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* Advertised from 14th October 2025* 37.5 hours, fixed term for 12 monthsA specific job location has not been providedIf you you'll be able to save notes on active jobs.#### RoleWe're looking for a friendly, motivated person to join our team. You'll be based in Perth & Kinross orForth Valley, focusing on recruiting local volunteers to become mentors by engaging with the local community andbuilding great working relationships with local businesses, public services and other organisations.**About the Role:**You'll work closely with our Partnerships Manager and local teams to engage with local organisations and peopleto promote the MCR Pathways programme. Your main goal is to recruit committed volunteers who will mentor a youngperson at a school for just one hour a week during term time for at least one year.**Key responsibilities:*** Find and recruit new volunteer mentors by connecting with people and groups in local communities* Attend events (in person and online) to present to and engage with potential volunteers* Clearly explain the charity's work and the great difference it makes for both young people and mentors. You'll build positive relationships with potential mentors through meetings and presentations* Work with the wider MCR Team, schools, and partners to make sure our mentor recruitment efforts are right for each local area* Help promote MCR Pathways recruitment campaigns across your local area* Keep accurate records of all your activities in our system to track our progress.**About you:*** You're great at building positive relationships with both organisations and individuals* You are confident giving engaging presentations about our work to different groups and individuals* You can work well on your own and as a vital part of a team* You strongly believe in the potential of young people and act as a positive, committed role model* You have good knowledge of the local area, including community groups, employers, and local organisationsIt would be helpful if you have some experience in mentoring, volunteering or working in the charity sector. Mostimportantly, you should be a "people person", open-minded, and happy talking to large groups as wellas having one-to-one chats.**About MCR Pathways:**MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered inschools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helpingthe region’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfiltheir potential.Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and lifechances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on young people in their confidence, wellbeing andpost-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference.You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCRPathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year ofemployment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.#### Application notesFor further information and to apply, .We are looking for someone to work alongside the Parish Minister, indeveloping and delivering a range of pastoral services which aim to support individuals and families, andincrease participation in community and congregational life.This post is also suitable for that of Parish Deacon(please see additional information under Main Duties, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions forcandidates wishing to apply for this post as a Deacon).The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine OccupationalRequirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).It is essential you have the before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility towork and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 19 young women who are experiencing homelessness orare care leavers aged between 16-25 years. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service andsatellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill area of Glasgow. Elpis provides a high-quality support service whichaddresses young woman’ identified and assessed needs and reflects the aims of the service to work withinrelevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. Thisincludes adhering to Scottish Social Services Council codes of practice, National Care Standards and contractualrequirements. Staffs work closely with the young women to write up support plans and deliver an individuallytailored service, utilising Ladders to Success and GIRFEC, SHANARRI Outcomes.**Job Purpose:**To have specific working responsibility at present for 19 vulnerable young women, 9 living in the Core building and10 in scatter flats (to include mother & baby flats) in the Ruchill and Maryhill areas of Glasgow.***Get Ready to Thrive in 2025!***We are recruiting for Support Practitioners to join our team in Glasgow.**Due to service needs we have specific vacancies suitable for malecandidates only\***If you are good at seeing people as unique individuals with their own skills, opinions, and dreams then we currentlyhave full-time and part-time opportunities for you to join our team in Glasgow.As a Support Practitioner you will support people with all aspects of daily living at home and in their communities.You will assist people with planning for their future and to prevent the effects of social isolation andloneliness in their lives. We adopt a person-centred approach to working with individuals who require supportfor a variety of reasons including Mental Health and other Disabilities.Whilst experience is always welcome, full training (including SVQ qualifications) is provided alongside regularsupport and supervision from your Service Manager. The right values and motivation are essential; honesty,respect, empathy, and compassion are key skills that are required in people who join our teams.**We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for avisa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorshipfrom Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It iscurrently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.****As a way of demonstrating how much we value you and your commitment weoffer a range of great benefits:*** £25,224 – £26,737 per annum (pro rata) / £12.90 – £13.67 based on qualifications, skills and experience (not to be included if elsewhere listed)* Anti-social hours enhancement of up to £1,241 per annum, when undertaking waking night shifts (11pm-7am)* Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile* 35 days holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.* £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave* A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions* Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)* Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.* Membership of a credit union* Cycle to work scheme; and more!\*Please note that Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this vacancy.The Richmond Fellowship Scotland (TRFS) is Scotland’s largest third sector provider of #J-18808-Ljbffr