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Top job! Head of Business Support
- Full time
- £38,500 – £43,500
- Hybrid: Greenock
- Closing 17th June 2026
We are a suicide prevention charity dedicated to supporting our local communities mental health and wellbeing needs.
Our staff and volunteers take a Trauma Informed & Responsive approach to supporting our community, by using Time, Space and Compassion to create a safe space and environment for all of our members.
Job Purpose
The Head of Business Support is a senior operational leadership role within The Anchor and will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s infrastructure, governance, sustainability and operational performance as the charity continues to grow.
The postholder will lead and oversee the operational backbone of the organisation, ensuring robust systems are in place across finance, governance, reporting, facilities, administration, compliance and organisational development.
Working closely with the CEO and Director of Services, the successful candidate will help shape and maintain the professional infrastructure required to support a complex, fast-paced and trauma-responsive organisation delivering suicide prevention, wellbeing and relational support services across Inverclyde and beyond.
This is not a standard administration role. It is a senior leadership position requiring operational oversight, professional judgement, accountability, relationship management and the ability to support strategic organisational growth.
The role will also play an important part in helping The Anchor transition from founderled systems into a more sustainable organisational structure while protecting the charity’s relational culture and grassroots identity.
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?
Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?
Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?
Then come and work for Enable Works.
Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment.
Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high qualityand well paid.
Enable Works supports over 7000 people every year across 30 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.
Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.
About You
We really need you to have these
- The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
- quality, well paid jobs
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- Some knowledge of the local community
- Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
- IT literacy
- Comfortable working towards targets
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Blue Light Card
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.
Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.
Join a team that’s helping people rebuild their lives.
At Moving On Inverclyde, we believe recovery is about more than stopping substance use. It’s about helping people reconnect with themselves, rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships and move towards a life that feels meaningful and stable.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and proactive Recovery Worker to join our growing team and support individuals through our structured 4-phase recovery programme.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a respected recovery organisation that delivers person-centred, trauma-informed support across Inverclyde. You’ll work alongside a passionate team who genuinely care about the people we support and the difference we make within our communities.
About the Role
As a Recovery Worker, you will support individuals from initial assessment right through to aftercare and ongoing recovery support.
You’ll hold a caseload and work closely with individuals to develop personalised recovery action plans, review progress, identify barriers, celebrate achievements and connect people into wider support where needed.
A key part of this role is the ability to confidently plan and deliver structured group work sessions. We are looking for someone who can engage individuals within group settings, encourage participation and create a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment.
Our programme combines one-to-one support with structured group delivery, helping individuals develop coping strategies, recovery skills, confidence and longer-term stability through evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
You’ll build positive relationships with individuals and partner organisations to ensure people receive the wraparound support they need to move forward in recovery.
Essential Requirements
• Experience supporting individuals affected by problematic substance use
• Experience completing assessments, support planning and reviews
• Experience planning and delivering group-based interventions or recovery-focused sessions
• Confidence facilitating groups and engaging participants with varying support needs
• Knowledge of recovery approaches and psychosocial interventions
• Experience maintaining accurate case records and using IT systems
• Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding
• Ability to work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience delivering therapeutic or recovery-focused group work
• SVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care or related field
• Knowledge of local recovery pathways and services
• Full driving licence
What We Offer
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing recovery organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to genuinely make a difference in people’s lives
• Company pension
Additional Information
This post is subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.
We welcome applications from individuals with relevant professional and/or lived experience, alongside the skills, values and commitment required for the role.