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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Energy Advisor to join us on a fixed-term basis as part of the Govan Community Energy Team who provide education and information on all aspects of energy advice to local residents.
The key aims of the post will be to support our Govan residents to live in a warm and comfortable home at the lowest possible cost by maximising opportunities to reduce energy consumption and minimise heat loss. It will be essential that the candidates have a strong community presence and are able to build working relationships with local partners.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
The GEL Partnership consisting of Govan, Elderpark and Linthouse Housing Associations, are seeking someone who has excellent communication skills, who can demonstrate empathy and use their problem solving skills to deliver a dynamic customer focussed service. Full training will be provided and the successful candidates will be assisted in attaining a recognised City and Guilds qualification.
Please note that the successful candidates will be employed by Elderpark Housing and will work collaboratively across the three Housing Association localities and Community Partner venues.
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
We are looking for a family worker to deliver sessions, clubs and activities for our children, and families. The delivery will be varied and will always be driven by the needs of the community.
You will also be responsible for working on trips and holiday programs.
There will also be the remit of devising and implementing new projects and clubs as guided by funding requirements and service user’s needs.
You will work in partnership with local organisations and schools and build up strong positive community links.
The Base is a place based project your will be expected to work alongside and supporting local volunteers.
You will work to enhance the lives of local children by ensuring activities are provided to develop their mental, emotional, physical and social well-being needs.
You will also be committed to ongoing personal development and undertake training or other professional development activities as required.
All other reasonable duties will be required to be undertaken as and when required and agreed with the Project Manager.
We are recruiting for an Engagement Officer for the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework.
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can manage a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will have a background in archaeology or heritage, with good interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) and have experience of developing and delivering community-based research and / or engagement activities.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities
Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
We are recruiting for a Programme Development Support Officer, as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Archaeology – Unearthing A Better Future project.
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can deliver a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will have a background in project and /or programme development and delivery, strong organisational skills, and good communication abilities. You will be familiar with a range of IT systems and methods of monitoring and evaluation.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities
Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
We are recruiting for a Learning Assistant, as part of our Energy through Time STEM archaeology learning project.
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can deliver a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will be a good communicator with experience in engaging learners and have an interest in working in archaeology and learning.
The Energy through Time project, funded by Scottish Power Foundation, aims to equip children and young people with the skills and knowledge they need to create innovative solutions to energy sustainability, inspired by the past.
Participants in the project will explore 'Energy Through Time' by investigating the historic landscape around Newbattle Abbey College. The project learning team will develop and deliver engaging Archaeology STEM activities for children, challenging skills development programmes for young people, and quality Archaeology STEM resources and CLPL opportunities for educators.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Investing in Communities is a Scottish Government funded joint initiative of Midlothian Voluntary Action, Volunteer Midlothian and Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of people in the Central Dalkeith and Woodburn areas through information, advice, learning and practical action.
The postholder is responsible for collaborating with partner organisations to develop, deliver and evaluate actions to achieve project aims. In particular, this includes advice and information provision for those in or at risk of financial hardship and building skills and knowledge of local people so they can make informed life and financial decisions.
Up to date understanding of Scottish and UK benefits system and experience of providing advice and information (paid or unpaid) to people experiencing disadvantage are essential. Postholder must hold City and Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness Award, or be willing to work towards this as part of the role.
CoMoUK is looking for an experienced Project and Delivery Officer to play an active role in community and partnership development. It is a rare opportunity to work in a sector which is at the cutting edge of sustainable transport and gain a variety of experience. The role will involve providing support towards establishing and supporting community shared transport across a range of projects, including our Low Emission Zones project and pop-up mobility hubs.
The successful applicant will be based at home with guidance and support from the Head of Programmes. There will be frequent project meetings and activities in the field as well as opportunities to meet with the small and friendly CoMoUK team.
The Community Links Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.
The Community Link Worker will be employed by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and will work as part of three practice teams (Gracemount, Liberton and Inch Park) in the South East locality of Edinburgh to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical support to people in contact with the GP practice team.
Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services.
The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations.
PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Application will be processed for the successful candidate.