Third Sector Staff
Easing out of lockdown April 26th 2021
As lockdown eases, organisations need to think about how staff and volunteers can continue to work safely.
Scottish Government advice is that remote working should remain the default for all of those who can. If your organisation has successfully moved to home working and digital service delivery this might mean that you do not need to reopen physical services or premises for some time. See below for guidance on working from home.
If you do decide to reopen you have a duty of care towards staff and volunteers. You must do all you reasonably can to support their health, wellbeing and safety. For further guidance on reopening safely then click here.
As lockdown eases, organisations need to think about how staff and volunteers can continue to work safely.
Scottish Government advice is that remote working should remain the default for all of those who can. If your organisation has successfully moved to home working and digital service delivery this might mean that you do not need to reopen physical services or premises for some time. See below for guidance on working from home.
If you do decide to reopen you have a duty of care towards staff and volunteers. You must do all you reasonably can to support their health, wellbeing and safety. For further guidance on reopening safely then click here.
Working from home & Digital Tools
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SVCO is offering advice for remote working here:
Media Mentor is offering online remote training here:
Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for beginners:
Argyll & Bute Council's FAQs about the coronavirus includes information about video conferencing platforms and how to work digitally and safely:
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As in-person restrictions increase, many are looking for digital ways to deliver services and keep in touch with service users. SCVO has information on digital delivery tools here:
SVCO is maintaining a calendar of events in support of the third sector that have moved online here:
InspirAlba has compiled FAQs about video-conferencing here:
Let's Get Online.Scot's website is hosted by Digital Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government. It offers online (not downloadable) learning resources for complete beginners.
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ACOSVO is focused on supporting CEOs and Senior leaders for the voluntary sector during this time of crisis. More info is here:
ACAS has information about protecting your employees and workplace here:
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CIPD have issued an online checker tool to assist you.
Use the CIPD's COVID-19 workforce planner to navigate the complex workforce planning decisions you'll need to make during the coronavirus pandemic. Pick the responses that best correspond to your circumstances; you'll then be guided to the options and actions most applicable to your situation. The recommended steps will include more specific detail and link to further guidance. Click on the button below to access the tool. 
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INDIVIDUALS AND STAFF:
- The Argyll & Bute Council has information regarding financial support for individuals, including those who have been laid off or made redundant; are sick or self-isolating; or are self-employed here: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/claim
- HMRC has opened a hotline for businesses and the self-employed regarding tax relief options available, which is 0800 0159 559. More information available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-helpline-to-support-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19
- StepChange has posted advice about debt and the coronavirus, including information on claiming Statutory Sick Pay and other benefits: https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/debt-and-coronavirus.aspx
- The TURAS Learn website by the NHS has a section on Psychosocial mental health and wellbeing support for staff here that you may find useful at this time.
BUSINESSES:
- Information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Plan can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
