Community Fundraiser & Volunteer Coordinator

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Four Square are recruiting for a Community Fundraiser & Volunteer Coordinator to join our central operations team.

You will play a central part in recruiting and managing our team of volunteers and being responsive to organisational needs for volunteer support.

You will also be the face of Four Square in the community, building lasting relationships and support with local supporters and organising events, talks and being creative in how we raise our profile in the community through talks, events and social media platforms.

You will be highly motivated and approachable. As an ambassador for the organisation you’ll quickly establish trust with volunteers and local funders.

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

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.

About the service

Cyrenians Mediation & Support service has been working with families in Scotland since 2006. We know family breakdown is the main cause of youth homelessness in Scotland, which is why we endeavour to ensure every young person we work with has a safe home environment and the strong relationships that make this possible.

This role is part of The Keeping Families Together project which launched in 2020, to support young people aged 12+ in secure accommodation and their families at the point of admission, as well as those who are in the process of returning home.

The people we work with experience varied challenges, including involvement in the criminal justice system, substance abuse, being in the care system, and adverse childhood experiences.

About the role

Building on our award-winning ‘Amber’ model of whole-family mediation and support, you will be responsible for offering practical support for family members. In this exciting role, you will help build positive relationships, promote better communication, and reduce the potential for future conflict and its further consequences.

Working in collaboration with a Mediator, you will be supporting families to engage with the mediation process and other relevant interventions, to reduce the chance of the young person becoming homeless or further involved in the criminal justice system.

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills and experience of supporting children, young people and/or families in similar situations. You should also be:

• Well organised and effective with your time management.
• Flexible and creative in your approach.
• A strong team player.
• Committed to providing the highest quality of support.
• Able to demonstrate our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and innovation in the work that you do.

How we will support you

You’ll be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. There will be great opportunities for you to learn and develop while sharing your skills and experiences. You will 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 by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

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.

The organisation exists to prevent homelessness and find routes out of homelessness into independent living for the people we support every day.

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.

The behaviours we expect is 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.
• Builds positive relationships with people supported while managing expectations and boundaries.
• Prioritise the safety and well-being of people we support and will follow safety protocols and guidance.

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.