We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Moira Anderson Foundation (MAF), a values-based charity that supports children and adults of all genders affected by Childhood Sexual Abuse. We are recruiting an Administrator to work from our Hub in Buchanan Street, Glasgow, where initial training and induction will take place.

Warmth, enthusiasm and compassion are key attributes for this role. The Administrator will have previous administration/office experience. You will also have worked with the general public, preferably in a caring environment.

The post is for 14 hours per week and is for a fixed term of 2 years, on-going funding will be sought to maintain it. The salary is £22,923 pro rata. Working days will be worked across 3 days, Wednesday – Friday. Some evening work may be required.

Induction training and management supervision will be provided, as well as enhanced employer pension contribution (following 3-month probationary period), death in benefit scheme and attractive holiday leave benefits.

This is an opportunity to join a first-class team making a real difference to survivors of CSA.

Please send your completed application form, along with a covering letter explaining why you think you will be suitable for the role, to: janinelamont@moiraanderson.org

MAF is an Equal Opportunities employer. This post is subject to a criminal convictions check through Disclosure Scotland. We will seek references from your current employer as part of the selection process.

MAF has LGBT Youth Scotland Gold Award demonstrating our commitment to the LGBT Community, and is a Real Living Wage employer.

Project Manager – From Struggle to Stability: Creating fair work for young mothers

Close the Gap is operating a hybrid working model, with the option to work from the Buchanan Street office or from desk space in Edinburgh.

Responsible to: Head of Policy and Development

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. Employment will be subject to satisfactory PVG scheme membership or an update to an existing membership in line with legal and organisational requirements.

Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce, and recognise the benefits it brings to the organisation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from racially-minoritised people and disabled people who are currently under-represented in the organisation.

We’re strongly committed to enabling flexible working for staff, and will consider all options to enable applicants to work flexibly.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a partnership project to improve job quality for young mothers. Young mothers are among the most marginalised in the labour market, experiencing high levels of in-work poverty. Young mothers’ poverty drives child poverty, the gender pay gap, and gender inequality more broadly. The Close the Gap and Save the Children project will gather evidence on young mothers’ workplace experiences and employer attitudes to them as workers, and use this to influence employment practice and policymaking to deliver improved access to fair work. Working with a project advisory group and a lived experience group of young mothers, the project will also develop a campaign for young mothers to raise awareness of their employment rights, with the ultimate goal of reducing in-work poverty in Scotland.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has proven experience in project management, and of working with multiple partners to deliver complex projects with multiple stages and timelines. You’ll also have experience of commissioning and managing external research projects, and sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. You’ll be a core part of our team, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and to build strong relationships with project stakeholders. The right person for this role will be committed to tackling poverty and women’s labour market inequality, and involving women with lived experience in the project.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of the gender pay gap. We deliver advocacy to influence policy and legislative change; produce research, analysis and insight into women’s diverse experiences of the labour market; and influence employers to develop intersectional, gender-sensitive employment practice.

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us, and it's the reason our Services team push themselves to transform the lives of children and families – in person, in Hubs nationwide, and through the knowledge they share.

Job Purpose

Provide direct services to babies, children, families, carers or adults (in an individual or group basis) maintaining professional practice standards as outlined to legislation and consistent with NSPCC standards and guidance.

Hold case accountability for a number of cases, some of which may be complex, ensuring all safe guarding practice and case recording conforms to NSPCC standards and guidance. Provide professional advice to internal and external partners.

Engage positively and respectfully with all partners agencies to serve the best interests of babies, children and families.

Plan and deliver services and contribute to their evaluation and ensure that issues of diversity and inclusion are identified and addressed in accordance with equal opportunity practices.

Develop and maintain professional relationships and work in partnership with other agencies in order to deliver effective services and attend a range of internal and external meetings as required.

Actively prepare for and participate in supervision, team meetings, briefings and training events and contribute to the development of learning materials or other resources.

Take responsibility for developing and improving your own professional knowledge and skills and contribute to policy development within the organisation.

Work with fundraising staff to promote the work of the team and the organisation to various audiences including supporters, fundraisers and volunteers.

Support colleagues through co-working, mentoring or critical appraisal and supervise students as appropriate in line with agency policy.

Key relationships- Internal

Reports to Team Manager

Assistant Director

Hub Relationship Manager

Person specification

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with the relevant social care county within the UK.
• Experience of direct prevention work with children and their families and proven ability in identifying risk and initiating child protection interventions, informed by a good knowledge of best practice, research and legislation.
• Experience and proven ability of working in a way that reflects a child centered approach and an understanding of children's rights, participation, needs, best interests and safeguarding practice.
• Ability to plan appropriate direct work and evaluate effectiveness.
• Evidence of an ability to develop and maintain professional relationships including with other child protection agencies and supporters and experience of effective multi-agency working.
• Experience and proven ability to champion equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and the ability to present the NSPCC to internal and external audiences.

Applications will be considered from social work students who will be qualified and registered within three months of the closing date for the vacancy.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• competitive hourly rates of £12.25 - £12.50 per hour (pay award pending)

• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm

• generous annual leave entitlement

• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions

• flexible working policies

• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities

• a supportive and inclusive culture.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage, but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.