Jobs in Leith, Edinburgh

For decades, many children in residential care settings in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Under a national scheme, survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to an apology and support.

Redress Scotland is the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for deciding levels of financial redress to be awarded to survivors and, in some cases, next of kin. Redress Scotland is independent of the Scottish Government.

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We are recruiting Panel Support Coordinators to increase our team and support the public body, Redress Scotland. We are looking for skilled, experienced people who are committed to living our values of Dignity, Respect and Compassion. We will offer you training, flexible working and support and you will be part of an inclusive team.

The post benefits from a range of excellent terms and conditions, holidays entitlement, pension and a range of other additional benefits and is completely remote therefore your home address will be your place of work. You will be required to meet in person for learning and development opportunities. It is imperative that the postholder therefore has access to a private work space for work with excellent internet capability for connecting and security in terms of confidentiality due to the nature of our work.

Background

For decades, many children in residential care settings in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Under a new national scheme, survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to an apology and support

Redress Scotland is the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for deciding levels of financial redress to be awarded to survivors and, in some cases, next of kin. Redress Scotland is independent of the Scottish Government.

As the organisation grows, we are looking for additional Panel Support Coordinators to work in a dynamic environment, providing vital support to Panel Members. Working as part of a team reporting directly to the Panel Support Manager, the role requires someone who is able to work with others as part of a busy team but is also confident working on their own initiative and who is able to make decisions. The role is one where you have to be organised as no two days are the same and in return you will work in an environment that is supportive and caring where you see your contribution make a difference to survivors and their families every day.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast paced environment and be involved in varied and dynamic work.

Organisation

Redress Scotland is primarily a decision-making body. It will not process applications, provide application support to applicants or arrange payments. In order to make best use of public resources, all administrative aspects of the national scheme will instead be carried out by Scottish Government without impinging on the independence of Redress Scotland’s decision-making.

As a charity and social enterprise, our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless. We challenge the status quo by pioneering solutions that create lasting change, whether that’s by supporting people to find a safe place to call home, empowering and enabling people to get a job, or by providing free, fresh food to people in situation of homelessness or in food poverty.

We are looking for someone to join our successful programme Jobs First that aims to provide employment opportunities to people in situation of homelessness. In Aberdeen we will work with young people, age between 16 – 24. We are looking for a person who will build on our existing relationships with our employer partners and supporting in developing new relationships to offer a wide range of employment opportunities to young people.

We need a dynamic, creative and reliable team member who can use their own initiative to build strong relationships with various stakeholders. In this role you will be working closely with Programme Co-ordinator to create opportunities for:

• young people to gain employment,

• charities to establish referral pathways,

• building local level relationships to build brand awareness with partnering employers.

Are you ready to be a part of our dynamic and passionate Social Impact team, dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of others? We are looking for someone who thrives in a role full of variety, where each day offers something new.

Do you have experience supporting and developing young people facing homelessness? Are you eager to join a collaborative team working towards ending homelessness? If you enjoy taking initiative and working closely with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As part of your role, you will need to travel across various locations, bringing your resilience, positive attitude, and a smile to every challenge.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

As part of the Social Bite team, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Support & Development & Wellbeing (i.e. external supervision, reflective practice group, employee assistance programme)

• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts, savings, and wellbeing perks (i.e. Partnership Dining Out discount, Blue Light Card Scheme)

Street Soccer is a charity using football to create lasting change in the lives of isolated and excluded adults and young people. We run 60 sessions a week of free, inclusive and judgement-free football. These sessions provide person-centred support to players facing a number of challenges including mental health, homelessness, long term unemployment, problem substance use, criminal justice and seeking asylum. Our mission is to create hope and opportunity for all.

We support thousands of players a year on their journey to positive change by providing a safe space, trusting relationships and a sense of belonging. We fight isolation and exclusion by bringing people together, building confidence and creating supportive communities. We support people of all ages and backgrounds through relationship-based support, focusing on trust and personal development, supporting everyone to set and achieve their own goals. Thanks to the support of Street Soccer, 82% of players say that their quality of life has improved.

Lived experience is at the heart of what we do, with over 80% of our staff having lived experience of the challenges our players face.

97% of players think that Street Soccer is a unique organisation. With over 16 years of experience delivering positive change through football, we are now working in more communities than ever, with city hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and South London, as well as a network of sessions across 6 other local authorities.

Leith United is an innovative new partnership of Street Soccer Scotland and YMCA Edinburgh, working together to deliver an impact programme that strengthens community cohesion, promotes inclusive growth, and creates meaningful opportunities for all who call Leith home. At the heart of this initiative is the Leith Community Centre, a vibrant hub for creativity, support, and connection.

Role Purpose

The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator will lead the development and delivery of the Leith United programme, working across Leith to connect people experiencing social disadvantage with the support, services and opportunities that can make a real difference in their lives.

The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator is responsible for ensuring Street Soccer players and other local people can access what's available to them, whether that's Street Soccer sessions, YMCA Edinburgh's services for children, young people and families, local education and training opportunities, or support from other organisations across Leith.

The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator is responsible for building relationships with local services, community organisations and businesses.

Day-to-day responsibilities include growing participation in the programme, linking players and participants into the right support, working alongside the Street Soccer Progressions Worker and being a presence at Leith Community Centre. The Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator will also work with Centre management and local businesses to develop the Centre and make it a safe and welcoming community hub.

The role carries responsibility for impact reporting and evaluation across the Leith United programme, and will be supported by the local Regional Manager for Edinburgh.

We are particularly interested in applications from those with the same lived experience as our players, further information about our Safer Recruitment process can be found within section 8 of our Safeguarding Policy.

Street Soccer value work life balance and are happy to discuss part time hours, job share and flexible working.

VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian is a carer-led organisation providing a wide range of services to support unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capable finance professional to join our team and play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of VOCAL’s financial operations. This is a busy, varied and hands-on role, managing a variety of transactions across multiple systems with accuracy and attention to detail.

You will take ownership of key financial processes, including managing VOCAL’s finance and grants inboxes, processing invoices, expenses and payments in Xero, and reconciling income from a range of sources such as social enterprise activity and donations. You will also play an important role in supporting carers directly through the accurate and timely processing of carer grants.

Other duties include: overseeing supplier payments; bank and credit card reconciliations; and ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in line with financial controls. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, investigating and resolving queries, and support the Finance Manager with a range of other tasks as required.

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and demonstrable accounts payable experience in a similar role, with the ability to manage a varied workload with confidence. You will bring a strong understanding of core accounting principles alongside hands-on experience of using financial systems—particularly Xero—and Microsoft Office.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, enabling you to build positive working relationships and respond effectively to queries. You will be equally comfortable working independently and as part of a supportive team, contributing to a collaborative and values-driven environment.

The Junction is looking for a highly organised and self-motivated individual to support the effective running of our charity. If successful, you will play a vital part in a small team, dedicated to improving the lives of young people.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of office or project management, and we are particularly interested in individuals who have financial management or bookkeeping experience.

About The Junction

The Junction is an award-winning charity in North East Edinburgh that supports and improves young people’s health and wellbeing.

Last year, we supported more than 1,800 young people and supported around 150 young people through one-to-one support. As a result of the service:

• 100% of young people learned practical ways to look after their wellbeing
• 88% felt more able to cope with difficult situations
• 94% reduced or stopped substance use or learned how to reduce harm associated.

About the Role

This role combines both financial management and office management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of The Junction.

If successful in this role, you will oversee the organisations finances, using accounting software to track income and expenditure. On a monthly basis you will process payroll and pensions for around 10 staff. On an annual basis you will prepare an annual budget working with the Director, and work with an external agency to gather information for Annual Charity Accounts.

You will support our duties relating to Data Protection and Health & Safety legislation and policy development. You will review and manage contracts (e.g. utilities, insurance) and assist with premises management.

Person Specification Summary

Essential

• Experience of day-to-day financial oversight
• Experience of using accounting and banking software
• Experience of developing and monitoring budgets
• Experience of working with others to prepare annual accounts
• Experience of project or office management
• Experience of using Office 365 or relevant software i.e. Word, Excel
• Experience of complying with Data Protection and Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to use your own initiative, organise yourself and others.

Desirable

• An accounting or business qualification
• Bookkeeping experience
• Experiencing of processing payroll and pension provider submissions
• Experience of overseeing contracts i.e. Utilities & Insurance
• Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
• Experience of premises management and upkeep.

If you have just some of the skills noted above – we want to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Working – We offer flexible working hours to accommodate families and childcare, caring responsibilities. Home working is anticipated and welcome for this role.
• Competitive Annual Leave Entitlement - 38 annual leave days in total, pro-rated for part-time positions.
• Competitive Pension Contribution – Auto enrolment in our pension scheme with a 5% contribution from The Junction.
• Positive Working Environment – An opportunity to work with a values-based organisation that is committed to equality & inclusion.

We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.

No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.

We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.

Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.

Relief/Casual pay rate- £13.45

Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.

Benefits include

• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Regular paid supervision sessions
• Regular paid training and development opportunities
• Daytime Monday to Friday working
• Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.Free 24/7 access to employee support app