Jobs in Fife

Kindred is seeking an Information and Advocacy Worker who can combine expertise with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to inclusive, rights-based support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting the families of disabled children and young people through complex health, education, and social care systems. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those with caring responsibilities.

This role can be office based in Edinburgh of Dunfermline and will involve work across the community in Edinburgh City and Fife. Some home working is available.

What we are looking for

• Someone who is professional, proactive, and able to work independently with confidence and initiative.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to build trusting relationships while advocating effectively on behalf of families.
• A background in advocacy, social care, education, paralegal work or a related field.

What we can offer you

• A values-led organisation committed to respect, inclusion, and positive change.
• 35 days annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of public holiday
• Flexible working options
• Paid carers leave
• 8% pension contribution

Any appointment to this roles will be subject to satisfactory references and a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. Apply now to become part of a team where every voice counts and every contribution matters.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, adaptable, and confident working with numbers, systems, and a varied workload. You will play a key role in keeping our work running smoothly behind the scenes, handling day-to-day administration, financial processes, and executive support for our senior leadership team. We are looking for someone who can think on their feet, respond calmly to changing priorities, and find practical solutions to support the team.

This is a hybrid role, with the option to be based between our Edinburgh or Dunfermline offices and home.

Any appointment to these roles will be subject to satisfactory references and a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. Apply now to become part of a team where every voice counts and every contribution matters.

About the Opportunity

Citizens Advice & Rights Fife (CARF) is seeking a committed and dedicated individual to join its Board of Directors as a Trustee. This is a rewarding voluntary role, contributing to strong governance, strategic oversight, and support for the Chief Executive as CARF continues to deliver vital advice services across Fife.

Full details — including responsibilities, skills and experience required, time commitment, and the application process — are contained inour Recruitment Brochure.

Download the full recruitmentbrochure here.

Introduction

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together.

Do you want a job with real purpose in charity? Do you have a passion for fashion, retail, and second-hand clothing?

We are looking for a part time Assistant Shop Manager to join our team in Duloch, to elevate shop visual and product standards, to maximise income through commercial awareness and adept short term planning, promoting and maintaining first class levels of service to the public and to raise awareness of CHAS.

CHAS shops are a fast-paced, busy retail environment, you’ll need stamina to lead and support a strong team of dynamic volunteers and to manage a large volume of donations to help keep our shops beautifully stocked.

Key responsibilities, reporting to the Shop Manager you will:

• Provide CHAS customers with excellent service and the best in-store experience to help maximise sales, donations and the profitability of the shop
• Manage stock processes to ensure correct density levels, processing to agreed quality and rotation so that stock moves quickly
• Help to maintain a high standard of visual merchandising, display and housekeeping standards throughout the shop
• Ensure the smooth operational running of the shop
• Be a brand ambassador for CHAS promoting and bringing to life the communication of key activities and messages to the customer

Ideal candidate:

• Have a proven track record in retail, with previous leadership, customer service and visual merchandising experience
• Be enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about the values, vision and purpose of CHAS
• Enjoy working independently and collaborating as part of a team
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and the general public
• A creative thinker, who uses their initiative to find the best possible solution in every situation

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

The Youth and Families Worker will communicate easily with all those who live in the communities that make up our parish. To build relationships with families and young people.

They will combine vision and strategy to encourage families and young people to encounter and experience the Christian faith. Assess and explore current ministry opportunities to children, families and young people and identify, plan and deliver a range of activities across the parish as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

The Pastoral Care Assistant will manage emotional, spiritual, and social support through acting as a liaison with families and church members to ensure well-being throughout our parish and community.

Working with others in identifying individuals and families who require practical and emotional support, you will offer support, including pastoral care and visit people in their homes, in hospital or in care.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for an additional full-time member of staff to increase the capacity of our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.

If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 5th May 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

The Service

Fife Core Service provides front of house / reception duties to all building users. The team also provide business support services to a range of Fife Support Services.

West Bridge Mill is a multifunctional base which offers temporary supported accommodation, offices, a training space and provides services to the local community. The building accommodates many commercial customers and also houses the 6 LinkLiving Fife Services.

The successful candidate will work as part of the West Bridge Mill core team and liaise closely with the Building Manager to manage the day-to-day running of the building.

The Job

The post holder will provide a customer-focused and comprehensive administrative, support and reception service to the building, Management Team, various Fife LinkLiving Services, residents, commercial tenants and member of the public.

Responsible for overseeing the co-ordination and delivery of repairs throughout the large building, liaising with colleagues throughout the Link Group, internal and external contractors.

The post will include provision of confidential administrative support to all services located in West Bridge Mill, including Residential Accommodation, Better than Well, Older Person Services, Tenancy Support and Employability.

The post holder will work within the reception area of West Bridge Mill, Kirkcaldy and will need to be flexible to cover annual leave and sickness and be able to work without supervision.

About You

You are an organised and motivated individual with the ability to manage your time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You are confident using computer systems and can quickly adapt to new tools and technologies.

You have strong organisational skills, allowing you to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands while maintaining a high standard of work. You are comfortable working independently, using your own initiative to solve problems and keep tasks on track.

At the same time, you thrive as part of a team, contributing positively and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals. You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and are confident handling telephone enquiries in a professional and approachable manner.

You are eager to learn, open to developing new skills, and committed to continuous improvement in your role.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service
• opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
• annual flu vaccination
• access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us

This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or membership update.

Recruitment of New Board Members and Trustees

Fife Law Centre is currently seeking to recruit Board members with various skills, including financial management, Third Sector organisations and their purposes in Fife, and statutory bodies e.g. local government and health.

Fife Law Centre was established in 2009 and is a registered charity, constituted as a company limited by guarantee. It is the product of the vision of local agencies and providers who saw a need for accessible and specialist legal services for clients served by the Third Sector in Fife. These founding agencies are now our partners as we seek to provide for those with unmet legal needs.

We operate as a Board which sustains and supports a private legal firm, Fife Community Law Ltd, which itself is regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.

The purpose of the Board is to set the strategic direction of, and secure the resources for, Fife Law Centre, and to work with the Principal Solicitor to support the delivery of services. Our principal funders are Fife Council and the Scottish Legal Aid Board, under the Making Justice Work Project.

The current focus of legal work is on cases of homelessness, welfare law, supporting victims of domestic violence, employment and immigration. Matters in other fields are dealt with at the discretion of the Principal Solicitor.

The Board meets 5/6 times a year in a formal setting, with Board members taking a lead in different topics, occasionally in work groups.

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Homelessness and Prevention

At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Lead Practitioners to support individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness and or need support to protect their home.

Standard working hours are 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, and 9am - 4.30pm Friday.

About the role

Our Lead Practitioner role will include:

• Working with individuals who have a range of complex needs which often sit with homelessness, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
• Supporting to liaise with local authority/ housing associations staff to help them to secure their own permanent tenancy.
• Supporting with life skills to enable them to maintain their tenancy, celebrating achievements and milestones, both big and small.
• Supporting them within the community and engaging with external professionals & empowering them to develop skills and independence, promoting their overall growth.

About You

You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives.

You will be supported by a friendly, approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. A level of previous working experience in social care is an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be provided to you.

We believe that both lived and professional experience you may have is further enhanced by having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity in order to join our team!

We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views.

About Us – Fife Support Service

We believe that a home is a human right and that an individual is best placed to deal with the issues that made them homeless in the first place, in a place they can call home.

Fife Support Service delivers Housing First support, where we work across localities in Kirkcaldy and West Fife to enable people to maintain independent tenancy sustainment, reconnect with their local communities and assist them to build their resilience to prevent repeat homelessness.

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the salary scale points and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date

Are you committed to delivering best practice to support children and young people with complex needs?

Are you ready to use your experience and skill to shape practice in delivering quality services to children and young people?

Do you feel excited about the opportunity to take your first step towards a management position?

If so, this is a great opportunity for you.

About Aberlour Options Fife – Glenrothes Continuing Care

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our Options Fife Continuing Care services in Glenrothes support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

What we are looking for....

As someone who has built up experience working in residential childcare, you will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care to the children and young people in the service. You will play a pivotal role, working in partnership with parents and families to meet the emotional and physical needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.

When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated.

Engaging positively with children, young people and families you will plan and implement appropriate support for the children and young people. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour’s recording system: Dynamics.

This role offers the opportunity to consolidate and build on your experience combined with the ability to enhance your skills and knowledge through training, for example, in Dyadic Developmental Practice.

As part of the management team you will play an active role in ensuring that shift duties are delegated and completed in accordance with service guidance.

Senior Young People’s Workers will work a Residential Rota 2.5 x 12.5 hours shift direct care of their role on shift and 0.5 x 12.5 hours of their time working alongside the Service Manager on operational tasks and standardising practice. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

This will be at 6.30pm on 6.30pm on Thursday 16th April 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk

About Families First St Andrews

Families First has been proudly embedded in the local community since 2001. We exist to improve the lives of children and young people aged 5-16 years, and their families, across North East Fife by providing practical help, emotional support, and life changing opportunities. Through our therapeutic, person-centered and trauma informed support services, we walk alongside families facing challenges and adversities; helping them thrive.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and values driven Services Manager to lead our service team and help shape the next stage of our development. If you’re motivated by making a meaningful impact and inspiring others to do their best work, we would love to hear from you. The Services Manager plays a central leadership role at Families First. You will oversee the day to day delivery of our services, support a talented and dedicated team, and ensure we continue to provide safe, effective, and person centered support to the families who rely on us. This is a varied and rewarding post — perfect for someone who loves working with people, leading teams, and improving services for children, young people and families in a charity setting.

In addition to an awarding role, the successful candidate will receive

• An annual leave allowance of 36 days per annum, inclusive of public holidays.

• Additional long service leave, which is awarded after 7, 14 and 21 years’ service.

• Pension Scheme enrolment with a 5% employer contribution.

• External supervision offered to support you in your role.

Applicants should read the Job Description and Person Specification fully to ensure they have the skills to fulfil the role.

This post is a regulated role for both children and adults and thus subject to a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) criminal background check.

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self-management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have experienced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self-management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their condition, maximise independence and improve their long-term wellbeing.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families, and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to work alongside the Parish Minister in a range of pastoral, congregational and community-related activities.

The work will involve pastoral visits, participating in worship and sharing in primary school chaplaincy and developing links with community groups.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

At OnFife, they are all about shaping lives through culture. They spark curiosity, champion local stories and reinvest every penny back into the heart of Fife – keeping theatres vibrant, libraries open, exhibitions thriving and communities inspired. If you believe in the power of people and want to help shape the future of this organisation, this could be your next step.

LHH is looking for a confident, people centred Senior HR Adviser to join the friendly HR team at OnFife. You’ll play a key role in supporting colleagues across our theatres, libraries, museums and cultural venues – helping them create welcoming, thriving workplaces where creativity and community spirit flourish. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and wants to have a meaningful impact on an organisation that puts people first.

No two days are the same at OnFife. You’ll be providing professional HR advice to managers and colleagues across a wide range of people related matters, from performance and attendance to employee relations and organisational change and supporting the organisational change programmes – helping colleagues navigate new ways of working with clarity, care and confidence

You’ll be based primarily at Iona House, with flexibility to work across Fife. Some evening and weekend work may be required, but they will support you with a flexible approach.

We’re looking for a confident communicator who is experienced in HR at senior level, ideally within public or similar sectors. You will be highly organised and be able to manage your own caseload, balancing priorities and offering practical, solutions focused guidance. It is essential you have a professionally qualified (CIPD or equivalent) with strong knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.

If this sounds like the perfect match for your skills and your values, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking to appoint an Operations Manager, reporting to the CEO in a Leadership position. Due to the nature of our business, it is imperative that the successful candidate hold SVQ level 9 or higher in Housing or Social Care and SVQ level 9 Registered Manager (or equivalent). The candidate should also have experience of working in and knowledge of the homelessness sector.

About Us

At Trust in Fife, we take positive steps to prevent homelessness. We also provide temporary accommodation, with housing support on a one to one basis; we support our clients by hosting workshops that foster independent living skills, money management, healthy cooking and living and social inclusion.

trustinfife.org.uk

Our support extends beyond shelter, guiding clients through the entire process. Trust in Fife has a charity shop, the Cairn Centre, in Kirkcaldy, selling preowned goods to those who need it. The shop offers a delivery and collection service and offers volunteering opportunities.

In addition to this, we run Fife’s ethical letting agency and private sector advice hub.

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As we continue to grow, we are looking to appoint an Operations Manager:

The Role

The Operations Manager’s role is to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), by managing all operational aspects of Trust in Fife so that it achieves its objective of supporting homeless people, those who may be threatened with homelessness and disadvantaged people and in so doing meets its contractual obligations, financial commitments and regulatory requirements.

Maintaining registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and a suitable PVG return are also requirements for the role. You will be required to take part in an on call service (one week in ten) for on call for our Housing Support Services.

Benefits

In return Trust in Fife offers:

• 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service.
• Company pension contributions.
• PVG/Disclosure Scotland return paid for by the company.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Support with qualifications and training.

Forgan Arts Centre is looking for a Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees, to help guide the organisation through its next phase of development. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a respected, creative community hub at a time of significant growth.

Forgan Arts Centre is a vibrant hub for artistic creation, experimentation, and learning, located in Newport-on-Tay. Community led and rooted in collaboration, we offer a wide range of creative opportunities for people across Fife and beyond.

About the Role

As Treasurer, you’ll provide financial oversight, guidance and governance at board level. You’ll work closely with the Centre Director and Finance Officer to ensure the organisation remains financially healthy, compliant, and able to plan sustainably.

This is not a bookkeeping role — day-to-day accounting is already managed inhouse. Instead, we are seeking someone who can offer strategic insight, clarity and assurance around finances and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation’s financial governance and ensure compliance with OSCR (Scottish Charity Regulator) requirements.
• Review management accounts, budgets, and financial reports before board meetings.
• Support the Director in preparing the annual trustees’ report and liaising with independent examiners/auditors.
• Advise on financial risks, sustainability, reserves, and long term financial planning.
• Contribute to strategic decisions at Board level, including capital planning and funding strategy.
• Champion best practice in charity finance and support the development of internal financial processes.

We welcome applicants with a range of financial backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Accountants (qualified or part qualified)
• Finance managers
• Bookkeepers with strong financial governance experience
• Individuals with charity finance knowledge
• People with a passion for community arts who bring confidence working with numbers

Essential Attributes

• Confidence reading financial statements and budgets
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non financial board members
• An interest in charity governance and organisational sustainability
• Integrity, judgement, and commitment to the organisation’s values

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with charity finance or SCIO structures
• Understanding of capital projects or long term organisational planning
• Interest in circular economy, sustainability, or community development (aligned with our values)

Time Commitment

• Quarterly board meetings (evenings or hybrid, with some flexibility)
• Occasional sub meetings with Director/finance team
• Approximately 4–6 hours per month
• Minimum one year commitment preferred

This is a voluntary role, but extremely rewarding and impactful.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in charity governance and arts sector leadership
• The chance to shape a growing, well loved community organisation
• Opportunities for training and development
• Being part of a supportive, friendly and creative board team
• The ability to make a meaningful difference in your local community.

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.