We would like to hear from energetic professionals who are able to help the charity set, develop and deliver its strategy, transforming the lives of the individuals we work with. Cruse Scotland is a unique organisation – as we are Scotland's only open-to-all bereavement charity.
Our work offers bereaved people the vital support they so badly need when someone close dies. We have a proven record of providing personalised, quality support to bereaved adults and children across Scotland over the last 50 years. During 2023-24 we delivered over 5,000 counselling sessions across Scotland – all of which was this provided by a skilled volunteer workforce – supported by just 22 members of staff. Our telephone helpline is also delivered by another volunteer team who responded to 9324 calls across the year!
This is an exciting time for the charity, in 2022 we launched a new 5-year strategy with ambitious plans for growth and development and are looking to strengthen our Board of Directors in order that they can further guide our success. The role of the Board of Directors is crucial to the success of Cruse Scotland, providing good governance, guidance and leadership at the highest level of the charity. We are seeking people with relevant expertise, with the time and commitment to devote to this challenging role and who share our values as an organisation.
We are particularly interested in hearing from dynamic professionals who are looking for opportunities to broaden their own experience; improve their own career prospects and/or share their existing knowledge. We are particularly keen, but not exclusively, to hear from those with existing or previous careers in one of the following:
Cruse Scotland strives to create a fair and inclusive organisational culture. In our commitment towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics who are under-represented in our trustee membership.
The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. It will re-open in October 2024 and close in April 2025, and we are looking for Project Workers to cover a variety of shifts:
The role involves working 12-hour day shifts (usually seven on/seven off), and responsibilities include:
We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and experience:
The post is for 31 weeks beginning on Monday, 23 September 2024, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 02 October 2024, and ends on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.
The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. It will re-open in October 2024 and close in April 2025, and we are looking for Project Workers to cover a variety of shifts:
Day Shift Team Leader – 7:45 am to 8:00 pm (up to 39.375 hours per week)
Night Shift Team Leader – 7:45 pm to 8:00 am (up to 39.375 hours per week)
The Dayshift Team Leader role involves working 12-hour day shifts (seven on/seven off), overseeing volunteers and liaising with other agencies to identify suitable accommodations for each individual to move on to.
The Night Shift Team Leader role involves working continuous night shifts (seven nights on/seven nights off), overseeing volunteers and liaising with other support services.
Both Team Leaders will work closely with the Welcome Centre leadership team, with guests and volunteers. Good communication skills, along with problem-solving and decision-making, are essential.
The post is for 31 weeks beginning on Monday, 23 September 2024, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 02 October 2024, and ends on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.
Home-Start Edinburgh, Home Link Family Support, NHS Lothian’s Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS), Citizens Advice , Circle, Stepping Stones North Edinburgh, and City of Edinburgh Council’s Early Years Education are delighted to recruit staff for a new transformational partnership approach that will test bespoke holistic whole family supports throughout the early years. The project, ‘The Family Hub’, will ensure that appropriate, universal, and enhanced support is available at the earliest stage possible for all families with a child not yet in an ELC or school setting. This will be achieved by developing a cohesive pathway and menu of supports alongside families.
The project aims to:
Home-Start Edinburgh is recruiting a Senior Co-ordinator, Evaluation & Impact, to support this project as well as the activities of Home-Start Edinburgh. The right person will be someone with a background working alongside families, and an understanding of how to gather evidence to illustrate the impact our service makes. With skills in quality assuring services and data, and supporting improvement activities, you will help drive forward support to families in Edinburgh.
Home-Start Edinburgh is a volunteer-led charity with over 35 years-experience working in local communities, supporting families with a child under 5 in the home. We are currently recruiting for the role of Family Support Co-ordinator. Whilst our Head Office is in Leith, the successful applicant will be required to support volunteers and families in one of Edinburgh’s four localities.
This role will be tasked will support families, predominantly through the network of volunteers they recruit, support and train. They will also be expected to contribute to the wider operation and further development of the scheme.
The post-holder will work with the other Family Support Co-ordinators, as well as other staff, to ensure families receive holistic, high quality support. They will contribute to the ongoing training and development of volunteers, including delivery of the Volunteer Prep course, as well as networking with other local organisations.
JOB PURPOSE: The role holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and wider team to maintain and establish effective financial and administrative systems and processes. S/he will be responsible for the smooth running of our financial systems, undertaking book-keeping, reporting and regularly reviewing policies, processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and will liaise with the Board about financial issues. S/he will manage other operational matters from time to time
Key responsibilities
1. Financial management
2. General
Skills and specifications:
Do you love working with volunteers?
Are you inspired by matching their support with opportunities that will make a tangible positive impact on breaking the cycle of homelessness?
Are you good at gathering information and organising people?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
Social Bite is looking for someone special to join our team and to coordinate our volunteering programme.
You will come with experience of working with volunteers. You will help to deliver our services, campaigns and events – leading on volunteers’ recruitment, logistics, stewardship and communications. You will be playing a key part in helping to look after and grow our volunteers, ensure volunteering processes are smooth and efficient, and identify volunteering needs and roles. You will enjoy taking your own initiative but also working as a part of the team. You will be required to travel around our various locations. You will be resilient, always bringing a smile and can-do attitude to your work.
We need you to be:
OVERVIEW
Since August 2023, the Citadel has received funding from the Strategic Equity Fund to deliver a Wellbeing Project in the Trinity Academy Learning Community (Trinity Academy, Trinity PS, Victoria PS, Wardie PS). The aims of the project are to promote the mental health and wellbeing of targeted pupils, and to improve their school attendance and engagement with learning. This project builds on the Citadel’s relationship with the Trinity Learning Community, which includes school-based youth work at Trinity Academy and family support at Trinity PS and Victoria PS. The postholder will work closely with other members of the Citadel team to co-ordinate support for pupils and their families, and will be a Lead Worker in the Citadel’s Unboxed Club.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join Our Board as Treasurer and Contribute Your Expertise
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the arts? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role.
Why Become Our Treasurer?
As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting our mission to advocate, nurture, and champion Black talent in the performing arts, screen, and event sectors in Scotland. This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise without requiring a significant time commitment.
Key Responsibilities:
What We’re Looking For:
What’s in It for You?
Commitment
We are looking for a therapist to join our Therapy Centre Team. We are open to considering a range of accredited therapists - art, music, drama, filial, Lego, play, certified Theraplay, Buss registered. If you are an experienced therapist with skills in working with children individually and in groups, we’d like to hear from you.
Scottish Adoption and Fostering is an established voluntary sector provider of specialist adoption services. We have built our reputation on the delivery of high quality and innovative services based on best practice. This is an exciting time to join the Agency as we expand our work to include a Mainstream Fostering Service.
The role is for 21 Hours a week and will involve some travel to work with children and families within a 60 mile radius of our Edinburgh Office. We want to take a flexible approach so if there are therapists who can commit to a set number of hours a week that are fewer than 21 hours we would love to hear from you.
Are you passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ young people and research? Can you update and develop a long running research project? Can you gather, analyse and report on large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data?
Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer young people right across Scotland.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to join our Policy, Participation and Research Team – impacting across Scotland.
Based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, you will:
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of LGBTQ+ research in Scotland.
We want to hear from you if you have: