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We're recruiting!
Applications are invited for the role of Project Worker at BeFriends, Dundee.
Organisation: BeFriends
Salary info: Salary – £24000 – £26000
Hours: 37.5 Permanent / Fixed term funded post. (Funded by BBC Children In Need)
Status: Full time
Closing date: 21st September 2018
Ref: Project Worker
Location: Dundee
Role
BeFriends are seeking a suitably experienced applicant to join our team and run our high quality and busy befriending service as a Project Worker.
The post holder will be expected to work directly with young people, aged between 5 – 25, on an individual basis and in groups, as well with families and befriending volunteers, on behalf of BeFriends throughout Dundee. The post holder will also contribute to improving quality and further development of befriending support for young people.
Educated to degree level, or equivalent, the successful candidate will also have significant experience of working with children and young people, volunteers, and have comprehensive knowledge of current issues faced by young people and of the voluntary sector and the challenges voluntary sector organisations face.
Organisation profile
BeFriends is a small, independent charity that was established in 1981. The organisation has a strong commitment to supporting young people to; increase their confidence and self-esteem, build confidence in themselves and reduce social isolation by developing social skills to empower young people to build and maintain positive friendships and relationships. BeFriends is a key young person’s charity in Dundee contributing to
Application notes
Closing date: Friday 21st September 2018
Interviews will take place on Friday 5th October 2018.
For an informal discussion please email with contact details to matt.allen@befriends.org.uk
An application pack can be downloaded here https://dva.scot/news/applications-are-invited-for-the-role-of-project-worker-at-befriends-dundee/
Or if you would like an application pack to be posted out, please contact:
Lynne Findlay,
Administration Officer
Dundee Voluntary Action
Number Ten
10 Constitution Road
DUNDEE, DD1 1LL
Email : lynnefindlay@dva.scot
Applications are invited for the role of Project Worker at BeFriends, Dundee.
Organisation: BeFriends
Salary info: Salary – £24000 – £26000
Hours: 37.5 Permanent / Fixed term funded post. (Funded by BBC Children In Need)
Status: Full time
Closing date: 21st September 2018
Ref: Project Worker
Location: Dundee
Role
BeFriends are seeking a suitably experienced applicant to join our team and run our high quality and busy befriending service as a Project Worker.
The post holder will be expected to work directly with young people, aged between 5 – 25, on an individual basis and in groups, as well with families and befriending volunteers, on behalf of BeFriends throughout Dundee. The post holder will also contribute to improving quality and further development of befriending support for young people.
Educated to degree level, or equivalent, the successful candidate will also have significant experience of working with children and young people, volunteers, and have comprehensive knowledge of current issues faced by young people and of the voluntary sector and the challenges voluntary sector organisations face.
Organisation profile
BeFriends is a small, independent charity that was established in 1981. The organisation has a strong commitment to supporting young people to; increase their confidence and self-esteem, build confidence in themselves and reduce social isolation by developing social skills to empower young people to build and maintain positive friendships and relationships. BeFriends is a key young person’s charity in Dundee contributing to
Application notes
Closing date: Friday 21st September 2018
Interviews will take place on Friday 5th October 2018.
For an informal discussion please email with contact details to matt.allen@befriends.org.uk
An application pack can be downloaded here https://dva.scot/news/applications-are-invited-for-the-role-of-project-worker-at-befriends-dundee/
Or if you would like an application pack to be posted out, please contact:
Lynne Findlay,
Administration Officer
Dundee Voluntary Action
Number Ten
10 Constitution Road
DUNDEE, DD1 1LL
Email : lynnefindlay@dva.scot
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BeFriends formerly known as Youth-Link (Dundee) is a Dundee based charity. Established in 1981 we have provided help and support to thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Dundee area.
BeFriends acts as a resource for vulnerable/disadvantaged children aged 5-18 providing them with a One-to-One Befriending Service.
Through support from befrienders and by participating in fun activities/experiences we:
Our Mission Statement:
Through volunteers, BeFriends offers befriending support to disadvantaged local children and young people, developing their life skills and improving their well-being.
BeFriends acts as a resource for vulnerable/disadvantaged children aged 5-18 providing them with a One-to-One Befriending Service.
Through support from befrienders and by participating in fun activities/experiences we:
- Make a positive change in the lives of the children and young people
- Raise the children and young people’s aspirations and help them realise their full potential
- Build upon the children's key skills and abilities helping them develop into confident and capable individuals
- Enhance the children and young people’s personal, social and communication skills
- Encourage the children and young people to take responsibility for their behaviour and actions and support them to make positive choices that can reshape their future
- Increase the children and young people’s participation in city wide and local activities
Our Mission Statement:
Through volunteers, BeFriends offers befriending support to disadvantaged local children and young people, developing their life skills and improving their well-being.
Scottish Charity No. SC 022565.
A charitable company limited by guarantee - Registered in Scotland as BeFriends Limited No. SC 150411.
A charitable company limited by guarantee - Registered in Scotland as BeFriends Limited No. SC 150411.
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