Jobs Extra newsletter - 1st May 2015
 

an Equality Updates newsletter, produced on behalf of Glasgow Equality Forum

 

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CONTENTS:

+1 Includem: Two Posts, Glenrothes
Assistant Project Worker: £19,000 pa
Project Worker: £23,250 pa

+2 Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL): Two Posts, Edinburgh
Independent Living / Information Officer: £23,697 - £26,235
Payroll Administrator: £18,810 - £20,361 pro rata, 21 hrs per week

+3 Equality And Human Rights Commission: One Post, Manchester
Project Manager - Pregnancy Team

+4 West of Scotland Regional Equality Council: One Post, Glasgow
Minority Ethnic Employment and Training Support Project: Assistant Employment Advisor: 18.5 hours per week, £20,000 pa pro rata

+5 Rape Crisis Scotland: One Post
Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre: Female Development Manager: £30,039 pa

+6 Scottish Women’s Convention: One Post, Glasgow
Temporary Administration Assistant: 21 hours per week, £18,000 (pro rata £10,800)

+7 West of Scotland Regional Equality Council: Two Commissions
Challenging Sectarianism Across Generations Commissions (Christian Communities Working Together; Young people challenging sectarianism and prejudice)

+8 Diabetes Scotland: One Post, Glasgow
Policy Manager: £30,000 - £35,000 pa



+1

Includem

Assistant Project Worker

Full-Time Vacancy
Salary £19,000 per annum

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly 5 days over 7 to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work.  The geographical location of the role will cover the East Services.

Assistant Project Workers are flexible and committed workers, providing professional intensive support and using our ‘A Better Life' toolkit with Young People who place themselves at risk and are often excluded from the community.  This will also involve working with colleagues, external partners and other agencies to build professional relationships enabling the best service provision to Young People. 

You must also be able to produce written reports and record front-line activity using Includem’s Information System to evidence on outcomes on the work undertaken to support and inform the Team Manager of progress in terms of Care Plan objectives.  

If you would like to apply, you must meet the following Essential Criteria.  Please note a more comprehensive Role Profile and Job Description is available from the Includem HR Dept.

- Committed and flexible to work in line with service demands, including regular weekend and evening work
- Experience of working with vulnerable people, ideally in the Social Care sector
- Understanding of how Includem work and how this compliments statutory services
- Demonstrate you are able to effectively engage with Young People and their families
- Able to develop safe, professional and committed relationships with Young People, families and other external partner agencies
- Strong skills in communication and influence
- Ability to work effectively with other professional workers
- Able to assess risk and de-escalate situations
- IT Literate in working with Microsoft Office and to work with our internal Information Systems
- Essential Car User with business insurance

Desirable Criteria – SVQ3 in Social Care and HNC Social Care, or equivalent.  Alternatively you must be willing to work towards relevant the qualifications. 

If you would like more information, please telephone Tracey Stewart (Services Manager) at our Glenrothes office on 01592 631 267.

You can apply directly online via the Includem website (www.includem.org).  Alternatively you can contact our Head Office on 0141 427 0523 for an Application Pack or assistance.  Applications can be returned via email hrassist@includem.co.uk or post to our HR Department at our Head Office address.

The closing date is Tuesday 12 May 2015.
Group Interview will be held on Wednesday 27 May 2015 (full day from 9.30am to 4pm)
Individual Interviews will be held Monday 1 / Tuesday 2 June 2015.
Successful candidates will require a PVG Membership


Project Worker

Full-Time Vacancy
Salary £23,250 per annum

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly 5 days over 7 to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work.  The geographical location of the role will cover the East Services.

The role requires working out in the community with Young People and their families to deliver the professional intensive support service in line with the Support Plan objectives and role demands in line with the operational standards.  You must use your theoretical knowledge and apply our ‘A Better Life’ toolkit to support the Young People and fulfil the case management responsibilities.  You will also produce written reports and record front-line activity using Includem’s Information System to evidence outcomes and work undertaken in relation to Support Plan objectives.

If you would like to apply, you must meet the following Essential Criteria.  Please note a more comprehensive Role Profile and Job Description is available from the Includem HR Dept.

- Essential Car User with business insurance
- Essential to take the Helpline Duty on a rota basis
- Ability to evidence experience on case management responsibility
- Committed and flexible to work in line with service demands, including regular weekend and evening work
- Experience of working with vulnerable people in the Social Care sector
- Able to assess risk and de-escalate situations
- Demonstrate you are able to effectively engage with Young People and their families
- Ability to build and sustain effective professional relationships with Social Work and other external partner agencies
- Strong skills in communication and influence
- IT Literate in working with Microsoft Office and to work with our internal Information Systems
- Understanding of how Includem work and how this compliments statutory services
- Desirable- Qualifications equivalent to HNC and SVQ 3 in Social Care or above, or you must be willing to work towards these

If you would like more information, please telephone Tracey Stewart (Services Manager) at our Glenrothes office on 01592 631 267.

You can apply directly online via the Includem website (www.includem.org).  Alternatively you can contact our Head Office on 0141 427 0523 for an Application Pack or assistance.  Applications can be returned via email hrassist@includem.co.uk or post to our HR Department at our Head Office address.

The closing date is Tuesday 12 May 2015.
Group Interview will be held on Monday 25 May 2015 (full day from 9.30am to 4pm)
Interviews will be held Monday 1 / Tuesday 2 June 2015

Successful candidates will require a PVG Membership


+2

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL)

Independent Living/Information Officer post (full time)
Post salary: £23,697-£26,235 (AP4 pt 27–30)
Based at Norton Park, Edinburgh

This unique post will have two distinct purposes and as a result the officer will work within two different teams. Four days/week as an Independent Living Officer within the Independent Living Team and one day/week as an Information Officer within the Grapevine Service  based in the Astley Ainsley Hospital.  Both roles include home visits to Service Users (SUs).

Post objectives:
- To support individuals considering or in receipt of self- directed support (SDS) to develop flexible and creative independent living opportunities.
- To respond to referrals to the Grapevine Service from the COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) NHS Lothian team based at the Astley Ainslie Hospital and ensure that individuals are provided with accurate, up to date, accessible, information and advice relevant to their own individual needs, entitlements and rights.

Closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 12th May 2015

To receive an application pack in the post or by email, please contact us at admin@lothiancil.org.uk or 0131 475 2350.

Or you can download the Application Pack here:
http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/job-opportunity-with-lcil-independent-livinginformation-officer/


Payroll Administrator

Post Salary: £18,810-£20,361 (AP2 pt 19–pt 22) = Pro rata 21 hrs per week
We are now recruiting for a part-time Payroll Administrator based at our office in Norton Park, Edinburgh.

Purpose of Post: The Payroll Administrator will be the key administrative resource within the payroll team. This will involve undertaking some payroll processing, and providing administrative support for the payroll service.

Completed applications should reach us no later than noon on Tuesday 12th May 2015.

To receive an application pack in the post or by email, please contact us at admin@lothiancil.org.uk or 0131 475 2350.
 
Or you can download the Application Pack here:
http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/job-opportunity-with-lcil-payroll-administrator/
 

+3

Equality And Human Rights Commission

Project Manager - Pregnancy Team

Duration: until 31 March 2016
Location: Arndale House, Manchester
Closing date: 23:59 on 12 May 2015

We are looking for a project manager with experience of delivering complex projects to time and to budget, and of developing positive stakeholder relationships, to enhance the Commission’s reputation. The candidate should have experience in analysing research, policy and/or legal material and reporting findings concisely and accurately. They will need to be able to work independently and take responsibility for the quality of their work, collaborating effectively with colleagues in other directorates to successfully deliver projects.

http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/about-commission/jobs


+4

West of Scotland Regional Equality Council

Minority Ethnic Employment and Training Support Project: Assistant Employment Advisor

18.5 hours per week, @ £20,000 pa pro rata

WSREC’s MEETS project will be working to deliver an employment and training project which will support people from minority ethnic communities to enhance their prospects within the world of work by targeting people who are economically inactive, with a particular focus on Roma community members, asylum seekers, refugees and minority ethnic individuals who are disabled.  The project aims to work strategically with a range of partners to support the pathways of target beneficiaries through provision of training, work placement and advisory services. A key aspect of the approach will be to ensure that beneficiaries gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to respond to appropriate opportunities within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Deadline: Friday 8th May 2015 at 12:00 hours

Full details at
http://www.wsrec.co.uk/index.php/about-us/vacancies/55-meets-assistant-employment-advisor


+5

Rape Crisis Scotland

Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre: Female Development Manager

£30,039 per annum 35 hours per week + 6% pension (funded in the first instance to 31st March 2016)

Rape Crisis Scotland are seeking a dynamic Development Manager to establish, develop and manage this exciting new service providing much needed support to women, men and young people aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence.

Applicants should have experience of developing support services, experience in leading and managing staff and volunteers and a good understanding of issues relating to sexual violence

A PVG check will be undertaken as part of the selection process

Only female applicants need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply please download the application documents from http://www.goodmoves.org.uk/jobs/23264

Closing date: 9.30am Tuesday 26th May 2015

Interviews: Thursday 4th June 2015 in Stirling

Applications should be returned by email to recruitment@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk or posted to: Forth Valley Recruitment, Rape Crisis Scotland, 46 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 1HG.

+6

Scottish Women’s Convention

Temporary Administration Assistant

This post is funded until 31 March 2016.
Hours of work – 21 hours per week
Rate of pay - £18,000 (pro rata £10,800)
Annual leave entitlement – 5 weeks + public holidays pro rata

The Scottish Women's Convention is funded by the Scottish Government to communicate and consult with women in Scotland in order to influence public policy. Through roadshow events, conferences, round table and celebratory events, the SWC strives to have contact with all women and relevant organisations in Scotland.

You must be an enthusiastic, highly committed person who welcomes challenges and has excellent communication skills.  You will have a proven track record of working in a busy office environment and have excellent administrative skills, as well as excellent IT skills and a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Applications.  You will also have the ability to work on your own initiative and meet tight deadlines.

Closing date: 05/05/2015

Website: http://www.scottishwomensconvention.org

Full details at http://goodmoves.org.uk/Search/Home/Vacancy/22366


+7

West of Scotland Regional Equality Council

Challenging Sectarianism Across Generations Commissions
 
1. “Christian Communities Working Together”
Task: To work in partnership with a distinct minority Christian tradition to your own in order to build a community initiative to tackle poverty in your local area in Glasgow. You may apply as an individual organisation or as a lead organisation with an existing partnership in mind. Maximum Budget Available for each partnership: £1,500 (inclusive of VAT)

2. “Young people challenging sectarianism and prejudice”
Task: To bring young people from diverse faith and belief traditions together to run a project based on the lessons of intra-Christian sectarianism in Glasgow. This project should demonstrate attitudinal change through a tangible legacy such as an exhibition, short film or dialogue event. Maximum Budget Available: £5,000 (inclusive of VAT)
More information including how to apply can be found on our website: www.wsrec.co.uk/index.php/jobs/tenders



+8

Diabetes Scotland

Policy Manager

Job Tenure: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Closing date: Monday 4 May 2015 at 5pm
Interview date: 21 and 22 May 2015

Diabetes Scotland is seeking to appoint a Policy Manager who will deliver the charity’s analysis and development of policy positions, develop, and bring astute political influencing and engagement skills to work positively with parliamentarians, government Ministers, senior leaders within the NHS and key decision takers and opinion formers in Scotland.  The successful candidate will produce policy reports, documents, briefings and content of a policy nature, be able to horizon scanning and review the external environment to identify issues affecting people living with diabetes and those at risk and will hold responsibility to communicate, through verbal and written means, the messages and policy positions of the charity.

Full details: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/About_us/Jobs/Vacancies-/Policy-Manager-April2015/