Music Fellowship
(Horsecross Arts – Perth Concert Hall & Perth Theatre)

Horsecross Arts is offering a Fellowship to a musician from an ethnic minority background who is resident in Scotland and can demonstrate significant achievement, proven excellence, ambition and vision. The Fellowship includes an opportunity to realise a project which could only take place using the facilities, services and support of Horsecross Arts. It may include collaborations with digital arts or drama and contribute to our creative learning programme. As well as offering the artist the benefit of working within an award winning organisation, the Fellowship will challenge the artist to create new work and develop new audiences.
The Fellowship will require a commitment of a minimum of 60 days over 12-18 months.

Fee: £15,000 plus expenses

For full details see our website:
www.horsecross.co.uk/about/job-vacancies

To submit an application please send a CV with a covering letter describing why you are a suitable candidate for the post to:
Jenny Adamson, HR Administrator, e: jadamson@horsecross.co.uk;
t: 01738 477741.
Closing Date: Fri 19 Mar 2010

The Fellowship is supported and funded by the Scottish Arts Council and is covered under Section 37 of the Race Relations Act (1976) as amended

TRANSFORMING LIVES
Helping people overcome their dependency on drugs and alcohol is both challenging and rewarding. Our pioneering work with individuals, families and communities has made us one of the UK’s leading providers of social care services in this complex area. We also deliver extensive prison-based drug
treatment in the UK – and with your help we will become even more effective in the future. Phoenix Futures works in 13 prisons across Scotland delivering the innovative our Enhanced Addiction Casework Service (EACS).

Prison Drug Worker
Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover
HMP Perth
£21,229 - £24,414 pa pro rata
As a Prison Drug Worker you will deliver recovery focused services within the prison environment. You should be enthusiastic about working with this client group and have a commitment to supporting behaviour change. Additionally, you should have experience of working within a substance misuse or criminal justice environment and using counselling skills. A commitment to equality and diversity issues is essential. Although these posts are based in a particular prison, flexibility to travel to other establishments is required to ensure efficient delivery of the casework service.
For an application pack please visit www.phoenix-futures.org.uk or email recruit@phoenix-futures.org.uk quoting reference number: 10/02/846/5341142 Closing date: 5 March 2010.
Interviews: 25 March 2010.

Prison Drug Worker
HMP Open Estate
£21,229 - £24,414 pa

As a Prison Drug Worker you will deliver recovery focused services within the prison environment. You should be enthusiastic about working with this client group and have a commitment to supporting behaviour change. Additionally, you should have experience of working within a substance misuse or criminal justice environment and using counselling skills. A commitment to equality and diversity issues is essential. Although these posts are based in a particular prison, flexibility to travel to other establishments is required to ensure efficient delivery of the casework service.
For an application pack please visit www.phoenix-futures.org.uk or email recruit@phoenix-futures.org.uk quoting reference number: 10/02/845/5341042 Closing date: 5 March 2010.
Interviews: 24 March 2010.

Prison Drug Worker
HMP Edinburgh
£21,229 - £24,414 pa

GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The SCOPe Project VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR (Part time) (REF: VC/pt) 17.5 hours per week
Salary Scale AP3/4 (£19,890-£24,927 pro rata)

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a commitment to
equalities and recovery. GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity
in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve
this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the
community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements
regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Office
Manager, on 0141 552 5592.

Closing Date for Applications 12 noon on Tuesday 2nd MarchInterviews will be held on 18th March

CALM: SENIOR PROJECT WORKER (Part time) (REF: SPW/pt)
21 hours per week
One year fixed term contract
Salary Scale AP3/4 (£19,890 - £24,927 pro rata)

Closing Date for Applications 12 noon 2nd March
Interviews will be held on 24th March

Application packs are available from: GAMH, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR - Tel: 0141 552 5592 or can be downloaded at www.gamh.org.uk

National Development Manager
Clubs for Young People Scotland
Ref:
Salary: £25,000
Salary Info:
Benefits:
Area: East of Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Status: Full-time
Closing date: 19-3-2010
Job Role: DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Clubs for Young People (Scotland) is entering an important new chapter and we need an outstanding National Development Manager to lead us through this exciting time.

Working with the federation development managers, volunteers, key supporters locally and nationally, you will key in the development of a range of activities, projects and initiatives to enhance the provision of Clubs for Young People (Scotland) services for young people throughout Scotland.

Reporting to the Chairman you will be highly driven; a good communicator and will also be able to develop networks, partnerships and sutainable links with voluntary and statutory bodies across Scotland.
In the first instance apply in writing enclosing CV to: The Secretary, 88 Giles Street, Edinburgh EH6 6BZ.

YOUTH SCOTLAND

Bike Club Development Officers x 2

* One based in Glasgow - Salary Circa £24,000 per annum.
* One based in Edinburgh - this post will have a National remit and
will attract a Salary Circa £28,000 per annum.

Bike Club is an innovative new project to create new cycling clubs and
activities for children and young people, funded by the ASDA
Foundation.

Bike Club is delivered in Scotland by a partnership of CTC (the
national cyclists'' organisation), Youth Scotland and ContinYou.

We are looking for Bike Club Development Officers to be responsible for
delivering the project, working closely with existing networks of staff
and volunteers in formal and nonformal learning settings.

You will need to demonstrate a good knowledge of community based
cycling or physical activity projects and programmes; work experience
across a range of community and youth work settings; and a track record of developing training and learning programmes.

To apply, please download the Job Description/Person Specification and
Job Pack at
www.youthscotland.org.uk/vacancies/bike-club-development-officers.htm

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 1st March 2010.Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on 15th and 16th March 2010.These posts will require Disclosure at an Enhanced level.

Support Worker
Freespace
Ref:
Salary: £16,000
Salary Info: p.a. pro rata (14 hours)
Benefits:
Area: East of Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Status: Part-time
Closing date: 5-3-2010
Job Role: Freespace supports people with complex needs to live as independently as possible in their own homes and provides assistance in all aspects of daily living.

Job – You will support people by working flexibly over a seven day period including public holidays. Nightshifts at an enhanced rate and sleepovers may be required when indicated on the staff rota.

Challenge – You will have an awareness of the philosophy of person centred working. Ideal candidates will be optimistic, enthusiastic, resilient, motivated, honest, sensitive and trustworthy. You will be able to work on your own as well as be part of a team and liaise with other agencies.

Experience preferred but not essential as some training will be provided.

Enhanced police disclosure will be carried out.
The cost will be met by Freespace.
Please call Linda on 0131 346 9036, or e-mail recruitment@freespacescotland.org.uk to request an application pack.

YOUNG SCOT

Race, Religion and Refugee Integration Development Officer
Fixed Term until 31st March 2011
Salary £25,000 per annum

The Role

The Development Officer will responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the project.  They will support each investigation team through recruitment, training, workplan development, delivery, presentation and work with community planning partnerships.  A key element of the role will involve evaluation of the project and ensuring the learning is used to sensitise Young Scot’s products and services. 

Your Profile

You should be educated to degree level with experience of working with young people across a range of equal opportunities issues, including race , religion, age, disability, gender, and sexuality.  Partnership working and project management experience are also essential.  You should be a confident communicator and have excellent organisational and information technology skills.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is noon on 18th March. Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on 23rd March 2010

At Young Scot, you can look forward to an excellent package, including a generous holiday entitlement and Stakeholder Pension. Further details and the application materials are available from Young Scot on our website at www.youngscot.net/ or via email at: recruitment@youngscot.org or by telephoning 0131 313 2488.

Team Leader - Scottish Induction Service (SIS)
Scottish Refugee Council
Ref: TLSIS/1002
Salary: £27,897 - £31,761
Salary Info:
Benefits:
Area: West of Scotland
Location: Glasgow
Status: Full-time
Closing date: 15-3-2010
Job Role: This position has become vacant due to retirement.
This position will be responsible for ensuring the welcome and reception of people
seeking asylum in Scotland by managing and developing the provision of quality
support and advice services. The post holder will have experience of providing
services to vulnerable groups; knowledge of the voluntary, local authority and
health sectors; and experience of working within a multi cultural team. You will have
excellent communication and relationship management skills. You will also have
experience of staff management and be able to lead and manage a team of six
caseworkers. This post is based at our office in Petershill Drive, Glasgow.
Application packs are available in the first instance at:
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/vacancies or email:
recruitment@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
If you require an application pack in a specific format or do not have internet access,
telephone: 0141 248 9799. Please clearly state the position and reference number of the post you are applying for.

Family Support Worker – Weekend
Clackmannanshire Womens Aid
Ref:
Salary: Salaried/Waged
Salary Info: £13.97 per hour
Benefits:
Area: Central Scotland
Location: Clackmannanshire
Status: Part-time
Closing date: 9-3-2010
Job Role: Applications are invited for the post of FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER – WEEKEND
16 hours per week - Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Salary - £13.97 per hour

FUNDING UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2011

Applicants must be highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals committed to supporting women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
It is essential to have experience of working with women, children and young people within a support setting.

A recognised childcare qualification required – HNC or equivalent.
Current driving licence and access to own transport essential
Post subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland
Applications from women only.
Exempt under Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7(ii) (d) & (e)
FOR APPLICATION PACK PLEASE TELEPHONE - 01259 222913
Closing date for applications –Tuesday 9th March 2010
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd March 2010

PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST: LANARKSHIRE CARERS CENTRE

BI-LINGUAL CARER SUPPORT WORKER (URDU)

Lanarkshire Carers Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and self-
motivated Bi-lingual Support Worker to work as part of our team
providing support to Carers who are affected by Blood Borne Viruses.

The candidate will need to possess a sound knowledge of working with
black and minority ethnic communities (BME) and an understanding of the barriers BME carers face in accessing services, as well as an
understanding of blood borne viruses.

The post holder will be required to support Carers in a variety of
services such as information, translation, 1:1/group support and
interpret/communicate with other users and staff as appropriate.

The candidate must be able to communicate in Urdu, (both written and
oral).

This post is 20 hour p/w and is funded by NHS Lanarkshire till March 2011
Salary Scale AP3/4 £19,453 - £25,767 pro-rata
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th March at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 25th March.

Application forms are available by contacting our Airdrie office at:

Princess Royal Trust Lanarkshire Carers Centre
Hallcraig Locality
92 Hallcraig Street
Airdrie
ML6 6AW
Tel: 01236 755550
Fax: 01236 753609
Email: lesley.fishleigh@prtlcc.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland

Volunteer Support Workers Required

Are you interested in learning skills to provide support & information to people affected by sexual violence? Rape Crisis Scotland is looking for volunteer support workers for the national helpline, which provides crisis support and information for survivors of sexual violence daily from 6pm to midnight.

A comprehensive training programme will be offered , sessions held on Monday evenings and some Saturdays, between May and August. You will gain many new skills & valuable experience. We offer a very welcoming & supportive environment, high level of training, great support & supervision and great opportunities for personal & professional development.

Interested?
Come and find out more at our Information Evening on Monday 29th March, 2010, 6.30-8.00pm

at  Glasgow Women’s Library , 2nd Floor, 81 Parnie Street, Glasgow G1 5RH

To book a place or make an enquiry, please contact Cath Campbell on 0141 331 4185
Or email volunteer@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland, 1st Floor, Tara House, 46 Bath St, Glasgow, G2 1HG

Closing Date for applications: 16th April 2010

Only women need apply under section 7 (iii) (d) & (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

We would welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly disabled and black & minority ethnic women who are currently under represented in the volunteer team.