Join the Third Sector Employability Forum (TSEF) for a focused morning of policy updates, practical guidance and real-world case studies looking at the impact of employability support on poverty and family life. Join the Third Sector Employability Forum (TSEF) for a focused morning of policy updates, practical guidance and real-world case studies looking at the impact of employability support on poverty and family life. Hear briefings on the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategic plan, the refreshed Local Employability Partnership) LEP framework and latest guidance on good practice in commissioning as well as hearing about Glasgow’s Child Poverty Pathfinder, with opportunities for questions, live polls and next-step actions.

This event is part of DTS’s Check ins event series which aim to provide role-specific advice and support to improve individual work-place performance for member organisations. The Check Ins are an exclusive knowledge exchange platform and are an opportunity for attendees to share valuable insights with each other in a small group setting and with overall guidance from DTAS.

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.

Volunteer Scotland invite you to join in this FREE workshop where we will discuss the Quality Standards available in Scotland, and provide you with more information on the products, the standards, process and the difference this can make to volunteers experience. This workshop will help you make the right development step for your volunteer programme.

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.

People management is often the biggest concern of team leaders, supervisors and managers, which is understandable given that it is a fundamental to being a great manager.

In an exciting partnership, SCVO and Amplify Training are pleased to offer an introductory training course on safeguarding for the voluntary sector. The aim of this three-hour course is to build participants’ knowledge of safeguarding for the Scottish voluntary sector. You will be able to learn more about the regulatory requirements for safeguarding and good practice in proactively preventing harm, building a positive safeguarding culture and responding well to concerns.

SCVO recognises that simply transitioning everything from the office to a virtual space is no longer enough and that the hybrid work place has now become the norm for many of us. This transition has inadvertently had a negative impact on our mental wellbeing. Issues like staff stress, burnout, an incessant sense of always being on, and the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life have left us feeling drained, and in many ways still grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic. Nonetheless, there are tangible steps we can take today to restore balance and cultivate contented, healthy hybrid workplaces.

Does data protection and/or the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) leave you feeling worried, unsure or confused? If it does, this online course will be a great base upon which to build your knowledge in the area of data protection and the way it might impact your organisation.

An EMPPC priority is to ensure staff across all services are equipped to understand and respond to neglect. As part of this work, we have developed a Neglect Toolkit to support identification, assessment, analysis and planning where there are issues or risk of child neglect. The toolkit can be used by any professional working with a family where there are concerns about neglect.

An East Lothian Climate Hub event for anyone who wants to learn about or who is already involved in climate, nature and sustainable activities.

Can someone take the minutes? How often do you avoid eye contact when this question is asked in meetings? Attend this interactive SCVO online course, which is packed full of tips and strategies for minute taking in online meetings, look them in the eye and say “I’ll be happy to do it!”

This course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children, young people and/or their parents or carers, and who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role. This course is suitable for staff who have not previously completed this training as it is not refresher training.

SCVO recognises that simply transitioning everything from the office to a virtual space is no longer enough and that the hybrid work place has now become the norm for many of us. This transition has inadvertently had a negative impact on our mental wellbeing. Issues like staff stress, burnout, an incessant sense of always being on, and the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life have left us feeling drained, and in many ways still grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic. Nonetheless, there are tangible steps we can take today to restore balance and cultivate contented, healthy hybrid workplaces.

Been asked to write a report at work, but don’t know where to start?  On completion of this online course, participants will be able to produce an effective and reader-friendly report, identify what to include and leave out of the report, use their time more productively to produce the report and have more confidence in their own role of reporter.

This online course with Pamela Redpath will look at financial roles and responsibilities within a voluntary sector organisation, why you need financial information, how to use it and how it impacts on others.

This Level 3 course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers working within East Lothian and Midlothian who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with vulnerable adults and who have a requirement to learn more about Adult Support and Protection for their role.

Why measure social impact? Every organisation can and should measure their social impact, especially in these uncertain times, because evaluation is key to securing both continued and future funding. Indeed, funding often depends on reporting your social impact clearly and concisely to funders who want to know their investment is making a real difference.

This course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children, young people and/or their parents or carers, and who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role. This course is suitable for staff who have not previously completed this training as it is not refresher training.

Working locally in Glasgow, North Ayrshire, Stirling, and Fife—and nationally through training—SSF delivers targeted prevention and intervention programmes that support young people facing poverty, trauma, and adversity to reach their full potential. Based in communities facing their own unique challenges, SSF delivers targeted prevention and intervention programmes which support young people facing social and economic barriers to reach their full potential and thrive.

In partnership, SCVO and Challenges Catalyst are pleased to offer this introductory online project management course for the voluntary sector. The online content is designed for participants who want to understand the principles of project management, whether delivery is virtual or in the workplace.

This online course with Pamela Redpath will look at annual accounting, governance and reporting within a voluntary sector organisation. It can be studied as a standalone course or in conjunction with the other "All things financial" course Budgeting and sound financial management.

This is an introductory course that will develop your understanding of gender-based violence with a specific focus on domestic abuse. In this training you will explore the links between gender inequality, violence against women and girls and domestic abuse, the impact of domestic abuse on women and their families, the complexities involved in leaving abusive relationships, and the main elements of best practices for working with women.

This online course with Pamela Redpath will look at annual accounting, governance and reporting within a voluntary sector organisation. It can be studied as a standalone course or in conjunction with the other "All things financial" course Budgeting and sound financial management.

The course will raise awareness and support professionals, carers and volunteers in understanding and managing the needs of children and young people displaying problematic or harmful sexual behaviour (HSB).

In partnership, SCVO and Challenges Catalyst are pleased to offer this introductory online project management course for the voluntary sector. The online content is designed for participants who want to understand the principles of project management, whether delivery is virtual or in the workplace.

This immersive two-day workshop equips participants with essential skills to identify individuals at risk of suicide and effectively intervene. Through engaging, hands-on practice, attendees will learn to assess risk, facilitate open conversations, and create safety plans that provide meaningful support to those experiencing at risk of suicide.

This immersive two-day workshop equips participants with essential skills to identify individuals at risk of suicide and effectively intervene. Through engaging, hands-on practice, attendees will learn to assess risk, facilitate open conversations, and create safety plans that provide meaningful support to those experiencing at risk of suicide.

People management is often the biggest concern of team leaders, supervisors and managers, which is understandable given that it is a fundamental to being a great manager. This course with Mark Douglas from Blue Ptarmigan identifies what it means to be a great people manager, exploring the roles, responsibilities and skill sets required. 

The UK Safer Internet Centre are delivering a FREE Online Safety update with East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee. Stay Ahead in Online Safety – Join Our Free Online Safety Live Event!

Designed and delivered in partnership with trainer John Bonnar, this two=part online course will help organisations take charge of the process and win contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that are in their best interests and those of their clients.

Designed and delivered in partnership with trainer John Bonnar, this two=part online course will help organisations take charge of the process and win contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that are in their best interests and those of their clients.

Does your place of work need an Emergency First Aider? If so, this in-person course is the one to help meet that need! If a workplace first aid risk assessment has identified a need for an Emergency First Aider in your workplace, this one-day Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework(SCQF) qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

Exclusive for SCVO HR service subscribers, we're hosting our second Employers' network meeting. Come along to hear HR updates from Lorna Robertson, Caroline Christie and Amy Graham from SCVO, and get involved with the conversation!

The world we live and work in is changing at an ever increasing pace. Both employees and clients have different expectations and needs to those of 12 months ago, with much going online and remote management becoming a norm. You will have to continue to adapt your ways of working to these new norms, remote working and the increasing pace of change, it is a truth that we are all facing.