Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator

Street Fit Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 11,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead a vibrant volunteer network. In this role, you will empower individuals to thrive through tailored support and training, fostering a culture of kindness and inclusion. You will work collaboratively to develop meaningful volunteer roles and nurture connections within the community. If you are proactive and empathetic, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in people's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in social care with young people is essential.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a growing volunteer network.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for volunteers.
• Ensure inclusive support aligned with core values.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Coaching

Problem-solving

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

2 years relevant experience in social care

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

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• On site: Street Fit Scotland Community Base/various locations
• Closing 9th May 2025
• Advertised from 18th April 2025
• Actual salary is £10,318. Two days a week Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Role

Overview

Street Fit Scotland (SFS) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator. This role will involve working independently and as part of a team to lead, manage, and train a growing volunteer network, providing coaching, development opportunities, and nurturing connections with the local community. The successful candidate will be proactive, empathetic, and passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential.

Main Purpose of the Role

This role is central to the continued growth and development of Street Fit Scotland’s (SFS) volunteer offering. As Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will lead with empathy, creativity, and a person-centred approach, encouraging and supporting our members to step into volunteer roles. You’ll provide inclusive, tailored support to help individuals flourish, ensuring every volunteer journey aligns with SFS’s core values of kindness and inclusion.

You’ll oversee all aspects of the volunteer function, developing meaningful roles, delivering training, nurturing development, and building a connected, supported, and empowered community.

Application Notes

Please complete our application form and provide a statement outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying for the Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator role at Street Fit Scotland.

Community Connection Volunteer Co-ordinator
Postcode: EH8 9JD

Come and join the team at Cyrenians Communities.

Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way? Do you want to work in a small team making a big difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work somewhere which ensures that the voice of those with lived experience and staff working in front line roles is central to decision making?

If so, then our Key Worker role may be the one for you.

About the Community

Located in Leith, the Community provides supported accommodation and mental health support for up to four people as they make the transition from hospital care back into the community. Our Community model is based on Cyrenians core values, prioritising trusted relationships and putting the person at the heart of the decisions which matter most to them.

About the Role

You’ll be:

• Working with residents to develop their own support plan
• Liaising with support providers to ensure that a joined-up system of care and support is realised
• Working with Assistant Key Workers to ensure a healthy and safe household for all who live with us
• A valued part of a hardworking and committed team

It may be a small team, but it has a big impact!

About You

As a committed, compassionate, and reliable member of the team, you’ll be able to develop trusted relationships with those we support, as well as with your colleagues. You will be experienced in providing high-quality support and be able to work at the pace of the individual.

The role will work primarily during the day on weekdays and as it is part-time could suit someone who has other work, learning, or personal commitments.

How We’ll Support You

You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About Us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Reflective Practice Group Practitioner

Four Square are looking for a contractor to act as a Reflective Practice Group Practitioner for approximately 5 hours per month. The Reflective Practice Group Practitioner will engage with the staff across our homelessness accommodation services in a continuous process of analysing their experiences, actions, and decisions to improve their professional practice and personal growth. They will work together to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, using structured methods or tools to facilitate this reflection.

Purpose of the Service

The purpose of a homeless youth accommodation service is to provide safe, stable, and supportive housing for young individuals experiencing homelessness. This type of service aims to address the unique challenges faced by homeless youth and offer a range of support to help them transition to stable and independent living.

Purpose of the Role

The Practitioner for Youth Services plays a crucial role in delivering practical and emotional support to empower young people through a strength-based trauma informed approach, enabling them to make informed choices about their lives. The service aims to evidence and monitor the progress of young individuals through regular assessments, ensuring their safety and well-being. Additionally, the role involves supporting young people in various aspects, such as housing benefit applications, understanding housing options, accessing education and employment opportunities, and connecting with community resources. The service is dedicated to delivering a supportive environment and seeking feedback from young people to continuously improve the quality of the service.

The successful candidate will be working with young people between the ages of 16-25 years old.

Expected Behaviours

The behaviours we expect are someone who will demonstrate:

• Initiates conversations and activities with the people supported, adjusting their approach to meet individual need.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and adjusting support plans when needed.
• Adheres to the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) Codes of Conduct, Health and Social Care Standards and Care Inspectorate requirements.
• Respecting confidentiality, boundaries, and privacy.
• A person with good judgment and communication skills who will make informed decisions that involve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Takes accountability for your actions, decisions, and the outcome of support provided.
• Transparent about actions, decisions, and processes, including open communications with people we support and colleagues across the organisation.
• Constructively questions colleagues on best practices and provides feedback.
• Actively listening to understand and respond appropriately to individual needs.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues, healthcare professionals and colleagues to contribute towards a positive and supportive team environment.
• Recognises when a colleague is facing challenges and proactively offers support without being prompted.
• Can demonstrate a problem-solving mindset.
• Paying close attention to individual needs, preferences, and support requirements.
• A person who can accurately document and report information.
• Takes calculated risks and can handle crisis situations in the service when they arise.
• A person who can remain composed under pressure and has the capacity for quick thinking and problem resolution in high-pressure situations.
• Can lone work in the service, other services or in the community.
• Builds positive relationships with people supported while managing expectations and boundaries.
• Respecting the dignity, autonomy, and independence of individuals we support.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement.
• Is engaged in learning opportunities, sharing learning, and putting learning into practice.
• Prioritise the safety and well-being of people we support and will follow safety protocols and guidance.

Requirements

The person needs to:

• Attend and participate in monthly reflective practice groups.
• Attend and participate in monthly team meetings.
• Attend, prepare for and action monthly case management meetings.
• Evidence training and development undertaken to meet SSSC requirements.
• Participate and contribute to debriefing of significant incidents and near misses.
• Take responsibility for scheduling and preparing for supervisions, case management meetings and appraisals.

To Apply for This Job, You Must Have:

• Minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or have at least 2 years relevant experience in a social care setting with young people.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and ways of working.
• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
• Registration with SSSC and meet requirements.
• Be able to use IT effectively including management systems, databases, and Microsoft 365.

Due to the nature of the service, applications are invited from women only, the post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010).

This is a weekend position, the hours of work are Saturday and Sundays, working 8 hours per day between the hours of 7.30am and 10pm.

Forces Children Scotland supports children & young people from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland to realise their potential and thrive. We work with children and young people to co-produce services and projects to overcome their unique challenges to mental health and wellbeing, education and learning and important transitions.

Our Approach to Working with Children and Young People

Forces Children Scotland is committed to taking a children’s rights-based approach to all aspects of our work from planning to service delivery. This means we strive to ensure our work is grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Engaging in co-production with children and young people can help ensure their right to participate in matters affecting them is meaningfully upheld and implemented.

Purpose of Job

Children and Young People from armed forces families face unique experiences and their voices are often unheard. In this role, you will provide an opportunity for them to share their experiences and inform policy and practices in our work and influence those in the MoD, Local Authorities, and the Scottish Government. You will work directly with children and young people to facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities.