DUNDEE CREATIVE WELL-BEING PROJECT OFFICER

Hours of work: 20 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 per annum pro rata (35 hours FTE)
Location: Home working and Dundee base with regular travel
Holidays: 37.5 days per annum - pro rata (inclusive of public holidays)
Pension: Defined contribution pension scheme based on employer
contributions of 5% plus additional employee contributions
Contract: Initially until 31st March 2027 (likely to be extended subject to further funding)

ABOUT US

Amina is an award-winning organisation, recognised by Muslim communities and key partners within Scotland for its pioneering and responsive approach to addressing key issues and needs of Muslim and BME women.
Having invested in this specialist area where there was previously a gap in services in Scotland, Amina is recognised as the national hub for gaining access to, and consulting with Muslim and BME women across Scotland. The organisation has been instrumental in initiating and tailoring services to meet the needs of Muslim and BME women to ensure that they are able to fully participate in society without fear of discrimination or inequality.
Founded on the principles of community development, our work is underpinned by community empowerment, participation and partnership working. Vital to creating a fairer Scotland for all, is our engagement work with Muslim and BME women to ensure their voices are able and empowered to contribute to national policies and that mainstream agencies, government bodies and policy makers have an informed understanding of barriers preventing Muslim and BME women from accessing services and participating in society.

• The Officer will oversee all elements of the project in Dundee and report to the CEO.
• Facilitate and support the groups and activities for women experiencing social isolation.
• Recruitment and training of volunteers on a regular basis. Monitor, evaluate and record the progression of volunteers.
• Regularly update and submit reports as required by the funders, Board & CEO.
• Abide by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) rules in delivering the service and manage the process for volunteers.
• Be proactive in initiating partnership working and actively participate in strategic groups delivering services to Muslim and ethnically diverse women.
• Actively participate in policy-making groups and steering groups working to improve services for Muslim and ethnically diverse women.
• Work jointly with team members in the Dundee office to recruit, induct, help and support new volunteers within the organisation and identify and offer training where appropriate.
• Use group activities, social and creative media to promote the project.
• Identify and network with other women’s groups, classes, gatherings to engage with Muslim and ethnically diverse women to promote the project as well as Amina MWRC.
• Liaise with management and funders to ensure that targets are met and opportunities actioned.
• Provide evidence of targets as set out in the original funding applications and contribute to efforts to secure ongoing funding.
• Keep up-to-date with legislation and policy related to equality, social isolation and other relevant issues and good practice in services affecting Muslim and ethnically diverse women and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
• Monitor and evaluate activities and write regular reports for the Funders, Management and Board of Directors as and when required.
• Maintain databases and accurate records of all work carried out and undertake any other relevant administrative duties as may be required for the project.
• Contribute to the development of funding bids to make the project sustainable beyond the current funding period.
• Demonstrate an active commitment towards equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Participate in staff / board meetings / events as required; and participate in regular support and supervision sessions with the CEO.
• Any other duties in line with this post as directed by the CEO.
  Additional information: An exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and play your part in making Scotland a more tolerant and welcoming country.
  Amina MWRC is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from women from all diversity strands.
  All women, with the relevant skills and experience and the right to work in the UK, are encouraged to apply.