We are looking for a youth worker who will support young people to reach their full potential through sports and physical activity.

Hot Chocolate Trust is an innovative and inclusive youth work charity in Dundee city centre.

Engaging with approx. 400 YP each year, aged 12-25, we blend responsive, whole-person youth work with specialist resourcing and opportunities (e.g. creative arts, mental health and wellbeing, education and employment, activism) to maximize YP’s participation, agency, and responsibility. Flexible, relationship-based approaches support YP whose lives are unpredictable, even chaotic, and who are often wary of professionals and programmes.

The successful candidate will lead our Stretch project which uses youth work approaches to reinterpret and promote sports and physical activity with YP.

Too many YP miss out on the multiple benefits of regular physical activity. Some tell us they were put off at school (e.g. by narrow expectations, competitive/bullying culture); some feel excluded culturally (e.g. by gender, identity, or “not sporty”); some can’t afford it; some have nowhere to safely (or with dignity) try things out. You will work across three project strands (Inclusive sports; Mental heath and wellbeing; Games get real) through drop-in youth work, small groups, and individual support.

The post is full-time, with a two-year contract, at a salary between £26,162 and £27,398 pa (subject to qualifications/evidenced experience and training). You will find a fuller description of terms and benefits in the person specification.

Dundee Changemakers Hub, hosted by Transition Dundee, supports and delivers community-led climate action and social justice activity across Dundee. Led by four partner organisations and one of the Scottish Government's 24 climate hubs, we are a passionate network of dreamers and doers who believe that the people of Dundee deserve a fairer, greener, more connected city.

About the Role

This role is responsible for the programme management of Dundee’s community climate action hub - Dundee Changemakers Hub. The post holder will manage all of the operational responsibilities for the hub, as well as ensuring that objectives are met in service of all stakeholders - Partners, Team, Community, Scottish Government and other local organisations.

The role is both managing the day-to-day running, and facilitating the future direction with stakeholders, developing strategies and frameworks to support the long-term sustainability of the hub.

Responsibilities

Oversee Dundee Changemakers Partnership:

• Prepare for and host monthly meetings with core partners
• Develop and maintain documents such as partner agreements and meeting notes
• Liaise and communicate with partners on an ad hoc basis to progress activities and resolve issues

Oversee the day-to-day running of Changemakers Hub:

• Line manage hub team members including one-to-one support, team meetings, quarterly reviews and development days
• Maintain an overview of activity across people, projects and events
• Operational management of the programme, including HR related tasks, office/desk rental, team logistics and calendar management
• Support Communications and Events planning and delivery
• Ensure the Hub is adequately responding to enquiries via a centralised inbox

Strategy Development and Programme Management:

• Project manage the annual programme of work aligned with funder commitments
• Lead the development of the annual Scottish Government business case
• Coordinate resources across the programme, ensuring appropriate time and budget allocation to activities
• Support Partners with strategy development and implementation, facilitating sessions to reach consensus on governance, delivery and vision
• Manage quarterly and annual reporting for Scottish Government
• Attend monthly national hub meetings, learning and development sessions and annual gatherings, working with other Hubs as opportunities arise
• Gather lessons learned to inform the future of the programme
• Manage Changemakers budget and other financial aspects of programme with Transition Dundee, enabling financial reporting to Scottish Government
• Identify and coordinate opportunities for additional funding
• Oversee and support project development with team members, such as microgrants and membership development
• Act as an ambassador and representative for Dundee Changemakers, promoting the vision and ethos whenever possible
• Play a part in developing the sustainable future of the Dundee Changemakers programme and team

People Development

• Provide clear direction and support for Dundee Changemakers team members
• Support the development of individuals within the context of their role, helping to identify areas for development and growth
• Maintain regular, valuable team connection and working relationships
• Create a safe space for expression, inclusivity and diversity of backgrounds, experiences and thought

Sight Scotland Veterans is looking for an Activity Worker / Driver to join our team at the Linburn Centre on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). In this role, you will deliver and support a varied programme of activities. You will encourage veterans to try new experiences, develop skills and engage with others in a person-centred and accessible way.

You will also contribute to planning and developing new activities and events, supporting the day-to-day running of the service and working closely with colleagues and volunteers to ensure a high standard of delivery. Driving and/or escorting duties are part of the role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

This is a hands-on and rewarding opportunity for someone who is organised, approachable and confident in motivating others. You should have strong communication and organisational skills, good IT knowledge and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in a social care, recreational or community setting would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about supporting others and want to be part of a service that makes a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via peopleand culture@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.

About us

For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.

Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:

• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference

• Putting our community at the heart of what we do

• Campaigning for change

• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions

• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland

Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland's 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women's Aid services across Scotland.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and adaptable Administrator to join our Infrastructure Team and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Scottish Women's Aid

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding role providing administrative and coordination support across the organisation. You'll work closely with colleagues to support recruitment and onboarding, meetings and events, services, office administration and organisational activities, helping to ensure our services and operations run efficiently.

You'll also play an important role in maintaining effective systems and records, supporting office facilities, responding to enquiries and providing flexible support wherever it's needed.

We're looking for someone who:

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.

• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to work.

• A commitment to the feminist values and mission of Scottish Women’s Aid

Why Work With Us?

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

• Support for flexible working

• Living wage employer

• 10% pension contributions

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Employee assistance programme

• Bike 2 Work

• Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies

More Information

Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.

We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any questions or require any adjustments, please contact us at recruitment@womensaid.scot or 0131 226 6606.