of seasonal events for children and adults - easter egg hunt, open days, cider press, bulb and vegetable planting over the years. Recent local consultation showed there is a demand for more community use, learning and events.

COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You) is a lifeline for children, young people, and families across Lanarkshire. Since 1992, we have provided 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring, and family support services tailored to those who need it the most.

As Funding Manager, you will play a key role in securing the financial resources to sustain and expand our befriending, mentoring and family support services for children, young people, and families facing significant challenges. Your work will directly contribute to transforming lives, enabling children, young people and families to thrive, no matter the challenges they face.

Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you will help develop ambitious proposals, manage grant and tender agreements, and ensure successful outcomes to continue transforming lives in Lanarkshire and beyond.

You will have proven success securing funding from grant-making bodies, statutory funders or corporate partnerships; strong research, writing, and communication skills; have the ability to manage complex information and present clear, compelling reports; and possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.

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

Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?

About Aberlour Youthpoint Moray

Our Youthpoint Moray service provides help to children and young people in Moray who may be struggling with their emotions and behaviour, prompting concerns about their well-being.

Aberlour Youthpoint Moray offers a range of services which works with young people aged 10-26 which include our Intensive Community Support and Early Help Services. In addition to these we have developed a YP-Zone, the purpose of this service is to improve the wellbeing, social integration and life chances of Young People affected by substance use in Moray.

These services are provided in a variety of ways, including 1 to 1’s, group work and family support.

What we are looking for....

We are seeking a passionate, creative and organised individual to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator, working 30 hours per week. These hours will be worked during office hours with regular evening and weekend working. This role is currently funded for 12 months with the possibility of funding beyond this.

You will hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means.

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training and managing our volunteering and mentoring service as well mentoring a caseload of young people. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of our mentoring service. You will also be responsible for the development and expansion of our current volunteer and mentoring service. You will work within a variety of locations in the Moray area. The role will also involve liaising with partner agencies and regular travel throughout the Moray area is expected. A driving licence is essential for this role.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for, please go to our website.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.