DVVA are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to work alongside us and in collaboration with a range of agencies and organisations in Dundee. The postholder will be responsible for leading and coordinating initiatives and activities related to the “Year of Kindness” programme in alignment with the findings and recommendations outlined in the Dundee Drugs Commission’s report, “Time for Kindness, Compassion, and Hope: The Need for Action Two Years On.” This role will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of kindness, compassion, and hope within the community and addressing the challenges associated with substance use and stigma in Dundee, working within the wider context of Protecting People, and taking a trauma-informed perspective to all work undertaken.

Ideally you’ll have experience of networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders as well as supporting the engagement of people with lived experience. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and co-production

DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.

The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).

Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.

Job description and person specification

DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an experienced volunteer manager to lead on the delivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.

The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is a collaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborative practices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.

Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able develop strategic partnerships and links between services and organisations to meet the needs of communities. You’ll support organisations interested in corporate volunteering to develop sustainable models which meet the needs of third sector organisations. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and working collaboratively.

DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an enthusiastic person to work alongside the volunteer manager on the delivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.

The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is a collaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborative practices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.

Ideally you’ll have experience of engaging with and supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to design, deliver and evaluate information sessions and workshops, working with individuals to empower them. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification in an area such as Social Services or Community Learning and Development, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.

DVVA are looking for a passionate and committed individual to support the development of our Community Hubs in Lochee and Whitfield. The Hubs work within the local communities to identify needs and provide or support access to relevant services, working in conjunction with Dundee City Council, Dundee Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and other key stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone to take a lead in role in developing the Hubs, working in partnership with the local communities and relevant stakeholders. You will have knowledge of the local communities and the issues affecting people within these and you’ll be committed to working with the communities to address these issues. You’ll lead the Community Hubs Team and oversee the delivery of Hubs and DVVA objectives, providing line management support, leadership, strategic direction and financial sustainability. Ideally, you’ll have a successful track record in community development and working effectively with partners. A qualification in Community Learning and Development, Social Work or a related area is essential, as is line management experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will ensure that you can connect effectively with a variety of stakeholders and establish networks to support the work of the Hubs.

DVVA are looking for a passionate and committed individual to lead our Social Isolation Team. The post holder will ensure that third sector organisations and people with lived experience of Social Isolation are actively involved in the influence and design of services in Dundee. They will represent the Third sector on relevant strategies at Local, Regional and National Level.

We’re looking for someone to take a lead role in tackling social isolation in Dundee, working in partnership with local communities and voluntary and statutory agencies across the city. You’ll have knowledge of the many factors contributing to social isolation and the issues affecting people experiencing this. You’ll lead the Social Isolation Team and oversee the delivery of DVVA objectives, providing line management support, leadership, strategic direction and financial sustainability. Ideally, you’ll have a successful track record in community development and working effectively with partners. A qualification in Community Learning and Development, Social Work or a related area is essential, as is line management experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will ensure that you can connect effectively with a variety of stakeholders and establish networks to help tackle social isolation in Dundee.

DVVA are looking for a passionate and committed individual to support the development of our Community Hub in Whitfield. The Hub works within the local community to identify needs and provide or support access to relevant services, working in conjunction with Dundee City Council, Dundee Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and other key stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone to take a lead in role in developing the Hub, establishing and working in partnership with a Hub Steering and User Involvement group, particularly around developing environmentally friendly approaches. You will have knowledge of the local community and the issues affecting people within this and you’ll be committed to working with the community to address these issues. Ideally, you’ll have a qualification in Community Learning and Development, Social Work or a related area, or bring significant experience from previous community work. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will ensure that you can connect effectively with a variety of stakeholders and establish networks to support the work of the Hub.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team.

You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the financial position of the organisation, providing strategic financial advice and managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.

We are an organisation with 52 staff and turnover of £2.2m. We use Sage Accounts and Sage payroll to process our financial transactions. Having launched our Strategic Plan in 2022, we are currently developing a financial strategy which will ensure the financial stability of the organisation for the future. The Finance Manager role will be key in reporting on, and ensuring we are on track with our objectives.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role prior to application, please contact us at recruitment@dvva.scot

DVVA are looking for a passionate and committed individual to support the development of our Community Hub in Lochee. The Hub works within the local community to identify needs and provide or support access to relevant services, working in conjunction with Dundee City Council, Dundee Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and other key stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone to take a lead in role in developing the Hub, working in partnership with the Hub Steering and User Involvement group. You will have knowledge of the local community and the issues affecting people within this and you’ll be committed to working with the community to address these issues. Ideally, you’ll have a qualification in Community Learning and Development, Social Work or a related area, or bring significant experience from previous community work. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will ensure that you can connect effectively with a variety of stakeholders and establish networks to support the work of the Hub.

Do you want to be part of tackling social isolation in Dundee? We’re looking for an individual with fantastic community engagement skills who can join us in facilitating and supporting Third Sector involvement in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of a One Stop Shop in Dundee.

The One Stop Shop will work with people living in Dundee who have been assessed as not meeting the threshold for social care, but who may still require lower level support or assistance to help them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing. This will help to identify if there are particular issues contributing to isolation and signpost for assistance, as well as identifying ways of reducing isolation.

You will work with community groups and statutory bodies across the city to tackle social isolation. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders to enable collaborative working. A key part of the role will be supporting individuals to engage in services, social activities and volunteering as appropriate. You will also support the development and maintenance of a directory of community resources.

As this is a job share post, we’re ideally looking for someone who is able to work afternoons, Monday to Friday.

• Work at a strategic, methodical and consistent manner in the management of the green health prescription, providing a direct link for GPs and associated health care practitioners to refer patients to green and outdoor activities for health and wellbeing outcomes.

• Develop strong working relationships with green health organisations, community groups, members from statutory, voluntary and private sector for stronger collaboration between sectors and cross-sectoral action to achieve positive health outcomes.

• Work alongside partners in the development and sustainability of the Green Health Prescription and wider Partnership, and support the coordination and diversification of nature-based interventions available locally.

• Increase community capacity to build a wider menu of green health interventions.

• Additional Job-Related Requirements – Satisfactory PVG Check

The Social Isolation Participation and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and promoting the active participation and engagement of older people in the planning, development and delivery of services across third, public and statutory sectors.

This post will be instrumental in supporting older people and representing groups to provide a strong, coherent and collective voice. It will strengthen engagement of grass-roots initiatives, community groups and Third Sector partners with community planning and development.

Additional Job-Related Requirements – Satisfactory PVG Check

We are now looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for making digital health and social care resources more accessible to more people; to do this, you will engage with organisations, services and community members to increase the uptake of services and resources. You will be responsible for offering person-centred support to individuals and taster sessions to specific audiences.

The Engagement Worker will also be responsible for coordinating and developing volunteers who will help members of the public to confidently access digital health care solutions, including telehealth and telecare. In this role you will recruit, select and induct new volunteers, providing support throughout their volunteer journey with us.

For information on Technology Enable Care programme areas and digital health and social resources, please click on this link.

To support capacity building within the third sector in Dundee to access funding from funders, leveraging money into the city.

This includes:

• Capacity Building to support third sector organisations to become self-sustaining, such as bid writing, project development, monitoring & evaluation, fund management
• Establishing strategic funding relationships; maximising funding opportunities available to Third Sector organisations to support Dundee City Plan priorities and Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership outcomes and to better the lives of people and communities across Dundee.
• Lobbying in relation to future funding; leading on external funding bids for third sector organisations; co-ordinating the development of project business plans as required; supporting and facilitating partnership bids within the Third Sector.

We’re looking for a new Mental Health and Substance Use Engagement and Involvement Manager to join our dynamic and creative workforce here at Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action (DVVA.

Working in the Third Sector is not about making profit but rather, making a difference to society. Third Sector organisations are categorised into: Charities and Community Groups and Social Enterprises. DVVA and DSEN are known as the Third Sector Interface for Dundee, working together to provide all third sector entities, with the support they need to be financial sustainable, advising on what is required for them to achieve good governance for their business.

DVVA also provides many community focused projects and also ensures good effective volunteering opportunities for people across the city.

With 50+ staff, DVVA is committed to ensuring that they are well supported, their talent is recognised and developed further with high quality effective opportunities to grow and develop in their roles.

The role

We are looking for a dynamic individual who can provide leadership, support, and line management to a small team of engagement and Involvement staff, and, volunteers in the Mental Health and Substance Use Team here at DVVA.

The role will oversee the development and delivery of the Mental Health and Substance Use team Work-Plan. Working in partnership with voluntary and statutory agencies, and with local communities to deliver the team vision in line with local priorities.

Ensuring that third sector organisations and people with lived experience of mental health and / or substance use challenges are actively involved in making Dundee a City of Recovery.

Developing and sustaining connections with locality working and cross-cutting agendas including suicide prevention and homelessness.

Staff Benefits

• Pension Scheme 5%
• Annual leave 21 days minimum rising incrementally by 1 day per year up to 25 each year, plus 5 days close down at Christmas and 6 public Holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working
• Access to the Discovery Credit Union
• Opportunity to Join Unite Union
• More to come…

The successful candidate

Will have a minimum of three years’ experience working in a similar field and will be educated to degree level.

• Work at a strategic, methodical and consistent manner in the management of the green health prescription, providing a direct link for GPs and associated health care practitioners to refer patients to green and outdoor activities for health and wellbeing outcomes.

• Develop strong working relationships with green health organisations, community groups, members from statutory, voluntary and private sector for stronger collaboration between sectors and cross-sectoral action to achieve positive health outcomes.

• Work alongside partners in the development and sustainability of the Green Health Prescription and wider Partnership, and support the coordination and diversification of nature-based interventions available locally.

• Increase community capacity to build a wider menu of green health interventions.

• Additional Job-Related Requirements – Satisfactory PVG Check

A Job Description is available for download below.

We’re looking for a new People and Culture Manager to join our dynamic and creative workforce here at Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action (DVVA).

• Working in the Third Sector is not about making profit but rather, making a difference to society. Third Sector organisations are categorised into: Charities and Community Groups and Social Enterprises. DVVA and DSEN are known as the Third Sector Interface for Dundee, working together to provide all third sector entities, with the support they need to be financial sustainable, advising on what is required for them to achieve good governance for their business.
• DVVA also provides many community focused projects and also ensures good effective volunteering opportunities for people across the city.
• With 50+ staff, DVVA is committed to ensuring that they are well supported, their talent is recognised and developed further with high quality effective opportunities to grow and develop in their roles.

The role

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will both develop and deliver DVVA’s People and Culture Strategy in line with DVVA’s strategy, organisational values.

Other areas of work and development for DVVA

• Organisational Development
• Talent Development
• Staff Benefits
• HR Advice to staff
• Policy and Procedure Development

Staff Benefits

• Pension Scheme 5%
• Annual leave 21 days minimum rising incrementally by 1 day per year up to 25 each year, plus 5 days close down at Christmas and 6 public Holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working
• Access to the Discovery Credit Union
• Opportunity to Join Unite Union
• More to come…

The successful candidate

If not already a member of the CIPD you will be willing to work towards gaining your Associate Membership. Equivalent qualifications with appropriate experience may also be considered.

To support capacity building within the third sector in Dundee to access funding from funders, leveraging money into the city.

This includes:

• Lobbying in relation to future funding; leading on external funding bids for third sector organisations; co-ordinating the development of project business plans as required; supporting and facilitating partnership bids within the Third Sector.

• Establishing strategic funding relationships; maximising funding opportunities available to Third Sector organisations to support Dundee City Plan priorities and Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership outcomes and to better the lives of people and communities across Dundee.

• Capacity Building to support third sector organisations to become self-sustaining, such as bid writing, project development, monitoring & evaluation, fund management

In this role, you will support a multi-disciplinary Stakeholder Group to lead the successful planning and implementation of Whole Family Wellbeing Fund (WFWF) transformation providing early help and non-stigmatising supports for families in Dundee. Crucial to this role is leading on consultation and engagement, coordination and involvement in the co-design and development of services using the national principles for holistic whole family support.

This role will work with Dundee communities and organisations, building capacity and supporting applications in to the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund in line with the fund criteria.

The role involves understanding the local landscape and engaging with communities to asses needs and identify gaps in service provision, assisting in the development of sustainable initiatives together with local partners. This will be done in a way that seeks to achieve the overall aims of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.

The HR Manager will manage our people and ensure that our human resources policies, procedures and databases are effective, efficient, and aligned to overall DVVA strategy and values.

You will be highly motivated and passionate about Mental Health recovery. The post holder will work as part of the Mental Health and Substance Use team to build on our successful work in Making Recovery Real. In collaboration with partner organisations, you will develop capacity for and facilitate development of peer recovery practice as a means of achieving good mental health and wellbeing for all. You will establish and build relationships with people through a blend of online and in-person engagement work, you will use co-production techniques to maximize resources available to communities, so that people achieve best possible mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

You will be passionate about increasing awareness and accessibility of digital solutions to support independent living. You will have an up to date and good knowledge of digital technologies, well-developed communication skills and experience of project management. The Technology Enabled Care Coordinator will proactively engage with and provide advice and support to members of the public to promote the use of telehealth and telecare, and work with partners to implement technology enabled care services, working towards ensuring equal opportunities for all.

A proactive and innovative approach to identify person-centred and community-driven solutions will be most welcome and fit well with the DVVA Communities Team shared outcomes.

For more information on the Technology Enable Care programme, please visit tec.scot.

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced cyclist with community work and project development experience?

We are looking for a self-motivated, team-orientated and enthusiastic individual to support the development of ReDiscover Dundee cycling project. By building on the existing success of the project, the Development Worker will scale up its reach and engagement levels, supporting behavioural change across all segments of the community through cycling and contact with local green spaces.

The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of relevant strategies, engage with and encourage people to increase their cycling activity, and lead guided rides in a friendly, safe and supportive environment.

ReDiscover Dundee is a key activity provider within the Dundee Green Health Partnership and Green Health Prescription programme, run with funding support from eBike Grant Fund Energy Saving Trust and NatureScot. ReDiscover Dundee is part of Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action Social Isolation Team.

Dundee Healthy Minds Network gives a voice to local people with lived experience of mental health challenges. As Network Coordinator, you will develop and support the Network to bring lived experience perspectives to a range of mental health and wellbeing improvement initiatives across the city. Establishing and building relationships with people through a blend of online and in-person engagement work, you will contribute to multi-agency partnership working, using co-production approaches and techniques to maximize resources so that people achieve best possible mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

You will be highly motivated and passionate about the role of the third sector in improving mental health and wellbeing within Dundee. You will facilitate and support third sector involvement in a range of partnerships and collaborative initiatives. Establishing and building relationships with people through a blend of online and in-person engagement work, you will use co-production techniques to maximize resources available to communities, so that people achieve best possible mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

DVVA are looking for a PA to our CEO. The main purpose of the role will be to provide high level confidential support to the Chief Executive by providing a full secretarial and administrative service. Ensuring that effective planning and administrative systems are in place and maintained efficiently and effectively.

To apply please complete and return an application form and equal opportunities form to recruitment@dvva.scot

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Subject to satisfactory references

You will be highly motivated with a passion for involving people in shaping issues that affect their lives. You will establish and sustain relationships with people through a blend of online and in-person engagement work, bringing them together and connecting them with Healthy Minds Network. You will encourage and support network members to play an active role in delivering drop-in sessions and developing the network. You will support people who have lived experience of mental health challenges to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services and supports that are important to them.

DVVA are looking for a new Development Worker to assist in the development of the Community Hubs linking in with the funding outcomes providing a delivery centre for services based upon the needs of the community. The post holder will engage with other services around Dundee providing needs based services. The post holder will review the needs in the area regularly and communicate with the services involved.

You will be a community-minded individual with a passion for engaging with people, organisations and communities to support their development and contribute to bringing about positive change. To do this, you will promote and encourage volunteering, build capacity of groups and organisations through a range of guidance topics, identify training opportunities and evidence-based interventions and share good practice.

You will have an overall understanding of the local landscape in terms of community groups, support services and challenges that communities may face in Dundee. You will be confident in approaching and engaging with communities to assess needs and identify gaps in service provision, and assist in the development of sustainable initiatives together with local partners. A proactive and innovative approach to identify person-centred and community-driven solutions will be most welcome and fit well with the teams shared outcomes.

You will be a community-minded individual with a passion for making digital health care more accessible to more people; to do this, you will engage with organisations, services and community members to increase the uptake of services such as Near Me video consultations or Connect Me, as well as enable individuals to access online prescriptions, healthcare and wellbeing information, Universal Credit updates and other benefits applications.

You will be responsible for offering person-centred support to individuals and taster sessions to specific audiences. In this role, you will also recruit and coordinate a small cohort of volunteers who will help members of the public to confidently access digital health care solutions, providing them with support throughout their volunteer journey with us.

DVVA are looking for a new Community Hub Coordinator to assist in the development of the Community Hubs linking in with the funding outcomes providing a delivery centre for services based upon the needs of the community.

The post holder will engage with other services around Dundee providing need base services within the Hubs around substance use and the 5 Tier Recovery Programme (5TRP) that was developed from the Lochee Community Hub Test of Change 2021.

The post holder will review the needs in the area regularly and communicate with the services involved through management meetings taking the lead in this. The Hub Co-ordinator will work in conjunction with Dundee City Councils community plan and in partnership with Dundee alcohol and drug partnership.

DVVA are looking for a Development Worker to assist in the development of the Community Hubs linking in with the funding outcomes providing a delivery centre for services based upon the needs of the community. The post holder will engage with other services around Dundee providing need base services. The post holder will review the needs in the area regularly and communicate with the services involved.

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action are looking for a committed and experienced Operations Manager to manage the day to day operations of the Health & Wellbeing and Community Planning Programmes. The Operations Manager has line management responsibility for all Programme Managers, including: Managers in Social Isolation, Mental Health & Alcohol Substance Use, Communities and Community Hub Programmes.

The post holder will assist the Social Isolation Team Development Workers in the implementation of the various projects within the programme. This will include Community Companions, Dial-OP, Undernutrition, Green Health and Re-Discover Dundee. The post holder will play a key role in supporting people across Dundee with a particular focus on befriending, service information, signposting to additional support, health and wellbeing.

Each project is volunteer led, and supports people across the city to reduce loneliness and isolation while improving their health and wellbeing while using a variety of services offered. These include befriending, welfare calls, nature-based interventions, group work, nutritional intervention as well as new project developments.

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action (DVVA) hosts Inspiring Scotland’s Link Up project in Whitfield, Dundee. The project commenced in June 2012 as part of the national Link Up programme operating in ten vulnerable Scottish communities.

Link Up Whitfield is a project that seeks to support people to get to know their fellow community members by participating in activities which they enjoy.

The starting point for Link Up is to concentrate on the strengths of Whitfield, such as local people’s skills, knowledge, interests as well as community organisations, forums, clubs, buildings, open spaces and much more!

Are you passionate about green spaces and encouraging people to lead healthier lifestyles? We are looking for a self-motivated, team-orientated and enthusiastic individual to support the development of the Green Health Prescription project in Dundee. Working within the Social Isolation Team you will support the promotion of local initiatives which promote and maximise the use of green spaces for health benefits. The post holder will also play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Re-Discover Dundee cycling project, which offers volunteer-led rides on electric tricycles to community groups and individuals, in an attempt to achieve travel behavioural change, and promote sustainable travel choices across different audiences.

The service is co-designed and delivered by Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action, in collaboration with the Green Health Partnership. We work closely with Dundee City Council, NHS Tayside, and a range of third sector organisations and individuals who promote the benefits of the natural environment for health and wellbeing benefits.

This post will facilitate and support Third Sector involvement in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of a One Stop Shop for people living in Dundee who have been assessed as not meeting the threshold for social care, but may still require lower level support or assistance to help them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing.

The aim of the project is to target and address social isolation in individuals who are identified as being at risk of, or suffering from, social isolation, lack of social contact and low community involvement. Social isolation may occur for a range of reasons but some groups are particularly at risk, such as:

• people with long-term illness or other long-term health conditions

• older people living alone and with no access to transport

• people with mental health issues

• people with dementia

• people with low income

• carers/older carers

The programme will help to identify if there are particular issues contributing to isolation and signpost for assistance, as well as identifying ways of reducing isolation.

The Participation and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and promoting the active participation and engagement of older people in the planning, development and delivery of services across third, public and statutory sectors.

This post will be instrumental in supporting older people and representing groups to provide a strong, coherent and collective voice. It will strengthen engagement of grass-roots initiatives, community groups and Third Sector partners with community planning and development.

Subject to a satisfactory PVG and references.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual to prepare and co-ordinate the communications and media of DVVA through various channels. Applicants should have experience using various communication platforms, excellent verbal and written communication skills, good attention to detail and be confident in planning workload.

DVVA are looking for a new team member to work as part of the Mental Health Engagement and Substance Use team to build on our successful work in Making Recovery Real in Dundee. In collaboration with partner organisations, you will develop capacity for and facilitate development of peer recovery practice as a means of achieving good mental health and wellbeing for all.

To develop and support Dundee Peer Recovery Network.

To develop, promote deliver, and facilitate access to learning and development opportunities for and with individuals who have lived experience of mental health recovery.

In collaboration with others, to develop, create and sustain informal, voluntary and paid peer recovery roles within the field of mental health and wellbeing.

DVVA are looking for people with lived experience of drug or alcohol recovery to form a small team supporting engagement and involvement of people in recovery in community and civic life.

You will support the growth of peer led visible recovery groups and communities. You will also support people with lived experience of substance use challenges to be involved in shaping substance use services and supports in Dundee.

This is a developmental role with support and nationally recognised and accredited training provided.

We are looking for a highly organised, self-motivated individual to join our team co-ordinating our various funding streams. Applicants should have demonstrable funding experience, excellent communication skills and strong financial skills to play an important role in the development and sustainability of DVVA.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference for individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery as part of our Mental Health and Substance Use Team.

The post holder will be highly motivated, and experienced in using a variety of communication methods to build capacity and learning opportunities for our staff, volunteers and Network members. They will use accessible communication methods and platforms appropriate to a wide range of audiences to share recovery stories, amplify voices of lived experience and promote recovery focussed interventions and activities. They will have experience of recording and editing story sharing films, podcasts, photographs, interviews and use of social media channels.

The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG scheme.

DVVA are looking for someone who can build the capacity of existing and new visible recovery groups and communities to sustain themselves and grow new responses to the challenges of community recovery in Dundee.

The role will involve facilitating and supporting engagement and involvement of people with lived experience of substance use challenges in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of substance use services and supports in Dundee.

You will help to amplify voices of lived experience in strategic planning, commissioning, and service delivery. In partnership with others, to use co-production techniques and processes to maximize resource availability, and to deliver best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all.

In addition, you will lead on developing and delivering a workplan which aligns with the mental health and substance team vision, DVVA business plan, and remit of the Third Sector Interface.

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Purpose

In this unique role you will be working with Experts by Experience in Mental Health to build on existing work, supporting them as they further the goals of the Mental Wealth Academy. You will work alongside people with lived experience of mental health recovery and local organisations to develop a peer led Mental Wealth Academy for Dundee. The Academy will develop and share learning about experiences of mental health, wellbeing, and self-management by delivering:

· Peer led training

· Peer led and professionally supported research

· Pathways into accreditation and employment

· Practical coping skills and self-management techniques

MAIN WORKING CONTACTS

• People with lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery

• Mental Health and Substance Use Team members and other Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action colleagues.

• Staff, volunteers, and participants in mental health support agencies. These will include but are not limited to NHS Tayside, Dundee City Council, Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership, emergency services, national and local charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises.

KEY DUTIES

Engagement and Involvement

• Establish and sustain relationships with people who have lived experience of mental health recovery and with organisations having an interest in the Mental Wealth Academy

• Attract new people to the Mental Wealth Academy, and its steering group, particularly targeting people with experience of mental health recovery and underrepresented groups

· Advertise and promote the Mental Wealth Academy

• Connect interested individuals and organisations with Mental Wealth Academy developments

• Communicate Mental Wealth Academy activity both internally and externally

Steering Group

• Support the Mental Wealth Academy Steering Group. This should comprise people with lived experience of mental health recovery, and people from organisations having mutual interests in the Academy

• Support the Steering Group to develop and deliver their work programme, consistently with the Mental Wealth Academy vision.

Academy Work Programme

• Promote and support the active involvement of people who have experience of mental health recovery in co-producing, leading and delivering the Mental Wealth Academy mission

• Support experts by experience to identify personal development goals and gain accreditation by undertaking an Adult Achievement Award

• Support experts by experience to co-produce learning resources and gain experience in delivering and evaluating training remotely, and in communities and partner organisations including third, independent and public sector

• Support experts by experience to contribute to research projects which will inform the peer recovery activities and training aspect of the Mental Wealth Academy

Contributing to the development and delivery of DVVA’s Mental Health and Substance Use Engagement and Involvement Plan

• Use IT systems provided for recording, monitoring, and communication purposes

• Maintain accurate records of attendances, outputs and outcomes to evidence work undertaken and its impacts

• Actively and constructively participate in team meetings and activities.

• Contribute to shared team projects and developments

• Work with others to ensure our plan and its delivery reflects the needs of individuals, organisations, and communities

• Strive to maintain good practice in co-production

General Duties

• Demonstrate commitment to the work of Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action and the Third Sector Interface. Practice and promote team and partnership working.

• Work in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures. Pay particular attention to those relating to lone working, risk assessment, and safe guarding

• Identify any areas of risk and advise on improvements

• Contribute to quality assurance, which will ensure compliance with existing quality systems such as EFQM and Good Governance Award

• Undertake personal and professional development as required by the role

The job description is a broad picture of the post at the time of preparation. It should not be seen as an exhaustive list of all possible duties as jobs can and do change over time. Should the duties change significantly, then the post and grading will be reviewed.

Conditions of service

These are set out in the DVVA staff handbook. DVVA has an equal opportunities policy and seeks to be an equal opportunities employer.

Annual Leave

21 days per annum on appointment increasing each year by 1 day to a maximum of 25 days, plus 6 public holidays, plus 5 days Christmas closedown. Pro-rata for part time staff.

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action are looking for a committed and experienced Operations Manager to manage the day to day operations of the Health & Wellbeing and Community Planning Programmes. The Operations Manager has line management responsibility for all Programme Managers, including: Managers in Social Isolation, Mental Health & Alcohol Substance Use, Communities and Community Hub Programmes.

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action is a leading, trusted and flourishing organisation, working to make a difference to lives of people and communities in the city. Our Mental Health and Substance Use Engagement and Involvement Team has the following established vacancy for a highly motivated and talented individual who is passionate about involving people in shaping the issues that impact their lives. The team works to ensure that people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges and third sector organisations working with them are actively involved in making Dundee a City of Recovery.

You will promote the active involvement of people who have lived experience of mental health challenges in the planning, development and evaluation of services and supports that interest them. You will establish and sustain relationships with people through a blended programme of online engagement and physical outreach work, and actively involve network members in the delivery of virtual and physical drop-in sessions.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who has the skills and ability to lead the mental health and substance use team. Applicants should have demonstrable management experience, excellent communication skills with a commitment to lead, drive forward and play a central role in the development, leadership and delivery of the mental health and substance use service in DVVA.

We are looking for a coordinator to facilitate and support engagement and involvement of people with lived experience of substance use challenges in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of substance use services and supports in Dundee.

We are looking for people with lived experience of drug or alcohol recovery to be part of a small team engaging people in recovery from problematic drug and alcohol use in community and civic life. Part of your working week will be spent on placement in a drug or alcohol support agency. This is a developmental role with support and training provided.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who has the ability to lead a small administrative team, working across all areas of the organisation. Applicants should have line management experience, excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and be confident in planning workloads often with conflicting priorities.

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action are looking for new trustees to support our organisation to grow and develop.

DVVA is an independent charity that aims to ensure the third sector (like charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups) is robust, resilient and delivers high quality services for the people of Dundee.

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action Vision:

A socially just, healthy and sustainable Dundee that is culturally diverse where people’s voices are heard and power and decision making is equally shared.

We will do this by:

• Using an evidence-based approach to enable and assist individuals and communities to create positive and long-lasting change.
• Promoting and supporting voluntary and community action to bring a positive change for all the people of Dundee.
• Promoting and supporting volunteering to bring a positive change for all the people of Dundee.
• Promoting good governance across third sector organisations in Dundee.

Board recruitment

The Board is currently made up of 7 members and meets every 2 months and is looking to recruit two new members.

We would particularly welcome those with skills or a background in a legal or corporate setting to fill one of our vacancies.

We would particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented on our Board including women, people from BAME backgrounds, younger people and people who have engaged with our organisation and/or services.

Trustee role description

Trustees are there to lead, control and supervise the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. It’s the part of the organisation with formal power and responsibilities, which are detailed in the governing document, and backed up by law. The Chief Executive Officer is delegated responsibility for the operational running of the organisation.

Trustees are there to lead, control and supervise the governance and strategic direction of the organisation . It’s the part of the organisation with formal power and responsibilities, which are detailed in the governing document, and backed up by law.

If things go wrong, it’s the trustees that will be called to account. They need to be aware of this and act in the best interests of the organisation and its beneficiaries, following all requirements of law and regulation. This is sometimes referred to as the need for ‘due diligence’.

To enable the organisation to meet its aims, trustees should perform the following functions:

• Set and maintain the vision, mission and values of the organisation.
• Develop direction, strategy and planning.
• Ensure the organisation has the structure and resources for its work.
• Establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity,
• including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff.
• Establish systems for reporting and monitoring.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the
• governing document, external regulators and the law.
• Make certain that the financial affairs of the organisation are conducted properly and are accurately reported.

Other duties

In addition to the statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This involves:

• Scrutinising board papers
• Leading discussions
• Focusing on key issues
• Providing guidance on new initiatives
• Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise