Jobs in Calton, Glasgow

Calling Project Managers!Are you a skilled communicator with a natural ability to influence, motivate and lead others and ready for a new challenge? Then look no further!

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, hands-on Project Manager to join us on a full-time, fixed term basis (6-12 months) to deliver some key systems and business process change projects, and to develop our programme management capability for ongoing technology and business process transformation.

This role can be based in any of our offices across Scotland (Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Dundee, Airdrie, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Irvine or Galashiels) or as part of our hybrid working model.

The Role

We have an ongoing project which we need you to lead: -

• Our new HR and Payroll System is already underway. We've selected our new system and plan to implement the HR module this year, followed by the Payroll and Expenses modules in 2027. We're looking for a hands-on Project Manager to take ownership of the implementation, ensuring the project stays on track and is successfully delivered through to completion in 2027.
• Our HR and payroll processes are complex, with data flowing across multiple systems and integrations. We're looking for someone who can quickly understand and improve end-to-end processes, confidently manage stakeholders across HR, Finance and IT, and solve problems as they arise.

This is a rewarding time to join Cornerstone as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:

• The Foundation – Digital innovation: empowering everything we do
• Pillar 1 – Voices of the people we support at the heart of all decisions
• Pillar 2 – People: leadership, workforce and culture
• Pillar 3 – Financial sustainability: building for the future
• The Roof – Quality: evidence based improvement

To be successful in this role, you'll be: -

• Experienced in implementing HR and Payroll software and managing the business processes and wider change implications
• An experienced project manager, able to create and maintain cohesive project plans using a project management tool such as MS project or similar to manage tasks, resources, schedules and create reports.
• A skilled communicator, able to assertively negotiate, and influence with diplomacy and tact to progress the project objectives.
• Able to motivate people with your management and leadership abilities, ensuring teams work collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable about change management practices, and techniques for effective management of change.
• Excellent at planning and organisation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Committed to professionalism and quality, with a practical, solution-focussed approach.

It would be a benefit if you also have: -

• A project management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMQ, PMP
• Knowledge and experience of the health and social care or third sector

About us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for?Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.

There will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

Have any questions?Please contact Lesley DeJager, our Director of People & Culture at lesley.dejager@cornerstone.org.uk.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Are you an experienced Health and Social Care SVQ Assessor? Do you want to join an award winning, friendly and experienced team? If so, then we have the perfect role for you!

We've got a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced SVQ Assessor to join us covering SVQ assessments across Scotland on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our Assessor role can be based in one of our offices across Scotland (Irvine, Dumbarton, Glasgow, Airdrie, Dundee, Aberdeen, Peterhead, Galashiels or Elgin) as part of our hybrid flexible working model. We will also need you to have flexibility to travel across Scotland when required.

The Role

As part of our Training Academy, you’ll play a key role in qualifying our social care workforce and supporting our team of SVQ Assessors in our Qualifications Scotland (formally SQA) Approved Centre which has been in operation since 1998. You will assess portfolios for the Social Services and Healthcare qualifications at SCQF levels 6, 7 and also ideally Core Skills, Business & Administration and PDA in Supervision awards.

You’ll be responsible for prioritising your own workload and planning your week to enable you to assess candidates through technology (eportfolio, MS teams) as well as providing some face to face support. You will work with candidates from induction to award completion, using your initiative to support them to meet Qualifications Scotland standards, agreed deadlines and organisational KPI’s.

You’ll be a key part of our experienced Assessor team helping ensure our excellent reputation of Cornerstone as an Qualifications Scotland provider is maintained for both our internal and external stakeholders.

To be an amazing Assessor we'll need you to bring;

• An SVQ qualification in assessment i.e.L&D9DI A1 or D33
• An SVQ (or equivalent) qualification in social care at SCQF 7 or above
• Experience of assessing candidates across different SCQF levels working in health & social care
• Extensive health and social care experience
• Confident use of technology (eportfolios, MS teams, Microsoft suite)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the individual needs of candidates and assessors
• Strong interpersonal, networking and facilitation skills
• An in-depth knowledge of Health and Social Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, SSSC Registration requirements.

For a full list of key responsibilities and person specification, please see our role profile on our website.

About Us

With 46 years experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life.

We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.

We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated individual who will oversee our estates and environmental and landscaping contract.

The post has responsibility for delivering an effective estates function which is responsive to the needs of the Association’s staff, Board and customers.

Ideally, you will have some experience in estate and contract management, although this is not essential and training will be given. It is essential that you work well as part of a team and be prepared to go the extra mile for our customers.

We are seeking a new Chair to lead our committed Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about resolving housing insecurity who wants to make a lasting impact at a national level.

The Chair provides leadership to the Board, works in close partnership with the Chief Executive and ensures the organisation remains accountable to its members and mission. Key responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy: Guide the Board in setting strategic direction, aligned with our purpose, values and resources. Champion long-term vision and monitor progress.
2. Meeting Management: Work with the Chief Executive to set agendas and chair productive, inclusive Board meetings that lead to clear decisions.
3. Governance and Compliance: Promote excellent governance, risk management and financial oversight. Ensure the Board meets all legal duties as company directors and charity trustees.
4. CEO & Staff Support: Provide support and conduct the performance review for the Chief Executive. Facilitate effective communication between the Board and staff.
5. Board Development: Support trustee recruitment, induction and development. Conduct skills audits, nurture a positive culture and encourage full participation.
6. External Representation: Act as an ambassador for the organisation, representing Homeless Network Scotland at key events, with stakeholders, and in the media.

Qualities & Skills We’re Looking For

• Leadership Experience: Influential and impactful leadership in the public, private or voluntary sectors.
• Governance Experience: we value prior experience as a charity Chair, Trustee or Non-Executive Director in Scotland.
• Strategic Thinker: Strong facilitation, communication and decision-making skills.
• Commitment: Deep alignment with our mission to prevent and resolve homelessness. Experience in housing, health or social care is welcome, but not essential.
• Personal Attributes: Collaborative, relationship-builder, resilient and dedicated to good governance.

Practical Details

• Voluntary, unpaid role with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
• Term: three years, with option to stand for re-election.
• Time Commitment: Estimated time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours per month on average.

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.

We are Key, an organisations that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

Our teams know that good support is essential for a good life, and so we work alongside every person we support and their family to help them live life to the full. The films at the bottom of this page will tell you more about us and what it means to be a support worker. You can also check out the support worker job descriptions for more details on the job itself.

We are recruiting now in your area and can offer Full Time and Part Time contracts. Join us in making every day matter!

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

• Main Grade Hourly rate of £13.85
• Induction and Relief Register rate £13.45
• Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45
• Enhanced rate for waking nights.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Payment of annual SSSC fees for 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.
• Access to Costco Membership.
• Access to 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!

About this role

Working locally, you will join one of our teams delivering great quality individualised support to adults who have a variety of support needs. You will empower individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity, and well-being. Every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you're caring, reliable, flexible, and passionate about supporting others to achieve the life they desire, then you could be who we are looking for!

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service. Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.

Join us and make every day matter!

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract because you have other commitments, we also have opportunities to join our register of relief workers who provide support based on their availability.

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at careers@key.org.uk or call 0141 342 1890.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Digital Communications, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator to lead on developing and operating PEEK’s digital communications and fundraising campaigns, ensuring effective digital marketing and PR in support of fundraising, the organisation, and its services. This includes responsibility for managing communications with supporters and using data insights to increase its effectiveness and strengthening PEEK’s visibility, voice and impact. This role ensures PEEK’s stories are told consistently, powerfully, and ethically, and that communications directly contribute to income generation, partnership development, and community engagement.