Employment Focus - 04 September

Active Communities
Youth Development Worker
We are looking for a passionate and committed Youth Development Worker to join our team. In this role, you will support children and young people in their personal, social, health, and wellbeing development through guidance, mentoring, peer education, and structured activities. 

• Salary: £28,392 pro rata / £15.60 per hour
• Hours 21 hours per week
• Based: Station Seven, Johnstone and Gallowhill, Paisley
• Special conditions: Normal working week will be Tuesday to Thursday, with early evening finish and some evening and weekend work as youth work develops.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.activecommunities.co.uk/vacancies/
To apply send your CV and a covering letter to info@activecommunities.co.uk before 11 September 2026.
 
 
Community Food Coordinator
​We are looking for a Community Food Coordinator to support the delivery of food pantry services and help ensure local people can access quality food in a welcoming, well-organised setting. Working across our mobile and static pantry services, you’ll play an important role in coordinating food provision, supporting community members, and helping maintain high standards of service and food safety.

• Salary: £27,300 pro rata / £15 per hour
• Hours: 21 hours per week
• Based: Station Seven, Johnstone with travel to Paisley
• Special conditions: Evening and weekend work may be required

For more information, visit our website: https://www.activecommunities.co.uk/vacancies/
To apply send your CV and a covering letter to info@activecommunities.co.uk before 11 September 2026.
 

St Vincent's Hospice
Staff Nurse
Join the little hospice with the big heart delivering high quality palliative care and support.

• Hours – 37.5 per week, rotationally (day & nightshift)
• Salary - £34,056 per annum, pro-rata +15% shift allowance

Fundraising Manager
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, supporting the delivery of our fundraising strategy.

• Hours – 37.5 per week
• Salary Range - £36,000-£40,000 per annum

Fundraiser
Help us generate the vital vital income needed to provide compassionate care and support for people affected by life-limiting illness and their families.

• Hours – 37.5 per week
• Salary Range - £26,000-£28,000 per annum

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Peer and Involvement Coordinator South
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke. We are looking for a Peer and Involvement Coordinator to join our amazing Peer, Participation and Engagement team. The Peer and Involvement Coordinators support and build positive relationships with and between our partnered Peer Support Groups. You will provide advice and guidance to the Peer Support Groups in your coordinator area, connecting them with relevant services, activities and networks locally. You will manage CHSS Peer Volunteers responsible for clusters of Peer Support Groups in your geographic area. Closes 25 September

52 Nice Things To Do…

Make A Birthday Card
 
A bit of card folded in two. Magazine cuttings and a bit of glue. 
Coloured pens - a few. Artistic endeavour - you know what to do… 
Boom! Birthday card, good as new.
 
I don't have to prove that I am creative
All my pictures are confused

Artists Only - Talking Heads

 
If you’d like to suggest something nice to do let us know at:
 
info@engagerenfrewshire.com