Jobs in West Dunbartonshire

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser who will be responsible for developing and facilitating a wide range of community activities for people living with dementia and their carers/families with a view to helping them to maintain social activities, relationships and community connections.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

Financial package: 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

The West Highland Way Trust is a new Scottish charity established to support the long-term sustainability, promotion and stewardship of the West Highland Way. We work collaboratively with partners, communities and stakeholders to ensure the route continues to deliver environmental, social and economic benefit.

As the Trust enters its next phase of development, we are seeking to grow a strong and engaged membership base and build sustainable income streams to support the future care of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance trail.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Funding and Membership Manager to lead the development, delivery and growth of the West Highland Way Trust’s membership and fundraising activity.

This is a pivotal role within a small and ambitious organisation. You will be responsible for growing individual, corporate and international membership, developing fundraising campaigns, and ensuring an excellent supporter experience. Working closely with the Trust’s Director and Board of Trustees, you will help embed recurring income streams that underpin the Trust’s long-term sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering a membership growth and retention strategy
• Leading fundraising campaigns and individual giving initiatives
• Managing supporter data, CRM systems and Gift Aid processes
• Delivering high-quality communications to members and donors
• Supporting website maintenance and social media content
• Building relationships with corporate supporters and partners
• Monitoring income performance and reporting to supporters, parters and Trustees

About you

You will have experience in membership development, fundraising or supporter engagement, with a track record of meeting targets and building strong supporter relationships. You will be confident using CRM systems, analysing data and delivering engaging communications.

You will be proactive, organised and motivated by the opportunity to grow income in a developing charity. An interest in outdoor access, conservation, sustainable tourism or Scotland’s landscapes would be highly advantageous.

Experience within a charity, conservation, heritage or tourism setting would be beneficial, as would experience of corporate partnerships or digital fundraising.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working arrangements
• The opportunity to shape and grow membership for a nationally significant charity at an early stage of its journey
• A meaningful role supporting the long-term care of the West Highland Way

Looking for more information?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact trustee@westhighlandwaytrust.org. You can also find more information about us on our website westhighlandwaytrust.org and on the official West Highland Way website westhighlandway.org.

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to lead, support and develop our volunteer programme. This is a key role that ensures volunteers are recruited, trained, supported and recognised, and that their skills are matched effectively to the needs of our patients, families and services.

You will work closely with managers, staff and volunteers across the hospice to ensure a positive and meaningful volunteering experience.

About Us

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice has been a cornerstone of our community, offering compassionate care that is holistic and considers the spiritual, physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of our patients. We want every patient to achieve realistic goals and to reach their full potential until death, valuing what they have to offer, respecting the autonomy of the individual and encouraging them to participate in their own care together with their family and friends.

It is our ambition that the Hospice is regarded as a centre of excellence for the provision, research and teaching of specialist palliative and complex clinical care.

About the Role:

Our people, both employed staff and volunteers are fundamental to the Hospice. Their dedication and commitment underpin the success of the Hospice and are essential in enabling us to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

This role focuses on achieving the required number of volunteers through the development and delivery of effective recruitment campaigns. It involves building, nurturing, and maintaining strong relationships with staff, volunteers, community and corporate partners to ensure their ongoing engagement and retention.

Key Responsibilities:

• To build and maintain a culture of volunteering that makes St Margaret of Scotland Hospice the place of choice for current and future volunteers.
• To ensure creative, safe and effective volunteer recruitment processes.
• To develop and maintain training & development programmes that support volunteers in their role and meet the needs of the organisation.
• To ensure all volunteers are supported and can contribute to service delivery as required.
• To identify opportunities to ensure our volunteer numbers allow us to deliver our corporate aims and objectives.
• To provide content for social media.
• To organise and Chair our Hospice-wide Volunteer Management Group

Experience within the voluntary, charity, healthcare or hospice sector would be an advantage, but is not essential.

About You:

We’re looking for a dynamic team member with a track record in delivering successful plans and achieving outcomes and objectives. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, values driven environment and be passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent personal organisation skills with a high attention to detail
• Well organised, able to manage a number of tasks at any one time
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
• A flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work
• A valid driving licence is required with access to a car

At St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, you’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team committed to making a meaningful impact. This is a unique opportunity to lead on the development of our volunteer programme.

Alongside joining a great team, you will benefit from:

• Excellent training, development and mentorship
• Employer’s Pension Scheme
• A rage of personal benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme; access to our subsidised restaurant, access to our onsite gym and pool and onsite car parking.

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 assessment across Scotland on a part-time, permanent basis. (3 days per week)

Our Assessor role is based in one of our West of Scotland offices (Irvine, Dumbarton, Glasgow or Airdrie) 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;

• 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.
• 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

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.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Pam Douglas on 0141 378 0675 or drop her an email on Pam.Douglas@cornerstone.org.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to a face to face/ MS Teams Interview depending on location.

The successful candidate will be required to go through a standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland. This is a rewarding role which will allow you to draw on your experience of the Social Care sector to provide professional assessment and support to candidates, enabling them to realise their potential.

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.

Are you already imagining yourself as part of our team? Apply today; we would love to hear from you.

Trustee Board Members Wanted

Improving Lives is looking for new Trustees to join our Board.

We support people affected by disability, long-term conditions, and social isolation. We work with local communities to improve access to services, activities, and opportunities.

We want Trustees who care about fairness, inclusion, and strong community services.

About the role

Trustees help guide the charity and protect its future. You will:

• Help set the charity’s direction and priorities

• Oversee finances, governance, and risk

• Support and challenge senior staff

• Make sure we meet legal and regulatory duties

• Represent the values of the organisation

• Attend board meetings and occasional events

Meetings usually take place in Clydebank. Some remote attendance is possible.

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences.

We are especially interested in people with skills in:

• Finance or accounting

• Law or governance

• HR or people management

• Fundraising or grants

• Marketing or digital

• Community work or social care

• Lived experience of disability

No previous board experience is required. Induction and ongoing support are provided.

Time commitment

• At least 1 meeting every 4 to 6 weeks

• Occasional extra meetings or events

• Preparation time before meetings

This role is voluntary. Reasonable expenses are covered.

What you will gain

• Experience in charity governance

• Training and development

• A chance to influence local services

• The opportunity to make a difference

• A supportive and committed board team