EQUALITY UPDATES: Jobs Extra 14th December 2009 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 For jobs in Culture and Sport Glasgow go to www.csglasgow.org/vacancies/ CONTENTS: +1 ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING: One Post, Glasgow Temporary Guidance Position: Up to 20 hours over two and a half months +2 REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT: One Post, Glasgow Project Worker: £18,783 per annum pro rata 20 hours a week +3 MEN IN MIND: One Post, home-based in East/Midlothian Support and Development Officer: 22 hours/week at £13,156 (pro-rata of £21,677) +1 ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING TEMPORARY GUIDANCE POSITION Up to 20 hours over two and a half months Rosemount Lifelong Learning provides an extensive range of services, centred on working with parents and families in North Glasgow. The organisation is currently providing parenting classes for parents who have been affected by substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) and is seeking to hire an individual experienced in addictions issues to work with this client group. The post is a short-term one (no more than 20 hours) to work with the client group over a two-and-a-half month period beginning in mid- January. Duties would include: Assessing clients for suitability to enter the parenting classes Helping to provide one-to-one support for clients Liaising with referrers to the programme Helping to facilitate personal and social development groupwork which accompanies the parenting classes. This includes: Developing self-confidence and self-esteem Building up practical skills Promoting healthier lifestyles Raising aspirations for further training, education and employment We would be looking to work with someone who has experience of both one- to-one work and groupwork with people experiencing substance misuse issues. The individual would preferably have some experience of working with parents and on parenting issues, though this would not be regarded as essential for the post. The post is based in the Millburn Centre in the Royston area and the successful post-holder will work with parents attending three groups in the Possilpark, Royston and Provanmill. A clean driving licence would be desirable for this position as it will involve travel between different sites. Mileage will be reimbursed. If you would be interested in this position or finding out more about it, please contact Joan McManus, Information, Support & Guidance Co- ordinator Rosemount Lifelong Learning: Telephone: 0141 552 6723 Email: joan.mcmanus@rosemount.ac.uk All enquires will be in confidence +2 REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT REACH Community Health Project is a national third sector organisation whose aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities living in Scotland. The project is also committed to facilitate change within mainstream health services to better address the health needs of this particular community. REACH has therefore developed a triangulated formula which helps to serve these aims in the form of a Services Unit, Policy and Research Unit and Equality & Cultural Diversity Training Unit. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic applicant for the following post. PROJECT WORKER Salary: £18,783 per annum pro rata Post Duration: 1 Year fixed term contact for 20 hours a week Description: This position will entail coordinating and engaging with Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnerships (CHCPs), voluntary/community organisations, BME communities and others to implement various projects within REACH. Some of the work will include running community learning and development workshops, and health awareness sessions. The post holder with the support of a community engagement worker will organise healthy cooking classes for BME women by engaging with local shops, and coordinate REACH’s services. The post holder will be supervised by a line manager and will have the support of a public involvement worker to help accomplish some of the tasks If you need to speak to someone about this post please phone Shabir Banday at 0141 585 8090 For application packs call REACH admin at 0141 585 8022/23 or email admin@REACHhealth.org.uk Application Closing & Interview Date: Applications need to be in by 5pm Friday 18th December 09 and Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6 January 2010. REACH Community Health Project, 311 Calder Street, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 7NQ Our Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10.00 am – 5pm +3 MEN IN MIND SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Part time 22 hours/week, home-based in East/Midlothian Salary fixed at £13,156 (pro-rata £21,677) Your will establish, develop and deliver relevant information and support, including one to one and group support for BME men with mental health issues living in Mid and East Lothian, in liaison with local voluntary and statutory sector agencies. You will have experience of working with black and minority ethnic communities in a community-based setting, including providing 1:1 support and running groups. You will need to be self sufficient, resilient and able to create and achieve relevant programmes and plans. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure Enquiries relating to the job description or person specification to: Akin Fatunmbi, Men in Mind Service manager on 0131 225 8508 Closing date for applications: 30 December 2009 Interview date: Week commencing 18 January 2010 Application packs are available by visiting www.health-in-mind.org.uk emailing hr@health-in-mind.org.uk or by telephoning 0131 225 8508 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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. 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