Kind, caring and looking for a fun packed role assisting children with additional support needs?
About the Role – Support Worker
We are currently recruiting for support workers/playworkers to work in our Summer Holiday Hub service for children and young people with additional support needs based in Edinburgh. The role includes providing fun, meaningful activities such as baking, arts and crafts, games, sports, trips in the community and outdoor play to support young people to have lots of fun!
Hours of work
We have a flexible approach to the shifts you work, working hours are between 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday - Thursday during the School Summer Holidays in July and August. As a relief member of staff you can choose the shifts you wish to work!
What you need to know
You may be required to provide personal care for young people and must complete Child Protection and Emergency First Aid training within your initial 6-month probationary period which will be provided by Capability Scotland. If you are a qualified childcare practitioner (SVQ3/HNC Childcare qualification) this is extremely desirable however not essential, Capability Scotland will provide mandatory training and can support you to complete an SVQ level qualification in relation to the role!
Location: Edinburgh.
Capability Scotland’s benefits:
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
Are you passionate about children’s wellbeing and education? Edinburgh School Uniform Bank (ESUB) are seeking new Trustees with a diverse range of skills and experience. With demand soaring, ESUB has grown substantially but remains focused on supporting the inclusion and wellbeing of children and young people who are facing hardship.
You would be joining an award-winning charity board, recognised for bold and innovative use of resources to ensure the best outcomes for young people. If you remember what it was like to be ashamed of your appearance at school or remember the smell of poverty from a fellow classmate, then you know that clothing matters. You would be part of a team committed to improving the life chances of Edinburgh youngsters.
Our Trustees oversee the charity’s operational, regulatory and financial governance. Training and support will be offered to all new trustees to ensure all board members can thrive and contribute to steering the future direction of the organisation.
Aim: The aim of this post is to provide dedicated pastoral and spiritual support to the older members of our congregation and community, nurturing their gifts and passions, creating and training ‘Elders’ within the community, who can bring knowledge and wisdom to both congregation and community. It therefore has at its core an intergenerational aim, as we bring those in later years fully into the worship, service and community of the church.
Skills: It is anticipated that with community development skills, strongly based within the Christian faith, the post holder will enable the church to optimise the wellbeing of the older members of congregation, enabling them to share their wisdom and gifts with people of all generations and to become agents of mission and mature disciples of Jesus. This post will facilitate activities and connections which will enable people to continue to find meaning in life and grow in faith as their health and mobility declines.
This post is central to the vision of St Mark’s to increase its presence in the local community and a central part of the job would be to develop existing partnerships with local organisations which share the vision of an inclusive and life-giving community. This includes groups such as the doctors’ surgeries, local health charities, other churches in the area, the Older People’s project of Portobello, Action Porty, Tribe Porty, the Wash House, as well as organisations a bit further away, such as the Compassionate Communities project at St Columba’s Hospice and Faith in Older People. We would envisage that the post holder will connect into the Anna Chaplaincy movement to foster networks and access appropriate training and good practice.
The Legacy of the post: This post is for two years, which will provide a period of scoping, assessing the need and direction of such a dedicated worker. During the two years, it will be expected that the worker will lay plans and seek useful sources of funding for the continuation of the post, by grants or by dedicated funding.
Key tasks:
Person specification
Become Chair of the Board of Trustees
EMMS International is Scotland's oldest international healthcare charity. We work in India, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Scotland, and Zambia. We maintain the highest standards in all our work, and our donors include the UK Government, generous philanthropists, trusts, foundations, and many general individuals.
Our Board has 8 trustees, and seeks an 9th, to be Chair. The Board meets quarterly, and the Chair agrees the Agenda with the CEO, chairs Board meetings, may be a member of our Finance, Audit and Investment Committee, and line-manages the CEO.
Are you a confident communicator with a knack for telling stories?
Does talking to young people about their future ambitions excite you?
And do you enjoy working as part of a team?
If so, we have an exciting part-time (0.5 FTE), 12-month fixed term contract within our Scotland Communications and Engagement team where you will be responsible for delivering communications specifically for our Young Start fund.
Young Start distributes money from dormant accounts on behalf of the Scottish Government to projects that are run for and by young people aged eight to 25. Since 2012, it has distributed over £60 million to thousands of projects across Scotland.
You will be part of the Communications and Engagement team responsible for telling the story of our Young Start funding in Scotland to a variety of audiences.
You will also provide communications support and advice to a recently established Young Start development team tasked with ensuring that children and young people are better engaged with and centred in the work of the Young Start funding programme.
Responsibilities include:
About you
You will be comfortable speaking to children and young people about the impact that the funding is making in their lives and telling their stories with duty of care and a creative and engaging approach.
You will be collaborative in nature and enjoy working proactively and in partnership with colleagues across the fund. An open, supportive and flexible team working approach is necessary.
You will be adept at managing a busy and varied workload.
There can be occasional weekend and evening working to suit the needs of young people, but most of our work takes place on weekdays in normal working hours.
Interview Date: W/C 3rd June, On site with competency questions and an on the day pre-interview task. Will confirm details to the First stage interview candidates.
Location: This role is based in our Glasgow office, however we have a flexible, hybrid approach to working. Should you have a question on work pattern, please ask.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact: Lorna McNiven, Communications and Engagement Manager: lorna.mcniven@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Any questions about the recruitment process, please email: recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below:
Essential:
1) Strong writing skills and ability to adapt your writing for different audiences
2) An understanding of Scotland’s media landscape
3) Experience of producing and repurposing content for a variety of platforms such as press releases and social media channels
4) Experience of building rapport with journalists and/or other stakeholders
Desirable:
1) Ability to manage a busy and diverse workload
2) Experience of selling in stories to the media
3) Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector, particularly with regard to young people
4) Experience of sharing skills, knowledge and creative ideas as part of a team.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
The best thing about working for Aberlour is making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
About Options Ayrshire
Our Service is a busy respite service for children and young people with complex health needs, including severe learning and physical disabilities. As well as providing short residential breaks, the service offers outreach to families and is also involved in the managing and running of an after-school club as well as a busy Easter and summer playscheme.
What we are looking for....
We are looking to recruit to our Summer playscheme programme. Our playscheme runs 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, during the school holidays. You will work flexible hours as part of a team providing a programme of fun-filled activities and outings. Some previous experience in this area is preferred. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and work hard are essential. To allow us to provide a consistent, quality service it is desirable that applicants commit to working up to 5 days per week during the summer school holidays for a minimum of 12 hours per week. There will be an opportunity to work additional hours up to full time hours. Days will be given in advance. Our playschemes run in both Ayr and Girvan and staff may be expected to work at both sites. Mandatory training dates for staff will be arranged during the month of June before the commencement of the playscheme.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please go to our website.
What we offer...
You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to directly supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.
Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.
MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
We are looking for a highly motivated fundraising manager to join our growing fundraising team as Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead. This role will join us at an exciting time of growth to deliver a successful Partnerships and Philanthropy strategy.
In this role, you will be central to the successful delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy, using operational and financial planning skills to develop and implement a successful portfolio for giving across Scotland. Working with a mixed audience of Trusts and Corporates, you will lead on delivering first-class supporter experiences through the creation of an innovative and engaging portfolio. You will work with the Head of Fundraising to create the infrastructure required for Partnerships and Philanthropy to thrive, developing, and managing existing relationships, whilst building new opportunities.
As Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead you will be an inspiring leader and play a vital role in driving a step change in high value fundraising, securing multiyear funding, and establishing meaningful relationships in this arena.
You will be an ambassador for MND Scotland, building relationships across the MND community to further our mission to make time count for everyone in Scotland affected by MND.
Background
Muirshiel Centre (Adult Day Care) was established in 1991 as a local charity (Registered Charity No sco18185) and is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors who represent our local community. The Centre’s day to day operations overseen by a service manager supported by a staff team of professionally trained individuals dedicated to the care and support of our service users. We are committed to providing a quality, responsive day services that meet the needs of older people with support needs residing in East Inverclyde (Port Glasgow).
The Centre caters for a wide range of individuals including those who are frail / elderly, those who are socially isolated, are living with dementia, anxiety or depression, learning disabilities or those with mental ill-health.
The role
Are you interested in a leadership role in the delivery of a high-quality Day Care Service? An exciting and highly rewarding leadership opportunity has arisen for someone with the skills, experience, and motivation to support the delivery of adult day services in East Inverclyde.
The Assistant Manager has line management responsibility for a range of roles in day care including leading our experienced team of support workers, so some leadership and/or management experience will be beneficial.
You will have experience of working with older people. A minimum of an SVQ level 3 or equivalent or progressing to SVQ level 4 is essential as well as a willingness to undertake continuous professional development leading to satisfying SSSC Managers of Adult Day Care Service registration requirements.
In addition, you should have strong IT skills and excellent communication skills and a full driving licence with a D1 entitlement.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills, experience, and talent to make a real difference to people’s lives that encourages a creative, innovative culture for our team.
Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career and work for an innovative community based organisation who will support your ongoing professional learning and development if so, please submit your application form to admin@muirshiel.org.uk.
Full job description can be downloaded below.
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
We are looking for someone who will help grow a vision for Pioneer outreach in Kingdom Park, and the surrounding Kirkcaldy area, by developing and initiating plans for an appropriate form of Christian witness and community. This successful candidate will have experience of planning and leading effective mission and outreach and/or implementing projects.
This role requires that the post holder is a committed Christian with a live church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
Established more than 40 years ago, AMEE is an international and world-leading charity whose mission is to promote and inspire excellence, collaboration, and scholarship across the continuum of health professions education.
We are a membership organisation (both individual and institutional), we hold an annual conference which attracts more than 4,000 delegates and run courses, publish journals and have a webinar programme.
We are now looking to diversify our current Trustee Academic Board and recruit a Trustee who has preferably business / entrepreneurial/ financial expertise.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with a commercial background to help guide the strategic development of a medical association.