We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At DEBRA we are currently looking for an Area Community Support Manager to join our team based in Scotland.
About the Area Community Support Manager role
You will provide a community support and advocacy service to people whose lives are affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) through effective communication and liaison with all sections of the community and other stakeholders.
You will also be a resource to the EB community and DEBRA team on the subject of an area of special interest to be agreed eg Welfare Benefits.
Key responsibilities as our Area Community Support Manager:
On appointment each area manager will agree and be appointed an area of special interest in relation to their role as a DEBRA community support manager. The aim is for each manager to have a different area of interest in which they can develop knowledge and expertise so they can act as a resource to the team.
Areas of interest may be schooling, housing, benefits, work place, social isolation, bereavement, knowledge of others organisations/services that could benefit the EB community, developing self-help publications and DEBRA web site info that supports the community etc.
What we’re looking for in our Area Community Support Manager:
- Relevant experience working face to face with the public within an advisory or health and social care setting
- A willingness to gain expertise in EB, welfare reform, community support
- A commitment to continued professional development in order to maintain knowledge require for the post
- Ability to put people at ease and build trust
- Ability to use efficient and appropriate planning techniques to achieve team and organisational goals in a cost efficient and timely manner
- The ability to travel throughout the required area/areas, and further afield occasionally.
- Knowledge of current welfare provision and understanding of statutory organisations and their responsibilities is highly desirable
The Benefits!
- 10% non-contributory pension
- 5 weeks’ holiday + BHs
- Life assurance – 3 x salary
- General sick pay
- 33% discount in DEBRA shops
- Flexible working
DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.
Our vision:
We have a vision of a world where no one suffers from the painful genetic skin condition EB.
Until that day, DEBRA focuses its work in two areas:
- We fund pioneering research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for EB.
- We provide care and support to individuals and families living with EB.
We couldn’t do any of this without raising substantial funds, which is why you will be so integral to our success.
If you are enthusiastic about the contribution you could make and would like to join our team as our new Area Community Support Manager please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!
Location: Flexible (Glasgow/Edinburgh/Kinross)
CHAS is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to be there for every child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition, and their family. To do that, quite simply, we need to raise more money. The Community Fundraising Development Manager is integral to achieving this goal.
Through the implementation of our five year Joy of Giving strategy, this role will lead the community fundraising team across Scotland to achieve our ambitious targets. Based in any CHAS office, you will work with a dynamic team of staff and volunteers to ensure CHAS fundraising is present in every community in Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
- Team management and leadership
- Team development
- Relationships management
- Working with volunteers
- Community Fundraising Strategy setting
- Budget setting and management
- Represents the Community Fundraising Team both internally and externally
- Contributes to the CHAS Joy of Giving Strategy implementation, and the wider CHAS Plan
About You
You will be a highly skilled fundraiser with experience leading teams and working with colleagues and volunteers to achieve a shared ambition. You will be an excellent relationship builder with highly developed communication skills and significant community fundraising experience. You’ll have knowledge of the processes involved in the successful delivery and follow-up of community fundraising activity, as well as a proven track record of successful fundraising growth. You will have experience in strategy and budget setting, and the monitoring and evaluation of activities. You will be driven and self-motivated, and work with a high degree of autonomy.
About CHAS
At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As Community Fundraising Development Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.
Further Information and How to Apply
For more information regarding this post, please see the attached documents.
To be part of the future of CHAS, please follow the link to our Website and complete our online application form.
This post is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
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Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in achieving grants and trusts funding, in excess of £60,000 per annum and have the skills and experience to be able to make successful funding proposals for both core and project costs. You will have a high level of marketing and communication skills to enable you to formulate compelling funding narratives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community.
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Annually: 29,500 - 33,245
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Region: Scotland
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Location: Glasgow Service Centre
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Department: Evidence
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Working Hours Per Week: 35
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Closing Date: 27 November 2019
JOB TITLE: Evaluation Officer - Together for Childhood
DEPARTMENT: Strategy, Policy and Evidence
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: Glasgow Service Centre
The NSPCC Evidence Team generate and champion high quality evidence that informs policy and practice inside and beyond NSPCC. We champion evidence-based practice by supporting the evaluation of NSPCC services for children and families, supporting the scale up of successful activities, and by leveraging research funding resulting in world class research into what helps keep children safe and helps them get back on track after abuse.
We are seeking an Evaluation Officer to support the development and implementation of the evaluation of Together for Childhood, a place-based initiative which aims to radically improve the way we tackle child abuse and neglect, with a focus on prevention across local systems, engaging communities, families, professionals and services.
You will be educated to a higher degree level in a relevant subject area and have experience of undertaking service evaluation or social research. Experience of undertaking evaluation or research with children and young people will be an advantage.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment.
Closing date: 27 November 2019. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 9 December 2019 in Glasgow.
This role is known as Prince’s Trust Executive in The Prince’s Trust
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week
Location: You will be based in our Glasgow hub but will have flexibility to travel across the region
The Prince’s Trust specialises in helping young people develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn, and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace and is as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.
Objectives:
You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Glasgow, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.
Responsibilities:
- You will predominately be in the delivery team which focuses on Personal and Social development courses including the use of Adventurous Activities.
- You will be on delivery between 3-4 days a week.
- The other days you will be in the office planning courses, maintenance checks of kit training, team meetings etc.
Requirements:
To support our delivery requirements across Glasgow, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:
- To be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
- To be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
- Experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including adventurous activities.
- Natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.
- A sound understanding of how Outdoor Education can be adjusted and applied in an urban setting.
- Good outdoor group management experience
- A minimum of two NGB qualifications from: Summer Mountain Leader/Walking Group Leader assessed – Rock climbing Instructor/Climbing Wall instructor – Paddle Sport Leader or Instructor – MIA S Level 2 or British cycling Level 2.
- Skills or training evidence in a third adventurous/outdoor activity
- First Aid qualification with outdoor focus and relevant to other qualifications (BASP, REC, etc)
- D1 driving license.
Perks of working at The Trust:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 1 day per year to 30 days, plus bank holidays
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- Interest free season ticket loans
- A contribution of 5% of your salary by The Trust to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Flexible, family-friendly policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave)
- Opportunities to volunteer for and/or attend events e.g. music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
- You will be supporting young people to develop skills for life – confidence, communication, teamwork.
- You will be supporting young people to gain qualifications
- You will be supporting young people to set and achieve their goals
- You will be supporting young people to move into positive destinations – employment, education, diversionary activities or further development opportunities
- Work in a challenging, fast-paced but fun and supportive environment
- Working with a diverse team of people.
The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.
To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application. To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.
About The Prince’s Trust youth charity
This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.
We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.
We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
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