Creative Writing Workshop Facilitator
- Part time
- £25,000 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 27th November 2024
- Advertised from 31st October 2024
- Hours: 17.5 per week
Role
Your mission (if you choose to accept it): join our small but mighty team in a key role as Creative Writing Workshop Facilitator!
Part time, Edinburgh based, you’ll manage our creative writing workshops and interdisciplinary activities. Your dynamism and creativity will increase our impact in the classroom and your communication skills will positively change the lives of all involved.
You also get to wear a cape! A true superhero!
The Super Power Agency (SPA) is a non-profit organisation that seeks to improve the lives and literacy rates of young people from some of Scotland’s most under-resourced areas. Through creative writing workshops, interdisciplinary activities, and individual mentoring, we work with young people aged 8–18 in schools and community organisations. Our creative writing programmes culminate in the publication of a book of the young people’s writing which is shared with their school, families and community.
Our programmes are free to all young people and serviced predominately by volunteers drawn from the communities we work in and serve.
The work of the SPA is based on that of 826 National (826national.org), an educational charity started in San Francisco, California in 2002. The programmes run by 826 National have now been replicated in 9 US cities as well as internationally in London, Dublin, Sydney, Melbourne, Paris, Buenos Aires and Milan. The SPA is proud to be part of this international network that supports the confidence and creativity of young people across the world.
Writing Facilitator Role Description
It is an exciting time to join the Super Power Agency as we work towards our goal to expand across Scotland and serve 3,000 young people each year by 2026. The Writing Facilitator would work closely with the wider SPA team, including our volunteers, as well as teachers, schools and other partners across Scotland. Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, the Writing Facilitator will deliver the in-school element of our writing workshops and programmes.
Our school and community programmes run for 8 or 10 weeks, with school groups participating in one workshop per week. The Writing Facilitator will deliver a suite of different workshops across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. These sessions vary from creative writing, poetry, and playwriting. The hours will be primarily during the week and during school hours. The Writing Facilitator will also work closely with our SPA volunteers, who support the young people during the in-school workshops.
As well as leading on the delivery of the workshops, the Writing Facilitator will have the opportunity to work with the Programme Manager and wider SPA team to review and shape workshop content. They will also assist the SPA team with final publication of the young people’s work if necessary.
The Writing Facilitator will maintain organisational policies and procedures throughout and promote the organisation and its programmatic accomplishments.
The part time role is to be carried out across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between our core hours of 9:30am and 3pm. Workshop delivery is across primary and secondary schools throughout Edinburgh.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.
Application notes
To apply for this position, please send the completed to our Programme Manager Rebecca Low - rebecca@superpoweragency.com
1. A covering letter (2 pages maximum) outlining why you are interested in this job and how you meet the different areas of the Person Specification.
2. Your CV (2 pages maximum).
3. Details of two professional referees who you would be happy for us to contact if an offer is made.
4. An up-to-date mobile number and email address.
Closing date for applications is 12pm Wednesday 27th November 2024. We will respond to all applicants by Monday 2nd December 2024 , but we are a small team and therefore unable to provide detailed feedback.
Interviews will be held on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December 2024 in person at our Leith office.
This post will be subject to a PVG check with a proposed start date of w/c 6th January 2025.
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This is a unique opportunity to lead Children’s Parliament, an internationally renowned and respected organisation promoting children’s human rights, as we look to recruit an inspirational and highly skilled Director.
We want someone who can lead and develop a passionate team of expert practitioners in raising awareness and understanding of children’s rights amongst children and adults. Together we need to help them understand how we can improve children’s lives, support the people and organisations who support our children, and help to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
The Director will lead a Senior Leadership Team, consisting of the Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Senior Programme Manager. The Director will inspire our talented and dedicated team, using their professional networks to advocate for children as the face and voice of Children’s Parliament, and realise the opportunities we have to change lives for the better. They will work with partners and stakeholders to drive culture change in the environments in which children live, learn and play and support a new chapter for Scotland’s human rights journey following the UNCRC incorporation for which we successfully campaigned this year.
We are seeking a dynamic and effective leader who will stand up and champion children’s rights. They will need to demonstrate their experience in senior leadership roles, including strategic planning, financial oversight, leadership, and risk management.
The ability to support and drive a diverse and skilled team is essential. Having experience of rights-based, creative practice will be important in being able to provide ongoing support, expertise and guidance across Children’s Parliament’s programmes. A comprehensive understanding of the political and policy landscape for children's and wider human rights in Scotland is vital as is the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
The Director will need to demonstrate their belief that children are equal and valuable citizens. As a leader, their passion should shine through their words and actions, backed up with the expertise to navigate the challenges of ensuring Children’s Parliament continues as an internationally recognised beacon of good practice and inspiration.
Reports to: Chair of the Board and accountable to the Board of Trustees
Direct reports: Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Business Development
Befriending Coordinator, Young Carer Befriending Project
- Part time
- £26,880 pro-rata
- Remote: Home based
- Closing 28th November 2024
About the role
We seek a Befriending Coordinator to market and deliver our well-established befriending service in the Fife area to young carers who are socially isolated, and who need a break from their caring responsibilities. You will recruit, match, and support a network of volunteer befrienders to support young carers one to one, as well as delivering your, small direct case load. You will also liaise with a range of organisations, particularly Fife Young Carers.
This post requires you to have your administrative home-base in Fife and involves regular travel across Fife to homes and communities.
It involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.
About you
Are you passionate about the transformative power of befriending to overcome social isolation and loneliness? Are you confident in communicating one to one and have a flexible and creative approach to befriending?
Would you enjoy being an active part of the vibrant, inclusive, and supportive Lead Scotland team?
Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting disabled adults experiencing a range of barriers, and of designing and delivering befriending activities?
You must enjoy working with young people, be enthusiastic, and be committed to a person-centred experience for befriendees. Experience of recruiting and training volunteers is a key part of this role.
Applications from disabled people
Lead has Disability Confident status, and we encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people meeting the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about our commitment to recruit disabled people is available on our website. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in the online form. This will in no way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request including braille, large print and audio and people can make applications in alternative formats.
Recruitment paperwork is kept for 6 months before it is destroyed. Please complete our anonymous equal opportunities form to help us ensure we are attracting a broad range of candidates.
Youth Volunteer Coordinator
- Part time
- £24,570 pro-rata
- On site: Johnstone, Renfrewshire
- Closing 26th November 2024
We are delighted to bring you this new role!
We have started a new youth peer education project which involves recruiting and training young people on current health issues enabling them to run harm reduction workshops for their peers.
The coordinator will be organising all aspects of volunteering from recruiting young volunteers (ages 14 and up), arranging training/workshops and timetables of activities and communicate frequently with the volunteers. We seek someone with strong administrative, organisational and communication skills. As well as being warm, caring and friendly we want someone how is passionate about engaging with young people and fostering their participation in this project.
This post requires a PVG for Children.
About Us
The Hollies Community Hub is a vibrant and dynamic organisation committed to enhancing the well-being and cohesion of our local community. We operate various initiatives aimed at fostering community engagement, social inclusion, and empowerment. Currently, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Community Hub Development Worker for a 12 month contract.
Role overview
As a Community Hub Development Worker you will play a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of our community hub. This multifaceted role involves engaging with stakeholders, coordinating activities, and facilitating partnerships to ensure the hub becomes a focal point for community cohesion and development. You will be at the forefront of creating a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with community members, local organisations, and authorities to identify needs and opportunities for the community hub.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote the hub’s services and activities to the wider community.
- Organise and facilitate events, workshops, and programs that cater to diverse interests and demographics.
- Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to assist with hub operations and activities.
- Establish and nurture partnerships with external organisations, businesses, and funders to secure resources and support hub initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of hub activities, collecting feedback from stakeholders to inform future planning and development.
Person Specification
- A genuine passion for community development and a commitment to promoting social inclusion and cohesion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organisational abilities, with experience in project management and event coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of community development principles and experience working within community settings is desirable but not essential.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technologies as required
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