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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Person specifications

should identify and distinguish those criteria that are essential for effective job performance and those,You can compare the information provided by the applicant in the application form or CV against the essential,only contain criteria that are real requirements for the job.,The term 'physically fit' does not inform the applicant why this is a requirement in the particular role,to consider reallocating duties, or adjusting a role, or providing other forms of support, in order

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/recruitment-selection/guide-to-developing-and-advertising-a-job/person-specifications

Membership

The resources, training and opportunities available to members, together with the wealth of news and information,It meant a lot to a small independent charity like Leuchie, and underlined the fantastic job our team,Cancer Support Scotland We talked to Stephanie Quigley, service manager with Cancer Support Scotland,“Cancer Support Scotland is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer,takes additional funding and financial support.

https://scvo.scot/membership

Guide to organisational change

PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE,Job Finding Support Scheme The UK Government has introduced a scheme to offer support across England,,Guidance is up to a maximum of 15 participants. · A mock interview · Sector specific job advice · Job,peers · Also receive tailored 1-2-1 support to enable them to develop a Job Finding Action Plan (JFAP,It can be used to protect jobs when an organisation, or part of an organisation, moves from one employer

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-organisational-change

New employment programme will lead to private sector profits feast

£76.6m worth of employment contracts going to companies based outside of Scotland or working in partnership with international bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/new-work-programme-set-to-be-dominated-by-large-employability-organisations

Individuals may also apply in certain circumstances.Each Committee has agreed their own Priorities, Criteria

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003i3G0EAI/dumfries-galloway-council-area-committee-grants

Claimants tell TFN: DWP fit-for-work tests left us suicidal

​After exposing the humiliation of life on benefits through a series of articles, more claimants are telling TFN how the welfare system is failing

https://tfn.scot/news/claimants-tell-tfn-dwp-fit-for-work-tests-left-us-suicidal

Gannochy Trust

Currently open
but also to inspire and develop young people throughout Scotland.The Trust has different eligibility criteria,for charities based or working in Perth and Kinross, than those across Scotland.,For Perth and Kinross the aims are:- To improve the quality of life- To improve the availability or quality,of the built and natural environment for wide community use- To develop and inspire children and young,people (From age 0 to 21 inclusive)For the rest of Scotland they are:- To develop and inspire children

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R0N00000QwcfZUAR/gannochy-trust

Move to improve access to wheelchairs

Charities have backed plans to create legislation to ensure those who need temporary access to a wheelchair receive one

https://tfn.scot/news/move-to-improve-access-to-wheelchairs

SCVO consultation response to the Scottish Government's Resource Spending Review

; voluntary organisations are employers and must be supported to deliver Fair Work for all staff as part,The expansion of Fair Work First criteria to include payment of the Scottish Living Wage is an opportunity,However, SCVO is concerned that too few people within the sector feel they have been provided with enough information,for both Fair Work First and the changing criteria.,Accessible means giving voluntary organisations the information they need to plan properly and to meet

https://scvo.scot/p/49550/2022/03/22/scvo-consultation-response-to-the-scottish-governments-resource-spending-review

SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the impact of human rights budgeting

services (funding, digital, membership support, and information).SCVO policy submissions, engagement,The sector is an employer, a partner, and a vital social and economic actor.,The budget can support job and financial security for the voluntary sector workforce, their volunteers,The Scottish Government recognised the need for information, advice, and support and committed to working,Employment from contracts should also support Fair Work principles, including payment of the Living Wage

https://scvo.scot/p/53617/2022/09/09/scvo-response-to-pre-budget-scrutiny-2023-24-the-impact-of-human-rights-budgeting