Employment Focus - 11 April

Engage Renfrewshire *CLOSES TODAY AT 5PM*
IN-Ren Officer

Renfrewshire is committed to finding ways of reducing inequalities and improving quality of life for our diverse ethnic communities, through systemic change and cultural understanding.

IN-Ren (Integration Network Renfrewshire) is a forum acting to ensure that ethnically diverse communities’ voices are being heard and involved in local services and decisions.

The IN-Ren Network Facilitator (funded by The National Lottery Community Fund) will:

• support improvement and change through awareness of, and access to, services available to the ethnically diverse communities of Renfrewshire
• support the promotion and awareness of a wide range of programmes, developed and delivered by IN-Ren members, aimed at reducing barriers to employment, health and cultural activity
• support community cohesion by supporting cultural programmes including events and campaigns
• further develop the membership of the Integration Network for Renfrewshire (IN-Ren)

Engage Renfrewshire and HSCP *CLOSES TODAY AT 5PM*
Community Officer – Tobacco and vaping prevention
The Community Officer post will drive forward work in relation to preventing harm from tobacco, second-hand smoke and vaping, across Renfrewshire.

The post will have a targeted focus on early years, children and families, therefore focussing on groups identified as most at risk of harm.

The Community Officer will work with local community and third sector organisations to increase knowledge around the harms of tobacco, second-hand smoke and vaping, as well as providing support to access to local Quit Your Way Services which offer free stop-smoking support across Renfrewshire. The Quit Your Way team provide a friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated face-to-face, telephone or online support to individuals throughout their quit journey.
See the job description for full information

 

Childcare First
Nursery Manager
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and childcare, with the ability to manage a team effectively while fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. This role requires excellent communication skills in English, leadership capabilities, and a genuine love for working with children.



St Vincent's Hospice
Fundraising Manager
St Vincent’s Hospice is seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead on fundraising initiatives, build relationships with supporters, and drive income to support our vital care. Salary - £34,000-£38,000 per annum. Hours – 37.5 per week
 
Fundraiser
As a Fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in delivering creative fundraising initiatives, engaging with donors, and supporting events and campaigns that help drive income to St Vincent’s Hospice. Salary - £26,000-£30,000 per annum. Hours – 37.5 per week
 
Hub Wellbeing Coordinator
As the Hub Wellbeing Coordinator you will be responsible for ‘hands on’ delivery of therapies (e.g. massage, mindfulness, relaxation etc,) including coordination of a varied wellbeing programme, community outreach and partnership-building. Salary - £27,348 per annum pro-rata. Hours – 22.5 per week



Bridgewater Housing Association
Project Surveyor
Bridgewater Housing Association is seeking a dedicated and proactive Property Surveyor to join our Property Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in maintaining and improving our housing stock, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and energy efficiency for our tenants.



Stepping Stones for Families
Family Support Worker
The Family Support Worker will provide early intervention and intensive family support to achieve improved outcomes for children and families. The family support work is designed to develop strategies for growth which respond to identified needs for individual families. This work is carried out within the context of the Promise, Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) – Wellbeing Indicators and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Hours - 17.5


Paisley Heritage Tours
Freelance Tour Guide
Love history, storytelling, or performing? Looking for flexible, paid work that brings the past to life? Paisley Heritage Tours is recruiting new freelance guides to lead our exciting walking tours. From witches to weavers, royals to revolutionaries — share Paisley’s stories with locals and visitors alike.

52 Nice Things…
 
Every week on a Friday we’ll post something nice.

Radios - snippets of songs heard from a garden or a passing car on a sunny day...
 
Take back the radio
And move along
Switch off the TV just sing a song 
 
Take Back The Radio by Katy J Pearson