EQUALITY UPDATES: Jobs Extra 19th August 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; Aberdeen: http://www.aberdeenccn.info/Jobs CONTENTS: +1 MEN’S HEALTH FORUM SCOTLAND: One Contract Invitation To Tender To External Research Contractors: Self Management For Men Project: Max available £18,000 (incl VAT) +2 CHILDREN 1st:: One Post, Edinburgh or Glasgow Regional Fundraising Manager: Starting at £30,006 +3 THE ARCHES: Various, Glasgow Events Bars Assistants (Casual Hours) +4 SCOTTISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: One Voluntary Post, Glasgow and/or Edinburgh Volunteer Placement +5 A DAY IN HAND: Various, London Photographers Needed +6 ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND: One Post, Edinburgh Director: £41,533 - £48,744 +7 INCLUDEM: Glasgow & Surrounding Areas Specialist Foster Carers: £24,049 - £31,453 +8 RUNNYEMEDE: Runnymede 360° Network Members +9 THE EQUALITY TUST: One Post, London Research Fellowship: £15,590 tax free +10 HEALTH IN MIND: One Post, Edinburgh Equally Connected Project: Community Development Worker (male*): 15 hrs/week, £21,677 - £24,057 pro-rata +11 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW: MSc Equality And Human Rights +12 NHS HEALTH SCOTLAND: One Post, Glasgow or Edinburgh Head of Equality: £54,454 to £67,134 per annum +1 MEN’S HEALTH FORUM SCOTLAND Invitation To Tender To External Research Contractors: Self Management For Men Project Maximum available for the research is £18,000 (including VAT) Introduction Men’s Health Forum Scotland, with funding from the Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland, wishes to commission individuals/organisations to conduct a 4 month qualitative research project that will form part of the MHFS Self Management for Men Project. The aim of the project is to develop understanding of issues related to masculinity, gender and long term conditions, as well as men’s needs in relation to effective self management. .... The proposed research will develop understandings of issues related to masculinity, gender and long term conditions, as well as men’s needs in relation to effective self management. The findings will feed into the parent Self Management for Men project as well as the broader literature base and, ultimately, inform practice within relevant agencies..... Submission of tenders: 31st August 2010 For a copy of the full Tender Document please contact Eva Asante (National Director, Men''s Health Forum Scotland) by email (eva@mhfs.org.uk) or telephone (0141 550 7515). +2 CHILDREN 1st REGIONAL FUNDRAISING MANAGER This is an exciting opportunity for someone with outstanding communication and negotiation skills to work with one of Scotland’s leading child welfare charities to help realise its vision of a happy, healthy, safe and secure childhood for every child in Scotland. Location: With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, this post is available for candidates wishing to work in either. The role Children 1st are looking for an experienced fundraising manager to have overall responsibility for fundraising activity in the East, West and North of Scotland ensuring the delivery of all activities and targets in these regions. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to further develop their career whilst inputting directly into the overall strategic direction of the fundraising department. Your qualities We would like to hear from you if you • Have extensive knowledge and experience of community fundraising • Are confident in setting and managing budgets • Have strong leadership and management skills • Have experience of planning and delivering national campaigns • Can develop and implement long term community and youth fundraising strategies Salary/Benefits: Starting at £30,006 with progression to £35,340. (N.B. appointments always made at the starting point of the scale). 35 hours per week Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 31st August. Interview Date: 13/09/2010 If you or somebody you know would like further information on this vacancy, please call Eilish McDowell on 07841 996127 or email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com +3 THE ARCHES EVENTS BARS ASSISTANTS (Casual Hours) We are currently looking for Events Bar Assistants to work during club nights, gigs, theatre and corporate events. We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess the ability to work effectively in a team but have the drive and passion to succeed on their own, in order to deliver the best customer service in one of Scotland’s top venues. The deadline for all applications is Friday 03rd September 2010. For full details, please visit our job page: http://www.thearches.co.uk/jobs +4 SCOTTISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION The Scottish Human Rights Commission (the Commission) was established by The Scottish Commission for Human Rights Act 2006, and formed in 2008. The Commission is the national human rights institution for Scotland and is independent of the Scottish Government and Parliament in the exercise of its functions. The Commission has a general duty to promote human rights and a series of specific powers to protect human rights for everyone in Scotland. VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT Closing date: 3rd September 2010 Location: Glasgow and/or Edinburgh with some travel between the two Duration: 3 months, ideally at 3 days per week Dates placement: October - December 2010 (flexible) The Commission is offering a volunteer the opportunity to work alongside Commission staff on a number of projects. This three month placement will offer participants first hand exposure to a diverse range of human rights issues and areas of the Commission’s work from analysis of the law of Scotland, promotion of international human rights law, researching human rights in practice and the legislative context in Scotland. The three month period will also coincide with the Commission’s hosting of the United Nations conference for national human rights institutions, the ICC Biennial, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with this high profile event. For more information visit http://digbig.com/5bcert +5 A DAY IN HAND PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED We are looking for professional photographers who can volunteer their time to capture some amazing hand holding images around London for our campaign. The images will be used in the run-up to our 1 year anniversary of Same- Sex Hand Holding (SSHH) Saturdays, on Saturday 25th September. This event was voted 4th Best Gay Event in The Pink Paper Awards 2010, and we want to really go global with the 1 year celebrations. Have a look at some of our previous photoshoots with professional photographers for the type of shots we''re looking for (although we would consider totally new styles). In exchange for your help, we will publicise your work on the site, and if it''s a matter close to your heart, you get to do your bit for SSHH! Your credited pictures will also be sent across the world as part of the international campaign. Please email info@adayinhand.com if you are interested with some links to your websites. http://www.adayinhand.com/news/photographersneeded +6 ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND DIRECTOR Salary: £41,533 - £48,744 Here at OPFS, we believe in the right of all families, without exception, to prosper from life’s opportunities. We’ve been championing lone parents since 1944, and we’re committed to ensuring that lone parent families have the support, contacts and confidence needed to play a full part in Scotland’s economic and social life. Our Director is retiring at the end of 2010, and we now need to recruit a new leader to take OPFS forward. Committed to our values, an excellent communicator, resilient and financially sharp, you’ll be the driving force for our vision as we continue to develop and deliver high quality policy work, information, affordable childcare and family services. Keeping families and children at the heart of our decisions, you’ll develop and implement business strategies, policies and plans. You’ll lead, inspire and support staff in what are clearly challenging times. We’re proud of our past, aware of the need for vigilance and flexibility in a dynamic environment, and determined to continue to support lone parent families into the future. The post will be formally advertised on Friday 27th August, closing date: Monday 13th September 2010. An assessment centre for shortlisted applicants will be held on September 29th in Edinburgh. Anyone interested in applying is welcome to make informal telephone contact with the existing Director on 0131-557-7891. Application forms and background information can be downloaded from our website at http://www.opfs.org.uk/ from 27th August. +7 INCLUDEM SPECIALIST FOSTER CARERS Glasgow & Surrounding Areas Salary: £24,049 - £31,453 (plus allowances when you have a placement) We are a unique fostering service as we employ foster carers on a full- time contract. We are looking for applicants, who are understanding, patient, and have experience of working with children or young people with challenging behaviour. You would need to have a spare bedroom, and preferably have no children under 18 living with you. You and your family would undergo an assessment which would take about 4-6 months. Working as part of a professional team, you will receive: A full time salary A maintenance allowance when you have a young person placed with you Access to 24 hour management support Regular supervision Relevant training Access to a pension scheme For further information about our Specialist Foster Care service or to register your interest, please refer to the link below. Alternatively please contact Joy McNeil, Services Manager (Specialist Foster Care Service), on 0141 763 3860 for an informal chat and to give you information about our service to help decide if fostering with us is right for you. http://www.includem.org/our-services/specialist-fostering/ Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced Level Disclosure Scotland Check for you and your family. Registered Co.No.207985 Scottish Charity No.SC030233 +8 RUNNYEMEDE RUNNYMEDE 360° NETWORK MEMBERS Runnymede 360° is a new national network connecting aspiring and established leaders in race equality. The network represents an exciting opportunity for individuals to interact with others passionate about race equality in order to improve their knowledge base, professional skills, connections and contribution to challenging racism. Runnymede 360° is now accepting applications. Please use our online form to apply: http://digbig.com/5bcexa We are currently looking for the most passionate and innovative thinkers and actors in race equality from all sectors and backgrounds. Potential members would already be championing the issues within their own organisation, through policy development, strategic thinking, and through their daily actions; seeking to bridge their experience in different localities and sectors in order to bolster the work they are doing to create a fair and equal society. Members of Runnymede 360º participate in the network in a personal capacity and for the purposes of membership, are not considered to represent their employers'' views. Deadline to apply for this third round of recruitment is 10 September 2010 Group interviews for the next round of recruitment will be held in Liverpool and Manchester in September and Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow in October. The ideal candidate will: • have been working in private, public or voluntary sectors for a minimum period of five years, • have a good understanding of the policy and practice landscape on national and/or local levels, • have the ability to apply their knowledge, creativity and experience to their commitment to race equality, equal opportunities and social justice, and • be committed to the network for at least two years during which they will be expected to: • contribute at least one article to Runnymede''s online magazine, • regularly participate in the Runnymede 360° online networking space through discussions, podcasts, and video blogging • participate in one online event, and • attend one face-to-face event. Read more on the dynamic individuals who make up the 1st degree Runnymede 360° membership: http://digbig.com/5bcexc http://www.runnymedetrust.org/360net +9 THE EQUALITY TUST RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The Barry Amiel & Norman Melburn Trust, in partnership with The Equality Trust, would like to appoint a full-time Research Fellow for one year starting autumn / winter (flexible), to undertake research on the relationship between changes in income inequality and changes in health and social outcomes in developed nations. The Fellow will receive a tax free award in line with ESRC research rate of £15,590 (this is roughly equivalent to a salary of £19,800). Applications by email to kathryn.busby@equalitytrust.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 3rd September. Full information at http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/about/jobs/research-fellowship +10 HEALTH IN MIND EQUALLY CONNECTED PROJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (male*) Based in Edinburgh Salary AP4 £21,677 - £24,057 (pro-rata) 15 hrs/week The post holder will encourage, support and develop active participation of people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in the Equally Connected Project. Successful candidates will have experience of working with BME communities and a good understanding of health issues and barriers faced by many individuals accessing primary care and other services. We particularly encourage applications from men from black and minority ethnic communities Closing date: 2nd September 2010 Interview date: 14th September 2010 * Section 7 of the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act Applies Further information from: Michelle Lloyd 0131 243 0113 Application pack from: http://www.health-in-mind.org.uk e-mail: hr@health-in-mind.org.uk Telephone: 0131 225 8508 This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check +11 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW: MSc Equality And Human Rights A postgraduate Masters programme based in Sociology, in the School of Social and Political Sciences, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow. It is available full time (one year) or part time (two years), and has been running successfully for two years, attracting a range of UK and international students from various occupational and disciplinary backgrounds. The programme is intended to suit those working in the Equality and Human Rights field, who wish to develop knowledge of Equality and Human Rights policies and practices, and of the multiple forms of social inequality and difference which they are intended to address. Details of the programme are available at: http://digbig.com/5bcexe Programme information, including entry requirements: http://digbig.com/5bcexf Information on how to apply: http://digbig.com/5bcexg Applications from UK and EU students can still be accepted until the deadline of *Friday 27th August*. Induction week including registration begins from Monday 13th September; teaching commences Monday 20th September. Dates for the academic year are here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/registry/dates/ Further information including course outlines and the timetable is available on request. Courses are scheduled between 9am-5am. The Convenor of the programme is Dr. Matthew Waites, Senior Lecturer in Sociology: he welcomes enquiries and is happy to discuss the programme and your circumstances on the phone or in person (email Matthew.Waites@glasgow.ac.uk, tel. 0141 330 4049) +12 NHS HEALTH SCOTLAND HEAD OF EQUALITY Glasgow or Edinburgh Grade: Band 8c Salary: £54,454 to £67,134 per annum Contract: FullTime Ref: HS/07G/10 Closing date: 20 Aug 2010 You will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Equalities Team and to NHS Health Scotland in its purpose of being a national advocate for and partner of choice in supporting the NHS in Scotland to deliver measurable improvement in equality of health outcomes and person-centred care. You will have significant experience at strategic level and the ability to engage, influence and collaborate with senior decision makers. 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