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Job Vancancy at Y Sort-It
We Need You !!!!

Do you want to help young people to realise their full potential?

Y Sort-It is an established charity run by young people who are committed to providing relevant services that respond to the needs of 12-25 year olds living in West Dunbartonshire. We deliver youth information and support services in the heart of communities through the provision of centre-based and outreach services. Since establishing the first Young Carers group in 2010, we now have a Young Carer support service which has grown and developed as a key support within the West Dunbartonshire.

VACANT POSITIONS

Young Carers Project
Youth Support Workers (8Hrs) x 2 Posts

All of the above posts will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

Fixed term until 31st March 2015

For application packs, contact
Y Sort-It, 24 Kilbowie Rd
Clydebank
G81 1TH
Tel 0141 941 3308 or e-mail info@ysortit.com

Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 22nd May 2013

This post is funded by Big Lottery Investing in Communities:
Supporting 21st Century Life

Young Carers Y Sort-It

Are you a Young Carer?
If you are someone who looks after their mum, dad, other relatives or a friend, providing them with the kind of help that is usually given by adults and are living in the Dumbarton, Alexandria and Clydebank area then we would like to hear from you.

Y Sort-It are running young carer groups in Dumbarton, Alexandria and Clydebank on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Clydebank Young Carers
The Young Carers group meets every Tuesday night in Clydebank in the Y Sort-It base on Kilbowie road from 6.30 too 8.30pm.

Dumbarton Young Carers
There is also a Young Carers group meeting at the Dumbarton Concorde CE Centre every Wednesday at 6 too 8pm.

For more information on this please contact
Holly at Y Sort-It on 0141 941 3308 or by email at holly@ysortit.com

Y Sort-It Fusion LGBT

Y sort it Fusion LGBT Youth group is for young people under 18 years, who identify as lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender/sexual and their friends. We aims to
offer support, advice and information to help young people to
be comfortable with their sexuality and will provide workshops
including;
· Coming out
· Dealing with family & friends, relationships
· Health & wellbeing
· Homophobia
· Sexual bullying
Fusion provides a safe space to meet new people, take part in activities and workshops and get involved
in your local community - Remember you don’t have to be to be out to come in!!!
The group meets every Monday evening between 6.30- 9pm at our Y sort it Base (Clydebank) & Y sort it
MICS (Alexandria CE Centre)

If you would like to find out more about FUSION groups please contact Laura or david using
Facebook messaging, or
email laura@ysortit.com
or david@ysortit.com
or call 0141 941 3308....

In addition there is a new West Dunbartonshire LGBT site that can offer some sign posting and information on LGBT news, events and information in West Dunbartonshire. Click here to see site

Y Sort-It Outreach

Y Sort-It workers carry out Street work in local areas across West Dunbartonshire, this means that young
people, who might not already know about us, can find out more about what we do and offer support to
young people in their own communities. We usually do Street work which involves workers walking
around the local areas talking to young people and handing out leaflets.
This will usually happen two weeks before the Y sort it bus is ready to visit your area, this means we can get to know you and the community before we arrive. This means we can promote our service and take enquiries from those of you who might not use any of Y Sort-It other services.
So don’t be shy, say ‘Hello’, if you see us!!

Wrecked and Wasted

The main aim of the Wrecked & Wasted Initiative is to raise awareness, change behavior and attitudes
amongst West Dunbartonshire’s 15 – 25 year olds to the dangers, health risks & social impact of alcohol
& drug misuse. This is delivered via events, peer volunteering, workshops and outreach.

To find out more about Wrecked & Wasted please check the Wrecked website - www.wreckedwd.co.uk

You can also check out our personalised facebook page for Wrecked and Wasted


Wrecked facebook group page

Stand Up For What You Believe In

Do you want to have more say in how your country as a whole runs? Then you have the opportunity to do so by choosing to Stand as a Candidate in the 2013 Scottish youth Parliament Elections.

To do this all you need to do is follow these three easy steps and you too can make a major difference in young peoples lives.

1. Register your interest in standing ASAP on the SYP website at www.syp.org.uk/elections.

2. We'll then put you in touch with your local co-ordinator to discuss your candidacy.

3. Campaign hard to secure votes in the March 2013 elections and become a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP)

The Making Friends Project

The Making Friends Project can help you make new friends. We will organise different activities to do.
If you are aged 18 or more, you can join.

We all need friends to surround and support us throughout life but for people with learning disabilities this need is
often overlooked. According to the Foundation for People with learning disabilities, “People with learning disabilities
tend to have very few friends, though when asked about friendship they attach great importance to this and
are often aware of their own limited social networks and consequent social isolation.”
(www.learningdisabilities.org.uk). Click here for more info.....

For a Making Friends Application form click here

For a Making Friends Referal form click here

If you wish to contct us for more info
Email: heather.sinclair@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Phone: 0141 562 2476/ 07500 782 432

Virtual Y Sort-It ..... Talking to you through Facebook

Live information, advice and support at your fingertips. Every Wednesday night from 6pm too 8.30pm Y Sort-It workers will be available to chat and answer live questions via the facebook chat option or just by using plain messaging.
To join in and access this facility then add us to your facebook friends list and we will see you in the cyber chat rooms.

HEAR

HEAR provides confidential telephone support to individuals who are, directly and indirectly, affected by addiction related issues.
TEL: 0141 952 8815 OPENING TIMES OF HELPLINE: Wednesday to Sunday 5pm – 11.30pm

For further information on the helpline, please click here

Youth Literacy

Do you want to make sure you are on the right career path? Maybe you need some support with the job you are in?

If you are aged 16-25yrs AL&CL can help with:

If you would like further information or to arrange a visit to a local group or an individual guidance session then contact Angela on 01389 608468/01389608062

Free Internet Access @ Y Sort-It

Y Sort-It has FREE internet access. If you don't have the internet or simply just want to get away from things at home then why not come down to the Y sort it Cyber Centre. We have an internet suite with laptops which all have free internet access. It doesn’t matter whether you just want to check your Facebook or maybe catch up on your homework it doesn’t cost a thing. There is also chill out areas with Gaming as well as private meeting rooms. There is always a Y sort it worker there if you need someone to talk to. (See Drop In times for details.)