- Advertised from 25th September 2024
- 21 hours per week. 0.6FTE
Role
About the Organisation
The Phoenix is a Community Hub in Dumbarton West, it was set up in 2018 by Rock Community Church. The Rock is a vibrant church community serving Dumbarton and the surrounding area. The Phoenix is designed to primarily serve the people of Dumbarton West, namely the residents of Castlehill, Westcliff, and Brucehill. The Phoenix includes a community cafe and a wide and varied activities programme including youth work, toddler provision, adult learning, intergenerational events, art classes, fitness classes, wellbeing programme and volunteer opportunities.
Purpose of role:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Family Support Worker Lead to help deliver exciting and engaging support working with the community, partners and the Phoenix Team.
You will build relationships and facilitate family support in the Dumbarton West community.
Key Responsibilities
● Develop and facilitate parent & child sessions both indoors and outdoors
● Facilitate issue-based workshops with both parents and children
● To plan, deliver and evaluate activities which support, connect and inspire children and families in Dumbarton West.
● To use a variety of approaches to consult and engage with our community
● To maintain up to date and accurate records of the support provided.
● To understand and abide by the organisations policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Child Protection.
● Ensure non-discriminatory practices at all times in line with the organisations Equality and Diversity policy.
● To deliver parenting programmes
● Co deliver peer support groups with parents
● Provide one-to-one support sessions with families
● Support families within their own home as appropriate
● Take a proactive approach to own learning and development participating in relevant training & development opportunities
● Support the manager with funding applications concerning children & family work.
● Undertake training as required.
● Support major events within The Phoenix’s calendar alongside the staff team.
Application notes
Our application process is simple. There is no complex form to fill out instead we simply ask that you provide us with:
1. A copy of your CV, maximum 3 sides of A4. Your CV should include:
- Your qualifications
- Your work and volunteer experiences
- Your contact details
- Specific skills relevant to the role
- The contact details of two referees. At least one of whom should know you in a professional setting.
2. A personal statement, maximum 2 sides of A4, describing why you would be an excellent candidate for this role and displaying that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification within the job description.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October.
For further information please contact Brian Smith, Phoenix Centre Manager, on 01389 600245. Your CV and personal statement should be emailed to brian@rockcommunitychurch.org.uk.
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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
Impact Funding Partners works with the third sector, public sector, private companies and individual donors to create social, environmental and economic impact.
We develop grant funds with our funding partners and manage them on their behalf. This could be a national fund or one that targets a particular geographic area or group of people. Our expertise covers all elements of fund management from the initial design through to the evaluation of impact.
As CEO, reporting directly to the Board you will be proactive and passionate about supporting the team in all they do, ensuring service delivery and encouraging innovation so that we deliver support across Scotland. Your experience and networks within the Scottish not-for-profit and business communities will ensure you can act as innovator, business developer and ambassador for the organisation.
In this role you will be responsible for leading the development and continued transformation of Impact Funding Partners, devising, redeveloping and implementing the Organisation’s strategy.
A key aspect of the role is the design and delivery of a diversified new service set, and you will work closely with the Board to ensure innovation is balanced with pragmatism.
Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a Head of Projects to take on a lead role in delivering our ambitious ongoing community development work for the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.
The newly created role combines management and direct project delivery work and would suit a candidate with relevant experience and a pro-active approach looking to take on a challenge in a unique, bustling and diverse community development environment. You’d join a strong established team with a track record of delivering ambitious capital projects, with the goal of ensuring the sustainable development of a small island community, making Tiree the best possible place to live, work and grow.
Our current projects include developing community housing solutions, supporting veterinary services in our predominantly crofting community, operating and further developing community-owned renewable generation, working towards community-led plans to adapt to climate change, and continuing to operate key services such as a local broadband network, tourism information service, light commercial business units and the community filling station.
The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan
Kinship Care Project Lead (Carers)
- Part time
- £26,000 – £29,000 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
Role overview
To provide support for Kinship Carers across the city of Edinburgh through group support, one to one support, information, advocacy and advice to build their confidence and self-esteem enabling them to better cope.
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas : Mental Health, Social Connections and Equal Opportunities.
We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk
Full details can be found in the job description attached below.
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