EQUALITY UPDATES: Jobs Extra 26th 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 THE MUNGO FOUNDATION: Various, Glasgow Project Assistants; Cooks; Domestics; Project Workers; Support Workers; Care Support Workers; Housekeeper +2 EQUALITY CHALLENGE UNIT: One Post, London with frequent travel to Scotland Policy adviser: £25,351 - £31,435 per annum +3 THE HELIX TRUST: One Post, Falkirk Funding Officer: £24k-£30k +4 THE WISE GROUP: Two Posts, Glasgow Call Centre Trainer: £15,700 to £23,600 Employment Consultant: £15,700 to £23,600 +5 ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE BLIND (RNIB): One Post, Edinburgh Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser – Scotland: £27,849 - £37,206 +6 ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING: Two Posts, Glasgow Community Development Worker: £21,861 - £24,201, pro rata 17.5 hrs per week Temporary Child Development Worker: £21,861 – £24,201 +7 STONEWALL SCOTLAND: One Post, Edinburgh Communications, Campaigns and Events Manager: £25,000+ +1 THE MUNGO FOUNDATION The Mungo Foundation is a well established values driven charity which employs over 800 staff to provide person centred support to over 1500 service users in a diverse range of services across the West and Central Scotland. As a provider of quality, innovative and well managed services in over 40 locations, we have developed an experienced, committed and flexible workforce. We value our staff greatly and provide competitive terms and conditions and access to the organisation’s training and development programmes. BANKHALL CARE HOME Bankhall Care Home is a new service, based in Govanhill, which will provide a care home environment for 17 older adults with dementia. The care home will be based in a purpose built tenement style building over five floors. We are now looking to recruit the following posts for this innovative development which is due to open in September 2010: PROJECT ASSISTANTS ( 2 x 38 hours, 1 x 28 hours and 1 x 35 hours (nightshift) (£12,362 pro rata) Post Ref No: 49/10 When applying please specify which post you are interested in. COOK – 35 hours per week (£11,386) Post Ref No: 50/10 P/T COOK – 14 hours per week (£6.25 per hour) Post Ref No: 62/10 These posts include weekend working. A food hygiene certificate is essential for all posts of Cook. P/T DOMESTIC – 14 hours per week (£4,276) Post Ref No: 51/10 PROJECT WORKERS (RELIEF) £7.95 per hour worked Post Ref No: 52/10 PROJECT ASSISTANTS (RELIEF) £6.26 per hour worked Post Ref No: 53/10 Relief workers work on an “as and when” required basis. P/T SUPPORT WORKER – CRANNOG CARE HOME 22.5 hours per week (£7,320) Post Ref No: 54/10 P/T DOMESTIC – CRANNOG CARE HOME 22.5 hours per week (£6,873) Post Ref No: 55/10 Required for our project based n Drumchapel which provides specialised residential dementia care to older adults with dementia. P/T CARE SUPPORT WORKER (NIGHTS) – SPRINGBANK STREET 35 hours per week (£11,038) Post Ref No: 56/10 P/T COOK – SPRINGBANK STREET PROJECT 25 hours per week (£7,636) Post Ref No: 57/10 WEEKEND COOK – SPRINGBANK STREET PROJECT 13 hours per week (£5,87 per hour) Post Ref No: 58/10 Required for our project based in Maryhill which provides accommodation and support to older people with dementia. A food hygiene certificate is essential for the post of Cook. P/T HOUSEKEEPER – MITRE HOUSE PROJECT 25 hours per week (£8,133) Post Ref No: 59/10 Required for our project based in Pollok which provides accommodation and support to adults with learning disabilities. P/T DOMESTIC – STRAVAIG PROJECT 16 hours per week (£5.87 per hour) Post Ref No: 60/10 Required for our project based in Partick which provides accommodation and support to young homeless people. P/T DOMESTIC – BARROWFIELD DEAFBLIND PROJECT 16 hours per week (£5.87 per hour) Post Ref No: 61/10 Required for our project based in Barrowfield which provides accommodation and support to people with sensory impairments. (Please note that the above posts are shift working, including evenings and weekends). For application form(s) and job description(s) for the above post(s) please visit our website at http://www.themungofoundation.org.uk or telephone our recruitment hotline on 0141 226 1628, quoting the appropriate job title(s) and post reference number(s). Closing date for receipt of applications: 1 September 2010. Please note that we are committed to establishing within our care services a workforce qualified to national standards. Unqualified applicants must, therefore, be able to demonstrate the ability and commitment to obtain suitable qualifications. We provide training to RMA/SVQ Level 4 for managers and SVQ Level 3 for care staff. The successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. +2 EQUALITY CHALLENGE UNIT ECU is extending its work to promote equality and diversity in the Scottish higher education sector from 1 September 2010. For further details see our website: http://www.ecu.ac.uk/news/ecu-to-support-the- scottish-higher-education-sector We also have a related job opportunity. Please forward this to colleagues and networks that you think may be interested: POLICY ADVISER £25,351 - £31,435 per annum Position based in London with frequent travel to Scotland We wish to appoint a Policy Adviser to facilitate engagement with, and provide a lead contact for, Scottish higher education institutions. This position is based in London, but will require frequent travel to Scotland. With recent changes to anti-discrimination legislation and a range of practical and financial pressures facing the higher education sector, this is an exciting, yet challenging time to be working at ECU. Responsibilities The appointed candidate will work within ECU''s policy team, with responsibilities including: Primary contact for Scottish higher education institutions Providing policy support on initiatives in Scotland Contributing to projects relating to all equality areas, with particular focus on issues relating to Scotland Researching and analysing equality issues Working closely and collaboratively with partners and other sector organisations Presenting and facilitating workshops and representing ECU at external events Drafting and updating publications and web pages Responding to enquiries from the higher education sector We are looking for applicants with a first degree or equivalent, who can demonstrate they have knowledge of the Scottish education system in order to foster constructive relationships and develop projects with higher education institutions in Scotland. Applicants will be required to demonstrate experience of working with equality and diversity issues. Further details For further details and to apply, visit our website: http://www.ecu.ac.uk/about-us/working-for-us Equality Challenge Unit Equality Challenge Unit is the higher education equality body, promoting equality and diversity in higher education. We support the higher education sector to realise the potential of all staff and students whatever their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief, or age, to the benefit of those individuals, higher education institutions and society. Tel: 020 7438 1010 Email: info@ecu.ac.uk Web: www.ecu.ac.uk +3 THE HELIX TRUST FUNDING OFFICER £24k-£30k Is your future in Falkirk? The Helix is one of the most ambitious community projects the UK has ever seen – and it’s happening right in the heart of Scotland. The Helix will transform under-used land between Falkirk and Grangemouth into a thriving urban greenspace covering some 300 hectares. Once completed, the Helix will be an outdoor recreational area open to all, offering easy access to picturesque woodland, a central park with a lagoon, linked walking paths and cycleways. To complete this remarkable project, the Helix Trust is recruiting a Funding Officer to work closely with the Board and the Chief Executive to raise the funds needed to make this project a reality. You’ll need to have experience in successfully raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations. Ideally you’ll also have done some work in approaching corporates or major donors too. Above all you’ll be a committed and professional fundraiser who can work on your own initiative and engage with partners and existing supporters like British Waterways, Falkirk Council and Central Scotland Forest Trust. This role is initially on a two-year, fixed-term contract but we are confident that as the project develops, further opportunities may arise to continue to work with Helix beyond this engagement. On offer is an attractive salary of £24k-£30k (depending on skills and experience), 26 days holiday (plus 8 statutory days) an employer contributory pension with Scottish Widows and a Life assurance scheme offering 4 times salary. We are also happy to discuss alternative working arrangements. The closing date for this role is 8th September. Interviews will be held on 20th September. For further information about this role, contact Eilish McDowell on 07841 996127 or email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com for further information on how to apply. +4 THE WISE GROUP CALL CENTRE TRAINER Reference: CCT/HR Location: Glasgow Salary: £15,700 to £23,600 Status: Permanent Job Summary: Working as a Trainer/Coach in our Call Centre, you will be responsible for training, coaching and guiding trainees through our highly successful programme while helping them to secure permanent call centre employment. The ideal candidate should be an experienced call centre professional with a passion for helping people. Previous experience in delivering training programmes in both a group and one-to-one situation together with sound supervisory, interpersonal and motivational skills is essential. Knowledge of the barriers faced by the long term unemployed would also be advantageous. To apply for this post please request a job application pack quoting the above reference via our email at humanresources@thewisegroup.co.uk, or via our website at www.thewisegroup.co.uk, by mail to HR Dept, The Wise Group, 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW or by calling 0141 314 1470 and leaving your name and address. Closing Date 5pm On Tuesday 7 September 2010 EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT Reference: SLC/EC/HR Salary: £15,700 to £23,600 per annum Location: Glasgow Status: Fixed Term to 31 March 2011 Job Summary: The successful applicant will be an excellent organiser and communicator who has experience of working within a results driven environment. An empathetic manner and a strong desire to deliver excellent services to Employers and Clients will be essential. Ideally applicants should be familiar with some of the issues and challenges faced by the long term unemployed. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will deal with a diverse caseload of Clients. Applicants should be able to assess the employability potential of the Client in order to progress them into sustainable employment. To achieve this effectively, you should have the ability to develop and manage relations with local employers, understanding and matching their needs with the expectations of your Clients. This position requires a lot of travelling; therefore use of a car is essential. To apply for this post please request a job application pack quoting the above reference via our email at humanresources@thewisegroup.co.uk, or via our website at www.thewisegroup.co.uk, by mail to HR Dept, The Wise Group, 72 Charlotte Street, Glasgow G1 5DW or by calling 0141 314 1470 and leaving your name and address. The Wise Group is committed to equal opportunities and is a proud holder of the double tick disability symbol. CLOSING DATE WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2010 +5 ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE BLIND (RNIB) Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser - Scotland (New Business Development, two year fixed term contract) based Edinburgh The Role RNIB wants a world in which blind and partially sighted people enjoy the same rights, freedoms, responsibilities and quality of life as people who are fully sighted. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key role within this highly respected charity. We are looking for an energetic, confident and focused individual to secure funding from new companies and wealthy individuals in Scotland. You will have a proven track record of success in either a sales or fundraising environment. You will be responsible for identifying and securing income from new business prospects to support the development of RNIB Scotland services. Reporting to the Head of Supporter Relationships, Fundraising, you will provide professional and technical fundraising advice to RNIB Scotland''s Senior Managers and Director. Salary & Benefits: Salary: £27,849 - £37,206, dependent on skills and experience. Holidays – 25 days + statutory holidays. There is also a discretional extra RNIB holiday which is normally near Christmas. Other benefits include final salary contributory pension scheme, wide range of in-house training, childcare voucher scheme, discounts from major high street stores and season ticket loans. Closing date for applications: 5pm on 13th September Interviews will be held on: 28th September 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 +6 ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING Rosemount Lifelong Learning is a community managed anti-poverty organisation providing an integrated range of childcare, learning and guidance services for families in North Glasgow. As part of our response to the recession, we are developing an asset based community development approach, supporting development of self help groups, building on individual strengths, enabling peer support and active citizenship. With support from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, we have created a new post of: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER Salary: £21,861 - £24,201, pro rata. 17.5 hours per week. We are seeking a committed and creative individual qualified in Community Development or equivalent with experience of community work, service user involvement, fundraising and marketing. Rosemount’s Family Links service works with children and families affected by and recovering from addictions. We are seeking to recruit a: TEMPORARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKER Salary: £21,861 – £24,201 The current post-holder is taking extended leave of absence over a ten month period from November 2010. We are seeking a committed, creative, dynamic and approachable individual qualified in Social Work, Social Care (HNC or SVQ3) or equivalent with experience of working with children and families affected by addiction. The post-holder will work as a member of a multi disciplinary team to provide focused work with families. Applications for a secondment in relation to this post would be welcomed. Application form and information from www.rosemount.ac.uk, email: admin@rosemount.ac.uk or tel: 0141 552 3090. Closing date: 13 September 2010. Scottish Charity number SC028909. +7 STONEWALL SCOTLAND COMMUNICATIONS, CAMPAIGNS AND EVENTS MANAGER Salary: £25,000+ Closing date: 3 September 2010 Location: Edinburgh Full details at http://www.stonewallscotland.org.uk/scotland/2549.asp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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. 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