Introduction

Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (F&BV CDT) is a locally based charity which (primarily) aims to address poverty and inequality.

We own/manage on behalf of the community; two facilities. The Hub and Eastfield Development Centre. The successful candidate will work with the F&BV CDT team and operate within Eastfield Development Centre.

About You

You will be a proactive, creative and keen to learn. Your open and supportive style will build positive relationships with young people, our volunteers, Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust team (F&BV CDT) and partners.

Your passionate belief in the capability of young people will ensure you are confident in supporting colleagues to meet required standards, and to follow policies and procedures. Training will be given.

You’ll be supported and enabled to create innovative, inclusive opportunities to engage with young people. You will also support your colleagues across the organisation to ensure they are considering how their service design and implementation effects young people and children, their rights and opportunities

We are looking for someone who can listen and learn from young people; a passion for change; a desire to make a difference. We want young people to be engaged and for the successful candidate to be able to use their transferable lived skills to deliver real and lasting change.

Primary Role

Will be to help us to further develop and strengthen our partnership working in relation to young people help us to take forward our proposals to set up a Youth Pathway Project. To Engage with Young People to ensure they are at the heart of the design and planning of the Youth Pathway Project, its aims and objectives.

Key tasks

• Engage with, build and maintain positive relationships

• Engage with young people and enable them to inform and design new activities and/or programmes of support which are inclusive, innovative and responsive to their needs.

• Create, with management support, a workplan which highlights project activities and expected outcomes

The following skills would be an advantage. Training, support and supervision will be provided.

• Experience of working directly with young people in participatory and inclusive ways

• Being pro-active, working on own initiative and organising own workload

• Use of recording, monitoring and evaluation systems

• Some experience of partnership working across services and/or sectors

• Knowledge of Scotland’s safeguarding and child protection

• Training and experience in youth development or youth work

• Values and attributes: Conscientious and hard working Committed to learning and developing new knowledge and skills

• Positive thinker and creative problem solver

• Patient and respectful of all people, whatever their background or presenting behaviour

• PVG will be required

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• A supportive management team and board of trustees.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

About Space

Do you want to work for an organisation that truly cares about its staff?

Would you like to use your skills to make a difference in people’s lives?

If the answer is ‘yes’, Space is the place for you!

Space is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh, with some of our services stretching city wide.

WE BELIEVE THAT CONNECTIONS BUILD COMMUNITIES

Space delivers 22 projects, with around 110 staff and volunteers. We deliver diverse services supporting young people, families, older people and carers amongst others.

As a dynamic organisation no two days are the same, with a wealth of learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and proud to share our Carer Positive accreditation, as part of our commitment to the growing number of people in the workforce who need flexibility due to their caring role.

Space is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.

For more information about Space and all our projects can be found on our website – spacescot.org

Space and all our projects can be found on our website – spacescot.org

The Role

Space is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Project Worker to join our expanding Youth Befriending Team.

Our befriending service is proud to hold an excellence award from Befriending Networks UK and was awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2024.

The Project Worker will join our existing team of three staff and a manager who coordinate our volunteer based befriending service.

We match volunteer Befrienders with young people aged 5-16 years, living across Edinburgh, who have been affected by current or historical parental substance use or harms caused through gambling. The relationship between a befriender and the young person last for a minimum of 12 months.

Befrienders meet with their matched young person on a weekly basis, spending 2-3hrs doing a range of activities that may take place at The Broomhouse Hub or at community/social venues across Edinburgh. Activities are typically arranged for after school up to 8.30pm in the evening, or on Saturday’s up to 3pm.

Key tasks in this role include:

· Managing a caseload of volunteer befriender and befriendee matches.

· Recruiting, training and supervising volunteer befrienders.

· Carrying out Initial family assessment of need and conducting regular case reviews with other relevant stakeholders.

· Identifying interests and personal attributes in befrienders and befriendees to create appropriate and fulfilling matches.

· Supporting befrienders to plan and risk assess activities the child/young person would benefit from to help them engage in additional opportunities and connect to suitable networks in their local area.

· Plan and attend group activities for children/young people and volunteers.

· Record appropriate information gained through assessment, monitoring and review in order to provide quantitative and qualitative data about the service.

· Provide On Call telephone support and supervision for befrienders/befriendees.

The successful person for this role will:

· have a minimum of two years’ experience working directly with vulnerable children, young people or families.

· have a sound understanding of the needs and challenges, faced by families affected by substance use or the harms caused through Gambling.

· be educated to HNC level in Youth Work, Community Education, Child Care or another topic relevant and beneficial to this role.

We welcome applicants from people who have historical experience of substance use and or the harms caused through Gambling, however this is not an essential criteria for the role.

You can download the full job description and person specification below.

Hours of Work*

This is a part time role of 18hrs per week which can be split over 3 days. The team meet on Tuesdays at The Broomhouse Hub so some hours must reserved for that.

Whilst the majority of working hours will take place between 9-5pm, the role requires a degree of flexibility to provide occasional on call telephone support to volunteers while activities are taking place.

What it’s like to work at Space:

· We care deeply about what we do and how we work. We work hard and get stuck in because we truly care about our community and each other.

· We live our values – they’re not just words printed on letterheads.

· We’re a team and work collaboratively, we support each other to succeed, we value relationships as much as results – egos are best left at the door.

· We’re not a finished article, we’re still evolving, still learning and not everything is perfectly optimised (yet).

· We find a way – we focus on solutions; challenges are puzzles to be worked out not excuses to give up.

· We’re curious and innovative, we challenge the norm and aren’t scared to voice ideas if we think we have a better way.

· The sector is demanding and unpredictable at times, priorities shift but if difficult decisions have to be made and we do it with integrity and maintain a people first ethos.

· We have a pretty flexible approach to work - we know that everyone’s body clocks,

responsibilities and preferred working environments differ. At the same time, we really value staying connected and collaborating with each other. From experience, our work is at its strongest when we come together, so we encourage a healthy balance with a regular presence in the office.

What to expect at the Interview

Interviews will be conducted in person at The Broomhouse Hub.

Please expect to be with us for 80-90 minutes during which you will complete a task relating to befriending matches and interview questions to explore your experience.

Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (F&BV CDT) is a locally based charity which (primarily) aims to address poverty and inequality. F&BV CDT is also dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being in our communities. We believe that mental health is essential for overall well-being and strive to create supportive environments for individuals facing mental health challenges.

We own/manage on behalf of the community; two facilities. The Hub and Eastfield Development Centre. The successful candidate will work with the F&BV CDT Team, who operate within both buildings depending on the group or activity being provided.

Overview:

We are seeking a passionate, innovative and committed Development Worker to join our team. This role will focus on implementing programs and initiatives aimed at improving mental health and well-being within the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health support, community development, and a strong understanding of the challenges individuals face.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement (with team and partner support) mental health support programmes, groups, activities and workshops.

• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness about mental health services and resources.

• Collaborate with local groups, organisations and relevant partners

• Provide support, guidance and enhance our referral systems for individuals seeking mental health assistance.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and projects and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

• Advocate for mental health and wellbeing initiatives to be based within the local community: encourage and enable the development and the provision of mental health and wellbeing services and resources within the local communities.

• Recruit, induct local volunteers, provide or enable access to training.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in mental health, community development, or related areas.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge, understanding about the impact of poverty and health inequalities on health and wellbeing

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of mental health issues and available resources.

• Passion for supporting individuals in improving their mental well-being.

• Experience of working independently, whilst upholding policies and procedures.

• Lived experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

• Full Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• PVG will be required

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• A supportive management team and board of trustees.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

"Do you want to work in one of the most scenic parts of Scotland? Do you have the skills and energy to take the helm of Torridon District Community Association and Loch Torridon Community Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the centre, diversify its range of activities and increase income. You will never be far from the sea or mountains and you will be working alongside people who share a passion for the landscape, environment and long-term sustainability of the community. “

Vision

Our vision is to enhance, develop and support this fragile rural community, enabling its residents to thrive, and to create a welcoming environment for the many tourists whose presence in turn supports the ongoing sustainability of the community.

Background

Torridon District Community Association (TDCA) is a charity which runs Loch Torridon Community Centre (LTCC) and employs a part time centre manager, a part time finance officer and a part time cleaner. In addition, TDCA employs a full-time community development worker to develop community projects and assets which in time will generate income to support the community centre. TDCA also employs a part time resilience officer to increase the resilience of the local community.

LTCC is a hub for year-round social activities and events, promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing. It is a meeting point for the community and provides employment opportunities for local residents and space for services such as the Post Office, Community cinema, live music, osteopathy clinics, gym and other health activities. The café is an important part of the centre, bringing together both residents and visitors, while the art and craft gallery provides locals artists and community businesses the opportunity to exhibit and display their products, generating sales, particularly in the tourist season.

Purpose of the post

As the centre has grown from a small village hall to a busy hub for the whole of the Torridon district, the staffing requirements have also grown and we are now looking for a senior manager to lead on the smooth running of the Community Centre; to promote the use of the Centre more widely; to increase TDCA revenue and capital grants; and to ensure the continued success of the annual Celtman event. The Board of Directors has been directly involved in many aspects of running the centre and now needs to appoint someone to take over that work, freeing Directors up to focus on their wider remit while supporting the operations & events manager as s/he develops into the role. Beyond the centre TDCA is working on a number of additional projects which will, as the organisation grows further, become part of this new role.

Tasks

Leadership and Management

The operations & events manager will be responsible for the smooth running of the LTCC; line management including maintaining and developing team ethos; developing a volunteer strategy; oversight of running costs and income streams.

Developing LTCC and events

Promoting the LTCC for events, conferences, weddings etc; exploring new opportunities and developing a strategy to increase the use of LTCC; generating new income while ensuring facilities remain accessible to local community groups; and promoting wider community benefit from LTCC and events.

Developing and implementing a communications strategy, including social media, local communication forums and TDCA membership.

Ensuring the successful running of the annual Celtman triathlon (held in June) including negotiations with organizers (2026 negotiations complete); pre-event planning; overall co-ordination and management of the 2 weekends; and coordinate post event feedback

Funding

Developing and implementing a funding strategy for TDCA including regular donations, one-off donations and grants as well as developing relationships with key funder such as Highland Council and Highland & Islands Enterprise.

Objectives

1. Continued smooth running of the LTCC, ensure running costs are covered and increase income.
2. Increase external and community bookings of LTCC
3. Maintain a positive relationship with the Celtman team and the community and ensuring level or increased profit
4. Increase revenue and obtain grants for capital work as needed

The post will be reviewed in late September 2028 with a view to extending it if funding is available.

Conditions of work and in-work benefits

• The post will be based in Loch Torridon Community Centre. While most days will involve being in the Community Centre, we can offer some flexibility for 1 day a week home working;
• Working hours will be average 28 hours per week across the year. The centre is very quiet in winter and very busy in summer so there is scope for some seasonal variation by mutual consent - although much of the job is proactive and therefore less affected by the tourism seasons. Job-share applications and secondments will be considered;
• Some evening and weekend work may be required and time off in lieu will be offered;
• The standard paid annual leave entitlement is 30 days - pro rata 22.5 (inclusive of public/bank holidays) per calendar year;
• Membership of NEST workplace pension scheme;
• TDCA is a living wage employer with a fair work first policy and would be happy to share this with potential candidates;
• We would be very glad to discuss any accessibility adjustment requirements and associated in-work support that may be needed to ensure a positive and inclusive workplace;
• TDCA takes a proactive approach to staff development, and seeks to provide staff with training and development opportunities.

Person specification

We are looking for a highly driven and capable individual, experienced in leadership, promotion of events and finance who is able to build and sustain good working relationships with staff, funders, the community and other stakeholders. The following are the essential and desirable elements for candidates for the role and in your application and the interview process we will expect you to provide examples that demonstrate how you meet these. This will inform scoring of applications.

Experience:

Essential

• Leading a small organisation or autonomous team within a larger organisation
• Promotion and organisation of one off or regular events
• Controlling and forecasting budgets
• Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships within the third sector

Desirable

• Fundraising for a small organisation
• Working in the public and/or third sector, where funding conditions apply.
• Previous experience of working with a community.
• Using social media on a professional basis

Education:

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject, or demonstrable experience of learning at this level.

Skills and abilities:

Essential

• Strong people skills as the job involves engaging with local community members, visitors, staff and directors.
• Good at developing and implementing strategy – eg to bring in more events to the centre, to promote the centre, to increase funding and donations
• Financial literacy: able to develop budgets, track income and expenditure and undertake financial reporting.
• Proficiency with intermediate IT skills including MS Office, and able to pick up basic use of website content management (e.g. WordPress).
• Able to identify, organise and prioritise tasks in order to achieve objectives, meet deadlines and respond to emerging needs.
• Strong team working skills and a flexible approach, including setting realistic expectations on what can be sustainably delivered by yourself and others.

Knowledge and understanding:

Essential

• An understanding of the pressures and challenges facing remote communities.

Desirable

• Relevant knowledge of compliance requirements eg health and safety, building compliance, and accessibility

Other requirements

• The role will require you to be in the Community Centre at least 3 days a week and 2 of those days will be public facing
• There will be a need to be in the centre over the 2 weekends of Celtman triathlon in June