* Fixed until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of continuation, subject to funding. Hours: 18 hours per week. Set times at Tynecastle Park include Mondays 10am - 12pm (fortnightly for team meetings), every Tuesday 10am – 12pm for co-working, and Fridays 12.30pm – 5.00pm. Remaining hours to be worked around the needs of the service, flexibly across the week.
Role
Role overview
To improve the quality of life for neurodiverse children and young people living in the South West of the city. We provide group and one-to-one support, information, advocacy, and advice to build families' confidence and self-esteem. Working in partnership with statutory and other services including the City of Edinburgh Council, Parent and Carer Support, and Family Wellbeing team.
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas: Mental Health, Social Connections, and Equal Opportunities.
We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value, and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk.
Application notes
Please email your CV & cover letter detailing how your skills and experiences make you a good fit for this role to recruitment@bighearts.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 6th January 2025. Shortlisted candidates will then receive an invitation to attend an interview, which will take place on Friday 17th January 2025. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@bighearts.org.uk, and we will help answer your questions.
Big Hearts is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, and religion or belief.
To provide support for Kinship Carers across the city of Edinburgh through group support, one-to-one support, information, advocacy, and advice to build their confidence and self-esteem enabling them to better cope.
To assist the Project Lead in the delivery of a programme of interesting and fun sessions/activities in consultation with young people to ensure they are at the centre of their own planning. ‘Welcome Through Football’ aims to assist in the integration and inclusion of recently arrived young refugees, asylum seekers, and young people with a migrant background aged 15-25.
To assist welfare rights & housing advisers in their work providing high-quality advice and representation to individuals affected by addiction on matters of income maximisation, welfare benefits, housing rights, and money advice, in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
The case support will be provided within a range of settings from recovery hubs and local community venues.
By joining our team, you will be helping alleviate poverty and improve individuals, families, and children’s lives and ensure our vision is fulfilled, in that no one in our communities endures hardship.
Big Hearts Community Trust is welcoming applications to join the charity’s Board of Trustees in 2025.
There are two Trustee positions:
* One to be filled by an experienced finance professional or accountant ideally with some charity knowledge.
* The other to be filled by an individual who has an interest or experience in charity governance and may be interested in being a future Chair for Big Hearts.
This is a fantastic opportunity for two individuals to join the Board of Heart of Midlothian FC’s official charity and play a part in supporting local communities through the power of the beautiful game.
Big Hearts is an award-winning charity changing lives through football since 2015. With projects including Memories, Kinship Care, Welcome Through Football, and School’s Out, we are considered one of the leading football charities in Scotland and recognized for the high standard of our free support services around mental health, equality, and social connections. The charity currently runs over 15 projects and employs a core team of 17 staff.
Key information
* Big Hearts Trustees are appointed for an initial term of 3 years.
* These non-Executive roles are non-paid positions.
* All Trustees are expected to uphold and represent Big Hearts’ purpose, vision, values, and mission in a personal and professional capacity.
* Being a Heart of Midlothian FC supporter is desired, but not essential.
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