YoMo is looking for someone to cover Mat leave in our very successful Walk & Talk youth mental health service.This volunteer lead service is needing someone that has an interest & understanding of low level youthmental health issues, has good time management and a good listening ear.
Job description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Application notes
Closing date for application is 26th November. Please send your CV and a covering letter linking your skills andexperience to the person specification to linda@yomo-online.co.uk .
We are planning to interview on the 3rd December with a start date early in January.
This job role will support the two weekly family play sessions delivered by PlayPeace, which are open to families ofchildren and young people with additional support needs and their siblings. Parents and carers attend, so theActivities Co-ordinator role is to welcome families, set up the resources and activities and supportparticipation during the sessions, ensuring a safe environment for play. Promoting the sessions and maintainingthe attendance register using our booking platform is also required. Building good relationships with familiesis also vital to this role, so that we continue to offer high quality experiences shaped by the families whoattend.
This role involves working as part of a small team and excellent communication skills are required, along withenthusiasm and a commitment to our charity values of: welcoming, including, supporting, building resilience andcelebrating achievements.
Do you want to work for an organisation that truly cares about its staff?
Would you like to use your skills to make a difference to the lives of hundreds of families everyweek?
If the answer is ‘yes’, Space is the place for you!
WE BELIEVE THAT CONNECTIONS BUILD COMMUNITIES
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South WestEdinburgh, with some of our services stretching city wide.
Space delivers 22 projects, with around 60 staff and 100 volunteers. We deliver diverse services supporting youngpeople, families, older people and carers amongst others.
For more information about Space and all our projects can be found on our website – spacescot.org
At Space we are all about a healthy and happy workplace, we are a flexible organisation, we embrace hybrid working –a mix of connecting in person and remotely. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitmentsoutside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and the business.After all, if it’s good for you, we reckon it’s probably good for us too.
As a dynamic organisation no two days are the same, with a wealth of learning and development opportunities for ourstaff and volunteers.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer and proud to share our Carer Positive accreditation, as part of ourcommitment to the growing number of people in the workforce who need flexibility due to their caring role.
Space is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone isappreciated for the unique person they are.
The Role
Space is seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Manager to lead our Youth Befriending Team, a volunteerled service that provides befriending to children who have been impacted by addiction within their family.
Space Youth Befriending matches children aged 5-16yrs with a volunteer befriender. Through individualised weeklyactivity based meet-ups the befriender supports and encourages the young person to build confidence andself-esteem, improve social skills, and make friends.
The Project Manager will ensure quality, effectiveness, compliance, and efficiency of the service whilst holding theneeds of the children at the forefront.
The Project Manager will be a key leader in the Space team, building positive working relationships with all staffand stakeholders.
They will collaborate with the Head of Service to continually plan, monitor, assess and develop projects within thebefriending services.
They will also oversee the delivery of our Bookbug session which runs one morning per week.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manage a team of staff and volunteers through all aspects of the people lifecycle including recruitment,supervision, training & development plans, performance management and reviews
* Ensure adequatestaffing levels for all activities within Space befriending services to safeguard against risk and maintainquality of delivery.
* Coordinate marketing activities to raise external awareness of Space befriendingservices
* Proactively engage with children/young people, their families, and stakeholders to plan andimplement person-centred programmes to meet individuals needs
* Maintaining accurate records of progressand outcomes, using the data to generate regular reports for funders
* Working alongside Space Fundraisersto locate opportunities for further funding and contribute to funding applications.
The successful person for this role will:
* Have a minimum of two years of experience in a team management role, being able to clearly demonstrate excellentleadership skills and the ability to naturally connect with a range of people across ages and walks oflife.
* Hold a recognised professional qualification in social work, youth work, community education,childcare or other subject relevant to this role.
* Have well rounded knowledge of how addiction impactsfamilies, and experience of supporting people who have been impacted by addiction.
* Have experience ofdelivering against targets and preparing reports to show outcomes.
* Have a positive can do attitude,ready to embrace challenges with a creative approach to tasks and problem solving.
* Have some flexibilityaround working hours to provide occasional evening on-call support and attend events outside normal officehours.
Being a trained Child Protection Coordinator (level 4) is highly desirable; however training can be arranged.
Annual Leave: 32 days annual leave, increasing to 37 days in year two of employment, Pro Rata. This includes some setpublic holidays and closure over Christmas and New Year
Benefits: Access to Employee Assistance Programme from day one
Location: The Broomhouse Hub, EH11 3RH. Hybrid option once induction is completed (minimum 50% hours to be workedon-site)
PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
Term: Post currently funded until July 2027, with hope to continue beyond
Lesmahagow Development Trust is based at the Fountain Community Centre in Lesmahagow. Our organisation is first andforemost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward thinking, creativeand diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team ofstaff, volunteers and Board.
We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly createdpositions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services forlocal people.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, this role focuses on supporting our young people to achievetheirpotential. We’re looking for a talented, experienced Development Officer to join LDT and support young peopleto develop in ways that are meaningful to them. The role will support the planning and development of youth andcommunity support across LDT activity including our Allotments growing/ greenspace skills programme, and widerevents and universal youth work as required.
The Development Officer( Youth Focused) will play a strong role in planning and delivering engaging youth worksessions across the LDT Community programme and for ensuring young people are engaged across ourorganisation.
You will have experience of youth work activity in a community setting and be passionate about supporting people to improve and enhance their lives.
OKFP are looking for an accomplished Operations Manager to oversea all aspects of its day to day operations. Thispivotal role is key to ensuring services, systems and processes run efficiently, enabling maximum impact formembers.
About OKFP
OKFP started as a foodbank community group during covid and has grown into a large charity dealing with foodinsecurity, social isolation, mental wellbeing and many other community based needs.
What will you do?
The Operations Manager will oversee the organisation’s operational performance and ensure it meets its strategicaims. Working closely with the board and reporting directly to the CEO, the postholder will deliver operationalplans, manage budgets, plus support staff and volunteers in delivering high quality services. The remit will bevaried and hands-on, covering leadership, project management, compliance, communications and governance.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead, manage and support staff and volunteers, ensuring they have the tools and guidance toexcel.
Operational Planning: Develop and deliver operational plans that align with the organisation’s strategy andobjectives
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets for allocated projects, monitor expenditure and ensure resources are usedeffectively.
Compliance and Policies: Ensure all organisational policies, procedures and records are accurate, up to date andcompliant.
Safeguarding Responsibility: Ensure safeguarding policies are followed and support staff, volunteers, and memberswith any safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.
Systems and Processes: Maintain and improve operational systems, processes and best practice approaches.
Performance Monitoring: Develop KPI’s, track progress and ensure targets are met across the organisation.
Governance Support: Prepare reports. Chair meetings and represent the Charity at events and presentations.
What does OKFP need from you?
Experience:
* Knowledge and skills in social media platforms.
* Proven experience in operations management (three yearsminimum), ideally in the charity sector.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate andmanage a team.
* Knowledge of fundraising and grant management.
* Strategic planning and projectmanagement experience.
* Financial management and budget oversight skills.
* A background inimproving systems, processes and compliance.
* Promotion and marketing
Key Skills and Attributes:
* Highly Organised with strong time management skills
* An excellent communicator, able to workcollaboratively with staff, volunteers and external partners.
* Self motivated with the ability to useinitiative.
* Confident decision maker with the ability to problem solve and adapt.
* Understandingand commitment to the values of OKFP
* IT literate in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and databasepackages.
What you get
You will work in a rewarding, supportive and friendly environment and will be provided with a full induction andtraining opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as developprofessionally.
Some of the Benefits Include:
* 20 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
* Pension Auto Enrolment.
* Working From One Site.
* A friendly fun environment to work in while making a difference to people’s lives
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