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Support Worker – Housing Support Fife

Bethany Christian Trust
Part time
£28,310
On site: Fife
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Are you caring, a team player and passionate about helping vulnerable people meet their housing needs? Bethany’s Housing Support Fife is a dynamic and growing service providing multiple types of housing support in Levenmouth, Glenrothes and North East Fife areas. Bethany Christian Trust is looking for a part-time male support worker to be part of our Short-Term Housing Support team. Short-term housing support helps people keep their tenancy, giving practical support to help people manage their home and daily life. Support is person-centred, which means we tailor it to individual needs and goals. The successful post holder will work as part of a team delivering flexible and person-centred support to people in a wide variety of situations to meet their housing needs. The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering flexible, person-centred support to individuals in a variety of situations, helping them meet their housing-related needs and achieve positive outcomes. You will have a proven record as a team player with excellent communication skills; you will have experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues. You will be passionate about supporting people to achieve greater independence and you will be able to build positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. We would welcome applicants with lived experience of these issues. Competence in the use of Microsoft office tools is essential. An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a ‘Housing Practitioner’ is desirable; the willingness to work towards this is essential. As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme and registration with the SSSC. We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees. Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service. Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption. Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%. Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.

Information and Content Officer (Support line)

Children First
Part time
£30,602 - £35,778
Hybrid: Edinburgh
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Create helpful, clear and accessible resources and information for parents and carers for the support line section of the Children First website. Translate complex information about support and services into clear, accessible and engaging communications for families. Update and manage website content using the CMS, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and up to date. Drive forward organic social media activity promoting the support line, share new resources created for families and develop engaging multimedia content, including video. Support children and families to safely and appropriately share their stories, following Children First’s story‑gathering, consent and safeguarding processes at all times. Use insight, learning and feedback to inform continuous improvement in communications activity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to our values. Previous experience in a similar communications role. Strong social media skills. Excellent ICT skills and strong experience of Canva and creating video content. Strong analytical skills with the ability to concisely summarise key information. A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Pension scheme and wellbeing support Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing. Blue Light card discount A Fair Work accredited workplace Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families. With love, we put children first. With purpose, we transform lives together. With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

Community Pioneer for Blindwells

Longniddry Parish Church
Full time
£30,274 - £34,224
Remote: Home working until a more local base on Blindwells or Longniddry is identified.
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Blindwells lies just off the A1 near to Tranent. The developer Hargreaves has been working on site with East Lothian Council since 2017 and around 500 houses have been completed, both social & private housing. There is however outline planning permission for many more houses over the next twenty years. The High Street is scheduled for construction and there will be two other schools. It is intended that the Church be a key community partner and part of the long term infrastructure. The local churches have, led by the local Church of Scotland churches, been engaged in welcoming new residents to Blindwells for the past three years. The opening of the first Primary school marks an important moment in the life of this fledgling new community. With space for community development now is the time to move from providing occasional gatherings to a more day to day working on the ground with residents. The vision is for the establishment of a new Christian community that emerges from the local context. It is intended that this community will be ecumenical and will be at the heart of the Blindwells community. Although initiated and led by the Church of Scotland applications are encouraged widely and an ecumenical advisory group has been formed. To lead the planning and implementation of Lothian & Borders Presbytery’s vision to develop Christian witness and ministry in the new settlement of Blindwells. Main Duties : Developing the existing work by the local churches and to develop & initiate plans for establishing a new Christian community Reaching out and engage with children & families in Blindwells to start new community groups Building relationships with and engagement in local schools. Recruiting & building voluntary teams to be part of this work Overseeing all safeguarding & to lead training of this work Liasing with other local bodies, site developers, construction workers Work closely with the Blindwells Beacon Leadership team & the Local advisory group To communicate to Presbytery regularly and to share good practice with regard to mission with partner churches To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Line Manager

Children and Families Worker

Murrayfield Parish Church Of Scotland
Part time
£30,274 - £34,224
On site: Edinburgh
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Do you have the experience and skills to establish new initiatives for children and families based at Murrayfield Parish Church? Applications are invited for freshly developing work with children and families in the congregation and parish of Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The local community is highly populated with families and there is a great opportunity for making fresh connections through a missional approach. The two key aspects of this role are: Setting up a group for parents and children of pre-school age with the intention of creating pathways for engaging with church Providing opportunities for young people to socialise together in a church setting and grow in faith together Applicants may apply for appointment to both aspects of the role or to only one aspect. The post would suit someone: Experienced in ministry with children and families With a relational and friendly approach Able to work under their own initiative and plan activities The normal hours of work for the full post are 4 half-days per week, including attendance at weekly Sunday morning worship. The salary is pro-rata based on the Ministries Development Staff (MDS) scale of £30,274-£34,224 per annum.

Helpline Co-ordinator

Cruse Scotland
Part time
£24,479
Remote: Home Based - ensuring a quiet confidential space
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About You: Are you an organised, compassionate and confident communicator who enjoys supporting people and making a real difference? Cruse Scotland is looking for a Helpline Co-ordinator to join our small but mighty staff team and help coordinate our national Helpline service, supporting bereaved people across Scotland. We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and confident communicating with a wide range of people. You will ideally have: Experience of working with people who may be vulnerable, distressed or in difficult circumstances. Strong communication and listening skills. Excellent attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills. Good IT skills and confidence using databases, email and other digital systems. The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. The ability to work calmly and professionally when situations are challenging. Experience of supporting or working alongside volunteers would be an advantage. The ability to work independently while also being an active and supportive member of a team. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to providing compassionate and accessible support to people experiencing bereavement. About The Role: Working closely with the Helpline Manager, you will help ensure the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the Helpline. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting and coordinating our dedicated Helpline volunteers. Taking Helpline calls during busier periods and providing a calm, compassionate and professional response to callers. Supporting volunteers when they are dealing with challenging or complex calls. Responding to clients and third parties via email. Processing referral forms and ensuring information is accurately recorded on our database. Maintaining accurate and timely records and completing regular data entry. Following established procedures to support the safety and wellbeing of callers, volunteers and colleagues. Contributing to team meetings, training and ongoing development. Supporting the wider Helpline team with day-to-day administration and coordination. People contacting our Helpline may be experiencing significant distress, and on occasion may express thoughts of suicide or self-harm. You will therefore need to be able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations, follow agreed procedures and seek appropriate support when required. Full support, guidance and training will be provided. About the organisation: Cruse Scotland is Scotland's leading bereavement charity. We provide bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us, whenever they need us. Our services include Helpline support, individual and group counselling, support for children and young people, bereavement support and training for workplaces – alongside a range of other services and resources. Our services are delivered with the support of a dedicated volunteer workforce who are trained to professional standards. Their commitment, compassion and enthusiasm are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to invest in our volunteers through ongoing training, connection, support and development opportunities. Our Helpline: Our Helpline volunteers provide an outstanding service to bereaved people across Scotland. They are home-based and located throughout the country, connecting regularly through virtual meetings, training and opportunities to meet in person. The Helpline Co-ordinator plays an important role in creating those connections – supporting volunteers, helping them feel part of a team and ensuring they have the information and support they need to provide the best possible service. The Helpline is also an important gateway into Cruse Scotland's wider services, while providing immediate emotional support to anyone in Scotland who needs someone to talk to about their grief. Your new colleagues: Our volunteer workforce of around 250 people is based in communities across Scotland, working across our North, South, East and West areas. They are supported by a staff team of around 22 people. Our staff team brings together a wide range of skills and experience across client services, volunteer management and support, training, income generation and charity governance. Although we are a relatively small team, we place a strong emphasis on connection, collaboration and supporting one another. We meet fortnightly as a whole staff team and value the sense of community this creates. Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included: “I haven't been here long but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management” “I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers” If you are passionate about supporting people through bereavement, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and would like to play a key role in delivering an essential national service, we would love to hear from you At Cruse Scotland, we believe that everyone should be treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation where our staff, volunteers and the people we support feel valued and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people whose experiences and perspectives are currently underrepresented within our organisation. Our recruitment decisions are based on the skills, experience and qualities needed for the role. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. If you have a disability, health condition or other access requirement and would benefit from adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to discuss how we can support you Cruse Scotland is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of everyone who uses our services, as well as our staff and volunteers. All staff are expected to contribute to a safe and supportive environment and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures. This role involves contact with people who may be vulnerable or experiencing significant distress. Appropriate pre-employment checks will therefore be undertaken in line with the requirements of the role and our safeguarding responsibilities. Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of our recruitment process. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Mentoring & Wellbeing Coordinator

YMCA Edinburgh
Part time
£30,351
Hybrid: Predominantly home-based, with regular engagement from our office in Leith and travel across Edinburgh to meet volunteers and young people as required
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An opportunity to support volunteer mentors and help young people improve confidence, wellbeing and build positive relationships. 35 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays, pro rata for part-time hours. Additional annual leave after five years’ service, increasing by one day per year thereafter up to a maximum of five additional days. An additional wellbeing day and a budget to support wellbeing activities. Membership of an employee health cash plan. Flexible working arrangements. Continued learning and development opportunities, including across the wider YMCA movement. We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to join our team as a Mentoring & Wellbeing Coordinator. Mentoring coordination is the main focus of this varied and rewarding role. Working within our mentoring team, you will coordinate volunteer-led mentoring that helps children and young people build confidence, develop positive relationships and improve wellbeing. This includes contributing to established programmes such as intandem (for care-experienced young people) and Plusone (preventative and early-intervention mentoring support). Supporting volunteer mentors is central to the role. You will provide regular guidance and encouragement, recognise their contribution and celebrate successes, helping them build safe, consistent and meaningful relationships with young people. These relationships can make a significant difference to young people’s wellbeing, confidence and sense of connection. Alongside mentoring coordination, you will provide targeted 1:1 support and contribute to occasional youth work and group activities, particularly for young people engaged with mentoring services. Workload and delivery commitments will be agreed within your 21 weekly hours, with support, supervision and relevant training provided. Coordinating volunteer-led mentoring for children and young people Supporting and developing volunteer mentors, recognising their contribution and celebrating successes Contributing to mentor recruitment, induction, training and ongoing support as part of the mentoring team Building strong relationships with young people, families and partners Involving young people and volunteers in shaping their support and influencing our services Maintaining records, monitoring activity and contributing to reporting Providing targeted 1:1 support and contributing to occasional group activities for young people We’re looking for someone who: Has experience working with children and young people Can support and coordinate volunteers or groups of people Builds strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities Has strong communication skills, both written and verbal Is committed to an inclusive, participatory and relationship-based approach, and willing to reflect and learn Based in Leith, YMCA Edinburgh supports children, young people and families locally and across the city. We take a relationship-based and participatory approach, strengthening the supportive scaffolding around young people. We create opportunities for young people and volunteers to shape and influence what we do, and work collaboratively with families and partners. This post involves a regulated role with children. Appointment is subject to the appropriate PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme membership and disclosure checks. You do not need to be an existing PVG member to apply. Appointment is also subject to satisfactory references, including one from your current or most recent employer where applicable, and verification of your right to work in the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An equal opportunities monitoring form is included as part of the application pack. Completion of this form is voluntary. The information is used for monitoring purposes only, is kept separate from your application, and is not shared with the recruitment panel. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require this information in an alternative format or need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Care Experienced Youth Navigator – The GIVIT

Regen: fx Youth Trust
Part time
£29,326 - £31,625
On site: South Lanarkshire
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Regen:FX Youth Trust is recruiting a Care Experienced Youth Navigator to join The GIVIT Youth Recovery Service. This role is central to delivering intensive, relationship-based support to young people who have experience of being in the care system aged 13–25 affected by their own alcohol and substance use. You will build strong, trusting relationships, manage a caseload and support young people to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful outcomes in their recovery journey. Joining Regen:FX Youth Trust means joining an organisation that values relationships over processes, compassion over judgement and learning over blame. You will receive a comprehensive induction, regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice, alongside ongoing professional development and specialist training in youth work, substance use and trauma-informed practice. We are looking for a confident and reflective practitioner who combines strong professional knowledge with a commitment to continuous learning, and who brings warmth, authenticity and compassion to their work with young people. Provide one-to-one and group-based support to care experienced young people. Build trust-based relationships Manage and maintain a small but complex caseload Develop Personal Recovery Support Plans and Risk Assessments Deliver Harm Reduction, Brief interventions and motivational support Work collaboratively with young people to identify, pursue and achieve realistic, person-cantered goals. Work collaboratively with partners and advocate for young people in line with The Charter of Rights for People affected by Substance Use and The Standards for Young People. Maintain accurate records. Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service through active participation in regular team meetings, CPD and Support and Development sessions. Experience & Knowledge Understanding of problematic alcohol & drug use and experience of working within a similar field. Competent written and verbal communication skills and confident with IT Recovery or Youth Work background or experience in working with young people. Driving licence and access to transport. Experience of intense one to one support and groupwork. Lived experience of addiction and a minimum of two years in sustained recovery Experience of working within a care setting or with young people who have experience of being in care. Working with high tariff young people. Knowledge of drug legislations in Scotland. Experience of supporting and promoting a specialist service with participants, communities, and partners. Passion for working with young people, particularly with problematic substance use issues. Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups in a way that is easily understood. Holistic and therapeutic approach to working. Ability to communicate at all levels effectively. Good observational and analytical skills. Ability to motivate and enthuse others. Personal commitment to making activities equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of young people. Approachable and non-judgemental. Ability to work under pressure We are interested in who you are as much as what you know. If you believe people deserve respect even on their hardest days and you bring empathy, curiosity and authenticity to your work, we want to hear from you. This is a 7-day service some evenings and occasional weekends. Driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Youth Transition Navigator – The GIVIT

Regen: fx Youth Trust
Part time
£29,326 - £31,625
On site: South Lanarkshire
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Regen:FX Youth Trust is recruiting a Youth Navigator to join The GIVIT Youth Recovery Service. This role is central to delivering intensive, relationship-based support to young people aged 13–25 affected by their own alcohol and substance use. You will build strong, trusting relationships, manage a caseload and support young people to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful outcomes in their recovery journey. Joining Regen:FX Youth Trust means joining an organisation that values relationships over processes, compassion over judgement and learning over blame. You will receive a comprehensive induction, regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice, alongside ongoing professional development and specialist training in youth work, substance use and trauma-informed practice. We are looking for a confident and reflective practitioner who combines strong professional knowledge with a commitment to continuous learning, and who brings warmth, authenticity and compassion to their work with young people. Provide one-to-one and group-based support to young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Build therapeutic, trust-based relationships Manage and maintain a small but complex caseload Develop Personal Recovery Support Plans and risk assessments Deliver harm reduction, brief interventions and motivational support Work collaboratively with young people to identify, pursue and achieve realistic, person-centered goals, including improved access to education, employment and health services Work collaboratively with partners and advocate for young people Maintain accurate records. Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service through active participation in regular team meetings, CPD and Support and Development sessions. Experience & Knowledge Understanding of problematic drug & alcohol use and experience of working within a similar field. Competent written and verbal communication skills and confident with IT Youth Work background or experience in working with young people. Driving licence and access to transport. Experience of intense one to one support and groupwork. Lived experience of addiction and a minimum of two years in sustained recovery Experience of working within a homeless setting Working with high tariff families and young people. Knowledge of drug legislations in Scotland. Experience of supporting and promoting a specialist service with participants, communities, and partners Passion for working with young people, particularly with problematic substance use issues. Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups in a way that is easily understood. Holistic and therapeutic approach to working. Ability to communicate at all levels effectively. Good observational and analytical skills. Ability to motivate and enthuse others. Personal commitment to making activities equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of young people. Approachable and non-judgemental. Ability to work under pressure We are interested in who you are as much as what you know. If you believe people deserve respect even on their hardest days and you bring empathy, curiosity and authenticity to your work, we want to hear from you. This is a 7-day service including some evenings and occasional weekend. Driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Sessional Youth Navigators

Regen: fx Youth Trust
Part time
On site: South Lanarkshire Wide
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We require Sessional Staff for The GIVIT Youth Recovery Project. Sessional Youth Navigators will support young people (13 – 25yrs) affected by problematic alcohol and drug use. They will use a flexible outreach and wrap-around support approach with all participants. Sessional Youth Navigators will offer practical and emotional support to help young people identify and overcome barriers which prevent them from achieving their goals. Our Navigators should primarily have a youth focused background, with an excellent understanding of alcohol & drug issues to support their practice. Sessional Youth Navigators will build relationship-based support, provide face to face support and assist with groupwork interventions. Working alongside participants, the Navigator will develop a Personal Recovery Support Plan and risk assessment for each individual that will ensure a clear pathway to the young person’s chosen treatment/recovery initiatives. As part of a multi-disciplinary team the Sessional Youth Navigator will have the knowledge and connections to present a wider range of positive opportunities for young people. Successful applicants should have experience of working with young people and or addiction or recovery services. Regen:fx Youth Trust is a registered charity established in 2007. We work in partnership to develop and deliver a co-ordinated Youth Diversion Programme throughout South Lanarkshire for disadvantaged young people between the ages of 8 – 25yrs. Please check out our website www.regenfxyouthtrust.org.

Management Committee Member

Granton Information Centre
Management Board
On site: Edinburgh
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Granton Information Centre (GIC) has been supporting people in Edinburgh since 1984. We provide free, confidential advice, advocacy and representation, helping individuals and families deal with welfare benefit issues, new claims and appeals, debt and other financial pressures. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. Alongside appointments at our West Granton Road office, our advisers work from a range of community and GP outreach locations across Edinburgh, helping make advice accessible to people in the communities where they live. GIC is a busy, established organisation with a strong commitment to high-quality, client-centred advice. We work collaboratively with local partners and are part of wider advice and community networks across Edinburgh. GIC is also an accredited Living Wage Employer. As GIC continues to develop and strengthen its services, we are looking for new volunteer Management Committee members to help shape the organisation's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to an organisation that has been part of the Edinburgh advice landscape for more than 40 years and whose work makes a practical difference to people facing financial and social challenges. Contribute to the strategic direction and good governance of GIC. Take part in Management Committee meetings and contribute to informed decision-making. Support and appropriately challenge the management team, helping GIC remain effective, sustainable and focused on the needs of the people and communities we serve. Use your knowledge, experience and perspective to help GIC continue to develop and improve. We are keen to hear from people from a wide range of backgrounds who are interested in supporting GIC's work. We would particularly welcome skills, knowledge or experience in areas such as governance, finance, HR, fundraising, community development or advice services. Previous committee experience is not essential. We particularly value interest from people who know or understand the communities GIC serves and can bring different experiences and perspectives to our Management Committee. This is an unpaid voluntary role. Reasonable expenses can be reimbursed in line with GIC policy.