Working closely with the small team at SIDA, this post will promote the work of SIDA through the provision of high-quality digital communication to our members, external stakeholders and the general public, and provide logistical, digital and administrative support for a range of member events including our annual conferences.

The Communications and Events Coordinator will develop engaging content for use across SIDA’s digital platforms, including the SIDA Member Hub, and be proactive in finding new ways to share messages and reach a wider audience.

The post will contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives, and a willingness to collaborate and work closely and flexibly with colleagues is essential.

About Scotland's International Development Alliance

Scotland’s International Development Alliance is the membership body for everyone committed to creating a fairer world, free from poverty, injustice and environmental threats.

Our work facilitates connections in global development to improve impact and effectiveness for a range of actors including public sector bodies, third sector and international NGOs, private companies, universities and charitable trusts.

Our network has a uniquely global reach, with members working in more than 100 countries with a wide range of specialisms. We exist to improve the capacity, influence and effectiveness of those working on global development connected to Scotland through providing opportunities for networking, debate, training and promotion of good practice. We help members share their skills and learn from each other’s best practice to boost effectiveness of our members and their partners

SIDA has excellent working terms including a 4 day week working pattern.

Safeguarding Commitment

SIDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve and work with. We are a proud member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, we systematically request information from previous employers regarding any findings or pending investigations of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during employment.

Whitburn and District Community Development Trust (WCDT) is a community-led organisation at the heart of Whitburn, working to support local people and groups to thrive. Our mission is to create a more connected, confident, and resilient community by delivering local initiatives, encouraging volunteering, and fostering collaboration.

This fixed-term maternity-cover role is central to delivering our Strengthening Communities Programme funded by the Scottish Government, which aims to build on the strengths of WCDT by continuing to develop the organisation's activities and empowering residents to take an active role in shaping local change. The Community Development Worker will maintain continuity during the substantive postholder's maternity leave by leading community engagement, supporting the development of local projects, building partnerships, and amplifying the voices of residents. You will help ensure that the Trust continues to reflect the needs, priorities, and aspirations of the people it serves.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and motivated adviser to join our Thrive Early team.

The Thrive Early Family Adviser will provide practical, holistic support to families with children under five who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, poverty. The role will focus on helping families improve their financial wellbeing by providing advice and support around welfare benefits, income maximisation, debt and other financial issues, as well as information sessions to small groups.

A key part of the role will be building trusted, positive relationships with families who may face significant barriers to engaging with traditional advice services. The postholder will work with families over the medium to long term, providing tailored advice, advocacy and practical support to help them achieve greater financial security and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from Home-Start, Save the Children UK, Citizens Advice Scotland and other local partners to deliver coordinated, whole-family support.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience providing welfare rights, money, debt or holistic advice.
• Experience supporting people experiencing poverty, financial hardship or complex life circumstances.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals and families.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and maintain accurate case records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations and external agencies.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and reducing child poverty.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Scottish Social Security and welfare system.
• Experience of providing information sessions to small groups.
• Experience of working with families with young children.
• Experience of advocacy or casework involving complex issues.
• Experience of monitoring outcomes and contributing to evaluation or reporting.
• Knowledge of local services and support available across the Falkirk Council area.
• Access to a car.

Practical Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be able and willing to travel throughout the Falkirk Council area as required by the role.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Be able to work flexibly in response to the needs of families and the Thrive Early programme.
• Undergo a PVG check

About Thrive Early

Thrive Early is a partnership programme delivered by Citizens Advice Scotland, Home-Start UK and Save the Children UK. The programme supports the Scottish Government's commitment to tackling child poverty by helping families with children under five to prevent and mitigate the impacts of poverty.

Thrive Early provides integrated, community-based and whole-family support. The programme brings together:

• practical and emotional family support from Home-Start;
• financial, welfare and holistic advice from Citizens Advice;
• opportunities for families to share their experiences and influence service development and wider systems change through Save the Children UK.

Support is tailored to individual family circumstances and aims to improve financial wellbeing, emotional resilience, social connections and access to services.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Citizens Advice Bureau (Grangemouth & Bo’ness) Ltd. is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from people whose experiences and backgrounds reflect the diverse communities we serve.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to support candidates and staff with disabilities or other individual requirements.

Morton in the Community is recruiting a Family Support Coach to help establish our new whole family support programme.

We are looking for people who care about getting support right for families. People who listen without judgement, build trust and follow through with practical help.

Following a successful award from the Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund, we are joining four other football community charities across Scotland to deliver Centre Circle. Together, we will help families access practical, financial and wellbeing support earlier and more easily.

Here in Inverclyde, you will have the opportunity to shape that support from the outset, working alongside families and drawing on existing community connections and local partnerships.

You will work directly with families, helping them identify their priorities and take practical steps towards their own goals. We are looking for someone who can build relationships, support people through difficult circumstances and help them access the services and opportunities they need.

THIS IS NOT A FOOTBALL COACHING ROLE.