Jobs in Sighthill & Gorgie, Edinburgh

The organisation exists to prevent homelessness and find routes out of homelessness into independent living for the people we support every day.

Our values are support, integrity, dignity, excellence.

Purpose of the service

Springboard helps young people experiencing homelessness build confidence and get ready for work, volunteering or learning. It is person led and young people can stay on the programme for as long as they need it. The majority of the young people on this programme come from our own homeless accommodation services: Keymoves, Stopover, Number Twenty and My Space.

In 2024 Four Square remodelled its employability programme Springboard, into a mentoring programme. We shifted the emphasis from qualifications and work to increasing confidence and working with young people to explore their interests and find their passions.

Now with National Lottery Fairer Life Chances funding we are expanding the programme to include a Wellbeing Practitioner. Through the experience of the last 12-18 month we know that many of our young people struggle to engage, and the pre-engagement phase of the programme can be prolonged. The addition of the Wellbeing Practitioner is to support the transition from interest in the programme, to being ready to fully experience the Springboard programme.

Purpose of the Role

The Wellbeing Practitioner will provide support to young people aged 16–25 who are experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh. Your focus is to support these young people to expect and experience a better future. You’ll help them build confidence, take care of themselves and pursue interests.

Many of the young people you will support will be struggling with poor mental health, low self-esteem and social isolation. This can prevent them from having hobbies, engaging in work, learning, volunteering, or friendships and generally preventing them from thriving.

Through consistent mentoring, wellbeing support and positive experiences, you will help young people reconnect with what makes them feel good, discover their strengths, and take meaningful steps towards independent, fulfilling lives.

The Finance Officer for the Community One Stop Shop plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient financial management of the organization. Reporting to the Board Treasurer and CEO the Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. This role is essential in upholding financial transparency, compliance, and accountability within the charity.

You will lead and support a small team of bakers, including staff and Garvald members, fostering the development of their skills, confidence and independence in a busy bakery environment. Your role involves liaising with customers, maintaining clear records and reports, and ensuring that all activities in the workshop comply with environmental health regulations and organic certification standards.

You should have experience of working in a caring role, a commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities and a passion for baking ‘real bread’ products using organic ingredients.

To provide high-quality, confidential energy advice and practical support to individuals and families experiencing fuel poverty or energy-related hardship. The role will help clients reduce energy costs, manage energy debt, and create warmer, healthier homes. Advice will be delivered face-to-face, by telephone, and digitally, embedded within CHAI’s holistic advice model alongside welfare rights, housing, and debt services.

By joining our team, you will help alleviate fuel poverty, improve wellbeing, and strengthen financial resilience, ensuring that no one in our communities endures hardship.

Role and Responsibilities

Energy Advice

· Deliver tailored energy advice, including tariff checks, energy efficiency tips, and support with billing issues.

· Assist clients with fuel debt, Fuel direct issues, fuel vouchers, crisis grants, supplier hardship funds and promote Warm Homes Discount.

· Negotiate with energy suppliers to resolve disputes and agree affordable repayment plans.

· Support applications for energy efficiency measures and home improvements.

· Maintain accurate case records using Advice Pro and comply with data protection legislation.

· Provide light-touch and in-depth advice and interventions based on client needs.

Service Development

· Promote Energy Advice service across CHAI teams and partner networks.

· Build strong relationships with external partners such as Home Energy Scotland, Fuel BankFoundation, and Changeworks.

· Contribute to outreach activities and awareness campaigns.

· Prepare reports on outcomes and impact for the Service Manager and funders.

Personal Development

· Complete City & Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness training (or equivalent).

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of energy advice, fuel poverty issues, and relevant legislation.

Organisational

· Adhere to the policies and procedures of CHAI.

· Actively participate in Team and Organisational meetings

· Participate in the development of CHAI services.

· Feedback on the review of organisational policies and procedures.

· Promote and represent CHAI services positively.

· Perform other reasonable related duties as required.

We offer the following

· Flexible working

· Access to Simply Health benefit plan

· 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

· Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme

· Extensive training programme

· Full and part time opportunities

· Supportive work environment

· Opportunities to improve services and make a difference

Hope for Rural People (HfRP) is a small, volunteer-led charitable organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities in rural areas of Scotland and Bangladesh. Our work focuses on food aid, education, refugee support, sustainable agriculture, and women’s empowerment.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of HfRP. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference by contributing their time, expertise, and strategic insight to a growing organization.

We particularly welcome applicants with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, finance, governance, or community development.

At present, this is a voluntary position, as the organization is in its early development stage. Trustees may receive remuneration or honorarium in the future as HfRP grows and secures funding.

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.

We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.

View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.