Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 15/07/2021

• LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

• SERVICE UPDATES

• PREMISES & TECHNOLOGY

• FORUMS & NETWORKS

• FUNDING

• TRAINING & LEARNING

LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 

 
Scottish Government: From Monday 19 July, all parts of Scotland not currently there will move to level 0. However, this move will be made with certain modifications.
These include:

• Hospitality venues being required to close at midnight.

• In indoor public places where there isn’t already a 1m rule in place, the physical distance requirement will reduce from 2m to 1m and will apply between different household groups.

• Outdoors, a limit on the size of outdoor group gatherings will be kept at 15.

• For the next three weeks at least, there will be a requirement for 1m distancing between different groups of 15.

• A gradual return to the office has been postponed until after 9 August at least.

 
The First Minister said she still hoped Scotland could move beyond level zero from 9 August – the point at which the government aimed to scrap most legal restrictions.
Ministers also plan remove the blanket requirement for close contacts of those who test positive to self-isolate, as long as they have had two doses of vaccine, at that point. BBC WEBSITE

SERVICE UPDATES 

Connecting Scotland Fast Track: Application guidance for the fast track can be found athttps://connecting.scot/organisations/fast-track/guidance and housing fast track guidance can be found athttps://connecting.scot/organisations/fast-track-housing/guidance

Organisations can apply for support forup to 10 peoplethat they work with that meet all the following criteria:

• They are digitally excluded – they currently do not have access to an appropriate device and/or internet connection at home.

• They are from a low income household – they cannot afford to buy a device or pay for internet access from their household income.

• They are at risk of social isolation or loneliness.

The three priority target groups are:

• Older people (aged 60+)

• Disabled people

• Single parents

Applications may also be accepted for other people where strong evidence of a risk of social isolation is provided.

Volunteer Centre East Lothian: We’re hiring!
Community Taskforce Volunteer Coordinator& Funding & Communications Officer

The Coordinator will play a key role in delivering our high-quality services for people living in the East Lothian. You will be responsible for assessing the needs of the older people referred to us and tailoring the support offered to them based on their individual needs and interests. For more information and to apply visit Good moves. GOOD MOVES

The Funding & Communications Officer vacancy is an exciting new role, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive funding and communications officer who can demonstrate a real passion for income generation and who can make a tangible contribution to increasing the charity’s and supporting the local third sectors funding position, while helping to raise the charity’s profile via communications strategy. We require someone who understands the nature of what we do and can empathise with the Third Sector. You will work alongside the Chief Officer to develop and implement a Funding and Communications Strategy for the organisation. For more information and to apply visit Good moves. GOOD MOVES

Women’s Aid Mid and East Lothian:2 x Women’s Support Workers 35 hours Job Ref: WSW-1 This post attracts a Salary up to £23,310 per annum (pro rota)
(Salary scale: £21,559 to £23,310 per annum pro rota) We have 2 x Full Time vacancies for experienced support workers. You will work using a multi-agency, trauma informed approach and your case load will include individual and group work support. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years work experience. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement and you should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. Closing date for all applicants is Thursday 29th at 5pm, Interviews Via Zoom will take place on Tuesday 3rd August. Request an application pack from Nancy Ross on 0131 561 5804 or go online atwww.womensaideml.org

ELCAP: A vacancy has created a rare opportunity to join ELCAP’s leadership team at an exciting time in our organisation’s development. Reporting to our Chief Executive, our Business Manager will lead our business support functions, help us evidence our impact and ensure that everyone involved with ELCAP has a quality experience.

We are looking for someone who has sound management skills, a zest for business improvement and the drive to enable our organisation to become the recognised gold standard in social care.

ELCAP is a Scottish charity which provides care and support for individuals who are affected by learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems. We are proud to serve the communities of East Lothian and Midlothian, where we provide over 10,000 hours of community-based and respite support each week.#

Full details of the post and the application process are available on the Goodmoves website.

CAPS Independent Advocacy:Recruitment Collective Advocacy worker – Eating Disorder project 21 hours per week Salary: £24,657 per annum FTE, (£14,284 pro rata) CAPS is looking for a new worker to facilitate the successful “Seen But Not Heard” collective advocacy project for people with experience of eating disorders.ADVERT

PREMISES & TECHNOLOGY 

Health and Safety:Glasgow CVS has received Lottery funding to provide free health and safety training to the third sector across Scotland. Their latest update has information on Long Covid, staff welfare, and lone working. There is also a guide to their extensive list of free health and safety training.H&S UPDATE

FORUMS & NETWORKS 
 

• Network & Learn Meetings

1. Social Justice & Poverty: Tue 3rd Aug 21 2-3pm Register

2. Health & Social Care: Thu 12th Aug 21 4-5pm Register

3. Mental Health & Substance Misuse: Tue 24th Aug 21 3-4pm Register

4. Volunteering, Workforce Training and Development: Thu 19th Aug 4-5pm Register

5. Criminal Justice: Mon 30th Aug 21 3-4pm Register

6. Families & Young People: Tue 7th Sep 21 3-4pm Register

7. Environment & Development: Thu 16th Sep 21 2-3pm Register

8. Culture & Leisure: Tue 21st Sep 21 3-4pm Register

9. Social Enterprise: Thu 30th Sep 21 3-4pm Register

• Forums

1. Children, Young People & Families Forum: 24th Aug 21 10-12pm Request Membership

2. Third Sector Forum: Thu 2nd Sep 21 2-3pm Register

3. Criminal Justice Forum: 13th Sep (3-4pm or 2-4pm) Register

4. Health & Social Care Forum: 23rd Sep (Sep (4-5 or 3-5pm) Register

FUNDING 

The Scottish Government’s Volunteering Support Fundis now open for applications. The £3.3 million Fund will be delivered on its behalf by Impact Funding Partners over the next 3 years. Organisations can apply for up to £30,000 to March 2024. The fund is geared towards organisations in Scotland with an annual income of under £250,000. It will enable Scotland’s small to medium sized third sector organisations to recruit additional volunteers who will contribute towards delivering a new volunteering project, or extending/expanding an existing one, and improve how volunteers are supported in their role. The fund will support organisations to deliver on four key outcomes:

• Increase diversity in the third sector’s volunteer pool, to particularly include people who experience disadvantage or would traditionally experience barriers to volunteering

• Improve governance, leadership and financial knowledge of organisations through the recruitment of skilled volunteers to enhance the third sector’s capacity

• Improve organisational capacity to provide opportunities for skills and personal development through volunteering

• Enhance services delivered by organisations to better meet the needs of the communities they serve

A full overview of the fund plus information on how to apply can be found on Impact Funding Partners website: https://bit.ly/3AAqcaT

TRAINING & LEARNING 

Social Enterprise Scotlandhas a range of free training courses for social enterprises on their website.SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TRAINING

ENABLE Works: This is to notify you about our EF training starting soon in East Lothian and about its: dates, numbers and delivery plan.

We are now ready to take on referrals for:

• Stage 2 remote EF training for 3 x 18+ years old clients – starting on 2nd of August

• Stage 3 remote EF training for 2×16/17 years old and 3 x 18+ clients – starting on 9th of August

Both training will be done via Zoom with our experienced trainers and will last 12 weeks.

Please link in with my colleague Lewis Allan – lewis.allan@enable.org.uk, T: 07889 456 112 – directly, should you have any clients wishing to start the programme. The newest version of Eligibility Confirmation/Referral form enclosed.

COVID-19 Vaccine NHS Scotland Explainer Video: latest video resources just released below by the Scottish Government, in case these are helpful for you to cascade to your networks. All the videos are available in other languages. Video – Links

Notification of Regional Prosperity Framework Consultation: Final_RPF-consultation-letter to stakeholders-AN090621