Employment Focus - 15 September

Engage Renfrewshire
Finance Officer Full Time
We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer to join our friendly team. The role would suit a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual familiar with Bookkeeping, Year-End Processing, Account Reconciliation, and Sage Package. Engage Renfrewshire offers flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave package, and Work Place Pension.

IN-Ren Officer
The IN-Ren Officer, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, will lead our programme and act as an integration conduit for Renfrewshire’s ethnically diverse groups. The officer will deliver a programme to reduce barriers as described by our target communities. The IN-Ren Officer will lead an approach that includes a commitment to developing strong sustained advocacy by empowering participants to act as local advocates themselves, for their growing communities. As part of Renfrewshire’s ongoing commitment to using culture as a means of improving life chances, the officer will also support codesign of and involvement in local cultural programmes.

Wellbeing Engagement Assistant (PT)
To assist in the delivery of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and the development of the associated Renfrewshire Wellbeing Network.

Volunteer Development Officer
The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive, innovative volunteering support programme for volunteer involving organisations of all sizes across Renfrewshire.


Star Project
Development Worker
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, resourceful and creative individual. The STAR Project is an award winning Community Organisation that delivers long lasting positive social outcomes, building safer, more connected and resilient communities in Renfrewshire. We facilitate creative and skills-based group, individual and community supports, tackling the impact of poverty, deprivation, inequality and stigma. The successful applicant will be required to develop our existing resilience focussed supports and ensure effective delivery of our successful Pantry Plus and Community Fridge.


Renfrew YMCA
Centre Manager
Renfrew YMCA is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Centre Manager to lead and develop the organisation.  As part of the global YMCA Movement, Renfrew YMCA’s mission, vision and strategic priorities are aligned with World YMCA Vision 2030, whilst also being focused on the needs facing our communities and young people in Renfrew.  If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and the community, we would love to hear from you


Linstone Housing Association
Tenancy Support Worker
The role of Tenancy Support Worker is to identify, assess, and support our tenants, some of whom may be vulnerable with complex needs, enabling them to address barriers and successfully sustain their tenancies. The post also involves dealing with energy which will include administering referrals for fuel vouchers, fuel debt, energy supply issues, billing and metering problems, as well as assisting the Community Housing Manager in identifying and applying for suitable grants related to energy advice and support.

Property Services Advisor (Temporary)
This role involves the day-to-day administration of our reactive repairs, voids and cyclical maintenance services. It also includes managing tenants and owners enquiries regarding reactive, cyclical and other ad-hoc contracts.


St Vincent's Hospice
Shop Supervisor
St. Vincent’s Hospice currently has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Supervisor, who is looking to make their mark in our new Johnstone Pre-Loved store opening soon. As a member of our retail team you will join us working 24 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends). You will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation to maximise income for the hospice. 

Fundraiser
Are you a creative, hardworking and organised fundraiser? We are looking for a corporate, community and events fundraiser who enjoys building positive and long-lasting relationships with our local communities to deliver vital income for St Vincent’s Hospice. You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, organisations and individuals. 


Renfrewshire Foodbank
Board Members
We are currently seeking energetic, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Trustees. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially from people who have personal experience of using a foodbank.


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Engage Renfrewshire News

Alice McBride, Community & Partnership Manager
 
We’re delighted to announce that Alice McBride has been appointed as the new Community & Partnership Manager here at Engage Renfrewshire.
 
Alice will be managing our Community & Voluntary Action Team, as well as continuing to lead the Community Mental Health & Wellbeing work supported by the organisation.
 
Look out for a short ‘Hello!’ blog from Alice next week!

Get into Retail - JD Sports

Glasgow and Surrounding Areas
 
Selection day location and date – 04 October 2023, Prince’s Trust Wolfson Centre,
Course start date – 16 October 2023
Course end date – 10 November 2023
 
Person Specification

•  Aged 16-30
• Not in full time employment or education
• Employment ready and able to work required industry hours on completion (shifts/lates/weekends)
• Desire in securing employment in the Retail sector
• Have right to work documentation (passport/ full birth certificate and proof of national insurance number)

 
Logistical details

•  Travel provided by Prince’s Trust
• Lunch provided by Prince’s Trust
• Uniform provided by JD Sports

  
Experience/Key Course Features

• Receive training from an experienced team
• Have a dedicated support network from experiences JD Sports Staff
• Gain in-depth training in the retail industry by completing work experience with JD Sport
• Learn about stock rotation and control, good customer service and selling skills
• Improve your confidence, interview skills and your CV
• Guaranteed interviews your young people who successfully complete the programme

If you have any young people who you think would be interested/suitable for the course please refer their details onto myself iain.hendrie@princes-trust.org.uk or my colleague Nicola Nicola.hardie@princes-trust.org.uk and we will reach out to them and get an induction booked in. Thank you for your help.