Jobs in Anderston & City & Yorkhill, Glasgow

The times we live through are frequently described as unprecedented.

A century pandemic and the cost of living crisis has magnified and entrenched inequality.

But it has also shown that change can happen rapidly and can make a real difference.

We need change. We need new ideas when old solutions cannot solve new problems.

Our plan sets out our approach towards securing a new different at a time when our purpose is more essential than ever.

Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.

We believe we will achieve this by supporting the advice workforce, empowering citizens to get help and support, and advocating for fairer policy.

About the role

Our Financial Wellbeing Team works towards the strategic aim of improving financial health and wellbeing.

We do this by delivering evidence-based money guidance to a number of audiences, including schools, colleges, communities and workplaces.

We also deliver financial wellbeing training to professionals, administer our e-learning modules and create a wide range of digital resources so that people can access financial information in a format that is most suited to their needs.

Job description and key responsibilities

• Support the financial education of young people by creating resources and delivering workshops to schools, colleges, universities and community groups, both online and in person.

• Create and deliver financial wellbeing sessions to the wider population including employees across Scotland.

• Develop and deliver open access online workshops on various personal finance related topics.

• Design and develop financial wellbeing resources using a variety of formats.

• Deliver financial wellbeing training to professionals.

• Help to grow the resource bank on our website.

• Work with the Financial Wellbeing Lead/Manager to plan activities in line with our strategic aim.

• Other relevant tasks as required.

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.
• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend schemr

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.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role is for Somerset Place, which is a care experienced young persons service, focusing on young people aged between 16 and 25. This role involves working on a rota covering various shifts including some weekends. This role is working 21 hours per week. The Support Worker will:

Work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for young people.

Support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.

Maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.

Provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.

Provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

About You:

To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.

Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.

Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.

Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.

Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.

Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

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.

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.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

We’re seeking a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. As the first point of contact, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming experience with your exceptional customer service skills at our organisation’s central support office. In addition, you’ll support the wider team with administrative tasks including general office duties.

About You:

Drawing on your past experience of providing a high standard of customer service in a similar role, you will be well versed in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail will drive you to provide the best possible service. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Although not essential, ideally, you’ll have a minimum of an SVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Ability to use own initiative and to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Outlook, Excel and Publisher.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to successfully manage a busy and diverse workload.
• Friendly, approachable and willing to help attitude

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 Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling the heart of another”

Alfred Adler

| Compassion | Integrity | Respect | Realising Potential | Inclusion |

Health in Mind is one of Scotland’s best-known and trusted Mental Health Charities. Established in 1982 we have evolved in response to need which means we actively promote positive mental health in local communities across Scotland. Our vision is straight forward, we build hope and live life through our values because people are at the heart of what we do.

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic advocate and supporter of peer support and mutual aid. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner who has lived experience of managing own wellbeing, access to mental health services or experience of childhood trauma.

Future Pathways offers support to people who were abused or neglected a child when they were in the Scottish care system. The service was established alongside the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and has expanded considerably since its start in 2016. Future Pathways’ aim is to help people live well. To change paths, enjoy life, succeed and grow.

Reaching our shortlist is straightforward providing you can say ‘yes’ to our list of ‘must haves’. You can start your journey now by simply directly asking for an information pack and application but before you start your travels, please kindly make sure the following ‘fits’ into your career and personal attributions rucksack because life is a journey.

• We’d like a degree in Health and Social Care, Social Work or equivalent but, if you hold a recognised, relevant professional qualification at a minimum SVQ Level 4 with relevant workplace experience this works too.
• Up to date child and vulnerable adult protection knowledge together and ideally completion of suicide prevention training such as ASIST.
• You are an exceptional compassionate individual with experience of working with those in society who’ve faced personal challenges, childhood disturbance, abuse, separation, institutional care and trauma
• Curiosity, empathy and a focus on learning, empowerment, collaboration and self- awareness.
• Worked with staff in accordance with the statutory framework and requirement including GDPR, BACP, the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.

With a great range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays and 2 wellbeing days we work fulltime 36.25 hours per week. The salary scale for this post is Point 39 to 43 (£37,716 to £41,729).

Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we embrace and encourage people from all walks of life, including welcoming applications from Neurodiverse individuals. It is important to us that you feel comfortable and confident and, as such, we are willing to adjust or adapt our application, interview and selection process to suit your needs, including working patterns and hybrid working wherever and whenever we can. Simply contact us and we’ll come back to you.

This role does, however, require periodic but not continuous office presence.

Would you like to make a difference for refugees living in Scotland?

We are currently looking for a Fundraising Officer. Working as part of the Funding Development department, you will contribute towards our Individual and Community Giving Programmes, maximising engagement with donors and voluntary income in support of our vital work with refugees in Scotland.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service
• Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 30 September 2024

Expected start date: As soon as possible

This post will be subject to a disclosure check.

Impact Funding Partners has invested over £170 million since 1982 and has a track record of supporting and inspiring communities across Scotland. If you’re interested in social justice and want to join an organisation striving to deliver change and impact across Scotland, then we want to hear from you.

Do you have a strong understanding of the third sector in Scotland and the policy context in which we operate? Are you an expert in relationship building, facilitation, evaluation and writing for a range of audiences including social media? Do you want to use your experience to build the capacity of the third sector and make a positive difference in communities? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate who wants to use their skills, drive, and experience to help create a fairer future. This is a fixed term post with a possible extension subject to funding.

Details of Post

Role - Development Officer full time 35 hours (Maternity Cover). The focus for this fixed term piece of work will be to deliver the fund management and consultancy commissions of the organisation.

Location - This post will be based in our Glasgow office with a blend of home working.

Starting Date – October 2024 for a 7-month fixed term contract (possibility of an extension subject to funding)

Salary - £32,000 p.a.

Pension - Impact Funding Partners operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, in which you will be automatically enrolled on commencing your employment, and defined contributions of employer 6% and employee 4% are made. You will have the option to ‘opt out’ of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, should you wish not to become a member.

Who are we and what do we do?

Early Years Scotland is Scotland’s leading national Third Sector specialist organisation that supports our youngest children from birth to 5 years of age.

Our fully qualified early years staff work directly with children and their families to deliver our unique Stay Play and Learn sessions in a variety of settings including nurseries, community halls, schools and prisons. We work increasingly in prisons, and areas where there are children and families who have the greatest need, and will benefit most from our services.

We have been established for over 50 years, and we are very proud of our long and ever-growing track record in supporting Scotland’s youngest children to have the very best start in life.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and capable Office Administrator to join our fabulous team based at our main office in Glasgow. You will have a wide experience of general office administration duties, be competent with Microsoft Office software and have an excellent telephone manner as you will be the main point of contact at the office. You will enjoy providing a high standard of support to colleagues including - reception duties, photocopying, filing, purchasing and a wide variety of other administrative tasks.

Please apply if you are:

• helpful, enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated with a ‘can do’ approach
• an excellent communicator
• keen to grasp new challenges and opportunities
• willing to learn, develop and improve your expertise, skills and knowledge
• adept at multi-tasking with high standards and an eye for detail
• competent in MS Office, electronic filing and e-mail
• comfortable working as a team player as well as under your own initiative

An absolute necessity for this post is an excellent level of competence, confidence and accuracy in written and verbal communication. We will assess your suitability through your application form and at interview.

We are looking for a highly motivated and supportive Family Support Worker for the Early Years Scotland Family

Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss.

Families who are affected by imprisonment face emotional, financial and practical difficulties as a result of their family member’s imprisonment and they can find it difficult to access the information and support they need to overcome these difficulties.

The EYS Family Visitor Centre improves the visits experience for families and friends. Provides independent and impartial advice, information and support to prisoners’ families, which meets their needs.

This in turn creates less stress, builds confidence and improve emotional, financial and practical support for families.

The service aims to achieve positive outcomes for imprisoned family members, children and families by fulfilling three core functions:

• improving the experience of visiting a family member or loved one in prison
• allowing families to access independent and impartial advice, information and support which meets their needs
• championing families’ needs towards the prison system

The Family Support Worker will connect positively with visitors offering information and advice and one to one support and collaborate effectively with community- based services to develop the service. They will work alongside the Centre Co- Ordinator and a Family Engagement Practitioner in order to provide a support and positive environment.

Post Details

29 hours per week over 52 weeks per annum following a 3 week rolling rota (to include weekends and evenings) as follows:

Week 1:

Mon – 11.30am – 7.30pm

Tues – 9am – 5pm

Wed – 9am – 5pm

Thurs – 4.30pm – 7.30pm

Fri & Sat & Sun – off

Sat & Sun – 1pm – 4.30pm

Week 2:

Mon – off

Tues – 11.30am – 7.30pm

Wed – 9am – 5pm

Thurs – off

Fri – 4pm – 7.30pm

Sat & Sun - off

Week 3:

Mon - off

Tues – 9am – 5pm

Wed – 11.30am – 7.30pm

Thurs – 9am – 5pm

Fri – 4,30pm – 7.30pm

• £24,937 per annum (FTE)
• (Point 24 on scale 24-26)
• 25 days Annual Leave in the first year rising to 30 days thereafter
• 12 public holidays per annum
• PVG Scheme membership will be required
• Salary, allowances and entitlements are pro-rata to hours worked

This post is partially funded by the Scottish Government until 31 March 2025; (subject to continued funding thereafter).

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.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• 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.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working at Holland Street involves working on a rota covering various shift patterns. This role involves working 24 hours per week. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

Support Worker Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

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.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

About the Role

The Children and Young People Practitioner will work across Glasgow schools and communities to build the mental health knowledge and skills of children, young people, parents, carers, volunteers and staff through mental health capacity building workshops, training programmes, information sessions and resources.

Delivery will also include individual and group work support to young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety.

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals with experience delivering individual support and group work to young people around their mental health and wellbeing. They will also be experienced in workshop facilitation, training delivery and development.

With exceptional communication skills and ability to manage own case load, the Children and Young People Practitioner will work flexibly to deliver the wide range of programmes on offer, whilst ensuring practice is of the highest quality at all times.

A driving licence and access to a car is essential for this post.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction along with ongoing training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.

Some of our benefits include:

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, with access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
• 4 public holidays (pro-rata)
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro-rata)
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Exciting opportunity to join Our growing Quality & Performance team in the role of Quality officer.

We are looking for a passionate individual who cares about making a difference to people and communities we work in.

As a Quality Officer you will support clinical governance, quality assurance, innovation and quality functions across the organisation. Your role will be to support operational services to remain compliant with legislative standards and best practice and to demonstrate clearly evidenced quality standards and positive outcomes through audits, inspections and compliance monitoring. This is a predominately a Scottish home-based role however you will be required to travel between Scottish services to offer ad hoc support and annual auditing alongside additional meetings across the UK will be required, this may be inclusive of overnight stays.

The Team

Due to the operational growth of three new Care Inspectorate registered services we are excited to expand our Quality and Performance Team within Scotland. The Quality and Performance team is currently made up of 8 individuals who oversee a number of separate yet interrelated work streams and specialisms including; Data, health and safety, Incident Management, Drug and alcohol related harms, the auditing of Phoenix services, policy and procedure, complaints, compliments and co production. We are looking for an individual who is suitable located to our Scottish services in; Glasgow, Ayrshire, Aberdeenshire and Fife to help further develop our Quality and Performance offer.

About you

You are based in Scotland and are able to work as part of a team to ensure we continue to work towards achieving and demonstrating quality service

You will have people care and communication skills including telephone manner, tone of emails and letter writing and able to convey information clearly and accurately

You will have excellent management skills, able to prioritise, organise and schedule activities and resources to ensure achievement of results

You will have an understanding or experience of the Care Inspectorate and Health and Social Care Standards.

The Organisation

Phoenix Futures is a charity with over 50 years experience and a leading provider of Drug and Alcohol treatment.

Our values is what defines us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we value our history and use it to inform our future and we are passionate about recovery

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £27,000 per annum with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £31,750
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

We are seeking a Befriending and Volunteering Facilitator to join our team. In January 2023, Scottish Families launched its first Befriending and Volunteering programme, supported by the Health and Social Care Alliance Self-Management Fund. This includes a family befriending project and wider volunteering opportunities with Scottish Families. The befriending project engages with adult family members (aged 16+ years) who are affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use, and it is primarily delivered by peer volunteers (i.e. other affected family members). This post will support the ongoing development and delivery of our befriending and volunteering programme.

The post will be based at Edward House, Glasgow – Scottish Families’ national office. (Note that staff are currently working between home and office). The post has a Scotland-wide remit and may involve some travel and occasional out-of-hours working. The post will be part of the Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Fundraising Manager.

The post-holder will be responsible for facilitating the further development and delivery of Scottish Families’ befriending project and wider volunteering programme, with the assistance and support of the Fundraising Manager, and with input from family members; building relationships with volunteers in order to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities; and working with staff to encourage volunteer participation in events and other activities. The post also involves facilitating the recruitment, support, and retention of volunteer befrienders and wider volunteers within the organisation; and facilitating the induction of new volunteer befrienders and wider volunteers, and their ongoing training and development; as well as supporting the process for identifying adult family members (aged 16+) in need of befriending support and matching these with suitable volunteer befrienders; and for matching wider volunteers with appropriate opportunities.

We are seeking applicants who are educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification, with experience of working with volunteers. Applicants should have an understanding of the principles and benefits of befriending, as well as understanding of the needs and motivation of volunteers and the ability to adapt to those needs. You should be able to facilitate volunteer training, have strong organisational skills, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

You can find out more information about our work in ‘The Cost of Loving, our Strategic Plan 2023-26 and our Impact Report 2023-24.

Our Routes Young Persons programme is currently expanding in West Dunbartonshire. Due to an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for a Young Persons Support Worker to join our existing team.

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference to young people’s lives? Routes is our youth work programme which launched in 2019. We support young people in East and West Dunbartonshire aged 12-26 years who are affected by family alcohol and drug use. You will play an integral part in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young people, helping them to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

The post is predominantly located in West Dunbartonshire but will involve travel throughout both East and West Dunbartonshire for weekly groups. The post has an area-wide remit and will involve significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow, as well as occasional travel elsewhere in Scotland. Some home working is involved. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be managed by the Senior Family Support Development Officer – Young People. There will be a close working relationship with young people and with local partner agencies in West Dunbartonshire.

The post-holder will support the delivery of Routes; ensure that young people engaged with the project are properly safeguarded and supported; co-facilitate a range of group activities with the young people; support young people to develop coping skills and strategies to help reduce the negative impact that other’s substance use may have on them; transport young people to and from groups, trips, and activities; plan, organise and facilitate trips and activities; and support young people to source and apply for Education, Training and Employment opportunities.

Applicants should be educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant experience; with an understanding of the emotional and developmental issues for children and young people. Experience of community-based youth work experience via employment or as a volunteer, and experience of delivering group work activities, are an advantage. We are seeking someone who is able to build rapport, positively engage and support young people; with the ability to listen and talk to young people from differing abilities, understanding and backgrounds. You should be available to work flexible hours, including some evenings (rarely beyond 7pm). Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential.

Overall purpose

As our Financial Accountant you will ensure accounting standards are adhered to and compliance matters met. You’ll drive forward the controls framework to ensure good financial management across the organisation and that standards are adhered to. You’ll own the finance manual and ensure it is complete and up to date.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks for some roles, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
• This role is suitable for part-qualified candidates.

The Big Issue is looking to appoint to a brand-new role supporting our vendors in our Glasgow region. The Support and Outreach Worker will be a leading role in our belief of “A Hand Up Not a Hand Out”, and has been created to improve our service to vendors, helping them to increase their income through selling our magazine and providing casework support.

You will also positively promote The Big Issue in your local area, build partnerships with third-party organisations and identify and promote opportunities all with the aim of moving people out of poverty.

To offer our vendors the best possible support you will have experience and knowledge of working with vulnerable adults in a frontline setting, along with the ability to offer effective sales advice and guidance.

Full details of the role including key responsibilities and required skills and experience are available in the Job Description on our website.

In April 2023, the Big Issue Group launched a community interest company, Big Issue Changing Lives, to support more people affected by poverty and increase the impact of our services. Big Issue Changing Lives C.I.C. provides vendors with the end-to-end support they need including sales set up and support, access to health and wellbeing services, and employment opportunities.

Salary and Benefits offered:

• Salary of £27,570.82 per annum
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details

This role will be based at our Big Issue office in Glasgow but you will be mostly be working out and about within the community.

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. As a Support Assistant, you will be the key point of contact for all support enquiries, playing a crucial role in ensuring that individuals affected by MND receive timely and compassionate assistance. The role will require working closely with all teams in Support Services including Advocacy, Welfare and Benefits, Wellbeing and Equipment and you will be expected to report into the Support Services Coordinator to provide appropriate support and cover.

You will help us Make Time Count.

The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting a Senior Development Officer – Children and Young People.

This role sits within the strategic aims and outcomes of the ALLIANCE. This includes an emphasis on the voice of lived experience, person centeredness and human rights. The ALLIANCE will be working with an increased focus on empowering disabled children and children living with long term conditions and their families to make Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) work for them, the incorporation of the United Nations Rights of the Child into Scottish law, health and social care integration, the National Care Service and NHS recovery.

The successful candidate for this role should have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to capture and convey findings effectively
• Strong, evidenced experience of developing resources
• Experience of facilitating accessible training and open exploratory discussions
• An understanding involvement of people with lived experience
• An understanding of GIRFEC policy and service landscape and United Nations Rights of the Rights of the Child
• Experience of partnership working
• An understanding of social research methods and evaluation principles and approaches
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
• IT skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email and the internet
• Experience of organising and presenting at events
• Experience of managing a budget

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days) pro rata
• 91 hours of public holidays (equivalent of 13 days) pro rata that can be taken flexibly
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
• Contributory pension scheme
• Open to flexible working (formal and informal)
• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Time off in lieu
• Cycle Scheme
• Carer Positive Employer

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.

Epilepsy Scotland is seeking an experienced, compassionate and enthusiastic Welfare Rights Officer to join its highly successful Welfare Rights service. The Welfare Rights Officer will work alongside our existing Welfare Rights Officer to provide information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy on welfare benefits to people affected by epilepsy. This includes support for assessments, appeals and tribunals, and delivering training and information to a variety of audiences.

You will be a highly motivated individual, have proven experience in welfare and benefits, have excellent communication skills and enjoy new challenges. A clear understanding of statutory welfare and benefits systems and processes is essential as well as an awareness of the barriers faced by people affected by epilepsy as they attempt to access disability and other benefits.

The Welfare Rights Officer will also contribute to our policy work related to welfare benefits in Scotland. Initially fixed term for 12 months. This post forms a key part of our services to people affected by epilepsy in Scotland and may be extended subject to funding.

Street Connect is a Christian organisation with a mission to offer hope and opportunity of recovery for people disadvantaged by addiction, homelessness and poor mental health.

As a Projects Worker you can contribute to profound and lasting changes in the lives of highly vulnerable individuals. In 2023/24 working with our church partners, Street Connect benefitted over 2,166 people overall with 806 people receiving support through one-to-one appointments or groupwork, with 160 of those individuals receiving formal key work support, and we supported 16 entries to residential rehabilitation. Our participants report stability and improvements not only in their recovery from drug and alcohol problems, but also in their living skills and situations, social skills and relationships, and in their physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.

The focal point of the role of Projects Worker will be in supporting church partners and volunteers. Our experience has shown us that working closely with partner churches to deliver support within communities is a successful way for people to access the support that they need. We currently have Street Connect partner churches and projects in Glasgow city centre, Royston, Clydebank, Paisley central, Paisley Kilnside, Greenock, Motherwell, Dunoon and Wishaw. As we continue our vital work in each of these areas our aim is to grow into new communities and allow as many people as possible to access the support they need.

In this role you will be part of the Street Connect team seeking to develop and deliver community recovery support through a range of different routes to both male and female service participants who have a background of complex needs such as addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues, who are now at different stages in their recovery journey. This will include both those in aftercare who are living independently and free from such issues and those at an earlier stage in their recovery.

Do you have a heart for getting alongside and supporting vulnerable women in Glasgow

We seek to help people in Glasgow flourish and experience real change in their lives. We are looking for a female worker to join our existing City Centre Project Team who operate day and evening services for those affected by homelessness and poverty in the city. The Women’s Project Worker will build healthy relationships with women and enable them to come together in a caring environment to equip them with the tools to move forward in their lives.

We are looking to recruit a female with a Christian faith and live church connection. These are Genuine Occupational Requirements in terms of the Employment Equality Regulations 2010. Offer subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check.

Are you passionate about helping people break the cycle of homelessness?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with great people skills to create healthy relationships with guests who are currently stuck in temporary accommodation.

We are seeking to appoint a team of Housing Settlement Officers who will support guests to move from temporary accommodation and settle into a new tenancy; to make a tenancy a home and thus improve the likelihood of tenancy sustainment; with a longer term hope that this will help end the cycle of homelessness.

The role will require the post-holder to be flexible, creative, solution focussed with travel around Glasgow.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration.

This position relates to regulated work and will require membership of the PVG scheme.

In order to fulfil the Christian Ministry this role entails, applicants should have an active Christian faith with a live church connection in accordance with our Ethos Statement and Values. This is occupational requirements in terms of the Equality Act 2010.

This is a rare opportunity to join Key’s technology team. You’ll have responsibility for providing effective and responsive technical support and assistance to staff located across Scotland. You will support the development of digital skills and confidence amongst the workforce and encourage the adoption and use of technology. You will have a relevant HNC or have considerable experience of delivering ICT support.

You must have access to a suitable vehicle during working hours and hold a valid, current UK driving licence.

Key delivers high quality, personalised support services to disabled people across Scotland. It is a registered charity with a long history of delivering excellence. In addition to a competitive salary, Key provides flexible working arrangements, an employer contributory pension scheme, 33 days of annual leave and 5 public holidays.

Chair of the Board of Trustees

We are excited to have the opportunity to recruit a committed, experienced Chair with outstanding strategic planning ability, to lead our charity as we enter the next stage of our evolution and prior to the launch of our new strategy in April 2025.

As Chair of MCR Pathways, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring the highest standards of charity governance and effective oversight of our operations. Drawing on your substantial non-executive experience, ideally as Chair, you will ensure a cohesive and well-functioning board where diverse views are encouraged to improve consensus decision-making.

You will work closely with board colleagues through quarterly board meetings, and working groups and provide support and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive, Sharon McIntyre and her senior team. With a track record of identifying and mitigating risk, you will protect and promote the charity’s excellent reputation, and represent us at external events and with key stakeholders.

Trustees

We are also looking for three committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference with MCR,build on your existing skills and potentially discover new ones. We are currently recruiting for Trustees to join our board from December 2024, with a particular interest in candidates with experience in the following areas:

Charitable / Voluntary sector

Charity Finance

Marketing/Communications

Fundraising

We are focused on identifying new trustees who:

Believe strongly that care experienced young people should have the same opportunities to learn and develop as their peers. And are passionate about making this happen.

Are committed to making a meaningful contribution to fulfilling the Board’s strategic, financial and legal responsibilities.

This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference with MCR, build on your existing skills and potentially discover new ones. The most important attributes trustees joining us should have include: a willingness to ask questions, sharing our values of Respect, Person-Centred practice, Integrity and Communication and a guaranteed time commitment to the role. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

You will work closely with board colleagues through quarterly board meetings, and working groups and provide support and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive, Sharon McIntyre and her senior team. With a track record of identifying and mitigating risk, you will protect and promote the charity’s excellent reputation, and represent us at external events and with key stakeholders.

Our Commitment

In return, we offer a comprehensive induction programme including charity trustee training, CPD as a trustee and the opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, committed and impactful team working to help care experienced young people transform their lives. These positions are a voluntary role in a national third sector organisation that has important stature in Scotland with a growing reach in England.

Iriss is seeking Board Members to help social work and social care to truly flourish.

We are a charity that helps make social work and social care better for people. We have helped people to make real change through research, improvement and innovation. We have experimented with new ideas and approaches, some have worked, and some haven’t. As an organisation with innovation at its core we keep learning from our work

We have a new strategy in the works to support this aim above so it’s an exciting time for our organisation, and for you to be part of shaping its future.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience of using social work or social care support or being an unpaid carer. Experience in accessing or working in health, social work and social care is desirable but not essential as we also welcome interest from people with transferable skills and knowledge including curiosity, financial sustainability and strategy.

If you share our ambition and vision for better lives for people, workers and communities in Scotland, and have an interest in ensuring good governance, we would love to hear from you.

Job Introduction

As Policy & Public Affairs Manager you’ll help us achieve our vision of a world where diabetes does no harm. Leading on the development and delivery of policy, public affairs and influencing activity you’ll work alongside people living with, and at risk of, diabetes and collaborate with colleagues within the Scotland team and across the UK to drive change.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Role Responsibility

You’ll work closely with the National Director to influence MSPs, ministers, government officials and senior leaders within the NHS to deliver on our strategic objectives. You’ll make sure that our Diabetes UK policy positions work in a Scottish context and deliver campaigns to turn these positions into action. You’ll produce policy reports, consultation responses and briefings. You’ll keep up to date with what’s happening across Scotland and the rest of the UK in health, horizon scanning to identify issues affecting people living with diabetes.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ve got experience of working in an influencing role in Scottish government, Parliament and ideally the health system. You can build strong relationships with a wide range of people and use these relationships to influence change. You’re great at communicating verbally and can produce top-notch reports as well as compelling cases for change. You’ve got an eye for detail and can translate complex data and policy to help inform our strategic decisions. You’re up for joining a small team at a time of change and being part of shaping our future direction.

Package Description

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

As Legal Caseworker, you will assist the SJLC solicitors to provide legal information, advice and representation to people throughout Scotland who have experienced breach of their human rights, or discrimination as a result of a policy or practice of a public body or public service provider; also to input into policy work linked to the legal and development work of the project.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a ground-breaking national project within an innovative legal centre and to develop your knowledge and experience of human rights and equalities law and practice.

About the Role

As a Legal Caseworker, you will:

• Assist with the provision of initial legal advice and human rights information to individuals and organisations.
• Assist with the provision of direct legal advice and representation to clients.
• Undertake financial and administrative duties linked to the SJLC casework, as well as the operation of the SJLC.
• Assist with administrative work required for the regular review and evaluation of project implementation.
• Attend and contribute to SJLC internal meetings where required.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken using our case management system, and any system of the SJLC, and other procedures designed to manage and track our work in a safe, efficient and effective manner as set down in the JRS operational manuals and any manuals and policies designed for the organisation and/or project.

Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution

37.5 days annual leave (FTE) inclusive of public holidays

Flexitime and flexible working

Remote and hybrid working

Peer support programme

Access to funded counselling service

Personal training and development budget

As Legal Caseworker, you will assist the SATEC and/or Scottish Refugee and Migrant Centre (SRMC) solicitors to provide trauma informed legal information, advice and representation to refugees, migrants, and victim-survivors of trafficking and exploitation, throughout Scotland and to input into policy, training and research work linked to the legal work of the Centres.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of our innovative legal centres and develop your knowledge and experience of human rights law and practice.

About the Role

As a Legal Caseworker, you will:

• Provide casework support assisting solicitors to provide initial legal advice and human rights information to individuals and organisations, through legal outreach work.
• Provide casework support to assist the solicitors to provide direct legal advice and representation to clients.
• Undertake financial and administrative duties linked to the Centres’ casework, outreach as well as the operation of the Centres.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken using our case management system and procedures in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Assist the SATEC and/or SRMC solicitors with the development and delivery of internal and external professional training, as well as the development of human rights information and other resources for the Centres’ public legal education programme.

Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution

37.5 days annual leave (FTE) inclusive of public holidays

Flexitime and flexible working

Remote and hybrid working

Peer support programme

Access to funded counselling service

Personal training and development budget

Refugee Sanctuary Scotland (RSS) exists to relieve destitution and promote wellbeing for refugees and people within the asylum system in Scotland. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, safe Scotland for refugees and asylum seekers, where all live free of destitution and have the means and opportunities to realise their full potential. Our mission is to provide refugees and people seeking asylum with practical support when it is most needed, build connections between people and use what we learn to campaign for change.

RSS Mental Health and Wellbeing Project:

RSS are looking to develop and build upon the mental health and wellbeing support we provide to refugees and asylum seekers. We currently provide asylum seekers and refugees with opportunities to reduce isolation, improve self-confidence, and support their overall mental health and wellbeing through hiking activities, gym memberships and swimming. We do this by creating a safe environment for individuals to engage with us. Further to this we also provide transport support through our Transport Options project which supports asylum seekers and refugees with bus passes, which allows people the freedom to travel and helps with integration into their local area as well as reducing isolation and promoting positive mental health.

Role Purpose:

This role will oversee the expansion of our current work and develop further activities, organise counselling support with external counsellors based on need, provide access to other services that might support wellbeing such as massage therapy, befriending and mindfulness, create new partnerships and build on our current ones by liaising with other projects that can support asylum seekers mental well-being and support needs and signpost to other projects as required, (e.g.: ESOL classes, Scottish Refugee Council).

As part of this project there will also be an Action Based Evaluation undertaken by and an independent researcher along with peer researchers to determine key learning and outcomes from the interventions, identify challenges that have been faced by staff and those accessing the project, outline any potential opportunities achieved from the project and provide an analysis on any areas for change or adaptation that would benefit the overall outcomes of the project to reduce isolation, enhance community integration and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. It would be the responsibility of the Mental Health Community Development Officer to coordinate and liaise with the Researcher as well as to disseminate learning to share good practice about how best to improve wellbeing among people in the asylum system and raise awareness about the negative impact on wellbeing of the current system.

Refugee Sanctuary Scotland (RSS) exists to relieve destitution and promote wellbeing for refugees and people within the asylum system in Scotland. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, safe Scotland for refugees and asylum seekers, where all live free of destitution and have the means and opportunities to realise their full potential. Our mission is to provide refugees and people seeking asylum with practical support when it is most needed, build connections between people and use what we learn to campaign for change.

Role Purpose: We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our small committed and vibrant team of staff who deliver incredible impact for their size. Your role will be focused on our strategic objective to ensure the charity’s sustainability by maximising and diversifying income and maintaining/developing the charity’s profile among the public, policy makers and other migrant justice organisations. You will be delivering strategic fundraising and communications, building partnerships, raising unrestricted and restricted funds from diverse income sources to support the sustainability of the charity, and communicating to a wide range of audiences through various platforms including social media and our newsletter, informing asylum seekers and refugees about their rights, raising awareness of the work we do and ensuring we continue to support destitute asylum seekers and refugees.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be driven, organised, tenacious, creative, flexible, have good communication skills and be confident in inspiring existing and new funders and donors to donate raise money. You will build strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally, managing a varied portfolio of work that touches all aspects of the charity, write compelling funding applications, create campaigns and come up with new and innovative ideas to capture the minds and hearts of potential philanthropists. Our ideal candidate will be an individual who fits with the values of Refugee Sanctuary Scotland

We are excited to have the opportunity to recruit for new trustees to join our Board in 2024.

No previous board experience is necessary as full support and training will be provided.

We are focused on identifying new board members who:

• Are passionate about making our vision of “A Lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people” a reality
• Are committed to making a meaningful contribution to fulfilling the Board’s strategic, financial and legal responsibilities
• Are willing to build strong relationships with the Care Experienced community

For more information, please see our Trustee Recruitment pack below, or contact: board@whocaresscotland.org.

Could you be Key?

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
• Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.

Legal Services Agency (LSA) are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Finance team.

LSA is one of Scotland’s largest Law Centres. Through its solicitors and other staff, operating as Brown & Co. Legal LLP, LSA has a 30-year legacy of serving individuals, families and communities across Scotland, addressing unmet legal need and the effects of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. LSA’s legal service has developed pioneering legal remedies through test cases and campaigns on issues such as dampness, housing repair and evictions, Criminal Injuries Compensation, mental health law and asylum and immigration law. LSA also delivers a wide range of seminars and training programmes and publications on legal themes.

We provide high-quality legal advice, assistance and representation in areas of housing law, preventing homelessness, mental health, discrimination, welfare benefits and social security, community care, criminal injuries compensation and employment law.

The work is rewarding, and the expertise of the Service is highly regarded and nationally recognised. The post offers scope to develop your skills through LSA’s in-house training seminars.

About you

You will have experience in undertaking day to day responsibilities in maintaining accurate financial records and undertaking bank reconciliations to audit standards. Working with the Finance Manager, you will have experience of assisting in preparing financial reports and budgeting. You will be able to assist in communicating with the wider team to progress and resolve matters falling in the remit of the Finance Department. You will be a team player and will be flexible in taking on a variety of tasks.

Working in Care and Support Services

Would you like to make a difference to a person’s quality of life? Would you like to learn BSL while being paid? We are looking for caring and motivated staff to support deaf BSL users to join our team. Could that be you?

Who are we?

Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access, and opportunity.

You can find out more about us at deafaction.org.

About you

We are looking for people who are caring, fun, motivated, willing to learn and show initiative. The people we support want our team to be friendly, reliable and practical.

If you have experience in supporting people in their own homes, tenancies, or a care home setting, that is beneficial. If you do not, we can provide training. We always provide on the job and formal training, and our workers often go on to complete formal qualifications in social care. If you already have knowledge of BSL that is a bonus, however we can provide training if you do not.

The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.

The role

We have varied roles within our Care and Support Services such as Care at Home support worker, Outreach Support worker in our services in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Glasgow; as well as Care and ancillary positions at our Care Home at Isle of Wight.

You will be delivering a person-centred service supporting deaf people within our services. This will enable them to fully participate in the decisions affecting their lives, ensuring that wherever possible, service users benefit from informed choice, control, and independence. This will include both activities in the care home, in their own home and within the community which will promote independence and social inclusion.

What do we offer?

• Living Wage Employer - £12 per hour
• Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured. Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme
• Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process
• Training to learn British Sign Language at Level 1 and 2
• Death in service benefit.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• competitive hourly rates of £12.25 - £12.50 per hour
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
• generous annual leave entitlement
• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
• flexible working policies
• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
• a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.