EQUALITY UPDATES: Jobs Extra 7th July 2010 View online at http://enf.org.uk/blog/ - jobs and volunteer opportunities - invitations to tender - requests for trainers - research proposal requests – and more… It is free to advertise in JOBS EXTRA – just email kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk For back issues go to www.enf.org.uk For more voluntary sector jobs check out www.goodmoves.org.uk http://www.senscot.net/jobs.php http://voluntaryarts.org CONTENTS: +1 MEN’S HEALTH FORUM SCOTLAND: SELF MANAGEMENT FOR MEN PROJECT Invitation To Tender To External Event Planners +2 HOME LINK FAMILY SUPPORT: One Post, Midlothian Group Facilitator: 3 hrs a week for 25 weeks throughout the year (school term time) +3 MACROBERT ART CENTRE: One Post, Stirling Marketing Manager: £25,000 per annum +4 WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (WSREC): One Voluntary Post, Glasgow Fundraising Assistant: voluntary position +5 BRIGHTER FUTURES (GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH): Various, Glasgow Volunteers: Providing A Peer Mentoring Service For People In Later Life +6 DEAF ACTION: Various, Edinburgh Senior Sessional Youth Workers Sessional Youth Workers +1 MEN’S HEALTH FORUM SCOTLAND: SELF MANAGEMENT FOR MEN PROJECT INVITATION TO TENDER TO EXTERNAL EVENT PLANNERS Men’s Health Forum Scotland invite tenders from all interested parties to deliver a major conference in March 2011. The purpose of the conference is to share experience and learning from the Self Management for Men Project, and to disseminate research findings. We are looking for event planners to provide a conference management package which will include, but not be limited to: • All event logistics, from sourcing venues to suppliers • Assistance and advice on designing event programmes • Manage exhibitions • Manage an online registration system • Set and manage event budgets • Assist with marketing strategy and communications • Manage operations on the day of the event • Organise travel and accommodation for speakers and delegates For more information on the Self Management for Men project and the work of Men’s Health Forum Scotland, please check out www.mhfs.org.uk Timescales It is anticipated a contract will be awarded by Friday 6th August 2010 and the work will be completed by March 2011. Please note that those wishing to tender should submit their proposals by 5pm on Friday 30th July 2010 to eva@mhfs.org.uk. Contact Details For more information on this project please contact Eva Asante, National Director of Men’s Health Forum Scotland on 0141 550 7515 or eva@mhfs.org.uk. All contracted individuals/organisations will be required to commit to a service level agreement to ensure that outputs and outcomes are delivered and reported to a satisfactory standard. It is expected that all contracted individuals will report to the National Director for MHFS and will be held accountable to the service level agreement(s) drawn up for the work. +2 HOME LINK FAMILY SUPPORT Make the right link between your skills, experience and passion. Home Link Family Support is a local charity which supports families with young children who are experiencing difficulties, throughout Midlothian and South East and West Edinburgh. We offer volunteer befriending, family support work, therapeutic work and group work. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and motivated team. If you have a good understanding of the voluntary sector, particularly issues facing families and young children, and want to make a positive contribution then this could be the link you are looking for. GROUP FACILITATOR We require a Group Facilitator for 3 hours a week for 25 weeks throughout the year (school term time) to take responsibility for planning, organising and facilitating a supportive “Time for Me Group” and “Moving On” group in Midlothian. We ideally would like the successful applicant to have experience of parenting issues, group work, and an understanding of the needs of children and families. A background in Arts and Crafts, Personal Development or Counseling would also be an advantage, as will a sound administration background. Enhanced CRBS will be required. For more information please visit www.homelinkbefriending.org Alternatively you can email administrator@homelinkbefriending.org or phone 0131 661 0890. Please send CV’s only for the attention of the Manager. Closing Date: 4pm 16 July 2010 Registered charity no. SC001360 +3 MACROBERT ART CENTRE MARKETING MANAGER Salary: £25,000 per annum Stirling Fixed Term The purpose of this post is to successfully increase and widen audiences for all areas of macrobert work including youth groups, café-bar, treehouse, schools, cinema and live programme and to raise the profile of the organisation locally and nationally. The postholder is responsible for the management and development of the Marketing Department. The department includes a Marketing Officer, In- House Designer, Communications Officer, and Sales & Customer Relations Manager. Close liaison takes place with the Young People’s Officer and the Arts Team. The Marketing Manager is part of the Senior Management Team, which plays a major role in the planning and implementation of the macrobert policy and as such is expected to play a significant role in the management and development of the macrobert. Closing date for application: Mon 19 July - 12:00PM * The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. Please email your CV to Karen Somerville, Finance and Admin Assistant or call us on 01786 467155 http://www.macrobert.org/index.php?id=529 +4 WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (WSREC) FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT Background West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC) is a voluntary organisation which has worked since 1971 to eliminate discrimination and promote good relations between communities in the west of Scotland. WSREC currently runs a number of projects including Good Community Relations Project, Connecting 2 Communities Project and Roma Youth Project and is in the process of developing new ideas to increase its service coverage. The Role The main purpose of the role is to research and develop applications for additional funding from trusts, foundations and other major grant providers. This will involve monitoring the progress of applications to trusts, designing project proposals and work plans, maintaining records of correspondence and keeping the funding database up-to-date. Person Specification An experience or an interest fundraising related activities, excellent writing skills and a commitment to our WSREC’s aims and values is essential to the role. You will be organised, pay attention to detail, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills including a confident, polite and friendly phone manner. You will have a cheerful, hands-on and methodical attitude and be adaptable and flexible with the ability to undertake a variety of tasks. Terms Based at WSREC Office, Glasgow 10 – 15 hours per week 3 month duration (initial) Travel expenses covered Closing date: 23rd of July 2010 Start date: July onwards To apply please completed volunteer application (link below) and send to admin@wsrec.co.uk or to Farrah Rashid, Office Manager, WSREC, 39 Napiershall Street, Glasgow, G20 6EZ Volunteer Application form: http://digbig.com/5bbxgd +5 BRIGHTER FUTURES (GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) VOLUNTEERS: Providing a Peer Mentoring Service for people in later life What Is The Brighter Futures Project? Brighter Futures is a partnership between the Mental Health Foundation and Glasgow Association for Mental Health. The project provides a peer mentoring service for older people in the community. The aim is to improve the quality of life and mental health of older people by enhancing their social networks and supporting them to become more actively involved in their community. It is funded by the Big Lottery to run for a period of two years. Brighter Futures is looking for volunteers over the age of 50 who are interested in becoming peer mentors to support older people who live in South east Glasgow. What Does A Brighter Futures Peer Mentor Do? Mentoring involves a one-to-one relationship based on trust. The relationship is time-limited and involves working towards goals agreed with the participant. Peer mentoring is when you mentor someone of a similar age or experience to yourself. The Brighter Futures project is for people aged 50 and over. As a Brighter Futures volunteer you will be able to use your skills and experience to help an older person to become more actively involved in their community. Volunteering can be a rewarding experience and can provide you with an opportunity to achieve and develop new skills. Volunteers will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. Interested In Volunteering? If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact the Brighter Futures Volunteer Coordinator who will be happy to tell you more about Brighter Futures and arrange a time to meet you for an informal chat. Our address and telephone number are on the back of this leaflet. We will need you to fill in an application form, and provide two references. You will then be asked to attend peer mentoring induction training. As our work is with vulnerable individuals, all volunteers will be supported to complete a Disclosure Scotland form. About GAMH Glasgow Association for Mental Health promotes the mental health and wellbeing of people in Glasgow. We provide services that assist people with, or who are recovering from, mental health problems to live the lives they want to live. We also support their carers. We Value Your Feedback: If you have concerns about any part of our service or wish to make a complaint, you can contact the Project Leader at Head Office. See ‘contact us’ section for contact details. Making a complaint does not affect your right to receive a service from the Brighter Futures Project or GAMH. Contact Us Brighter Futures Glasgow Association for Mental Health (Registered Office) St Andrews By the Green 33 Turnbull Street Glasgow G1 5PR Tel: 0141 552 5592 Fax: 0141 552 6625 Email: brighterfutures@gamh.org.uk +6 DEAF ACTION Deaf Action is the leading Scottish voluntary organisation providing a range of services to deaf people. We run a fortnightly programme of activities for young people of high school age, “Fun Fridays”, and now have the following vacancies: SENIOR SESSIONAL YOUTH WORKERS SESSIONAL YOUTH WORKERS The successful candidates will ideally: * have experience in working with young people * have personal experience of deafness * have excellent communication skills * be self motivated * able to organise/plan activities * be creative We expect that you will share the commitment to the core values of Deaf Action; sign language training will be given if necessary. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Scotland checks For an informal discussion on these posts contact Jackie Slater at our Head Office below. Closing date for applications 14 July 2010 Application packs available from: Lisa Roy, Deaf Action (Head Office), 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY Tel: 0131 556 3128 SMS: 07775 620 757 E-mail: admin@deafaction.org http://www.deafaction.org ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The EQUALITY UPDATES e-newsletter is produced on behalf of the Equality Networks Forum (ENF) The ENF: Glasgow Black and Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Network; Glasgow City Council; Glasgow Disability Alliance; Glasgow Women’s Voluntary Sector Network; West of Scotland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Forum This message may contain information that has been sent to the ENF Communications and Resource Worker by third parties. While we do everything possible to ensure the transmission of accurate and appropriate material, we do not take responsibility for its content. The forwarding of information to you should not be seen as an endorsement of any of the views expressed. 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