Jobs in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh

SCOREscotland is Recruiting!

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced project leader who enjoys working with young people from diverse backgrounds? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Youth Project Leader to support young people aged 14–18 living in SW Edinburgh. The successful candidate will help young people build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to engage in meaningful climate action that reflects their lived experiences and the needs of their communities. You will plan and deliver inclusive, youth-centred activities in safe and welcoming local spaces, creating opportunities for learning, discussion, and climate action. Please see attached job description for more details.

About the Organisation

SCOREscotland is a small but dynamic charity based in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. We work in partnership with local communities and organisations to address the causes and impacts of racism and to promote race equality.

If you’re looking for the next step on your career in social care, you’ve just discovered it.

About Riccarton (Day Services) Hub

At Capability Scotland Riccarton Hub, we provide specialist daytime support and occasional 24-hour short break respite services, for adults with physical, learning and complex disabilities, promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing through personalised care and enriching activities.

We provide fun and meaningful activities for our customers to get involved in during the day. We pride ourselves in enhancing outcomes and life experiences and in our Hub, we focus on health and well-being as well as creating smiles. We're focused on making our customers' time at Riccarton all about them and offer tailored and bespoke support plans.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader who will work alongside a small group of team leaders to support our Service Manager in managing our team. As an experienced social care practitioner, you will ensure that our people continue to receive exceptional, person-centred support we provide by being responsible for:

• Rota management
• Staff management, supervision, recruitment, and development
• Managing customer activities
• Health and Safety
• Compiling and checking Care and Support plans for customers
• Management of medicines procedures
• Financial management for customers (dependent on service)
• Liaising with families, health and care professionals and social workers
• Sleepovers & on-call support (dependent on service – if appropriate additional payments are provided)

Hours – 18.5 hours per week. Predominantly Monday-Friday between 8.30am & 5.30pm (we are open to discuss doing hours over 2/3 days) & with occasional on-call cover required in our respite service, therefore a flexible approach to working is required.

Experience/qualifications/key skills required

Experience of working in a similar role and environment is desirable as is a willingness to take on any personal development opportunities. You should have a care related SVQ Level 4, or the willingness to gain this qualification in a given timescale. You should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £16,195.46 pa (£16.79 per hour).
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Want to be part of this? Apply now.

Racism Stops People Living the Life They Deserve.

Join the Board of Score Scotland and Make a Difference in Your Community

About SCOREscotland

We work in partnership with local organisations to tackle the root causes of racism and social exclusion. We provide vital support to families, children, and young people affected by racism, with a strong focus on minority ethnic communities.

Based in Wester Hailes, our small but dedicated team delivers community-based activities, outreach programmes, and opportunities that empower people to fully participate in local community life across South West Edinburgh and beyond.

We’re looking for new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board, with a particular focus on:

• People from minority ethnic communities living in Wester Hailes or surrounding areas;
• Young Black people (18+);
• People with lived experience of racism and social exclusion;
• Individuals who can contribute skills, experience, or insight in one or more of the following areas: fundraising and finance, child protection, risk management, human resources, community learning & development, marketing, communications and policy development. You do not need prior Board experience — support, training and guidance will be provided;
• We are particularly seeking a Treasurer.

About the Role of Board Members

As a Non-Executive Director (Board Member), you will:

• Help shape SCOREscotland’s strategic direction;
• Provide oversight, support, and constructive challenge to the Management Team;
• Ensure the organisation is well-governed, financially sustainable, and true to its values.

Board Members meet regularly (currently every two months) and work collectively to ensure the charity operates effectively and in line with Scottish charity law.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

SCOREscotland is an inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from young Black people and individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds within the communities we serve, but applications from all communities are valued and encouraged to apply.