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- Advertised from 14th October 2024
- 32 hours per week. Fixed term to August 2026.
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.
Application notes
Please email your CV and cover letter, which should relate to the person specification, to carrie@boomerang.org.uk
Provisional Start Date 2nd December.
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Top job! Building Facilities and Lettings Manager
- Part time
- £41,666 pro-rata
- On site: Maryhill
- Closing 10th November 2024
Maryhill Burgh Halls is an historic landmark building in North Glasgow. The listed 19th century façade wraps round a modern interior following the building’s comprehensive restoration and reconstruction completed in 2012. The Halls are owned and operated by Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, a registered charity. The Trust operates the building for two principal functions:
- Event space - for heritage & art exhibitions, community activities and events as well as for private event hire.
- Business centre with business tenancies (providing the finances to support the overall operation)
Job Overview:
The key role of the Building Facilities and Lettings Manager is to look after the building and the occupational needs of the tenants and of the Trust. This includes acting as landlord to the business centre and as managed space provider to Trust’s hire, heritage and community use of the event space.
The Building Facilities and Lettings Manager will report in the first instance to the Trust’s Buildings and Lettings Committee and will be primarily responsible for the facilities and commercial lettings business and will work closely with the Trust staff managing the event and heritage activities.
Trust staff will provide financial (including purchasing, invoicing and bookkeeping) and administrative support to the Building Facilities and Lettings Manager.
A standard form of occupational licence is in use (with a structured service charge regime) and legal and property marketing services are available from agents.
Responsibilities:
Building:
- Oversee responsive, planned, and cyclical repairs, maintenance, and minor refurbishments to the structure, M&E and all other elements of the building fabric,
- Build a network of skilled trades to handle routine, planned, and emergency maintenance needs
- Be hands-on when necessary to troubleshoot and resolve key maintenance issues.
- Achieve best value, quality standards, and budget goals.
- Oversee statutory compliance and ensure health & safety protocols are being followed.
- Undertake risk assessments and manage risks associated with the building facilities and use.
- Improve and manage energy efficiency.
- Manage and operate the BMS.
- Manage building services including waste management, utilities, security and cleaning etc. including: Oversight of retained M&E management contractor and Management of caretaking staff.
- Preparation of budgets for maintenance management
Tenants:
- Manage lettings, re-lettings, reviews etc relating to the leases and licences of the business centre.
- Manage dilapidations agreements and related works
- Production, management, and reconciliation of service charge budgets.
- Act as first point of contact with tenants for all property related matters.
Others:
- Support the Halls Team with any property related requirements to support events/bookings/exhibitions.
- Advise the Trustees on all strategic and operational property matters.
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Women on Wheels, a Glasgow based community cycling hub for women and non-binary people, is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator. Our purpose is to encourage and facilitate women & non binary people in the community to get back on a bike or to cycle for the first time. Our programmes are designed and led by women and
non-binary people, focusing on a range of cycling & social activities.
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to deliver on two exciting new projects: a Teen programme and a Volunteer programme. As these are new projects, this is a fixed term post for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and qualified Cycle Trainer and a self-starter who is able to establish effective relationships with a range of external stakeholders and take accountability for the success of the two new programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the successful establishment and delivery of the Volunteer programme and the new Teen programme. The role involves:
● Overseeing the day-to-day running of operations related to their programmes.
● Recruiting, developing and supporting a team of volunteers.
● Ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of the volunteer and teen programmes.
● Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders.
● Monitoring and reporting on the programmes’ progress and performance.
● Reporting to the Project Manager.
A full breakdown of the role and key requirements are outlined in the Job Description.
To help you fully settle into the role, you will be supported a highly effective team of staff
members, seasonal workers and volunteers.
Location:
This post is for 2 days per week, worked flexibly, and is based at the Women on Wheels Hub, Govanhill Workspace, Unit 4, 69 Dixon Road, Glasgow, G42 8AT. It is expected
that the post holder will work in the Hub (or be delivering sessions offsite) two days per week to align with the staff team.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave
- Enhanced sick leave entitlements
- Personal bereavement leave
- Training and education opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Dependency leave
Support Advisor (Frontline Manager)
- Full time
- £27,585 – £31,264
- Hybrid: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
- Closing 18th October 2024
The Vacancy: As a skilled Social Care Manager, you will be joining a team of five other Support Advisor’s who are dedicated to supporting the people we work for to live their good lives. Across the Lanarkshire area, we support around 30 people who receive varying support from committed and dedicated teams, supporting people to live in their own home and be a valued part of their community. You will work alongside your Area Lead to manage and develop highly bespoke services designed with the people we work for at the centre.
The Brief: Support people we work for to live their good life…To achieve this, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team of experienced Support Advisors who walk alongside people we work to manage their support. You will ensure each person we work for receives high quality, personalised and aspirational support which keeps them at centre of everything. You will ensure that people we work for are empowered to enjoy everyday living and are part of the community they live in. You will be outcome focused and have a keen eye for detail to ensure people we work for have the high-quality support they deserve.
About You:You will have a proven track record in Social Care Leadership, including management of team members and supporting people to achieve their outcomes. You will be authentic, flexible, patient and be able to plan ahead. You will be assertive, confident, resilient and be able to think outside the box to solve problems that may arise. You need to be a team player and a self-starter all at once who thrives on doing good work. You will be able to adopt a supporting and coaching management style with the team members you line manage to get the best out of support teams working with people we work for as well as experience of performance management.
Your Skills: Experience of working with adults with additional support needs is essential as is a knowledge of Self Direct Support. If you have knowledge of Individual Service Funds, this is also desirable. It is essential that you can demonstrate excellent communication skills, be IT savvy, and be able to plan & prioritise your workload independently. You will have an in-depth knowledge of Person Centred Planning and developing detailed Care Plans. You should also have experience of working alongside a wealth of multi-disciplinary colleagues and be able to build positive relationships with families and loved ones of the people we work for. At heart, you will be a people person who can connect people we work for to their communities and have a ‘can do’ approach.
A relevant qualification in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (an SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care) or a willingness to undertake study to achieve this is a requirement of this role.
The Reward: Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation working actively to promote and implement a human rights-based approach and active citizenship, supporting people to live their best lives and being a key player in teamwork.
This role is to cover the Motherwell Locality in North Lanarkshire but may include work in other localities when required. This role is hybrid, working from our base in Bellshill, the communities where people we work for live, and some home working. Occasional travel to other areas to attend training/meetings can be a requirement of the role.
Perks of the Post:
- Paid PVG and SSSC fees
- 30 days annual leave - rising to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Life Assurance
- Access to Discount Scheme
- Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
- Credit Union Affiliation
- Health Plan
- Flexible working options
Next Steps:
For an informal chat or further information, contact Ryan (Area Lead) on 07885803772 or if you feel ready to apply now, click the link.
ScrapAntics is a thriving social enterprise with 4 full time staff, 15 part time staff and 20 volunteers.
We have a ScrapStore, a busy community space utilised by around 150-200 participants a week, and support 21 artists in our studios. We offer a range of activities for the community including youth clubs, art and craft sessions, play sessions, cooking, gardening, social groups, cycling, football and large scale family celebrations.
ScrapAntics welcomes everyone but we prioritise those who face challenges through disadvantage, including people with mental and physical health issues and those from the asylum seeker, refugee and international community. We are very much women led and focused on sustainability and putting people and planet before profit.
We require an experienced manager with knowledge of the third sector and a passion for social justice to help coordinate and run the organisation. We are seeking someone with a creative approach and ‘out the box’ thinking, who is adaptable to change and can think on their feet! It is also essential that whoever leads our team has a non judgemental approach and engages well with a diverse group of people.
Job Purpose:
- To support ScrapAntics’ CEO in the running of the organisation
- To support and coordinate the team - maintaining a positive and cohesive working environment
- To manage, document and lead multiple projects
- Internal and external communications and all associated admin duties
- Collaborating on funding applications and reporting as part of the management team
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Project management of commissioned projects
- Internal communications within the team - distributing information, answering questions, carrying out supervisions and being available for support
- Communicating and liaising with external partners and organisations including Dundee City Council and national organisations, ensuring positive relationships are maintained and information is shared
- Creating and collaborating on funding applications and project reporting
- Attending and facilitating organisational meetings; taking minutes and distributing these as appropriate
- Creating and updating/maintaining booking schedules and staff rotas
- Maintaining an overview of larger projects and supporting the project leads to deliver to budget and timescale
- Handling enquiries and taking bookings for activities, play sessions, workshops and space rental
- Creating and maintaining budget spreadsheets
- Maintaining a general overview of ScrapAntics organisational running and communicating changes and issues to ScrapAntics’ CEO
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Experience of working in a thriving third sector organisation
- Passion for sustainability, community and social justice
- Positive leadership skills and experience of managing a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a welcoming, friendly and helpful manner
- High level of IT and written skills
- Project management experience
- Experience of applying for and reporting on funding
- Experience of working with spreadsheets
Further Details:
- Training opportunities will be available.
- Your line manager will be Sandy Greene, CEO.
Equal opportunities:
ScrapAntics is committed to being an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes all applications for consideration.
We know there are candidates who may not fit every criteria we’ve outlined here, or who have key skills we haven’t listed. If this is you, please do apply if you feel your particular experience or skill set could enhance this role.
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