Fresh Start provides support to people moving on from or those at risk of homelessness. Fresh Start has been active in Edinburgh for over 25 years with a mission to help people make a home for themselves. Volunteering is at the centre of Fresh Start’s ethos, and we are looking to diversify our team of volunteers to ensure all ages, backgrounds and demographics are represented and given opportunities at Fresh Start.

Fresh Start offer a range of services to people either at the transition from homelessness or those who are risk of homelessness. We provide people with the provision of household starter packs, white goods, painting and decorating services. Via our community hub we offer a wide range of services including: cooking, community pantry and shop, growing spaces, provision of advice, information and support.

We are looking for a team player who would like to work in our busy warehouse, someone who is keen to learn, grow and develop themselves. Working alongside the rest of the starter pack team and our volunteers the Warehouse and Services Assistant is a key role within the warehouse working alongside our volunteers to assemble and deliver starter packs, including the safe testing of electrical (training will be provided) items within the starter packs.

Fresh Start is a small charity and a flexible approach and the ability to multi-task is essential. A good team player who can also work on their own initiative and be pro-active is required for this role.

To plan, develop and monitor new and existing youth and families projects and developments within the Boomerang Community Centre, while engaging with local communities, the voluntary, faith, private and public sector organisations to ensure as an organisation we continue to grow.

To contribute to the achievements of the Boomerang Community Centre and to build on this valuable work in one of the most deprived communities in Dundee.

To undertake engagement and consultation activities, leading to the planning, advertising and in the delivery of new activities for children, young people and families. To carry out regular evaluation of these activities which will be monitored by the Centre Manager and reported through the Board of Trustees.

To ensure the smooth running of all existing children, youth and family groups and activities and to promote the Boomerang Community Centre and activities at external events and via outreach work.

To work with children, youth and family groups and individuals to improve physical and mental wellbeing.

In conjunction with the Centre Manager help to secure funding for the organisation and to complete monitoring and evaluation to existing funders.

To prepare information to assist in the monitoring of grants.

To work with the Volunteer Co-ordinator to recruit and retain volunteers to assist with the successful running of any children, young people or family groups.

The Toll Community Centre is a busy, voluntary run, community centre with associated High Street Hub, registered with OSCR. We work in partnership with the local community to support neighbourhood and family networks, to facilitate local participation and provide access to facilities and services that fulfil the needs of our local community. The Toll Community Centre is a place where everyone is welcome and valued. Working in partnership with Fife Council, we offer a range of free and paid courses and services, alongside commercial groups that meet within our premises.

Job Purpose:

As Centre Manager, the post holder is required to lead the team of staff and volunteers to plan, coordinate, and direct a broad range of services that allow the organisation to operate efficiently and effectively.

The post holder will develop services required to enable The Toll Community Centre and Hub to provide a professional and person-centred approach to serving the local community including the monitoring of all activities and managing day to day building and maintenance issues.

They will support our information systems where appropriate, maintaining records with regards to volunteering, finance, bookings, payroll, and any other operational requirement.

The post holder will be supported by a Clerical Assistant on day-to-day tasks such as record keeping, emails and phone calls, bookings and diaries and financial processing etc. The Management Committee will also provide support, and the Staff Liaison Officer will be a specific point of contact for the Centre Manager.

The post holder will drive a process of continuous improvement across all aspects of the business, ensuring appropriate policies are produced and implemented within the facilities i.e. Health & Safety; Child Protection etc. and that all legal requirements are fully complied with.

In addition, the post holder will attend meetings and networking events to promote the work of the organisation and make good connections with other organisations.

Accountable to: Board of Trustees