Jobs in South Lanarkshire

CashBack Connections supports young people (aged 10-16) across deprived areas of Lanarkshire who are at risk of involvement in antisocial behaviour/offending by providing one-to-one and group befriending/mentoring opportunities. The project aims to guide young people away from negative influences and towards positive pathways of their choosing, while also supporting families facing challenges such as poverty, poor mental health, or substance misuse.

Young people will take part in activities that interest them, helping them to gain new experiences, develop skills, build confidence, and (importantly) have fun. Alongside developing trusting relationships with volunteers and peers, the project will reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and strengthen community connections. Where appropriate, families will also be offered support to address barriers affecting a young person’s progress.

With the delivery of the project about to begin, COVEY is now seeking a compassionate, skilled and proactive CashBack Connections Coordinator to lead the delivery of the project.

The CashBack Connections Coordinator will develop and deliver a blend of group support and one-to-one befriending and mentoring support, using a relationship-based and trauma-informed approach to build trust, strengthen resilience and promote positive engagement.

They will work closely with Service Managers, Family Support Workers, Volunteers and Group Facilitators to ensure safe, effective and high-quality delivery that aims to reduce the risk of antisocial behaviour/offending, helping young people to realise their potential and move towards education/training or employment.

A key part of the role will involve coordinating and supporting Volunteers and Group Facilitators, maintaining strong safeguarding practice and ensuring all activity is impactful and aligned with COVEY’s values. For young people with more complex needs, the Coordinator will collaborate with COVEY’s Family Support team to provide integrated, whole-family interventions, including more intensive support during periods of heightened risk or early intervention to prevent escalation.

As this is a new project, the role offers an exciting opportunity to bring fresh ideas, shape the development of CashBack Connections and directly influence the positive outcomes we aim to achieve for disadvantaged young people and their families.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 22 days A/L (rising to up to 27 days) and 10 public holidays.
• One special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• Flexible working
• HSF Health plan (including dental, optical, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, and discounts for gym, cinema, and shopping)
• Quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• Access to ScotWest Credit Union (loans, mortgages, and savings accounts)
• Access to learning and development opportunities

BACKGROUND

Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and part of the National Hub initiative put in place to support communities to come together and engage collectively on climate action, supporting the transition to low carbon and climate resilient living and driving wider behaviour change.

In Lanarkshire, our vision is to support and empower communities to develop local solutions to make the transition to net zero and climate resilient living possible through collaboration and capacity building in communities throughout the area.

JOB PURPOSE

The aim of the Development Officer for food is to contribute to the delivery of the Lanarkshire Hub, build connection and understanding across community groups and create structures to enable the adoption of more strategic and collaborative approaches to the climate emergency across and between community groups, public and third sector partners. The Development Officer will be as inclusive as possible to ensure that no communities or groups are excluded from the support available from the Hub and will contribute to the recruitment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Connect community organisations and conduct a mapping exercise to understand the issues and barriers encountered and levels of climate crisis awareness
• Research and prepare guides on examples of best practice for community led climate action projects
• Assist community groups and organisations on design, development and delivery of climate action projects, including through engagement and data collection to gain the funding, support and collaboration to achieve the project aims.
• Promotion of the Hub’s Small Grants programme. Advising community groups and organisations on support available through Small Grants.
• Promote and assist to deliver the Hub’s Climate Action Festival.
• Empower, encourage and support communities across the area to contribute to policy at both local and national level on climate change, environmental and social issues. Liaise with key strategic partners and stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally.
• Delivery of activities to achieve KPIs that you are responsible for and supporting colleagues to achieve theirs.
• Identifies, plans and delivers formal training, learning or knowledge exchanges to increase knowledge and understanding of climate change and of climate action (mitigation and adaptation) projects.
• Represents community groups voices through participation in local, regional, national forums/networks and through written responses to local, regional, national policy consultations that relate to your climate theme.
• Help build capacity within communities through the delivery of training, events, peer to peer learning, networking, and training events
• Assist groups to identify external funding sources for their climate projects, and to prepare and submit good quality applications
• Widen participation by engaging new communities and strengthening existing climate action activity.
• Liaise with Hub Communication Officer to ensure consistent brand messaging, alignment of outreach strategies with community initiatives, and provide valuable insights for effective communication with target audiences
• Any other tasks as required to contribute to the delivery of Hub core functions.

This post is funded by NHS Lanarkshire; you will be employed by Lanarkshire Links. The post is currently at University Hospital Hairmyres; however, your induction period may be at University Hospital Wishaw.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team of workers who are committed to

promoting welfare and advancing the education of people affected by mental health issues across Lanarkshire. You believe passionately in the power of the lived experience of mental health issues and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it.

You will join a group of three other Peer Workers working across the acute mental health adult inpatient wards within the general hospitals in Lanarkshire.

Peers are people who have shared experience of mental health issues and recovery and can use their lived experience to help other people who are facing similar challenges.

You will have a sound understanding of the recovery process, interpersonal skills and are an expert listener with a nurturing attitude.

Applicants will use their lived experience and skills to work alongside the patient in the ward to enhance recovery throughout their hospital stay and plan for discharge into the community.

Embracing difference, leading change

Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you're passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

Join our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our West of Scotland area with services from Hamilton to Helensburgh.

Across our West of Scotland Services, we support 75 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person’s needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. You’ll be joining a warm, dedicated team that’s passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.

About the Role

As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of each person’s service across our West of Scotland Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.

Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.

Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.

This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.

About You

To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:

• Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social care
• Demonstrated experience in supporting autistic people
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
• A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• A Full UK Driving License.
• Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends and support with regular on-call support. This can be discussed further at interview.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.

• 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values.

Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust (HnH) Vision is to make Cambuslang and Rutherglen the healthiest and happiest places to live in Scotland. HnH is an ambitious, energetic and successful community led organisation.

No.18 Venue is a vibrant community space that hosts community activities, private events, workshops and celebrations. The venue brings together local people, organisations and volunteers through a varied programme of activity. The venue also hosts Camglen Radio, a community radio station which is part of Healthy n Happy family.

The key purpose of this role is to:

• Develop, promote and deliver events and workshops at No.18 Venue supporting the growth of Healthy n Happy Enterprise’s income generation.
• Coordinate and host private celebrations such as hen parties, baby showers, celebrations and themed events.
• Provide a welcoming and professional front-facing presence within the venue.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the building, including reception cover, bookings and venue coordination.
• Ensure the safe, smooth and effective running of the venue during events and activities.

Full job description is available below.

We are seeking to appoint passionate Support Workers who are capable of becoming part of our dynamic and creative Recovery team. Being a support worker is a role where you can make everyday matter. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference, and enjoy a varied and active post, this role is for you.

The postholders, together with their colleagues, will provide a range of support interventions opportunities and activities, including 1-1 sessions with participants. The team will also deliver and host a range of group work programmes, workshop activities and events suited to locality-based needs and individual Beacons. One aim of the Beacons is to work together with participants to support their social (re)integration, promoting recovery, resilience, and self-determination. You will be engaged in multi-agency working and establishing pathways with other partners and agencies to facilitate people’s positive engagement with the Beacons.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for experienced support workers with relevant qualifications and experience. If you have experience and are passionate about people, then we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience and be able to demonstrate working effectively in a similar support role.
• The ability to build trust based effective, relationships, both internally and externally.
• Have a proactive and dynamic personal style, with flexibility in style and approach.

In return we offer

• Competitive salary rates
• Annual leave: (pro rata) 34 days, increasing 1 day each year to a max of 42days
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Working in a supportive environment
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a project at an exciting time of growth and development. Liber8 has operated in Lanarkshire for 20 years; our mission is to improve the health, mental health, wellbeing and the quality of people's lives, with a particular regard to reducing the negative impact of alcohol and substance use on the individual, families and communities. We work hard to uphold our core values of Passion, Respect, Healing, Compassion, Caring and Recovery. Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

Help Shape the Future of a Community Anchor Organisation

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is entering an exciting new phase of development with the launch of our 10-year Strategic Plan (2026–2035).

We are looking for a Business Development Manager who can help strengthen our sustainability, build partnerships, and support the long-term growth of a well-established community organisation.

For 23 years, we have supported local people to improve their health, wellbeing, independence and connection to the community. What began as a Shopmobility service has grown into a wide-ranging organisation delivering programmes in health and wellbeing, community engagement, and green health.

About the Role

This is a strategic, development-focused role rather than a front-line service role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of the 10-year Strategic Plan
• Diversify and strengthen income streams
• Develop partnerships and collaborative initiatives
• Strengthen performance monitoring and impact measurement
• Support governance and organisational resilience
• Lead community consultation and engagement

You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors to ensure the organisation remains resilient, responsive, and impactful.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in business development, organisational or strategic development
• Track record in fundraising, income generation or partnership funding
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Understanding of impact measurement and organisational performance

You will be values-driven, proactive, and motivated by making a meaningful difference in communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences.

Why Join Us?

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride offers:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata) plus public holidays
• The opportunity to influence strategy and make a real difference in the local community

About Healthy and Active in East Kilbride

Established in 2003, we are a community-led charity improving health, wellbeing, independence and inclusion across East Kilbride.

Our focus areas:

• Health and Wellbeing: Physical and mental health support, self-management, preventative activities
• Community Engagement: Volunteering, consultation, community-led development
• Green Health and Sustainability: Active travel, access to green spaces, environmentally sustainable initiatives

We work closely with local partners, statutory services, and networks to reduce inequalities and strengthen local communities.

Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has operated across Lanarkshire for 30+ years supporting 5,000 children, young people and parents/carers to become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential. COVEY provides 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support.

COVEY is seeking a passionate, professional and proactive individual to provide support to families who are experiencing difficulties or challenges in their everyday lives such as isolation, mental and physical health problems, disability, poverty and trauma. This involves direct work with children, young people, parents/carers and whole families via 1-1 intervention/support and group-based mentoring.

The successful candidate will provide person centred, relationship-based support to children, young people and parents/carers to help them identify and address short-term needs (strengthening confidence, wellbeing and family/community relationships) and support long-term aspirations into positive destinations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, manage complex cases, and support volunteer mentors. If you have a strong background in family support and are driven by our mission to create positive change, apply today and help families thrive.

What we’re looking for:

• HNC/SVQ 3 Level in Health and Social Care Services, Social Services, Community Development, Youth Work, or equivalent. Relevant experience and skills may substitute formal qualifications.
• Experience in assessing and supporting individuals with complex needs, including children, young people, adults, and carers.
• Competence in delivering 1-1 and group-based interventions, including managing complex cases.
• Proven ability to work with community, statutory, and voluntary agencies to support vulnerable families.
• Strong communication and administrative skills, including report writing and use of office software (e.g. Salesforce).
• Experience in managing safeguarding risks, conducting risk assessments, and supporting volunteers and students.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload in a dynamic environment, with knowledge of data security and GDPR.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• flexible working (including flexi-time)
• access to learning and development opportunities
• one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
• quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• annual all staff outing/activity
• HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
• access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts

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 our Charles Brownlie Blantyre service involves working nightshifts on a rota that includes select weekend work. The working hours for this role are 35 hours per week, following an 8 week rolling rota.

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.

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

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.