Jobs in Galashiels and District, Scottish Borders

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Borders Care Voice is looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Office Administrator to help support our work across the Scottish Borders.

Why Join Borders Care Voice?

This is a varied and rewarding role within a small third sector organisation that works to ensure the voices of people who use health, social care and community support services are heard. You'll work as part of a friendly team, supporting a diverse range of projects and activities across the Scottish Borders, combining office administration with opportunities to work directly alongside people with lived experience.

No two weeks are quite the same. You'll support everything from the day-to-day running of the organisation to meetings, events and engagement activities, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and see the impact of your work firsthand.

As a small organisation, we value teamwork, flexibility and initiative, and you'll play an important role in helping our projects and services run smoothly.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative support across the organisation, including:

• Managing office administration systems, records and databases.

• Supporting meetings, events and engagement activities.

• Providing administrative support to project staff and lived experience groups.

• Preparing agendas, papers and meeting notes, including minute taking.

• Assisting with financial administration, invoices and payment processes.

• Supporting training administration, bookings and participant communications.

• Maintaining mailing lists, website updates and communications materials.

• Providing administrative support to the Board of Trustees

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self-management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Stroke Nurse, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

Join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Stroke Nurse Service and make a meaningful difference to people affected by stroke and TIA. You will provide specialist assessment, advice and support to individuals and families, helping them manage their condition, maximise independence and achieve personal goals following stroke.

Working across NHS Borders, you will manage a community caseload, deliver person-centred support through a range of contact methods, collaborate with health and social care partners, and contribute to service development and quality improvement activities.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with strong clinical, communication and organisational skills, a passion for improving outcomes for people affected by stroke, and the ability to work independently within a community setting.

Hybrid working role, primarily home-based, with travel required across NHS Borders for community visits, meetings and NHS premises. Occasional travel to other locations may also be required to meet service and organisational needs.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment

- Company pension scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Company sick pay scheme

- Employee wellbeing support

- Life assurance

Flexible Working

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

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.

About Us

Borders Independent Advocacy Service (BIAS) has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional services since 1995. At the heart of our work are the rights of advocacy partners and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.

We provide individual, issue-based independent advocacy for people across the Scottish Borders. We work alongside corporate parents and communities to broaden understanding, and with policymakers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice based on the lived experience of advocacy partners in Scottish Borders.

About the Role

BIAS is seeking passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our organisation. If you have experience in finance, HR, law, or advocacy, and a passion for supporting others, we would love to hear from you. We are looking to strengthen our Board to help guide the charity forward.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated and experienced team.
• Make a real impact in your community.
• Flexible meeting options (in person and online).
• Help us continue our important work and make a difference.

What does the role involve?

Board Members support the strategic direction, governance, and sustainability of Borders Independent Advocacy Service. Responsibilities include:

• Attending quarterly Board meetings (held both online and in person).
• Attending occasional additional meetings, particularly during key development periods.
• Meetings usually lasting less than 2 hours
• Reviewing Board papers in advance, which are circulated by email (hard copies available on request)
• Supporting good governance and effective decision-making.
• Acting as an ambassador for BIAS.
• Contributing skills, expertise, and insight.
• Supporting the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.

This is a voluntary role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of advocacy partners across the Scottish Borders and contribute to the organisation’s continued growth.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• A supportive, inclusive and values-led Board.
• Induction, training, and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to contribute strategically to a growing organisation.
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership.

PMH Borders is a much valued perinatal mental health charity established for over 16 years with a proven track record and evidence of growing demand. We provide psychological therapies and counselling to parents and families across the Scottish Borders from our base in Galashiels.

As we develop our service, we are looking to recruit four new Trustee Board Members with experience in business management, change management, social media or HR.

This is an exciting time to join our Team. We are at the start of a new chapter, with ambitious plans to redevelop our service and drive meaningful growth to become a sustainable and socially responsible charity.