Employability Support Worker
- Part time
- £24,388 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th October 2024
- Advertised from 20th September 2024
- £13.40 per hour, 16 hours per week. 12 months contract.
Role
You will work as part of a core team, reporting to Victoria Nyanga-Ndiaye.
Project Esperanza offers practical, emotional and integration support predominantly to families of African heritage but also supports a huge base of people from multi ethnic backgrounds. We are the pioneers of race and faith sensitive, culturally authentic and appropriate, specialised support and services in North Edinburgh.
We are specialist providers of Cultural Competence and Antiracism Education; providing knowledge, support and resources to those working with Black and multi ethnic families; and those responsible for educating and caring for Black and multiethnic children and young people.
We also provide Employability support to New Scots (Refugee’s, Asylum Seekers, Displaced people) Economic migrants and parents from ethnically diverse backgrounds who are considering the job market but are held back by societal and systemic structures that hinder participation in the workforce or labour market. Our Volunteer Development Program entails offering work experience and workplace skills training through volunteering in the organisation. We also run English for Employability classes.
As an organisation, we are strongly grounded by an inclusive ethos which is evident in our services and our commitment to staff and volunteers; and their professional development.
The Role
We are looking for a professional teamplayer to join us in North Edinburgh. The right candidate would be someone who will build and strengthen the work that we do, and can work flexibly, while demonstrating a strong understanding and commitment to our organisational values.
You will provide intensive Employability Support adults over the next 12 months. This role will focus on:
- Work 1:1 with parents to identify and understand their strengths, skills, and aspirations to create the right job match support after the programme, including working to understand their background and experience and their aspirations for paid work.
- break down barriers barriers to employment, putting steps or strategies in place to overcome these barriers or challenges
- Provide work-ready support by placing parents who require volunteering experience to gain workplace skills onto our 12 week Volunteer Development Programme and identifying learning and other development opportunities etc.
- Support with vocational activities – developing CV’s and cover letters, job search, information on vacancies and job fares, job application support, mock interviews/interview skills, English classes etc.
- Work alongside colleagues in our in house Mentoring and Peer Support Programme, ensuring that parents can benefit from empowering and positive Mentoring relationships
- Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers
- Oversee the running of the volunteer led English Language Classes
- Work with external partners across Edinburgh to secure volunteers as well as referrals for our service, and to set up new opportunities for parents through signposting.
Application notes
Application process is by CV and cover letter to admin@projectesperanza.org.uk
Closing date 16 October 2024
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Renfrew YMCA is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Centre Manager to lead and develop the organisation. Renfrew YMCA was established in 2011, we work with children and young people aged from 0 years old to 25 years old and the community through early intervention projects and service provision for community issues. We work with all children and young people breaking down barriers in the community and building positive relationships with other community members. We provide support through needs led strategies to enable all children and young people to reach their full potential.
We are part of the YMCA movement which was founded in 1844. YMCA is the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world, operating in 121 countries and impacting the lives of over 60 million people. As part of the global YMCA Movement, Renfrew YMCA’s mission, vision and strategic priorities are aligned with World YMCA Vision 2030, whilst also being focused on the needs facing our communities and young people in Renfrew.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and the
community, we would love to hear from you!
Awards Project Worker
- Part time
- £28,046 – £32,010 pro-rata
- On site: Dunford House, 7 Boroughloch, Edinburgh, EH8 9NL
- Closing 8th January 2025
LAYC is recruiting a Project Worker to support the delivery of accredited learning and youth awards, with the network of community-based youth and children’s Member Groups within Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The post will be based at LAYC and will have a Lothian wide remit.
The post will be fixed for an initial period of 2 years at 18 hours per week on a salary scale of £28,046 - £32,010 pro rata, plus access to a 7% employers contribution pension.
Youth Participation Worker
- Part time
- £27,040 pro-rata
- On site: The Broomhouse Hub
- Closing 22nd January 2025
About Space:
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 COMMUITIES
Space delivers 22 projects, with around 65 staff and over 200 volunteers. We deliver diverse services supporting young people, families, older people and carers amongst others.
For more information about Space and all our projects can be found on our website – spacescot.org
About the role:
The Youth Participation Worker will work as part of a small team designing, planning and delivering the Space Training Academy’s exciting new project – Wellbeing onto Work (WOW).
The WOW project will work with young people aged 16-24yrs, supporting the transition between school and employment. The Youth Participation Worker will offer group sessions and 1:1 support to help young people build on their skills and improve their confidence. Sessions may take place at the Broomhouse Hub and in other outreach locations throughout Edinburgh.
Key tasks in the role will include:
- Create promotional material and network locally, recruiting suitable young people on to the programme
- Plan and deliver WOW group sessions
- Meet with young people on a 1:1 basis to deliver appropriate individual support
- Track and evaluate the progress of the project to demonstrate impact and inform funder reporting
- Maintain accurate, detailed, records for each young person including attendance and progress
- Stay abreast of local opportunities for young people, such as community groups, jobs, work placements, further education and voluntary opportunities
- Source and commission external trainers/suppliers to deliver sessions where specialised knowledge and/or skills are required
- Supporting volunteers in the project
If you would like to have a chat about the role before applying please contact joyce.juma-phiri@spacescot.org
Intensive Support Team – Youth Support Worker
- Part time
- £31,285 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th January 2025
To provide 1:1 support and potentially group based support to children and young people living in Pilton and the surrounding areas, in North West Edinburgh.
Pilton is an area of multiple deprivation where young people and families face a range of challenges.
Support sessions will take place across the week, usually in schools. The service is referral based working with a host of other organisations and also taking referrals from young people and families.
The Youth Support Worker will support young people with a range of issues affecting their lives, such as social isolation, school related difficulties, family problems, or poor mental health.
The Youth Support worker will develop a tailored plan with each young person to work towards positive outcomes in their lives.
Experience essential: See job description for full details.
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