Vacancies

A photo of staff members from St David's Bradbury Day Centre in Edinburgh

St Davids rely on the help of volunteers to provide our high standard of care. We are always looking for new volunteers who feel they would have something to bring to the Day Service. Below are the current vacancies we have.

Vacancy – Board of Trustees

6 Board meetings per year, Expenses paid

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to St. David’s, please contact our Day Care Manager, Karen Murdoch by email [email protected] 

We are looking for committed individuals with a knowledge of:

  • Financial management/Accounting
  • Human Resources and Employment Law
  • Understanding of the challenges facing the Voluntary Sector
  • Older peoples services

Desirable Experience

  • An understanding of strategic financial planning and management
  • Understanding of governance in the public or private sectors
  • Prior experience of committee’/trustee work
  • Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation
  • Awareness of the voluntary sector

Skills

  • The ability to think strategically and creatively
  • Ability to analyse information
  • Good written and spoken communication skills
  • An ability to network and be an ambassador for the Trust

Personal Attributes

  • Willingness to devote the time and effort necessary
  • Capacity and evidence of understanding and support for the concept of a non-profit organisation.

Vacancy – Centre Volunteer

Are you interested in working with older people?

Are you a good listener and able to work as part of a team?

St. David’s require Centre Volunteers to work alongside the day centre staff and existing volunteers 7 days a week, between 10am & 3pm.

This volunteer position will involve supporting our elderly service users, assisting with meals and refreshments, helping with activities and outings. Full training will be given.

If you are interested, please contact the centre on 0131 660 1285 or 0131 663 8195 or email [email protected]