The Community Connectors programme provides better access to information for older people. We also support them to access the services they need to live healthier and happier lives with as much independence as possible. The project is delivered in partnership with the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations and works alongside local and citywide organisations to strengthen information links between the third sector, older people, carers, and statutory services. The model has been rolled out in the three locality sectors within Glasgow.

We are recruiting for a Senior Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to cover a one-year maternity leave with the benefit of a month-long handover from the existing practitioner. The successful applicant will have access to a wide range of training and the role provides a great opportunity for an existing links/community health practitioner who would like to take on more responsibility and advance their skills in one-to-one, person centred approaches alongside case coordination with a wide range of partners. The post has a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and decision-making in supporting highly vulnerable individuals and in responding to complex issues. Applicants should demonstrate highly effective communication and negotiation skills with equally effective time and task management abilities. The successful candidate will be supported by the Programme Manager and a team of Client Liaison Officers who provide support with caseload management.

We can offer the option of working from home or from Shettleston Housing Association, the role will largely involve one to one working with older people and/or their carers, in their homes. With the ultimate goal of supporting clients to improve their health and wellbeing and independent living.

We are looking to develop a third sector employability pathway in Angus. Sustainable well-paid employment is essential for tackling poverty and the third Sector in Scotland has an incredibly diverse range of possibilities with around 45,000 organisations employing over 138,000 people. Sectors include social care, health support services, sports, arts, heritage, environment, culture, community work, campaigning, housing, animals, and education. Approximately 250,000 unpaid Trustees and 1.3 million volunteers also support the sector.

The main beneficiaries of this project will be those looking for opportunities to enter or re-enter the labour market through a coordinated response of opportunities created by and with the third sector in Angus, in partnership with strategic partners as part of the Local Employability Partnership. Helping people to become employable, to avoid underemployment, and to stay in work is a priority for third sector and public service agencies in Angus. By developing an employability response across the third sector, outcomes we will work towards are:

• Strengthening the third sector employability offer and visibility of such, across Angus.
• Championing third sector as a key partner in delivering employment outcomes.
• Enabling positive pathways for volunteers looking to develop skills which in turn supports wellbeing and prospects for entering or re-enter the job market.
• Third sector organisations gain a greater understanding of the policies that affect their work, enabling them to make more informed decisions.
• Third sector organisations are better equipped with knowledge, skills, services, and resources to meet community and organisational needs.

Voluntary Action Angus (VAA) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated to work with the TSI Project Manager and wider team, to support third sector organisations in Angus who deliver employability services. Working with key partners this outward-facing team aims to raise the profile and build the capacity of the third sector; to play the fullest role possible in improving employment outcomes for the people of Angus. Key aspects of the role will involve creating employability pathways, linking to our locality, social enterprise, and project-based work, and raising the profile of the third sector as a key partner in delivering employment outcomes in Angus.

• Excellent administrator and coordinator
• Confident in meeting new people and providing a warm welcome
• Committed to improvement and contributing where you can
• Keen to learning and share

If this sounds like you, we think you might be our next Business Support Officer.

We are looking for a colleague who can provide the highest quality of administrative and coordinating support as we embark on delivering our new ambitions. You will support our resources, finance and policy development work with effective planning and administration, provide excellent reception services and be involved in range of projects and events. The successful candidate will enjoy planning and coordination, administration and reception activity and being part of a flexible and enthusiastic team.

With a new prospectus and increased investment, we are now looking to our future and delivery on our big ambitions; A strong third sector; Maximising impact through great partnership working; Securing equity, dignity, belonging and justice.

It’s a great time to join us.