Who Cares? Scotland is the national membership body for Care Experienced people. Since 1978, we have worked to ensure that the voices of Care Experienced children, young people and adults are heard, respected and acted upon. As a membership organisation, Who Cares? Scotland protects and advances the interests and outcomes of Care Experienced people of all ages across the country. We deliver lifelong independent advocacy, create spaces of belonging and identity, and influence national policy to secure a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people.
Reporting directly to the Board, the Chief Executive will be expected to build on the organisation’s monumental achievements, delivering our vision of a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people. Ensuring the organisation’s long‑term financial sustainability by diversifying income aligned to our mission, you will also lead the growth and effectiveness of our independent advocacy services across Scotland to uphold the rights of Care Experienced people.
Strengthening Who Cares? Scotland’s role as the first-choice voice of the care community, you will build strategic partnerships, create meaningful opportunities for members to connect, and drive our national policy influence, including shaping the Scottish Government’s work on the future of care to secure better outcomes for Care Experienced people.
As CEO, you will be a leader who can connect, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels. You will be confident in asserting the views and interests of our membership to policymakers, while remaining approachable and receptive to their perspectives. Your leadership will respect and amplify the voice of lived experience, taking a trauma-informed approach in all decision-making. You will bring proven experience in strategic thinking, financial planning, staff development, and managing budgets and relationships within a high-pressure, politically sensitive environment, while building strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
At a pivotal moment, as Scotland prepares for Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill and continues to strive to achieve The Promise, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of care in Scotland, ensuring that Care Experienced people have a voice in every decision that affects them.
Join Citizens Advice Scotland as our new Director of Advice Services and play a central role in shaping a national service that changes lives. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our advice services, ensuring they are high-quality, accessible and responsive to the needs of people across Scotland. Acting as the primary senior contact for Citizens Advice Bureaux, you will drive delivery of our organisational strategy while championing innovation across face-to-face, digital, telephone and outreach channels.
In this pivotal role, you will lead national service delivery, quality assurance and performance improvement, ensuring compliance with membership standards and regulatory requirements. You will oversee major funded programmes, strengthen insight-led decision making and maintain the highest standards of data quality and governance. You will also play a significant role in business development, identifying opportunities, shaping compelling bids and tenders, and managing budgets with rigour and transparency.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in delivering large-scale services, navigating complex stakeholder environments and driving continuous improvement. You will be an emotionally intelligent communicator, a confident decision-maker and a collaborative relationship-builder with the ability to influence at all levels, including government and national partners. Above all, you will bring a values-led, inclusive leadership style that inspires high performance and supports a culture of wellbeing and professionalism.
If you are motivated by delivering meaningful impact, improving client outcomes and advancing a mission-driven national service, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of advice in Scotland.
This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of supporting Scotland's largest independent advice network and to make an invaluable contribution to citizen’s lives.
For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Pack which can be downloaded below.
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Employee benefits
Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions. We want our people to have a great work life balance and we have designed our working practices and benefits to support this. Here are some of things our employees benefit from: a 35-hour full time working week, 40 days annual leave, genuine flexibility in working hours with a flexi-time system, and hybrid working opportunities for every role. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please see the section on employee benefits in the job pack.
Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
CAS provides options for hybrid working to allow employees to balance their time attending the office with time working from home. The number of days you will be able to work from home each week will be dependent on your job role and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
WEAll Scotland is Scotland’s leading voice for building an economy that works for people and planet. Since 2018, we have become a nationally recognised and influential network driving the transition to a Wellbeing Economy that delivers good lives for all within planetary boundaries. As the longest-established hub of the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance, we convene partners, shape policy debate and influence decision-makers across sectors.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected and growing movement at a pivotal moment for Scotland’s economic future.
The Role
The Director will provide clear strategic leadership, ensuring WEAll Scotland remains the go-to organisation for the Wellbeing Economy in Scotland, visible, credible and high impact.
You will:
About You
You will bring:
WEAll Scotland offers a generous pension and annual leave entitlement.
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.
Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.
MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
Everything we do and the way that we do it puts the MND community at its core.
The successful candidate will manage a national caseload, primarily by phone and email, with occasional in-person contact where appropriate. Your work will empower families to spend precious time making memories, rather than worrying about practical or financial challenges.
This is a developing role in a growing service, and you’ll also contribute to shaping systems, resources, and policies that ensure consistent, high-quality support.
Everything we do is to enable people with MND to spend their precious time building special memories.
Together we will make time count.
Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, support and temporary accommodation for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We have refuge accommodation, follow on services and outreach services both for women and children across Glasgow.
The purpose of this role is to ensure that all of our sites are maintained to a good standard of repair and decoration. We have several refuge sites across Glasgow and you will be responsible for ensuring that maintenance work gets carried out. You will carry out minor DIY tasks yourself such as building flat pack furniture, fitting curtains and hanging pictures so that our properties are ready for families to move in. You will provide support where special cleans are required and ensure that there is adequate stock of everything we need to make refuge a home. This is a very busy role and the successful candidate will have great customer service skills and a proactive attitude. As we have several sites it is essential that you have a drivers license to drive our van.
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real difference in Glasgow’s third sector?
GCVS (Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector) is seeking a skilled and proactive Management Accountant to support the financial planning, reporting and analysis across our organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your financial expertise within a values-driven organisation that works to strengthen communities and support voluntary and community organisations throughout Glasgow.
About the Role
As part of our Finance and Payroll Services team, you will:
This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and confidence in communicating financial information clearly and professionally.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
What We Offer
Further information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Employment Conditions is available in the recruitment pack from here or GCVS website gcvs.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/#Management-Accountant
Are you a highly organised, people focused administrator who enjoys a varied and meaningful role? Early Years Scotland is seeking a dedicated Office Administrator (Maternity Cover) to support the smooth and efficient running of our Glasgow office and provide high quality administrative support across the organisation.
You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, provide essential day to day administrative assistance to staff and management, and help ensure our office environment is welcoming, professional and well organised. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a busy, supportive setting where no two days are the same.
Early Years Scotland is a registered charity and Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation dedicated to supporting our youngest children, from pre birth to age five.
With over 50 years of experience as a Third Sector organisation, we take immense pride in our long-standing commitment to those who work for and on behalf of Scotland’s youngest children.
Key responsibilities:
What we are looking for:
What Early Years Scotland will offer:
Are you an organised, people-focused administrator who thrives in a varied and meaningful role? Early Years Scotland is seeking a dedicated HR Administrator to provide high quality administrative support across the full employee and volunteer lifecycle.
Working closely with our wider staff team and external HR company, you will help ensure smooth, efficient and compliant HR processes that support our values-led, supportive and inclusive culture.
Early Years Scotland is a registered charity and Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation dedicated to supporting our youngest children, from pre-birth to age five.
With over 50 years of experience as a Third Sector organisation, we take immense pride in our long-standing commitment to those who work for and on behalf of Scotland’s youngest children.
Key responsibilities:
What we are looking for:
What Early Years Scotland will offer:
About the role:
Our administration team is the backbone of our organisation, providing efficient, reliable, and professional support across all departments. They manage a wide range of tasks including office management, travel arrangements, event coordination, database maintenance and supporting our accounts, human resources and project teams.
Known for their attention to detail, adaptability, and proactive approach, the team ensures that day-to-day operations run smoothly, they consistently demonstrate versatility and a can-do attitude, taking on new challenges with enthusiasm and professionalism
The Senior Administrator will provide a range of general administrative and clerical support across the organisation, including extensive use of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook (diary management), Word (reports), PowerPoint (presentations), Excel (spreadsheets), and Access (database management).
The Administration Team maintain excellent working relationships, giving staff confidence in delegating tasks and trusting in reliable, high-quality outcomes. The postholder is expected to be highly proactive, taking initiative to identify priorities, solve problems, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Benefits
SDF offers generous annual leave, competitive pension contributions, enhanced sick pay, learning and development opportunities, and access to an employee counselling service. We are committed to supporting a healthy work–life balance through flexible working arrangements.
A full job description and application form are available on our website: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs
We aim to make our recruitment process work for people, please approach us if you have any particular requirements.
We actively encourage applications from people with lived or living experience of drug use, and from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact the office on 0141 221 1175 and we will arrange for the line manager to call you.
* The admin team typically attend the office 2–3 days per week and working at home for the remainder, office attendance and specific days are determined by organisational needs and may vary from week to week. There may be some occasions where attendance in the office is required up to five days per week.
Every childhood is worth fighting for - This belief drives everything we do. Our Direct Services team in Scotland go above and beyond to transform the lives of babies, children, and families.
We're excited to announce a new opportunity within Scotland's National Hub. We're looking for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about preventing abuse and neglect and who wants to use their skills to influence and empower those whom we work alongside. You'll find opportunities to grow, challenges to rise to, and a shared purpose that brings out your best. Most importantly, you'll find your own way to make a difference.
Our focus is on early childhood development and supporting children growing up in families facing adversity. Working in partnership with local people, groups, and agencies, we aim to co-create and test new approaches which are rooted in relationships with babies, children and families. Our work is grounded in inclusivity, accessibility, and a commitment to sustainable change through local ownership and capacity building.
What are our Four Guiding Principles in Scotland?
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Why join the NSPCC?
Join us and become part of a team that cares deeply about the work we do and the people we support. But we know it's a competitive world, and it's important to feel valued in your role and receive more practical, tangible benefits. We offer salaries that are at least comparable with the top charities in the UK, as well as these benefits.
Still have questions about the role? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jennifer Dixon (Team Manager) at Jennifer.Dixon@nspcc.org.uk
If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.
We are delighted to announce that Glasgow Women’s Aid is launching a new family court advocacy service for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Thanks to funding from the national lottery community fund, we will have a dedicated worker for both women and their children who have been impacted by domestic abuse and are involved in civil family court processes such as court ordered contact. This new service will build on the support that we already offer to women and children.
Are you passionate about women’s rights and supporting survivors of domestic abuse? Do you have experience of working with women who have experienced trauma? We are looking for a Women’s Family Court Advocacy Worker to join our team and provide vital support to women navigating the family court process as a result of domestic abuse.
You will provide trauma-informed, one-to-one advocacy and practical support to women involved in the family court system. You will support women to understand the court process, their rights and options, and assist with safety planning and risk assessment. In addition to individual support, you will facilitate group work programmes for women, creating a safe space for peer support and connection to enhance wellbeing. You will liaise with solicitors, court professionals and partner agencies to ensure women’s voices are heard and their experiences are recognised. You will refer and signpost women to other appropriate services where required to better support their wider needs as a whole.
As part of the role, you will be required to participate within our Crisis Support and work out of hours to support.
It is essential that you have experience of providing support to women who have experienced gender-based violence. A suitable qualification such as HNC Social Services or SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare is essential or a degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant field. You will have a willingness to work towards a qualification in relation to advocacy. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.
We are delighted to announce that Glasgow Women’s Aid is launching a new family court advocacy service for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Thanks to funding from the national lottery community fund, we will have a dedicated worker for both women and their children who have been impacted by domestic abuse and are involved in civil family court processes such as court ordered contact. This new service will build on the support that we already offer to women and children.
Are you passionate about children’s rights? Do you enjoy working directly with children and young people and have experience supporting those affected by trauma? We are looking for a Children’s Family Court Advocacy Worker to join our team and provide dedicated support to children and young people whose families are involved in civil family court proceedings due to domestic abuse.
You will provide child-centred, trauma informed support to help children understand family court processes in an age-appropriate way, and ensure their voices and experiences are recognised. This will compromise of one-to-one support and the facilitation and creation of age-appropriate group work and peer support. You will work with others and signpost to appropriate agencies where necessary to ensure children’s safety and wider well-being throughout the court process.
This role requires someone who is confident communicating complex information in a child friendly way and who understands the impact domestic abuse has on children and young people. You will have a clear understanding of children’s rights and use this knowledge to empower children to express their views and advocate on their behalf to ensure their wishes and rights are heard.
As part of the role, you will be required to participate within our Crisis Support and work out of hours to support.
It is essential that you have experience of supporting children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse or gender-based violence. A qualification relevant to working with children and young people, such as SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People), is required. A degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant field is desirable with a willingness to work towards a qualification in relation to advocacy.
The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.
About Us:
Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.
Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young persons peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.
Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Murray’s Initiative deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.
The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.
About the Role:
The role of Community Engagement Worker is to provide a community-based Alcohol Brief Intervention (ABI) service in the wider community and primary care settings within Greater Glasgow in partnership with other statutory, voluntary and community agencies within the area.
As part of the role, the Community Engagement Worker will host alcohol information stalls in communities across Greater Glasgow to talk to members of the public about alcohol consumption and provide evidence based screenings and interventions.
The postholder will also be support the wider Education & Development team on delivery of the Alcohol Brief Interventions Skills training.
Travel throughout Greater Glasgow will be essential for this role.
The Community Engagement Worker will report to the Service Manager – Education & Development.
This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
Join the Board of St Andrew’s First Aid and help shape the future of a national charity that saves lives across Scotland.
With over 140 years of heritage and a clear public purpose, St Andrew’s First Aid provides first aid training and event first aid services nationwide. We are entering an exciting period of strategic renewal — strengthening governance, modernising how we work and building long-term resilience.
We are seeking new Charity Trustees to join our Board at this important stage of our journey.
The Opportunity
Charity Trustees play a strategic, non-executive role. Working collectively, the Board:
Trustees work in partnership with the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team, remaining independent of day-to-day operations while providing constructive challenge and support.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome individuals with senior-level experience and sound judgement who are motivated by purpose and public impact.
We are particularly interested in expertise in:
Previous board experience is welcome but not essential. We value transferable skills, independent thinking and a genuine commitment to our mission.
Commitment
Trustees receive a structured induction and ongoing support.
If you want to contribute your experience, perspective and judgement to a respected national charity at a pivotal moment of development, we would be delighted to hear from you.
St Andrew’s First Aid is Scotland’s national first aid charity with a proud 140-year heritage and a strong public reputation.
We are seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement Lead to take ownership of our external and internal communications — strengthening visibility, reputation and engagement across Scotland.
This is a senior communications role reporting to the Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and Inward Investment.
You will:
We are looking for:
This is an opportunity to shape the voice of a respected national charity and play a visible leadership role in how we communicate our impact across Scotland.
About Us
St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.
The Role
We’re looking for two organised, confident and proactive Events Officers to coordinate volunteers, manage client relationships, and ensure events run smoothly and safely. From logistics and equipment planning to volunteer engagement and post-event reviews, you’ll help deliver a professional, high-quality service that keeps people safe.
This is a varied, operational role where you’ll:
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
About Us
St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate, engaging Trainer/Assessor to deliver high-quality training and assessments for our volunteers. From first aid and manual handling to safeguarding and future programme development, you’ll help ensure our volunteers are confident, competent and fully equipped to deliver exceptional service.
This is a dynamic and people-focused role where you’ll:
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
This role includes periodic evening and weekend working, travel outside Glasgow, and participation in an on-call rota.
About Us
St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.
The Role
We’re looking for two proactive, relationship-focused Volunteer Development Officers to support, develop, and engage our volunteers. You’ll work closely with Regional Development Groups, Company Commandants and head office colleagues to ensure our volunteering function runs smoothly and continues to grow.
This is a varied and people-centred role where you’ll:
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Some evening/weekend work, as well as occasional on-call support, will be required.
About Us
St Andrew's First Aid has been serving communities across Scotland for over 140 years. Today we're entering an exciting period of transformation, strengthening our volunteer infrastructure, modernising systems, and investing in how we deliver at scale. We’re recruiting across several roles as part of this growth and improvement journey. It’s a genuinely energising time to join us, with real opportunities to shape how we work, enhance service delivery, and contribute to a forward-looking, ambitious organisation.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Volunteer Training & Development Manager to lead our training and volunteer development function. Reporting to the Head of Volunteer Operations, you’ll manage a multi-disciplinary team and ensure our volunteers are trained, supported and equipped to deliver high-quality services in communities and at events nationwide.
This is a senior leadership role combining operational delivery with strategic improvement. You will:
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
This role includes periodic evening and weekend working, participation in an on-call rota, and occasional operational or emergency event cover as required.
Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) is looking for a pro-active, team player to join the team to work within our Prison and Healthcare project.
As an employee of the Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC), reporting to the Prison Recovery Development Lead. The successful post holder will have a unique opportunity to work within Scottish Prisons establishments developing and promoting peer lead recovery initiatives, creating a culture of recovery across the Scottish prison service by supporting the development of an operational approach to the “Recovery from Within” project, which works in collaboration with all stakeholders and promotes a person-centred approach to Recovery
The role involves facilitate groups delivering SRC’s “Recovery from Within” learning offerings to residents and staff across the prison service with a focus on developing community assets and supporting sustainable peer led Recovery development within prisons.
Your role will be to:
The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for a new Development Officer!
This role requires the postholder to play a key role in supporting and strengthening the work of the Strategic Partnerships, External Affairs and Outreach team. The role will contribute to a wide portfolio with a strong focus on person‑centred policy development, European engagement, global health and the inclusion of prescribing and vaccination initiatives. The postholder will operate within the broader landscape of Scottish Government health and social care reform and relevant UK Government strategies, ensuring that activity is aligned, collaborative and effectively delivered.
The successful candidate must have:
As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:
The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.
The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
About the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is an independent Scottish Charity funded by a grant from the Scottish Government. Our vision is for a Scotland where people of all ages who are disabled or living with long term conditions, and unpaid carers, have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well, as equal and active citizens, free from discrimination, with support and services that put them at the centre.
The ALLIANCE has three core aims; we seek to:
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WEAll Scotland is Scotland’s leading voice for building an economy that works for people and planet. We are a nationally recognised and growing network of organisations and individuals working to transform Scotland’s economic system so it delivers social justice within planetary boundaries.
As the Scottish hub of the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance, we convene partners, shape policy conversations and champion practical alternatives to an economic model that is no longer delivering what matters most — dignity, fairness, connection and a healthy environment.
This is a rare opportunity to join our Board of Trustees and help lead a respected and growing movement at a pivotal moment for Scotland’s future.
The Role
Our Trustees play a vital role in delivering WEAll Scotland’s strategy. You will provide strategic oversight, support a dynamic staff team and act as an ambassador for the organisation.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of up to three years (with potential extension). The commitment is approximately 1–2 days per quarter, including Board meetings and preparation. Trustees are also encouraged to take an active interest in the organisation beyond meetings, including attending events and contributing to Board-led work.
This is an unremunerated role; reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
About You
We welcome applications from individuals who:
Previous Board experience is not required. Skills in finance, business management, facilitation or holding participatory spaces are welcome but not essential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities. Support with childcare or other access needs is available.
Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.
At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.
The post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across our west central region. This unique role requires you to listen to what children and young people with experience of care say and support them to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives. You will also help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy.
The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts. You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners. You will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.
The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the west central locality team at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change. Flexibility will be required given the remit of the role. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary, as will a full driving licence and access to transport.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Jamie McAnally, our Advocacy and Participation Manager for our West Central team on jmcanally@whocaresscotland.org.
We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of care who meet the criteria for the post.
Who we are
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer in Scotland to join our highly effective UK wide policy and campaigns team. With fostering high on the political agenda in Scotland and elections taking place this year, this is an exciting time to join the team.
You will be passionate about improving children’s social care and foster care for children. You will have knowledge of the policy and legislative landscape in Scotland and issues surrounding children’s social care. You will have experience of delivering engaging campaigns and developing mechanisms to support people with lived experience to campaign, particularly young people, as this role works closely with our young people’s advisory board.
You will be adept at influencing policy makers in the Scottish Government and Parliament, as well as developing creative policy solutions to bring about change. As the lead for the largest survey of foster carers in the UK – our State of the Nations’ Survey 2027, you will have significant experience of developing, analysing and conducting research and producing high quality, evidence-based written materials.
You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships with stakeholders of all levels, including parliamentarians, senior figures in government and people with lived experience.
The person specification details the essential and desirable criteria in full.
What you’ll be doing
You will have the opportunity to influence policy and practice to bring about lasting change for foster carers and children and young people in foster care.
The role will involve influencing parliamentary and policy-making processes in Scotland and contributing to UK wide projects. The role will deliver effective campaigns, key research projects such as our State of the Nations’ report and written content for our members.
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading and we encourage you to apply!
What we can offer you
• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans
Our commitments to you
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.
• If you identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
• If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
• We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Natalie.Williams@fostering.net. You can also find more information about us on our website thefosteringnetwork.org.uk
Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 23 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. We aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. We are committed to providing the best service to our customers through the creation of award-winning digital services, supported by the latest in cloud and AI technology.
If you join our advisory Board you will be joining an organisation that supports our colleagues by offering a range of modern work policies and workspaces, as well as encouraging a stimulating, inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment, which we believe is crucial to achieving our mission. We are proud to celebrate our We Invest in People Gold Award, Investors in Young People Silver Award and We Invest in Wellbeing Platinum Award, alongside our zero gender pay gap and our status as a Disability Confident, and Race Equality Matters employer. We are a welcoming community that functions on supportive practices such as Agile Coaches, Business Analysts, UX specialists and more. Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact. We nurture talent and reward success.
About this Role
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint up to three new Non-Executive Advisory Board Members.
The RoS Board is an advisory function, with a role to provide strategic advice to the Keeper on:
A number of the current Non-Executive Directors reach their maximum term in office in January 2027. We are therefore looking to appoint candidates to join the advisory Board in September 2026 to allow for handover.
We are seeking Non-Executive Advisory Board Members who, in addition to being able to provide broad strategic advice to support the development and delivery of the next corporate plan for RoS (which we are in the early stages of defining); bring one or more of the following specific areas of expertise, which will be particularly relevant to our future strategic direction:
You must also have commitment to the principles of public service, with the highest standards of personal propriety in relation to governance, accountability, risk and financial management.
Refugee Sanctuary Scotland is seeking a committed and values-driven Trustee with a background in governance and/or Human Resources to join our Board and help guide the next phase of our development.
We are a charity dedicated to supporting and standing in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary. As we continue to grow and strengthen our impact, we are looking to enhance the skills and experience on our Board — particularly in governance and people management.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will:
With a specific focus on governance and HR, you will also:
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with:
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who bring lived experience, diverse perspectives, and a passion for social justice.
Previous trustee experience is welcome but not required — we will provide induction and support.
Time Commitment
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to:
We are on an exciting journey. We have positioned ourselves as the leading HIV charity in Scotland and our aim is to effectively influence the policy and service landscape to ensure that Scotland reaches zero HIV transmission by 2030. We are achieving this through raising awareness of HIV and undertaking projects to meet different workforces and communities education needs.
HIV Informed is a national education resource for Scotland’s health and social care workforce, launched by Waverley Care in December 2025.
It is a free online learning hub designed to:
• Challenge outdated knowledge and misconceptions about HIV
• Provide accurate, up-to-date information on HIV today
• Reduce stigma and discrimination
• Support professionals to deliver inclusive, respectful, stigma‑free care
The learning hub includes structured learning modules, knowledge quizzes to support learning and reflection, engaging videos and lived experience content and downloadable learning resources for use in practice and training.
HIV Informed was developed by Waverley Care in partnership with NHS Scotland and people living with HIV and is funded by the Scottish Government.
This post will work to actively promote and embed HIV Informed within health and social care settings across Scotland. The role will achieve this through delivering short awareness sessions and developing existing resources for frontline staff.
This role would collaborate with health and social care management teams and learning and development teams to support the implementation of HIV informed in workforce development plans. Furthermore, the postholder will attend national conferences, network meetings and stakeholder events.
About You
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of HIV, as well as those with professional experience in health, social care, or community engagement. We are looking for someone with:
• A demonstrable interest in, and passion for, improving the lives of people affected by blood-borne viruses (BBVs), in particular people disproportionately affected by HIV
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in project management and leading in an area of work
• Experience in delivering training, stakeholder relationship development, and engagement
• Experience of working in health and social care learning and development settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences
• Be a strong team player, able to use your initiative and reflect on your practice
• Interested in development opportunities and further training
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.
We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Project Manager – Transforming access to Higher Education for single parents in Scotland
Overview:
One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) is the national charity for single parent families and this programme is about changing what is possible.
All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children.
Main duties:
Over three years (April 2026 – 30 June 2029), OPFS will lead a long-term, systems change initiative to transform how single parents access, experience and succeed in Higher Education in Scotland. Researching this issue with The Robertson Trust evidences structural barriers rooted in poverty, childcare gaps and inflexible institutional systems.
This initiative will drive change through policy advocacy; coalition-building and participatory redesign of Higher Education pathways, ensuring they reflect the realities of single parents’ lives. By tackling entrenched inequalities, the project seeks to open new opportunities for single parents, enabling them to move beyond immediate survival, aspire to new futures and fulfil their goals through meaningful access to education.
Equal opportunities and family friendly employment
OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.
Role and key responsibilities
OPFS is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of this innovative programme. You will serve as the single point of contact for institutional partners and funders.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
And many more!
About the Role:
Our Shettleston service is looking for a Support Worker to join the team on a permanent basis. This role will operate on a 4-week rolling rota, working 35 hours per week, including early shifts, backs shift and select weekend work. Our Shettleston service is located in East end of Glasgow with referrals coming via the Glasgow Social Work Continuing Care Team at Glasgow City Council, supporting individuals aged between 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness.
Main Responsibilities:
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide practical and emotional support and encourage our supported people to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives. The Support Worker will:
To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
About You:
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
And many more!
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives. Our Holland Street service is 24/7 emergency access, supporting individuals aged between 16-35 who are experiencing homelessness with referrals coming via the case work teams at Glasgow City Council.
Main Responsibilities:
The shift pattern involves working 34 hours per week on a rota consisting of 4x 8.5-hour nightshifts per week over a 4-week rolling rota. The role includes managing the admission of new supported people, key working, completing reviews and risk assessments. The Support Worker will:
To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
About You:
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
And many more!
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives. Our Holland Street service is 24/7 emergency access, supporting individuals aged between 16-35 who are experiencing homelessness with referrals coming via the case work teams at Glasgow City Council.
Main Responsibilities:
The shift pattern involves working 16 hours per week on a 4-week rolling rota, consisting of two 8-hour dayshift or backshifts. The role includes taking referrals, completing baseline assessments, completing support plan reviews/risk assessments and weekly keyworks as well as the usual service safety and cleaning tasks as required. The Support Worker will:
To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
About You:
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
This is a senior policy and parliamentary engagement role requiring autonomous strategic thinking and confident stakeholder engagement. You'll be Close the Gap's lead on parliamentary relationships and policy development, working with considerable independence to shape our advocacy strategy and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
With Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026, this is a pivotal time to join Close the Gap as our Policy and Parliamentary Lead. You'll build relationships with a new cohort of MSPs, strengthen our parliamentary engagement strategy, and directly influence Scotland's approach to women's labour market equality. This newly permanent role reflects our long-term investment in this critical function.
As a small organisation, we looking for someone who can be the authoritative voice for Close the Gap on parliamentary engagement and policy development - thinking strategically, identifying opportunities, setting priorities, and delivering high-quality outputs with minimal supervision. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues but will be expected to own your delivery areas, exercise judgement independently, and represent the organisation confidently with senior stakeholders.
Organisation profile
Close the Gap is Scotland’s policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. Our vision is for a Scotland where all women have a good working life. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of the gender pay gap. We deliver advocacy to influence policy and legislative change; produce research, analysis and insight into women’s diverse experiences of the labour market; and influence and enable employers to develop intersectional, gender-sensitive employment practice.
Equality statement
Close the Gap recognises that we have a responsibility to operate in line with our values. We know that structural inequalities constrain and harm the lives of marginalised communities of people such as racially minoritised people, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, migrant people, people who are single parents, and people of faith. This is particularly important for those who experience intersecting and compounding inequalities. As part of this, we are working to become an anti-racism organisation through a proactive review of our policies and practices, and are currently developing an anti-racism action plan.
We acknowledge that our team does not yet reflect the diversity of women's experiences in Scotland's labour market. We therefore particularly encourage applications from racially minoritised people and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team.
Join Our Board – Make an Impact
Help shape Scotland’s future. As a Board Director at the ALLIANCE, you’ll influence policy, guide strategy, and champion our vision: A Scotland where everyone has a strong voice and lives well with dignity and respect.
Why Join Us?
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking passionate leaders with expertise in:
Your Commitment
Term
Board Directors will be elected by our membership at our AGM on 23 March 2026.
PVG Scheme membership is required for this post.
Board Directors are unpaid but reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be paid.
Full induction will be provided.
For more information about the ALLIANCE please visit our website.