Equality Scotland - Trust, Hanover (Scotland) & Bield Housing Associations.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT PROJECT
Breaking down barriers to employment within Edinburgh & Lothians.

Are you from BME communities? Would you like to improve your opportunities to gain employment within housing and the public sector? If yes then please read on.

The Job Opportunities Support Project is a new initiative managed by the Associations listed overleaf. It is aimed at reducing the communication and cultural gap between employers and BME communities. The project will help provide a liaison between BME communities and employers with the purpose of breaking down barriers to employment and career advancement.

A number of routes to employment can be explored with you such as, work placements and training for all age groups. You will be provided with confidential help, support and advice on:

• CV preparation
• the right places to search for jobs
• filling in job applications
• interview techniques
• contact with employers

You could benefit by:
• gaining a job
• building confidence
• placement experience
• training
• gaining new skills
• gaining an understanding of job opportunities

To obtain further information or for an informal discussion
please contact Job Opportunities Development Officer.

> Alternatively you can contact us using our online form

	Making a Difference - Job Oppotunities Support Project (2006/09) The Job Opportunities Support Project was developed in February 2006 by Trust, Hanover (Scotland) and Bield Housing Associations. The main purpose of the project was to increase access to job opportunities for BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) people in housing and the public sectors, within Edinburgh and Lothians. The Project has delivered benefits to the lives of many individuals, including improved skills, increased confidence and greater financial independence. Making a Difference Report in PDF format
	Changing Minds to BME Employment Trust, Hanover (Scotland) Bield Housing Associations in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations held four annual job fairs targeted at Black & Minority Ethnic potential job applicants across Scotland.  The publications ‘Changing Minds’ and the ‘Good Practice Guide’ explores some key issues from the survey findings at these job fairs and sets out an agenda for change. ‘Changing Minds - Good Practice Guide’ in PDF format ‘Changing Minds - Full Report’ in PDF format

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WORKING FOR THE ASSOCIATIONS
Trust, Hanover (Scotland) and Bield Housing Associations specialise in housing, care and support services for older people.  We are positively working to encourage job applications from people of Black and Minority Ethnic communities. 

We employ staff from a wide range of skills and backgrounds for the diverse employment opportunities within the Associations. Office Based Staff cover areas such as general administrative, housing, IT, finance, development, maintenance and human resources.  On-Site Staff at our housing developments provide direct services to tenants such as scheme managers, co-ordinators, support staff, care assistants, cleaners, cooks and more.

Posted 22/02/06
Housing associations appoint Job Opportunities Development Officer to help BME people access job opportunities (PDF)

 

VACANCIES

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Happy to Translate
Policy and Operations Officer (Happy to Translate) – Temporary until March 2011
Salary £24, 307 (Pro-rata) per annum plus car allowance
Download job advertisement (PDF)

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Bield Housing Association Limited
Voluntary Committee / Board Members vacancies

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Consumer Network needs volunteers to provide information about consumer issues.
The Scottish Consumer Council (SCC) is looking to recruit volunteers from all over Scotland to join its Consumer Network.  

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Job openings are advertised in Appointments sections of newspapers and on each association’s website.  Additionally job vacancy lists are sent regularly to community organisations for wider distribution.

To view current vacancies available at each association, please click on the logos below:

If you are interested in a particular vacancy and would like more information before submitting your application, contact the Job Opportunities Development Team to have an informal chat. 

Job Information Day FOR Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities
Consider broadening your employment opportunities by attending our annual Job Information Day.  You will have the opportunity to talk to many different employers from the public sector in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

If you are an organisation that would like to participate in the Job Information Day as an exhibitor or advertiser, please contact us.