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Advocacy Service Aberdeen
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.
We are seeking to recruit a
VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR
Part-time – salary £16,487(+ 5% pension) for 25 hours per week
This post is for one year only in the first instance.
The Volunteer Co-ordinator's principal responsibility will be to recruit, train, supervise and support volunteers to provide an independent advocacy service.
An understanding of independent advocacy and experience of working with volunteers is essential. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to equal opportunities and to the empowerment of individuals and groups are also essential. Education to degree level or equivalent is desirable
For further information and an application pack for the above post, please contact
Advocacy Service Aberdeen, Willowbank House, Willowbank Road, Aberdeen AB11 6YG
Tel 01224 332314
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th February 2012.
Fersands & Fountain Community Project
Part-Time Youth Workers
Fersands & Fountain Community Project require part time youth workers to work around 10 hours per month, (with possibility of additional hours).
You will be working on an 'as and when reqired' basis as part of our small team. You will be required to work with young people aged between 12-25 years old, who often display challenging behaviour, supporting their personal growth through experiential learning, development of core skills, supporting needs of individuals and groups and promoting involvement within the community.
We are looking for experienced (either through paid or volunteering work) youth workers who are enthusiastic and reliable to join our pool of part time staff. There is up to 3 posts, and we are especially looking for one with a musical background to support our music groups. Additional hours may be provided with ongoing training and staff meetings.
For an application pack, please phone Claire Bradshaw, 01224 524928 or email claire@fersands.org
Aberdeenshire Young Carers Support Project
Young Carers Support Worker
£18,491-£20,292 pa
37 hours per week
Trainee Young Carers Support Worker
£13,590-£15,193 pa
35 hours per week
Both posts will be based at Thainstone Business Centre, Inverurie and will require travel across the shire.
For informal enquiries contact Ingrid Hainey on 01382 200532
For application packs contact Jennifer Barber on 01382 200532 or enquiries@cairscotland.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th February at 5pm
Senior Consultant
Buffalo
Flexible location
Compensation package £35k - £70k (basic salary of £35k with a genuine opportunity to earn up to £70k based on consultancy days worked and marketing bonuses)
There is also the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company after 2 years!
Founded in 2004, Buffalo Fundraising Consultants Limited aims to provide personal, flexible and transparent fundraising solutions for the not-for-profit sector. Their areas of expertise include feasibility studies, telethon audits and a wide variety of telephone fundraising services that have seen them build a reputation for excellence particularly in the Higher Education and School sectors.
Buffalo are growing fast (new clients, news sectors and new services on offer) and now they need to build their capacity to deliver excellence in their core and expanding markets. This will be the Senior Consultant's key role as they work closely with the Managing Director to develop and deliver Buffalo's Business Plan.
We are looking for either a consultant with significant fundraising experience in the arts, charity and education sectors or a successful fundraising/development professional who would like to move into consultancy work. In either case Buffalo can offer the opportunity to work within an organisation that prides itself on developing innovative ideas. They can also provide business support and organisational infrastructure as a solid platform for the Senior Consultant to access. This will be a pivotal role within the company and Buffalo are happy to support ambitious professionals to meet their goals within the consultancy arena.
If you or somebody else that you know are interested in this exciting and rewarding position please email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com for a full information pack. For an informal chat about the role, call Eilish McDowell on 01786 849 759.
Closing Date – 20 February 2012.
This search is being conducted on behalf of Buffalo Fundraising Consultants Ltd by Bruce Tait Associates. We have all been fundraisers ourselves and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great fundraising appointments.
Enabler
Info Hub
Indoor Market, Aberdeen
REF: 1165
Part Time - 18 hours per week
Salary £14,636 - £16,500 per annum, pro rata
Temporary contract to be reviewed on a monthly basis
The Info Hub has been developed in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, and opened in July 2011. To date it has been successful in providing information on various community services and other resources to the general public. It intends to be inclusive and aims to have information available that is up to date and accessible.
The Info Hub is also a place where people can come together to develop new needs led services. The ethos within the Info Hub is to encourage people to put their ideas into action.
There is currently a job share Hub Co-ordinator in place who have the overall responsibility of developing the Hub. The Enabler will act as a support for the Hub Co-ordinator.
This role will require a person who is confident in answering calls, communicating with the general public and using computers to seek out information. The Enabler must possess excellent people skills and have the ability to make people feel welcome. This post will be subject to a Disclosure Check.
For informal enquiries about this post please contact Amanda Tough (Group Leader) on 01224 576850 or Heather Clyne / Wendy Minty (Hub Co-ordinators) on 01224 595685.
For an application pack please contact Reception, Head Office, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5HP; telephone our dedicated recruitment line on (01224) 289090; or e-mail:
reception.headoffice@inspiremail.org.uk. Application packs will also be available from the Info Hub, The Indoor Market, Aberdeen.Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: Strictly 12 noon, Friday 10th February 2012. Interviews will be held on Monday 20th February 2012
Service Development Manager
Create Aberdeen
A Service Development Manager is required to lead the development of Create Aberdeen, a charity providing activities for adults with learning disabilities.
The post is fixed term for 12 months 37 hours p/w, salary £28,000 and is available as a job share.
To register an interest/apply, please contact sue@createaberdeen.org