Renfrewshire is committed to finding ways of reducing inequalities and improving quality of life for our diverse ethnic communities, through systemic change and cultural understanding.

IN-Ren (Integration Network Renfrewshire) is a forum acting to ensure that ethnically diverse communities’ voices are being heard and involved in local services and decisions.

The IN-Ren Network Facilitator (funded by The National Lottery Community Fund) will:

• support improvement and change through awareness of, and access to, services available to the ethnically diverse communities of Renfrewshire

• support the promotion and awareness of a wide range of programmes, developed and delivered by IN-Ren members, aimed at reducing barriers to employment, health and cultural activity

• support community cohesion by supporting cultural programmes including events and campaigns

• further develop the membership of the Integration Network for Renfrewshire (IN-Ren)

The IN-Ren Network Facilitator will support an approach that includes a commitment to developing strong, sustained advocacy by empowering participants to act as local advocates themselves, and their growing communities.

The IN-Ren Network Facilitator will be aware of the need to empower participants to build well-resourced structures that have confidence, skills, and trusted relationships with local statutory partners at their core.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our Community Links Worker (CLW) team in Stirling. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to fill this post. Experience of working with people living with poor mental health is essential. As is an understanding of personal outcomes, person-centred support and trauma- informed practice.

Established in 2022 the CLW team are supported by the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership, and hosted by SVE (with the Clackmannanshire team members hosted by CTSI). The post holder will have line management responsibilities for the Stirling-based CLW team. The Lead CLW will manage the Stirling urban partnership area and be based across GP surgeries in the Eastern Villages of Stirling. They will provide leadership and day-to-day management and supervision to existing CLWs and manage a caseload of clients within their GP practice. They will also be responsible for ensuring that data collection and information/ recording systems are kept up to date and held in line with GDPR, as well as raising awareness of local trends.

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) is Stirling's local third sector interface (TSI). TSI's exist to build empowered communities with a thriving third sector, which consists of community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. SVE provides services, aimed to build third sector capacity, structured around the themes of third sector excellence and resilience, social innovation, volunteering, community development and third sector involvement in community planning and decision making.

For further information please contact SVE Deputy CEO, Dr Kainde Manji: kainde@sventerprise.org.uk

About the Role

Argyll and Bute TSI is seeking a Walking Development Officer to enhance community health, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability through the development of walking initiatives across the region. This role will help strengthen and expand health walk networks, collaborate with key partners, and create accessible opportunities for walkers of all abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support a regional network of health walk providers and outdoor initiatives.

• Work with community organisations to establish new walking programmes.

• Identify gaps in walking opportunities and design solutions to improve accessibility.

• Deliver Walk Leader training and promote participation through public engagement campaigns.

• Collaborate with environmental groups, health providers, and key stakeholders.

• Secure funding opportunities to ensure the long-term sustainability of walking initiatives.

• Monitor and evaluate programme impact, providing quarterly reports.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in community engagement and programme development.

• Knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity and walking initiatives.

• Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills.

• Ability to build partnerships and secure funding for community projects.

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

Some travel across Argyll and Bute may be required. A full driving licence and access to a car would be desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing and promoting walking initiatives that improve community wellbeing and support environmental sustainability in Argyll and Bute.

The post will be one of a team of development officer posts specifically intended to work closely with Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) throughout the Inner Moray Firth. This role will be focused on capacity building role that will support organisations around their governance, board development, or strategic planning as well as health checks. This role will work with organisations who are starting out, going through difficulty, changing their governance or closing down.

The post holder will be responsible for guiding groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary.

To find out more information please visit our website.