Policy & Public Affairs Specialist

• 36 hrs per week. Fixed term until 31st March 2025.
• PPA24

Scottish Refugee Council are recruiting a Policy & Public Affairs Specialist. This role will contribute to ourvision; for UK to have a fair, anti-racist and effective asylum and protection system and for equitable andconsistent integration policy in Scotland.

You will be passionate about making this happen through supporting Scottish Refugee Council to get its message topoliticians and decision-makers. A high standard of written communication is critical in this role and you willhave a proven ability to translate complex material into compelling narratives and clear asks for positivechange drawing on evidence from our direct work with refugees and organisations that support them inScotland.

You will hold strong influencing and relationship management skills and experience of how change happens throughpolitical institutions, political processes and government in Scotland and the UK.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice topeople rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and morehumane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women andchildren are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achievetheir full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more atscottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk .

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave ( Including public holiday)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Coaching and counselling service
• Training and development opportunities
• Other enhanced pay benefits
• Casual dress code

Closing date: 22nd May 2024 at 10 a.m.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday, 5th of June 2024

Please note that feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.

This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from allmembers of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race;religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.

Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639

We are seeking to recruit a Project Fundraiser to secure and maintain current and new income streams with thepotential to support the work of the charity.

The Project

The Louise Project is a Christian antipoverty project operating in Govanhill to enable families living with hardshipto live flourishing lives and to enable communities to thrive. Govanhill is the most ethnically diverse area ofScotland, and we welcome all people to receive support. The most recent migrant population to arrive are theEuropean Roma from Romania and Slovakia and they are the dominant group support by the project.

The project offers families access to 5 well researched programmes of support, to break the cycle of generationalpoverty, as follows:

• Community Drop-in: Focuses on building relationships, home visits, providing a ‘space to be’ and access to essentials & a project shop that is run by beneficiaries.
• Community Advocacy: Support to manage issues such as immigration status, housing, debt, utilities, welfare benefits.
• Building Better Futures: Supports personal growth to enhance wellbeing and the development of transferable skills, i.e., literacy & digital skills, budgeting, college entry level classes and supported employment.
• Building Community: There are over 60 languages spoken in Govanhill, racial tension can be palpable. Building social trust across ethnic groups reduces anxiety and discrimination.
• Hopeful Futures: develops a sense of self, life skills and a knowledge and understanding of systems and the causes and consequences of poverty.

As a member Passion4Fusion’s Family Support Team and in partnership with other services and agencies you will supportthe development of practice, culture, and systems to improve outcomes for children and young people from theBlack and Ethnic minority community who are at risk of experiencing care or who have care experience. You willalso play a key role in supporting the delivery of the wider aspirations of “Keeping the Promise” to children,young people and their families in Scotland, through a transformation of the way care and support isprovided.

You will contribute to the development of approaches and systems that deliver a supportive workforce by equippingeveryone who provides a supportive role to children, young people, and families with the specialist knowledgerequired to respond to the unique and individual needs of families with migrant and refugee/asylum status. Yoursupportive role will help to improve outcomes and prevent many families reaching crisis point.

You will work as part of a core team, reporting to the Promise Lead but you will be required to build relationshipsand engage with a range of key stakeholders including children, young people, their families and carers,practitioners, and decision-makers both within the service and the wider partnership.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connectedcommunities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share ourvalues (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencinghomelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating allemployees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage orcivil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see thatyour hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Long serviceawards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to workscheme to name a few
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, includingcounselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times yoursalary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• And many more

About the Role:

We’re seeking a highly motivated Training Manager to lead the learning and growth of our team. Committed to creatinga lively and inclusive learning atmosphere, the Training Manager will design and deliver learning programs forour employees, stakeholders, and external experts. Working in close partnership with our Service Delivery team,they will guarantee that the workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to adapt to theorganisation’s changing requirements.

Drawing on your past experience in delivering training and managing a team, you should be characterised bycreativity, a flair for innovation, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your enthusiasm anddetermination will drive you to consistently seek opportunities for enhancing the learning experience for ouremployees. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• A qualification in a pertinent social care subject (at least SVQ Level 9).
• Possession of, a relevanttraining qualification or equivalent at SCQF level 7 (SVQ 3).
• Previous experience in the care or charitysector (preferably 2 years or more).
• Proficiency in scoping, developing, and delivering trainingmaterials to a diverse audience.
• Knowledge of the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ)Framework.
• Familiarity with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).
• Exceptionalproblem-solving skills with a focus on finding practical solutions.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strongidentity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in yourcareer.

Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid provides refuge accommodation, follow-on and outreach services to women, children and youngpeople experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black andMinority Ethnic Community.

We are recruiting a Women’s Support Worker (Refuge & Follow on) to support women in refuge and when they areleaving to live in the community.

It is essential that you have experience of working with women who have experienced gender-based abuse. A suitablequalification that meets with Scottish Social Services Council housing support registration is required. Thenature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of HematGryffe Women’s Aid. It is essential that you are bilingual and speak English and Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu.