Role overview

To assist the Project Lead in the delivery of a programme of interesting and fun sessions/activities in consultation with young people to ensure they are at the centre of their own planning. ‘Welcome Through Football’ aims to assist in the integration and inclusion of recently arrived young refugees, asylum seekers and young people with a migrant background aged 15-25.

ORGANISATION PROFILE

Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas: Mental Health, Social Connections and Equal Opportunities.

We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk

Full details can be found in the job description attached below.

The organisation

The Venny Neighbourhood Centre in Craigneuk (Wishaw) has for many years run clubs for Children and young people of this community. These clubs have provided a safe meeting place for young people, with opportunities to try new activities and develop new skills. The Clubs run after school and in the early evening during school term times.

We are now seeking to appoint new Sessional Children/Young People’s Workers to join the team.

The role

We hope to recruit people who

• Who want the very best for Children and Young People in this community
• Who are positive and enthusiastic about working with children and young people
• Who are able to work as part of a team.
• Who recognise the importance of creating a safe space where children can flourish.
• Who share our values of inclusion and welcome to all local young people
• Who are able to work 2 sessions weekly
• Who are willing to be flexible and participate in the wider work of the Venny

We are able to offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
• A friendly and supportive working environment and committed staff team.
• The opportunity of training.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our Team.

This post will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Crossroads financial systems and providing administrative support for Crossroads. The postholder will also work closely with the Charity manager to optimise Crossroads’ financial strategy, ensure continued financial sustainability and the smooth running of the organisation.

Connect Community Trust is a Development Trust and Social Enterprise based within the Greater Easterhouse and East End of Glasgow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. Connect is a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.

We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.

Funded by The National Lottery Cost of Living Fund, this role focuses on supporting local people access a welfare rights service providing support and information on income maximisation, financial capability, DWP and Social Security Scotland benefits and entitlements.

You will work within our Welfare Rights team and alongside our Employability, Digital, Youth & Families teams utilising a joined-up approach to provide a well-rounded and inclusive service, ensuring local residents are aware of and are accessing other services where required.

You will have experience of providing financial inclusion/ welfare rights activity to people in communities and be passionate about supporting people to improve and enhance their lives through income maximisation.