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CONTENTS:

+1 ROCK TRUST: Various, Edinburgh

Board of Directors

+2 WORLD DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT (WDM): One Post, Edinburgh

Global Connect project officer: 17.5 hours per week, £23,215 pro-rata

+3 SCOTTISH TRADES UNION CONGRESS: One Post, Glasgow

Close the Gap Project - Development Officer: £27,444 pro rata

+4 GLASGOW COUNCIL FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR: Two Posts, Glasgow

Equalities Development and Training Officer: £24,942 - £27,165

Equalities Communications and Resource Worker: 17.5 hours, £24,942 - £27,165 Pro rata

+5 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND: One Post, West Region (Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, Renfrewshire)

Personal Adviser:£14,590 - TBC (Pending job evaluation)

+6 DEAF CONNECTIONS: One Post, Glasgow

ALN Development Worker: £21,351

+7 CEMVO SCOTLAND: Three Post, Glasgow (Edinburgh negotiable for first two posts)

Ethnic Minority Civic Congress (EMCC) Development Officer: 28hrs per week, £25,000 - £28,000 (Starting £20,000 pro-rata)

Capacity Building Officer: 21 hours per week, £26,000 - £29,000 (Starting £15,600 pro-rata)

Financial & General Administrator: 21 hours per week, £17,000 - £19,000 (starting £10,200 pro-rata)

+8 YCSA: One Post, Glasgow

RRRi Development Worker: £24,193

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ROCK TRUST

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

At the Rock Trust, we aim to provide opportunities for young vulnerable people to develop the personal, social and practical skills, as well as the sense of self worth, necessary for independent adult life. This is because we believe that every young person has potential. Our main work is in Edinburgh and the Lothians but our influence is Scotland wide. Our services include supported accommodation, independent living support, and drop-in facilities.

The Board is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the organisation. We require new Board members to help drive the organisation in this challenging financial climate towards the ambitious aims of its business plan. We would be particularly interested in candidates with skills and knowledge in the fields of HR, marketing, legal, fundraising or property management. Above all, we need people who are enthusiastic and committed to our vision for young people.

For an application pack, ring the Rock Trust on 0131 557 4059 or download from www.rocktrust.org

Closing date for application is 26th March 2010

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WORLD DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT (WDM)

GLOBAL CONNECT PROJECT OFFICER

17.5 hours per week

£23,215 pro-rata

Fixed term contract until end of March 2011 (with possible extension subsequent to successful fundraising)

The World Development Movement (WDM) is the UK’s leading grassroots campaigning organisation, winning positive change for the world’s poorest people.

WDM Scotland is seeking a Project Officer to develop and deliver our innovative active global citizenship community education project for adults, Global Connect. With a background in community-based adult education or outreach, the post-holder will be responsible for building local partnerships, developing accessible and creative resources and delivering the programme.

The post will be based in WDM’s Edinburgh office.

For an application pack please go to:

http://www.wdm.org.uk/global-connect-project-officer

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 30th March, with interviews to be held on Tuesday 13th April.

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SCOTTISH TRADES UNION CONGRESS

CLOSE THE GAP PROJECT - DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

(Fixed term Contract to 25 February 2011*)

The STUC - Scotland’s Trade Union Centre - is seeking to recruit a full time Development Officer for the Close the Gap project, a partnership project with core funding from the Scottish Government.  Close the Gap works with employers, economic development agencies, and trade unions, to develop and implement strategies to close the pay gap between women and men.

The Development Officer will:

Work with all Close the Gap partners towards achievement of the project objectives as agreed in the work plan.

Work to raise awareness of equal pay issues within the education sector, providing advice and guidance to stakeholders within the sector.

Build on Close the Gap’s activity with trade unions in developing materials on occupational segregation, facilitating training and awareness raising events, and liaising with trade unions to develop other appropriate resources.

Work with other Close the Gap staff to deliver a below-the-line campaign on occupational segregation.

Contribute to the development and dissemination of publications and promotional materials.

Maintain systems to administer and organise the Close the Gap finances, liaising with the STUC’s Finance Department and Close the Gap administration assistant, and others as appropriate.

The post is fixed term to 25 February 2011, and may be considered on a secondment basis.  The salary is £27,444 pro rata.

*This fixed term contract will be covering a career break.

Application packs may be obtained from STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6NG, by phoning Shona Roberts on 0141 337 8100, or by Emailing sroberts@stuc.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 1st April 2010

Interviews are likely to be held Tuesday 27 / Wednesday 28 April 2010

“The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland”

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GLASGOW COUNCIL FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR

GCVS is a dynamic and forward-thinking voluntary sector development agency which provides information, advice, training and practical, professional support to 1,000 voluntary and community groups in Glasgow. We co-ordinate the voluntary sector’s input to policy and planning, and work in strategic partnerships with all the major players in regeneration, health, learning and economic development within Glasgow. We have IIP status; we offer our staff excellent opportunities for professional development; and we promote work-life balance initiatives.

GCVS has received funding from Big Lottery Fund in Scotland, through the Supporting Voluntary Action Programme, administered by SCVO, (the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) to develop good equalities practice within local Councils for Voluntary Sector (CVS) and volunteer centres (VCs) throughout Scotland.

We are now looking to recruit the following two posts to help us deliver these exciting organisational development services.  The posts will roll out an existing Mainstreaming Equalities Training and Support Programme and develop and roll out equalities information bulletins to CVS and VCs.

EQUALITIES DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OFFICER

Full time - 35 hours - temporary position to 31st October 2011

£24,942 - £27,165

You will have experience in developing and delivering training and an excellent understanding of equalities issues.  The post will also require strong networking and communications skills. Experience of working with the voluntary sector and/or volunteering organisations would be an advantage.

EQUALITIES COMMUNICATIONS AND RESOURCE WORKER

Part time 17.5 hours - temp position to 31st October 2011

£24,942 - £27,165 Pro rata

You will have an excellent knowledge of equalities issues as well as excellent information management skills including web search and editing and publishing.  This post will also require sound ICT and networking communications skills.  Experience in working with the voluntary sector and or volunteering organisations would be an advantage.

Further details and an application pack are available on our website www.gcvs.org.uk Alternatively contact GCVS on 0141 332 2444 or email: recruitment@gcvs.org.uk No CVs will be accepted.  Closing date for both posts: Wednesday 31st March 2010.  GCVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND

PERSONAL ADVISER

Full time: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Locations West Region (Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, Renfrewshire)

Position: Permanent

Salary: £14,590 - TBC (Pending job evaluation)

Job Purpose and Scope

Working alongside other stakeholders and partners, Skills Development Scotland has a central contribution to make in delivering the governments priorities for action within ‘Skills for Scotland’ - developing people, assisting employers and helping to improve the accessibility and coherence of learning and training opportunities.

Personal Advisers support individuals of all ages to develop their employability skills and assist them in accessing jobs, training and learning opportunities, including individuals in 16+ Learning Choices group.

Responsibilities

The Personal Adviser will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within their locality and will be responsible for:

• Supporting all age clients to develop their employability skills and assist them in accessing learning, training and employment opportunities including those in the ‘hidden’ job market;
• Assisting clients with job search techniques and personal presentation;
• Providing information to clients in relation to learning, training and employment opportunities as well as benefits and financial supports available;
• Delivering structured employability interventions through a case managed approach including More Choices More Chances (MCMC) group;
• Delivering a range of group work activities appropriate to the needs of client groups in a range of settings;
• Developing effective working relationships with partner agencies, aiming to increase awareness of the needs and abilities of the client groups;
• Gathering, preparing and presenting labour market information to clients;
• Making appropriate internal referrals to other colleagues;
• Acting as an advocate for clients and ensuring appropriate referral to other agencies as required;
• Providing ongoing support to assist clients to sustain placements in learning, training or employment;
• Promoting SDS products and services and liaising with partner agencies;
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate client records and producing reports as required;
• Working to agreed customer service standards;
• Referral to programmes such as Get Ready for Work and Skillseekers;
• Adhere to SDS policies on equal opportunities and confidentiality

This list is not exhaustive nor is it complete; as SDS develops in line with customer requirements many additional activities will take place and will be delivered through the operations team.

Essential /Desirable

• A knowledge and understanding of how SDS contributes to the ambition of the Skills for Scotland Strategy;
• Effective communication skills including ability to work with groups;
• Experience of working with the general public, preferably in a similar environment;
• Knowledge of local training, learning and guidance provision;
• Knowledge and experience of methods of client engagement and the benefits and tools available for employability support;
• Qualified to or working towards the SVQ level 3 in career guidance or equivalent is beneficial;
• Experience of networking and negotiating with other agencies;
• Ability to utilise appropriate management information systems and produce reports;
• Ability to organise and self manage own workload

These posts are subject to Disclosure Scotland check.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities.

To apply, please email your CV quoting the relevant reference to: recruitment@skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk or write to:

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

Janey Whyte

HR Assistant

Skills Development Scotland

150 Broomielaw

Atlantic Quay

Glasgow

G2 8LU

Closing date is: Noon on 19th March 2010

Interviews will commence Wednesday 24th March

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DEAF CONNECTIONS

ALN DEVELOPMENT WORKER

£21,351 - fixed term contract until 31/03/2011

Closing date: 24th March 2010

Interviews: 30th March 2010

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated person to make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of high quality accessible learning opportunities for deaf people in the Glasgow area. The successful applicant will have a relevant qualification or extensive experience in a community learning environment and a good understanding of the issues facing deaf sign language users and hard of hearing people. Excellent organisational skills and an ability to work effectively with colleagues are essential.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Assessing the literacy and numeracy needs of adult deaf people

Promoting the Deaf Connections ALN project

Development of the project’s ALN curriculum and resources

Collection of statistics and qualitative information for monitoring purposes

Bi-annual self- assessment review process focusing on learner experience

Implementation plan in line with the Literacy Good Practice Framework

For application pack please visit our website www.deafconnections.co.uk

We welcome applications from deaf and hard of hearing people.

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CEMVO SCOTLAND

CEMVO Scotland is a national intermediary organisation, and strategic partner of the Scottish Government, with the role of building the capacity and sustainability of the ethnic minority voluntary sector and its communities.   We currently have 3 exciting new vacancies:

ETHNIC MINORITY CIVIC CONGRESS (EMCC) DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Terms & Conditions: Fixed Term, initially to 31st March 2011

Salary & Hours: Part-Time (28hrs per week) - £25,000 - £28,000 (Starting £20,000 pro-rata)

Office Base: Glasgow (Edinburgh negotiable)

We are seeking a person with knowledge and experience of working with ethnic minority communities and its voluntary sector. Your role will be to help fund raise, promote, support, and develop the EMCC and to organise capacity building training to ethnic minority groups throughout Scotland on civic and democratic participation. You will have extensive experience and knowledge of Scottish civic and democratic structures and processes, experience in working with a democratically elected body and confidence in engaging with key decision makers.

CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER

Terms & Conditions: Fixed Term, initially to 31st March 2011

Salary & Hours: Part-Time (21 hours per week) - £26,000 - £29,000 (Starting £15,600 pro-rata)

Office Base: Glasgow (Edinburgh negotiable)

We are seeking a person with knowledge and experience of working with ethnic minority communities and its voluntary sector. Your role will be to help build the organisational capacity of ethnic minority organisations. You will have extensive skills, knowledge and experience in supporting the development of organisations, in areas such as business planning, social enterprise, legal structures, good governance, marketing, finance, marketing, and quality management.

FINANCIAL & GENERAL ADMINISTRATOR

Terms & Conditions: Fixed Term, initially to 31st March 2011

Salary & Hours: Part-Time (21 hours per week) - £17,000 - £19,000 (starting £10,200 pro-rata)

Office Base: Glasgow

We are seeking a person with extensive financial and book keeping experience with a working knowledge of Sage.  Your role will be to support the Director in all areas of financial administration including producing reports on income and expenditure for cost centres, cash flow, budgets, and management accounts. You will also be responsible for maintaining a tidy and well organised office, answering telephones, and providing general administrative support to staff.

To apply for the above posts, please contact Magdalena Zatorska on 0131-553-1596 or email enquiries@cemvoscotland.org.uk.

Closing date for all the above posts is: Thursday 1st April at 4pm.

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YCSA

RRRi DEVELOPMENT WORKER

Salary £24,193

Reports to: Youth/Justice Schools Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

This post is funded till 31st March, 2011

The YCSA are looking to recruit a development worker to engage and deliver the service and will target young people aged between 14-18 years of age.

The YCSA RRRI Service delivers programmes for young people aged between 10 - 18 who are either involved in anti-social behaviour or are on the fringes of antisocial behaviour. In particular, the service targets young people with conflict issues (racism, sectarianism, bullying, and violence) or those who are low in self esteem or self confidence. The main objective is to address and prevent issues that may lead to offending / reoffending by offering support to young people who are involved in anti social behavior, particularly by increasing cultural understanding.

The Development Officer will be responsible for ensuring the promotion, organising and management of RRRi group programmes and activities. The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of personal development programmes for young people from ‘tough realities’ and will encourage active citizenship.

The post-holder will be required to work within schools and will develop a structured programme which aims to reduce anti-social behaviour and exclusions.

If you believe that you have the skills to engage young people, design and deliver structured programmes then please contact

YCSA

48 Darnley Street

Pollokshields

Glasgow

G41 2SE

Tel No: 0141 420 6600

Email: enquiries@ycsa.org.uk

Closing Date: - 22nd March, 10

Interviews will be on the 25th March, 10

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