The successful post-holder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:

Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.

Overview

OPFS was founded in 1944 and since then we have been at the forefront of shaping policy and services that support the 144,000 single parent families in Scotland. OPFS HQ is in central Edinburgh, there are local services in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Falkirk, Edinburgh and Dundee with National digital and helpline services.

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and helping to create lasting solutions to poverty and barriers facing single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

Main duties

The Employability Advisor will be responsible to Regional Co-ordinator and will work as a member of OPFS Employability Service, to provide employability support for single parents and young parents facing additional barriers to engaging with services, entering suitable employment, education, and training opportunities through one-to-one meetings and group work sessions.

Recruitment of Independent Members to the Board of Management

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.

UHI Perth is currently recruiting for new Independent Board Members to join the governing body charged with overseeing the operation of the College. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with recent senior-level background in finance, accountancy, corporate governance or change management.

A position on our Board requires commitment to the work of the College and the community, an interest in the post-16 education sector, and effective communication and analytical skills.

Membership is voluntary and unpaid, but brings huge rewards to members - input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and to the wellbeing and success of the communities where they live. Attendance at meetings of the Board and Committees is required, usually early evening, and reasonable travel costs for Board business are reimbursed.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are seeking a motivated, skilled and reliable person with experience in training or education. You will have a good working knowledge of LGBTIQ+ identities, and be able to positively convey this information through (online and in-person) training for the sport and physical activity sector.

This comes at a time that we seek to grow our training and education offer, and develop our work with sport and physical activity stakeholders. Working collaboratively within the current team, the Training & Development Officer will deliver LGBTIQ+ awareness training and produce resources, all seeking to improve access and participation to sport and physical activity, whilst contributing positively to the organisation's mission and goals.

Location: The post-holder will primarily work from our Glasgow office, which can be combined with some home-working. Training delivery and partnership working will involve travel to work in other areas in Scotland.

Glasgow South Carers Centre provides services to unpaid family Carers, who look after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone due to illness or disability, including Young Carers and their families.

Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the needs of carers, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have experience of support planning, providing an information and advice service, planning and delivery of services to support carers, have strong admin, communication and organisational skills and have a knowledge and understanding of the policy drivers for unpaid carers, especially in relation to the Carers Act.

Experience is essential, a willingness and commitment to learning is key, underpinned by strong administrative, communication and organisational skills, and be competent using social media platforms.

The Carer Engagement Co-ordinator should have a relevant qualification in Health, Social Care, Education or Community Development and have experience appropriate for this post.

Candidates should have experience in delivering presentations and working collaboratively. The post will involve working with Statutory, Third Sector and Community Organisations in the South Locality, Citywide and National Organisations.