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Quickmail Editor: Jamie O'Neill

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I have just seen the first ever Positive Action in Housing mugs.  Give me a few days and I will get some photos up on our website and if you want to buy one, we'll have info on that too! I do not drink Tea or Coffee, but I am going to start, now that I will be able to stroll around the office with a good looking Mug.

There have been many issues highlighted this week in the media; we have heard about the "Alternative to Detention" Pilot project, which will aim to reduce the amount of young people & Children being held at Dungavel Detention Centre in Scotland; The numbers of people suffering from Destitution in Scotland; Young Sufyan from Drumchapel High speaking about what is like in Dungavel Detention Centre and now we have been hearing of yesterday's Dawn Raid on Fatou Felicite Gaye and four-year-old Arouna.

Seems a bit of a joke that, for the whole week, we have been hearing how traumatising detention centres are for children and then the Home Office decides to smash through the door of a single mother, living with her son, in the early hours of the morning, drag them into a van and take them to a Detention Centre. The Unity Centre has reported that this is the first Dawn Raid in a year. The bottom line is that Asylum Seekers still live with the fear of Dawn Raids, Detention, Deportation and Destitution because the Home Office uses it to control people.

Refugee week is coming up soon and many people will be focusing on the positive contribution Refugees have and continue to make in Scotland. It's just a shame that so many people who have contributed so much still find themselves living in a limbo land, hoping that the next knock on their door isn't 10 immigration officers.

We will keep you updated on how things progress, so keep an eye on our Website (www.paih.org). If you have any views or comments, I would be interested in reading them, so email me, Jamie

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New Deal Minority Ethnic Outreach Worker
Salary £20,199
This post is required by Glasgow Ethnic Minority Enterprise Centre (EMEC) to work in Partnership with Jobcentre Plus.

The post requires engagement with minority ethnic communities and employers to promote New Deal / Jobcentre Plus and its benefits. You will offer support to clients from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and break down barriers hindering employment prospects whilst assisting with jobsearch.

Experience of working with black and minority ethnic communities / or clients is essential. A working knowledge of a community language would be an advantage.

This is a temporary post – Funded to May 2010

For further information and application form please contact

EMEC, 423 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G51 1PZ or

Tel: 0141-419-0327.

Completed applications to be returned to EMEC by Monday 1st June 2009

Health in mind is an established voluntary organisation committed to raising awareness and responding to need in mental health and well-being. Applications are invited for the following full-time post:

MEN IN MIND

African/South Asian/Chinese*

SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT WORKER (Male**)

36.25 hours

Salary AP4 pts 27-30

£21,251 – £23,585 per annum

The Men in Mind Project provides information and support for men from black and minority ethnic communities, predominantly men of African/South Asian/Chinese origin
 

The successful candidate will have experience of working in the mental health field, excellent networking/personal communication skills and a willingness to undertake some weekend and evening work. We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the right qualities and experience to provide practical and emotional support to Men in Mind service users.

For further information contact Akin Fatunmbi,

Project Manager Tel: 0131 225 8508

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2009

Interview date: Friday 12th June 2009

Application packs for both posts are available by visiting www.health-in-mind.org.uk  emailing hr@health-in-mind.org.uk or by telephone 0131 225 8508

Both posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check
 

*Section 5(2)(d) of the Race Relations Act 1976 applies

** This post is exempt under Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex

Discrimination act 1975

Amina - the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre (MWRC)

Amina – the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre, a family friendly organisation that provides good conditions of service, aims to ensure Muslim women’s full inclusion in society. We engage with mainstream service providers and policy makers and run a range of faith and culturally sensitive services across Scotland.
 

We are seeking to appoint an Information & Advice worker (Glasgow)
Salary range AP4 pt1 £6238 per annum

10 Hours per week

Funded until March 2010

The main functions will be to provide advice on a range of issues i.e. housing, welfare rights and money advice and support to volunteer’s. To provide a quality service to women from our Glasgow office through our drop-in services.

Closing date for applications: Noon, 1st June 2009

For further information and application pack contact:

Amina MWRC, 311 Calder Street, Glasgow G42 7NQ Tel: 0141 585 8026 e.mail: info@mwrc.org.uk or download from www.mwrc.org.uk 

Posts exempt for women only under Section 7(2)(e) Sex Discrimination Act (1975)

SCOTTISH CHARITY NUMBER SC027690

Amina - the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre

“Committed to promoting the welfare of Muslim women” MWRC

Amina – the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre, aims to ensure that Muslim women are fully able to participate in society on an equitable basis. We engage with mainstream service providers and policy makers and run a range of faith and culturally sensitive services to benefit and develop (primarily) Muslim women. We have provided direct services in the West of Scotland since early 2002, a Scotland wide helpline since 2004, and are now expanding development work across Scotland.

We are a family friendly organisation that provides good conditions of service, is flexible and committed to equal opportunities.

We are seeking to appoint a Manager to oversee our services and help develop our work into the next decade

Salary range SJC pts 35 -39 (£29259 -32765) for 37 hr week pro rata

Actual hours and salary point to be agreed
 

The successful applicant will have managerial experience, excellent organisational & communication skills, knowledge of the Muslim community & of government systems in UK.

Main Functions

• Advising the Management Committee on the functioning and development of Amina MWRC

• Representation and networking to ensure Muslim womens’ voices are heard

• Providing supervision and guidance to staff in their work,

• Policy work – participating in consultation responses, high level networks, advisory panels etc.

• Management of Amina MWRC and ensuring Amina MWRC complies with relevant legislation

• Managing budgets

• Ensuring ongoing development of our fundraising strategy

This post is part-funded by Scottish Government initially until March 2011

Closing date for applications: Noon, 1st June 2009
 

For further information and application pack contact:

Amina – the Muslim Women's Resource Centre

Network House

311 Calder Street

Glasgow G42 7NQ

Tel: 0141 585 8026 e.mail: info@mwrc.org.uk or download from www.mwrc.org.uk

Posts exempt for women only under Section 7(2)(e) Sex Discrimination Act (1975)

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living is run by disabled people and aims to empower disabled people in Glasgow by providing a variety of housing, employment, training and inclusive living support services.

We are currently recruiting for the following post:
 

Inclusive Living Adviser (Ref: ILA/09)17.5 hours

As an Inclusive Living Adviser, you will provide advice, information, and advocacy to people who want more control over their support arrangements, especially using direct payments. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles of inclusive living, the social model of disability and the empowerment of disabled people. You should also have extensive experience of providing advice, information, or advocacy on a one to one basis and excellent facilitation and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a disabled person and will have direct experience of managing their own support arrangements.

Salary: SJC AP 4/5 29-32: £24,138 - £26,442 (pro rata) (Pay award pending)

Fixed term contract until 18th March 2011.
 

These posts will be located at GCIL’s office in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29 May 2009

For further information and an application pack, please visit our website www.gcil.org.uk or write, fax or email to: Human Resources, GCIL, 117-127 Brook Street, Glasgow, G40 3AP. Fax: 0141 550 4858. Email: recruitment@gcil.org.uk. Please quote the reference number for the post and state whether you want a hard copy or email pack. Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted.

GCIL aims to be an equal opportunities employer. As an organisation OF disabled people, we positively value personal experience as a disabled person and also welcome applications from other under-represented groups. We operate a flexible working system and all posts are open to job share.

TEMPORARY REGISTRATION ASSISTANTS (7 POSTS)
 

FINANCE UNIT
FROM AUGUST UNTIL MID SEPTEMBER 2009

Salary: £12,932 per annum, pro rata

To assist with the processing of student registration, the Finance Unit wishes to appoint several data entry operators.

You will have excellent interpersonal, numeracy and communication skills. You should also have previous data entry experience. Due to the nature of this position from time to time during the period of the contract, you will be required to work additional hours for which overtime will be paid. A good standard of education is required.

Candidates must be available to work throughout this period, i.e. holiday entitlement will be paid on completion of the contract.

Interviews will take place week commencing 15 June 2009.

Please note CV’S will not be accepted.
Ref: 312S11/04/09

Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Application forms and further information can be obtained from:
HR Unit

Cardonald College

690 Mosspark Drive

Glasgow

G52 3AY
 

Telephone: 0141 272 3232 E Mail: humanresources@cardonald.ac.uk

Cardonald College is committed to providing an inclusive ethos and environment, valuing and respecting diversity in our workforce while ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants.

Cardonald College is a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC021182

Govanhill Housing Association - GREAT Gardens

GREAT Gardens is a social enterprise company which was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Govanhill Housing Association in 2008. The Association is a community controlled, Registered Social Landlord operating in the south side of Glasgow.

GREAT Gardens provides opportunities for young people who have not been able to make a successful transition between school, education, training or work. Through GREAT Gardens they have the opportunity to learn skills in horticulture, gardening and ground maintenance, whilst improving the general environment and engaging with the local community.

GREAT Gardens also undertakes commercial work in order to develop a sustainable business. GREAT Gardens is a Scottish Registered Charity.

GREAT Gardens is now seeking to recruit an Environmental Trainer on a fixed term basis for 6 months. All GREAT Gardens posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosures by Disclosure Scotland.

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINER

Fixed Term – 6 months

EVH GRADE TAS5

(£20,406.98 – £21,153.83)

Includes 1st April 2009 pay award

We are seeking an experienced trainer to provide gardening and environmental work experience and training for young people aged 16 – 25. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day supervision of trainees and will ensure work is carried out to agreed specifications and timescales. Practical experience in providing training in a similar environment is essential along with excellent communication skills and awareness of safe working practices. A current full driving licence is also essential.

Further information is contained in our application pack which can be obtained from:

our website: www.govanhillha.org or contact :

GOVANHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION, 79 Coplaw Street, Glasgow G42 7JG

Telephone: 0141- 636 3626 Fax: 0141- 636 3685

Email: checkin@govanhillha.org

Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2009
Interviews are expected to be carried out early - mid June 2009
 

EVH conditions of service will apply.

GREAT Gardens is committed to Equality of Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights

“Working to promote the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scotland”

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

£29259 - 31761- 35 hrs per week

ADMINISTRATOR

£16710 – 17874 - pro rata16 hrs per week

LOCATION: Edinburgh or Glasgow

The Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights is an umbrella organisation aiming to promote the full implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child across Scotland. We are seeking to appoint a National Development Officer to manage, develop and promote the work of SACR. You will establish working relationships with all relevant agencies and represent SACR externally in Scotland and at UK and international level. Key features of the post will be to develop and pilot local children’s rights networks and identify future funding opportunities.

The Administrator will support the NDO and be directly responsible for effective office systems and procedures including IT, financial administration, and secretarial services including events administration and producing high quality in-house literature.
 

Download an application pack for both posts from www.sacr.org.uk 

Closing date for NDO: Monday 18th May 2009

Closing date for Administrator: Friday 29th May 2009

STUDENT AWARDS UNIT/INFORMATION & ADVICE CENTRE

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME CLERICAL ASSISTANT (2 posts)

(FROM JULY UNTIL MID OCTOBER 2009)
Salary: £12,932 - £16,154 per annum, pro rata

The Student Awards Unit wishes to appoint two Clerical Assistants to work between the main College and our Priesthill campus. You will assist with the processing of student bursary and Education Maintenance Award applications.

You will have excellent interpersonal, numeracy and communication skills together with the ability to work on your own initiative. Experience of working in a busy office environment is desirable. Excellent keyboard skills are essential and knowledge of general office procedures would be advantageous. A good standard of education is required.

Candidates must be available to work throughout the summer holiday period, i.e. holiday entitlement will be paid on completion of the contract. Overtime working is a requirement of the post. A full, clean, driving licence is essential.

Interviews will take place week commencing the 15 June 2009
Ref: 214S04/04/09
 

Closing Date: Friday, 29 May 2009
Application forms and further information can be obtained from:
 

HR Unit

Cardonald College

690 Mosspark Drive

Glasgow

G52 3AY
Telephone: 0141 272 3232 E Mail: humanresources@cardonald.ac.uk

Cardonald College is committed to providing an inclusive ethos and environment, valuing and respecting diversity in our workforce while ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants.

Cardonald College is a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC021182

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Temporary until June 2010

Salary: £16,405 per annum, pro rata

Cardonald College requires an exceptional candidate for the sabbatical/one year post of Student Engagement Officer. The role will involve working with the elected Student Association members to organise social and support activities for students, and to help students make a better contribution to improving quality in the College.
 

You will have experience working with voluntary or student groups, be comfortable speaking to large groups or working within committees, and be able to motivate others. You will have had some experience in organising sports or social events, and will have a good working knowledge of colleges in general, and Cardonald College in particular. Ideally, you will be aware of the general needs of students, and may have been involved in organising campaigns in areas such as social action or health.
 

Please note interviews will be held on 11 June 2009

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
Ref: 210S21/05/08
 

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 May 2009

Application forms and further information can be obtained from:

Personnel Department

Cardonald College

690 Mosspark Drive

Glasgow

G52 3AY

Telephone: 0141 272 3232 E Mail: personnel@cardonald.ac.uk

Cardonald College is committed to providing an inclusive ethos and environment, valuing and respecting diversity in our workforce while ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants.
 

Cardonald College is a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC021182

STUDENT SUPPORT FACILITATOR
Salary: £20,643 - £22,591 per annum
 

Cardonald College is looking to recruit a Facilitator based in the Student Support Unit of the College. The post involves all aspects of assessment for students as well as providing continuous support for individuals studying on various courses and levels.
 

You will have experience of working with the DSA (Disabled Student Allowance) process and be familiar with the spectrum of profiling tools utilised by the sector. You will have a working knowledge of augmentative technology and ideally have completed or be working towards BRITE Professional Development Award (PDA).
 

The post requires a professional awareness of learning support methodologies and motivation to promote the facilitation of all aspects of learning. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent with experience of working in the Further Education sector
 

Interviews will take place on Friday 12 June 2009.
Ref: 210S23/04/09
 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Application forms and further information can be obtained from:
 

HR Unit

Cardonald College

690 Mosspark Drive

Glasgow

G52 3AY

Telephone: 0141 272 3232 E Mail: humanresources@cardonald.ac.uk
 

Cardonald College is committed to providing an inclusive ethos and environment, valuing and respecting diversity in our workforce while ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants.

Cardonald College is a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC021182

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