EQUALITY UPDATES: Jobs Extra 10th June 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 For arts jobs go to Voluntary Arts Scotland http://voluntaryarts.org CONTENTS: +1 ELITE LINGUISTS C.I.C.: Various, East, West and North of Scotland Sessional Interpreters And Translators: sessional rate and travel expenses +2 GLASGOW COMMUNITY AND SAFETY SERVICES (GCSS) ROUTES OUT: Five Posts, Glasgow Development Officers (2 posts): 35 hours per week, £24,909.23 Development Officers (2 posts): Part Time, 5 hours per week, subject to a rolling rota, £24,909.23 (pro rata) Administration Assistant (1 post): 21 hours per week, £15,479.16 - £17,875.96 (pro rata) +3 CLYDEBANK WOMEN’S AID: Two Posts, Clydebank Family Resource Workers: £26330.98 +4 GMFA, THE GAY MEN''S HEALTH CHARITY: One Post, London Associate Editor / Communications Officer: £23,500 - £26,000 +5 GLASGOW CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING: One Post, Glasgow Self Directed Support Development Worker: 17.5 hours per week, £26,331 - £28,680 (pro rata) +6 RELATIONSHIPS SCOTLAND - FAMILY MEDIATION SOUTH LANARKSHIRE: One Post, Hamilton Connecting Generations Project: Project Co-ordinator: £22,000 pro rata (20hrs per week) +7 SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH: Two Posts, Edinburgh and Lothians Bank Relief Support Workers, Edinburgh And Lothians: £16047.00 - £16047.00 Instructor, Horticulture, Edinburgh: £16047.00 - £18321.00 +8 UPDATE: Five Vacancies Board Of Management: Voluntary Directors +9 LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND: Three Posts, Dumfries and Edinburgh Temporary Sessional Advocacy & Support Worker - Dumfries: approx 20 hours/week for 3 months, £7.21/hr to £10.31/hr Senior Finance Officer – Edinburgh: 18hrs per week, £26,333 to £28,679 (pro rata) Administrator – Dumfries: 18hrs per week, £16,710 to £17,876 (pro rata) +10 LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING: One Post, Edinburgh Fundraising Manager: £26,331 - £30,006 +1 ELITE LINGUISTS C.I.C. SESSIONAL INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS Salary: sessional rate + travel expenses Area: East, West and North of Scotland Location: various Status: sessional Closing date: Monday 5 July 2010 Job role: We are looking for sessional interpreters and translators in certain languages located in Scotland. Please note that we will NOT accept applications from outside Scotland. For translators, we are only looking for professional translators who have relevant professional qualifications. For interpreters, you may be a fully qualified interpreter with relevant professional qualifications. You may be someone who has a lot of experience in interpreting but do not have a recognised interpreting qualification. Or, you may have some informal experience in interpreting and are interested in pursuing this line of work. In all cases, you must speak English fluently and another language to native speaker standard and have some previous experience in interpreting. Organisational Profile: Elite Linguists C.I.C. is a new social enterprise committed to bridging the language barrier in Scotland by providing a high quality, professional interpreting and translation service to facilitate effective communication between English and non-English speakers. We are more than just an interpreting and translation service provider. Elite Linguists C.I.C. is founded on our drive and commitment to bring about positive change and tackle prevalent issues in the provision of public service interpreting and translation in Scotland. Our key strategic aims include raising standards in public service interpreting and translation nationally, and investing in training and nurturing the next generation of public service interpreters. We want to see Scotland being equipped with a pool of qualified interpreters and translators so that anyone who needs this service is not disadvantaged in any way, whether it is for healthcare, criminal justice or other public services. By strengthening Scotland’s public service interpreting and translation service provision, we are addressing some of the root causes of inequality and injustice in our society where language can be a barrier. Website: www.elitelinguists.co.uk Application notes: Please email application@elitelinguists.co.uk to enquire and request for an application pack. Interviews will be held in various locations. The closing date for application is Monday 5 July 2010. +2 GLASGOW COMMUNITY AND SAFETY SERVICES (GCSS) ROUTES OUT An opportunity has arisen within the Glasgow Community and Safety Services (GCSS) Routes Out team. The Routes Out Service aims to prevent women from becoming involved in prostitution; to support those already involved to exit prostitution; and to work in partnership with Strathclyde Police to tackle the demand for prostitution. The Routes Out service operates as part of the wider Glasgow strategy for dealing with all forms of commercial sexual exploitation. As part of the recently re-designed service, GCSS is looking to recruit the following staff: DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS (2 posts) Ref: GCSS1510 Full Time, 35 hours per week Temporary until 31 March 2011 £24,909.23 The role of the full-time Development Officers will be to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify women involved in prostitution and support them to exit. You will be responsible for the provision of crisis support to women who have been identified as being involved in prostitution but not always initially willing to accept support. You will participate in multi agency case conference meetings and will work closely with partner agencies to develop and deliver packages of support to women. You should be able to evidence previous experience in working with vulnerable individuals with complex needs. An understanding of the current policies and practice in relation to the nature of prostitution and a clear understanding of commercial sexual exploitation is advantageous. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure. This post is open to women only under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7(2) (e) DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS (2 posts) Ref: GCSS1610 Part Time, 5 hours per week, subject to a rolling rota Temporary until 31 March 2011 £24,909.23 (pro rata) The role of the part-time Development Officers within the Routes Out Service will be to work within an evening drop in service at The Base on a rotational basis (currently 7pm – 12 midnight). You will be responsible for working closely with women involved in prostitution, often in a crisis situation. Your role will be to encourage women to consider an exit from prostitution and to communicate with full-time staff to ensure that effective links are made with partner agencies to support an exit. You will work closely with Strathclyde Police to ensure that any concerns regarding the safety of women are passed on swiftly. You will also be expected to work as part of a newly developed outreach service which aims to identify those involved in prostitution and are not accessing services at The Base. You should have experience in working with vulnerable individuals and have a commitment to effective partnership working. Experience in working in crisis situations and a working knowledge of different support agencies is advantageous. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure. This post is open to women only under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7(2) (e) ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (1 post) Ref: GCSS1710 Part Time, 21 hours per week Temporary until 31 March 2011 £15,479.16 - £17,875.96 (pro rata) GCSS are looking to employ an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Routes Out Service. You should have experience in database management and have excellent communication skills. You will be competent in all aspects of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word as part of the role will include the creation of reports and minute taking. You will be expected to take calls from partner agencies and service users and will therefore deal with a number of confidential documents. An understanding of data protection procedures and legislation is essential and full training on the Government Protective Marking Scheme will be provided. The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 18 June 2010. +3 CLYDEBANK WOMEN’S AID FAMILY RESOURCE WORKERS (Two Posts) To work within a collective, delivering, managing & evaluating services to women, children and young people who have experienced Domestic Abuse. You must be able to demonstrate your commitment to feminism. £26330.98 (+7.5%), 35 Hour week. Fixed term, funded by Scottish Govt. till end March 2011. For an application pack go to the website www.clydebankwomensaid.co.uk or email respond@clydebankwa.org or call 0141 952-8130. Closing date is 18th. June 2010. 12 noon. Post is exempt from the Sex Discrimination Act under Section S.7(2)(B) “CWA are committed to safeguarding vulnerable people, only secure continued funding will enable us to do this” Charitable status no: SC011636 +4 GMFA, THE GAY MEN''S HEALTH CHARITY ASSOCIATE EDITOR / COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Salary range: Range £23,500 - £26,000 dependent on experience (max. starting salary £25,000) + 5% pension contribution + £1,000pa training budget GMFA, the Gay Men''s Health Charity, is looking to recruit a creative, dynamic and ambitious Communications Officer to join its team at their new offices in London N1. You will be a media professional who is equally at home writing razor sharp magazine editorial as you are writing engaging organisational communications or providing unique content for social media sites. The role includes the day-to-day running of the gay men''s health magazine FS, as well as playing an important role in delivering the organisation''s communications strategy across various media. Writing talent is essential, as is the ability to communicate in a clear, accessible and entertaining way about health related issues. You will be familiar with the HIV and other health issues facing gay men in the UK and be comfortable dealing with sexual health information for gay men. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants a role that they can really make their own at an organisation that really makes a difference. For more details about the post, the type of person we are looking for, and how to apply visit www.gmfa.org.uk/jobs. Closing date: 9am on Monday 21 June. Interviews will be held on Thursday 1 July. If you have any further queries email: jobs@gmfa.org.uk; or ring Cary James on: 020 7738 6872 +5 GLASGOW CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT WORKER (Ref: SDSDW/10) 17.5 hours per week Salary: £26,331 - £28,680 (pro rata) Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living is run by disabled people and aims to empower disabled people in Glasgow by providing a variety of employment, housing, training and inclusive living support services. GCIL is seeking a self-motivated, flexible and multi-skilled individual to take forward, develop and co-ordinate our Rights To Reality (R2R) project. Based at GCIL’s offices in Bridgeton the R2R project aims to give young disabled people the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to access flexible support options. R2R is being developed in close partnership with Glasgow Disability Alliance. The project is planned for 3 years and funding has been secured for the first year through a grant from the Equality and Human Rights Commission. As SDS Development Worker, your role will be to develop and deliver a programme of awareness training, provide mentoring and one to one support to young disabled people who want to use SDS. You should be an excellent communicator with good organisational skills and have proven experience of providing community development support or training. Experience of working with young disabled people would be an advantage. The closing date for applications for the SDS Development Worker is noon on Friday 2 July 2010. To receive an application pack, go to www.gcil.org.uk or email recruitment@gcil.org.uk or fax 0141 550 4858 Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted. GCIL aims to be an equal opportunities employer. As an organisation OF disabled people, we positively value personal experience as a disabled person and also welcome applications from other under-represented groups. Scottish Charity no: SCO2499. +6 RELATIONSHIPS SCOTLAND - FAMILY MEDIATION SOUTH LANARKSHIRE CONNECTING GENERATIONS PROJECT PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR £22,000 pro rata (20hrs per week) 12-month fixed term contract 25 days annual leave plus 10 days public holidays pro rata Day/Hours worked negotiable Based in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire - Close to rail station and bus network. 20 mins journey from central Glasgow. Connecting Generations Project Overview: We have 12-months funding to deliver an intergenerational mediation service, focused on bringing grandparents closer to their grandchildren where contact has broken down. This innovative new service will build upon the success of our core family mediation service, which provides child-focused mediation for separated parents. Project Co-ordinator Role Overview: We require someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who can make this exciting new project a success. You don’t need to have experience in mediation but you should be passionate about working with older people and children & young people. The Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for both the ongoing development of the project and day to day management. You will be responsible for engaging with external agencies, taking new referrals and managing the diary of a small team of fully-trained family mediators. This is an opportunity to work as part of a forward-thinking charity, renowned for its innovative work. Closing date for applications - 5pm 17th June 2010 Please download the application form from our website (click the link below) and return it to ross@familysupport.org.uk The application pack available on our website contains the job description and person specification plus full information on the organisation, the project and the role (click the link below). For an informal chat about the role please call Ross McCulloch on 01698 421 333 Visit our website for more info and to download the application pack: http://familysupport.org.uk/work-for-us/ Closing Date: 17-Jun-2010 +7 SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH BANK RELIEF SUPPORT WORKERS, EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS Reference: C55 Closing date: Fri 25th June 2010 SAMH provide a range of services across Edinburgh and the Lothians, primarily offering people support in their own homes but also training and education projects, including IT instruction. We require people to join our bank relief pool to cover staff absence for a range of services across Edinburgh and the Lothians. There would be no regular commitment so we are looking for people who are able to work flexible hours. Experience of working in the field of mental health or social care is desirable, but induction will be provided. Interviews will be held on 8th and 9th July Njc Scale: 13 - 13 Salary: £16047.00 - £16047.00 Hours: TBC PER WEEK Type: OTHER A Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post A valid UK Driving Licence is required for this post A pay award is pending for this post. INSTRUCTOR, HORTICULTURE, EDINBURGH Reference: C54 Closing date: Fri 25th June 2010 Redhall is a mental health service based in an award winning walled garden/six acre estate in Edinburgh. In a beautiful outdoor setting we promote recovery from mental health difficulties through the medium of organic gardening, conservation, team working and IT/admin work. There is a strong group work emphasis with staff working collaboratively with the people attending our service to build a centre of excellence. This job requires high levels of physical stamina and personal resilience. We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and practical individual to join our team of eight. Applicants should have: Essential " Proven experience of supporting people/group work in an outdoor setting. " HNC in horticulture or equivalent " Proven horticultural experience both garden and estate work. " Proven experience of team working " Good understanding of Health and Safety Assessment procedures. Desirable " DIY skills " Good working knowledge of horticultural machinery " Experience and good understanding of working with mental health issues People wishing to apply are encouraged to spend the day with us on an informal arrangement before interview. To do this please call 0131 443 0946 Njc Scale: 13 - 19 Salary: £16047.00 - £18321.00 Hours: 37.5 PER WEEK Type: FIXED TERM CONTRACT A Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post A valid UK Driving Licence is required for this post A pay award is pending for this post. Full details and application packs at http://www.samh.org.uk/jobs.php?display=current_vacancies +8 UPDATE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT – vacancies for voluntary directors. Are you interested in helping to promote and develop disabled people’s access to information in Scotland? Would you like to be involved in the work of Scotland’s National Disability Information Service? UPDATE has 5 vacancies on our voluntary Board of Directors and we are actively recruiting for new members with an interest and enthusiasm to contribute to the continuing success of our services. We are seeking individuals, ideally with some experience, expertise or knowledge in any of the following areas: Information management Business/organisational development Strategic planning Political awareness/knowledge Marketing and promotion Voluntary sector management Fundraising UPDATE is a disability-led organisation so at least 2 of the 5 new directors should ideally be disabled people or represent organisations of disabled people. If you are interested and would like further information or an informal chat please contact Gail Wilson on 0131 669 1600 or email info@update.org.uk +9 LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND TEMPORARY SESSIONAL ADVOCACY & SUPPORT WORKER approx 20 hours/week for 3 months £7.21/hr to £10.31/hr dependant on experience (Part-Time, hrs by negotiation) Based in Dumfries, with possible travel across Scotland Dumfries & Galloway LGBT Centre (part of LGBT Youth Scotland) is looking for an Advocacy & Support Worker to help us deliver our high quality services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (and wider) community in Dumfries and Galloway. In particular we are looking for skilled and motivated individual to: * Help facilitate our groups for LGBT young people and LGBT adults, providing supportive interventions where needed * Run our information, support and advocacy service, including the delivery of 1-2-1 meetings with vulnerable clients and the deliver of our mental wellbeing support group This post is offered on an hours to be notified basis and is only guaranteed in the first instance until September 10, although additional funding to sustain the posts is currently being sought. For futher information on this post please contact Grace Cardozo on 01387 255 258 or e-mail grace.cardozo@lgbtyouth.org.uk. Closing Date for Applications: 12pm on Wed 16th June 2010 Interview Date: Friday 18th of June (pm) SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER (Part-time – 18hrs per week) Based in Edinburgh £26,333 to £28,679 (pro rata) dependent on experience We have an opportunity for the right candidate to administer the day to day finances of the charity, whilst also providing support to budget managers and financial advice at a senior level. The successful candidate will have a sound work ethic and excellent organisational skills with a minimum of two years experience in financial bookkeeping and budgetary management. Knowledge of the third sector funding environment and use of Quickbooks would be desirable. For further information on this post, please contact Michelle Sodo on 0131 555 3940 or e-mail at michelle.sodo@lgbtyouth.org.uk Closing Date for Applications: 17th June 2010 Interview Date: To be confirmed ADMINISTRATOR (Part-time – 18hrs per week) Based in Dumfries £16,710 to £17,876 (pro rata) dependent on experience We are looking for an experienced administrator with the ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload. You will play a key role in supporting staff and service users in the Dumfries office. Main areas of work will include - provision of a reception service, maintenance of filing systems, management of petty cash and provision of admin support on a project by project basis. The successful candidate will need to lead on ensuring the office is presentable and safe, with support from the Office Manager. For further information on this post, please contact Michelle Sodo on 0131 555 3940 or e-mail michelle.sodo@lgbtyouth.org.uk Closing Date for Applications: 17th June 2010 Interview Date: To be confirmed Full details and applications packs at http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/jobs.htm +10 LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING FUNDRAISING MANAGER The LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing is seeking to recruit a dynamic, skilled and committed Fundraising Manager to help ensure the organisation has the financial resources to continue to grow and expand its operations. This new Fundraising Manager post is full time, but applications for job share and part time hours will also be considered. Salary is £26,331-£30,006 (SCP 31-36), dependent on performance and experience. As the Fundraising Manager, you will develop and maximise trusts, foundations, public sector and corporate income, devise and implement the organisation''s Fundraising Strategy, develop and submit applications and reports to funders and grant making bodies. Downloadable application pack at http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content/fundraising-manager-vacancy Alternatively call 0131 523 1100 or email admin@lgbthealth.org.uk to receive an application pack. Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 14th June. 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