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Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations
Development Support Officer – Civic Forum
Salary Scale: £12,589.51 per annum
Average working week: 18.5 hours, excluding meal breaks
To support community engagement in the Community Planning process by supporting the Aberdeen Civic Forum.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure all representative community organisations are aware of opportunities to participate in the Civic Forum.
Develop and implement in consultation with the Civic Forum lead group, a capacity building programme which empowers Civic Forum members to support the achievement of the Civic Forum's aims and objectives.
Liaise with community workers etc who support specific community organisations to enlist their support for the Capacity Building Programme.
Develop contacts and dialogue with consultative community forums and other representative community organisations and the staff who support them.
Support the participation of all community representatives and in particular those from constituencies which are under represented.
Work with community representatives individually and collectively to prepare for Civic Forum meetings to ensure members represent their views in a positive and constructive manner and ensure a high level of participation in debate.
Plan, provide or contribute to briefings, training and networking for community representatives.
Attend meetings of The Civic Forum, Civic Forum Lead Group and other community groupsetc as required.
Develop and promote positive relationships with community planning partners of the Aberdeen City Alliance.
Brief, advise and prepare reports for relevant groups on the development of the Civic Forum, specific agenda items and related matters.
Provide an annual report on the work of the Civic Forum.
Closing Date: Friday 10th September 2010 |Interviews: 23rd September 2010
For more information or to apply, please visit www.acvo.org.uk/jobs.html
Administrative Assistant
Part Time - 8 hours per week
The Montgomery Development Education Centre
Central Aberdeen
The Montgomery Development Education Centre (MDEC) is the education section of the Third World Centre, Aberdeen's original Fair Trade retailer.
Job Summary
You will be responsible for the general administration of the education office and library, in co-operation with the MDEC education staff. You will also have some financial duties including entering information into the accounts system, raising invoices and helping produce a variety of financial reports to support the work of the centre.
This is a responsible and varied position and you need to have an organised and methodical approach to your work. Applicants should have good general IT skills including a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel. Training will be given on maintaining and making entries to our web site. Applicants must also be honest, reliable, flexible and able to work on their own initiative as well as enjoying being part of a small team, which may include volunteers.
For further information contact Susan Jenkins at the MDEC.
To apply for this post, please send a letter of application, along with a personal CV, including referees, to the Secretary of the Third World Centre at the Montgomery Development Education Centre, 79 Queen Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1AN. You may also email FAO TWC Secretary to montgomerydec@btconnect.com.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th September 2010.
Community Centre Co-ordinator
20 hours per week
Powis Gateway Community Centre
Salary: £12.00 per hour
The Steering Group of this volunteer-managed Centre is looking to employ someone with drive, imagination and initiative, who has considerable experience in supporting communities.
The key task is to work with the Centre Management Committee by:
- Encouraging community participation
- Supporting paid and volunteer staff
- Undertaking general administrative duties
- Liaising with the Steering Group
Closing Date: Friday 10th September 2010
For a job description and application form, contact:
Andy Cowie - Chairperson, Powis Gateway Community Centre, 11 Powis Circle, Aberdeen, AB24 3YX or Tel. 01224 703248 or Mobile 07715279478
Membership Engagement Manager
Aberdeen University Students' Association
Salary: £25,001-£28,139
AUSA are looking for a highly motivated individual to manage its student activities and services in the areas of sport, societies, employability and welfare. The individual will also co-ordinate and deliver training and support development schemes for students.
Further information including Job Description & Person Specification and Application Packs can be found atwww.ausa.org.uk/vacancies.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1st September 2010, 12 noon.
Children's Advocacy Worker
Advocacy Service Aberdeen
Part Time - 21 hours per week
Salary: £20,388-£22,371 pro rata (£12,233-£13,423 + 5% pension)
This post is for an eighteen month period in the first instance
Advocacy Service Aberdeen (ASA) is a voluntary agency providing an independent advocacy service for people who use health and social care services in Aberdeen City.Advocacy helps people to have more control over their lives and to have a greater say in the services they receive.
The Advocacy Worker's principal responsibility will be to develop and provide an independent advocacy service for children with additional support needs and their families to enable them to participate in making decisions that affect their lives.An understanding of children's issues and experience of working alongside children with additional support needs is essential. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to equal opportunities are also essential. Education to degree level or equivalent is desirable.
ASA is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
For further information and an application pack for the above post, please contact: Advocacy Service Aberdeen, Willowbank House, Willowbank Road, Aberdeen AB11 6YG; Tel/Fax 01224 332314
The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd September 2010.
Support Assistant/Sessional Worker Vacancies
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading social care provider.We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who will be committed to improving the lives of people with mental health and/or learning disabilities in the Aberdeen area.
SUPPORT ASSISTANTS - ABERDEEN (Ref No: ABN/088)
Full time positions available but applicants must be able to work shift patterns and sleepovers, Salary: £13,507 per annum , 37.5 hours / wk – 6 month Fixed Term Contract
You will be part of a team dedicated to promoting independent living skills and maximising opportunities for successful community living.It is essential that you have the ability to present a positive and friendly attitude and have a person-centred approach to promoting a healthy, happy, fulfilling life.Experience is desirable, however, continuous training is offered, along with excellent terms and conditions of employment, generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.
SESSIONAL WORKERS - ABERDEEN (Ref No: ABN/089)
£6.72 per hour, flexible hours
Sessional Workers are required throughout the Aberdeen area to provide support to people on an 'as required' basis.Sessional Workers cover for annual leave etc, and are employed on an hourly basis.There are no guaranteed hours of work each week.These positions may suit people who have existing commitments or have little experience.
Please download an application form from our website: www.trfs.org.uk or contact Angela Bedborough on 01224 584515. Online applications should be returned to northeast@trfs.org.uk. Please quote the reference number on your correspondence .
Closing date for applications is 8 September 2010
Interviews will be held on 17 September 2010
Enhanced Disclosure checks will be requested for all successful applicants
Funding Officer
The Helix, Falkirk
£24k-£30k
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.
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