Media & Communications Officer

Scotland - homeworking or based in Edinburgh office (Remote)Closing30th April 2024Advertised from 12th April 2024The role can either be on full-time or part-time basis. The salary quoted is for full-time. 3 months - interim role.RoleChristian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a globalmovement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justiceworldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.This is a varied and exciting interim role which will help to build greater awareness and support for Christian AidScotland’s work through the media, social media and our website. During the assignment the role holder will sellin stories and react to media opportunities. In addition, the role holder will support the development of anumber of communication projects including one featuring community photographers from Ethiopia.About youYou are an experienced media officer with a track record in spotting opportunities to generate positive mediacoverage and an excellent knowledge and contacts with Scotland’s media. You’ll bring excellent writing skillsand an ability to drive forward communications projects and campaigns. Above all you will use your media and PRinsights to help us influence change and connect with churches and supporters across Scotland.Further informationAt Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings inhelping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers whoare re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomicbackgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within ourteams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make tostrong, creative and high performing teams.We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception ofDirector positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exemptedunder the Equality Act 2010).All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a CounterTerrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line withthis Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previousemployers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, orincidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the jobapplicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based andundertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, wewill be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact youregarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan,and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may befilled before the advertised closing date.Committed to Ending Abuse (CEA), formerly Falkirk & District Women’s Aid, is seeking to recruit a full-timeIndependent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDAA). CEA Ltd operates an integrated three-stage trauma recovery model andwhilst all staff are expected to work across these areas, the particular focus of this post is Stage One CrisisRecovery. The purpose of which is to keep women, men, and their children safe, free from further seriousharm/homicide and to enable recovery from Trauma.The purpose of this post is to provide an independent advocacy service to women, men who have experienced domesticabuse and are assessed to be at very high risk and possibly at risk of repeat victimisation and have thereforebeen referred to the MARAC (Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference).The post holder will work directly with clients, in conjunction with MARAC colleagues, on a short to medium termbasis. They will also formally advocate for individuals within professional advocacy settings providing a truereflection of the views and wishes of the clients they represent to ensure a coordinated communityresponse.The postholder will also carry a caseload of those clients who are at high risk but not currently within the formalMARAC process.Key to the role will be supporting women, men in their initial crisis for an intensive time limited period andproviding safety planning, practical, emotional, and signposting support.CEA is a registered Scottish Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee with a Board of Directors. CEA offers aninclusive service committed to ending all forms of abuse.We provide support to anyone regardless of age, beliefs, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexual orientation, and race.The post will commence as soon as possible. The post holder will require successful reference checks, enhanced PVGchecks and will be expected to work closely with partner agencies. This post is currently funded until September2026. This post will be working from CEA Offices.Benefits such as generous annual leave entitlement and an additional day off on your birthday. Company pensionscheme. Travel and resources costs are covered, internal and external supervision costs are covered, and CDPtraining is supported.Greenock Medical Aid Society are a non profit charity and a National Award-Winning Care Home team.We are the RCN winners in the Older Peoples category 2021- for our Meaningful visits work.We are quite a small charity but our work is getting national notice and we pride ourselves as an organisation thatputs the needs of our residents first and foremost.We also take great pride in our staff and fully value the contribution they bring to their roles. Our staff are ourgreatest asset.If you are someone who is compassionate and caring then we would love to hear from you. If you want to become part ofa professional team providing a full service to our Residents, giving support to their relatives and to our CareTeam then please come and join us.• Additional leaveExperience:• Nursing: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:Full Job Description available on request.Kilmarnock, providing services throughout East Ayrshire.Closing3rd May 2024Do you have experience of working with vulnerable children & young people? Are you passionate with the energy toprovide high quality individual and group support for children who have experienced or are experiencing domesticabuse? Are you able to demonstrate a flexible, practical and positive approach to working with children andyoung people? Do you have an understanding and awareness of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive,non-judgmental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes equality and empowerment? If so we would like tohear from you.We are looking for a manager to lead our established Community Support and Development team in Aberdeen andInverness. The post will oversee a team of four staff members (1.6 FTE).Our targeted homelessness prevention projects are tailored to local needs and work in partnership with churches. Weengage with individuals in communities to revitalise areas where the potential for homelessness is a realconcern.The role will involve overseeing a variety of work including the work of an existing Community Development Worker whooversees a drop-in on King Street in Aberdeen, Recovery & Resettlement Workers in Aberdeen and Inverness anda Women and Families Worker based in Torry.Candidates will require significant experience and passion for working with people from a range of backgroundsincluding vulnerable individuals and a personal drive to see positive change in lives of people on the marginsof society.The role is open to opportunities for flexible working in conversation with the Director of HomelessnessPrevention.At Bethany we are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Bethany provides 30 daysof annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length ofservice. We also provide enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption. Bethany also provides acompany pension scheme and a death in service benefit scheme.As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and activeChristian faith and commitment.
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