Project Worker - Fife, United Kingdom - Link Group Limited

Link Group Limited
Link Group Limited
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Fife, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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You will work as part of a small team to deliver our volunteer befriending service and our weekly social cafes which are situated in Rosyth, Torryburn, Cowdenbeath and Tayport.

Our social cafes provide a welcoming environment for people within the community who participate in a wide range of activities which is part of your role to organise.

This includes visits from other organisations who can provide additional support for café members as well as ensuring everyone has fun.

As the Project Worker you will recruit, train and support volunteers as café helpers, befrienders and drivers. A big part of this role is volunteer management so having some experience in this area is preferable.

It is important to have local knowledge as you will be required to develop relationships with other organisations to maximise opportunities for the people we support.

You will be responsible for your own workload; daily decision making and be expected to work with minimum supervision.


About You
Your knowledge of the voluntary sector and volunteering initiatives allows you to navigate this domain effectively. You have a proven track record of developing and delivering community projects. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, combined with IT proficiency, enable you to engage diverse audiences.

You are experienced in developing and delivering training programs and utilising evaluation methods to ensure project effectiveness. Producing reports and analysing data are among your strengths.

Your non-judgmental attitude and willingness to embrace diversity contribute to an inclusive atmosphere. You adapt well to new environments and thrive in collaborative team settings. You excel in prioritisation and planning, and you establish relationships/partnerships with other voluntary and statutory agencies.

Having a driver's license and the ability to travel between services is required.


For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.


What's in it for you?

  • 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years' service, with an opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- temporary enhanced business travel mileage allowance to support employees with increased fuel costs
- access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
- defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
- life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
- healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
- employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
- discounted travel schemes including cycle to work scheme, monthly bus pass scheme and travel ticket loan and much more


Further Information


If you are considering a career in social care but aren't sure what it involves or whether it's right for you, you can enrol in a free, online 6 week part-time tutor-supported 'Introduction to a Career in Social Care' course.

The course provides an introduction to the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone to employment or further training.


Closing Date:
midnight on Sunday 02 July 2023

Interview Date:
Interviews are being held on Friday 14 July 2023 at our office in Kirkcaldy
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