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Main Purpose of the role
The Deputy CEO will be responsible for the day-to-day operations while supporting the CEO on project finance and staff management.
This post holder will work closely with the CEO and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Bureau and to ensure the Bureau is fulfilling all targets, outcomes and KPI’s. They will oversee compliance with CAS QA, National standards and ensure we deliver the best service to clients across West Lothian. They will work closely with partners and stakeholders that will develop strong relationships and partnership working.
The postholder will also work with the CEO to identify long term sustainability and future development opportunities and to apply for relevant funding applications.
Top job! Head of Fostering and Young Adult Placement
- Full time
- £57,457
- On site: Livingston (with travel throughout Scotland)
- Closing 21st August 2026
Are you an experienced social work leader who wants to shape a sector-leading service where relationships come first?
JMT Care Services, we do things differently. We don’t just find placements—we focus on building stable, loving, and lasting relationships that give children and young adults the foundation they need to thrive. We are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work, which hasearned us Grade 6 (Excellent) Care Inspectorate ratings acrossthe board for our wellbeing, care support, and care planning.
We are looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking leader to step into the role of Head of Fostering and Young Adult Placement (YAP). If you have a deep commitment to trauma-informed practice and the energy to help us reach more families, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As our Head of Fostering and YAP, you will join the Moore House Group Senior Management Team, acting as the main voice and advocate for our service across Scotland.
A big part of your role will be guiding our growth. We want to expand our community so we can support around 50 permanent, full-time foster families. Working closely with our marketing team, you will design welcoming, creative recruitment campaigns as well as look after the wonderful carers we already have. At the same time, you’ll ensure we stay responsive to changing local needs, keep our Care Inspectorate standards high, and act as our trusted expert for Safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading with Vision:Map out our annual development plans, turning our hopes for the service into real, positive milestones.
- Growing our Community:Take the lead on finding and welcoming new foster families, while ensuring our existing carers receive the extensive training and support they deserve.
- Staying Responsive:Adapt our services creatively to meet the needs of local authorities and support national agendas such as 'The Promise'.
- Keeping Us Safe & Compliant:Oversee a supportive, thorough Foster Panel and manage our budgets appropriately.
- Supporting the Team:Inspire a close-knit staff team rooted in relationship-based care, and look after the supervision and professional development of our senior staff.
About You
We are looking for someone who is genuinely motivated, resilient, and ready to grow a vital social care service. You should be someone who thinks outside the box, loves working collaboratively, and can talk warmly and openly with prospective carers, local authorities, and our own teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Essential:A professional qualification in social work (BA in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
- Essential:Current registration with the SSSC.
- Essential:At least 2–5 years of management experience within social work or family placement.
- Preferred:Experience within an Independent Fostering Provider (IFP), with a track record in developing services, quality assurance, and / or carer recruitment.
Key Skills:
- Strong expertise in child and adult protection and safer-caring risk management.
- The ability to navigate change smoothly, handle pressure with grace, and keep the team focused on what matters.
- A good understanding of how to run public awareness or recruitment campaigns.
- Up-to-date knowledge of childcare theory, Care Inspectorate frameworks, and best practice.
Statutory Requirements
- Before starting, the successful candidate will need:
- Satisfactory Enhanced PVG Scheme Membership (Children and Vulnerable Adults).
- A satisfactory SSSC Register Check.
- Verifiable professional references that speak to your leadership skills.
Communications and Campaigns Manager
- Part time
- £34,000 pro-rata
- Remote: Home based, with occasional in person meetings in Linlithgow
- Closing 25th August 2026
EOS is recruiting a part-time Communications and Campaigns Manager to lead our day-to-day communications activity, helping to raise awareness of our work, engage with our families, young people and supporters, and strengthen our positive reputation across the UK. Growing our reach will help us support more children and young people living with eczema.
You'll join a small and caring team where your ideas are valued, your wellbeing matters and your work will make a real difference.
This is a varied, hands-on role responsible for planning, creating and delivering engaging communications across social media, email, newsletters and our website. The postholder will ensure that all communications are accurate, accessible, engaging and aligned with EOS’ values and brand.
It is a flexible, part-time role, making it an great opportunity for someone seeking meaningful and rewarding employment while balancing other commitments.
About you
We are looking for someone who has experience in delivering engaging communications across different platforms and can plan, deliver and create content, while also thinking strategically to increase EOS’ reach.
We are seeking a person who is proactive, can be a problem solver when needed, and who feels motivated by the opportunity to improve the lives of children and young people with eczema.
The role involves working with colleagues in both our Services team, Fundraising team and Senior Management team and it is important that you can bring a friendly approach alongside experience and knowledge about best practice in communications.
Chair and Board Member
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: EH49 Hub, Linlithgow
- Closing 27th August 2026
Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is “Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation” which we hope to achieve through our mission of “Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.
Our main priorities are;
- Driving Environmental Initiatives - Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.
- Improving Community Health and Wellbeing - Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.
- Facilitating Community Engagement - Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.
Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.
If you have a passion for Linlithgow, its people and the environment. We would really love to hear from you.
Role Focus:
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the Trust and bring forward more passionate local people to help guide the trust’s development. We are looking to recruit the following board level positions
- Chair of the Board
- Charity Trustees.
As a trustee you will help provide leadership and strategic direction to the trust, ensuring that it continually focuses on the needs and aspirations of the residents of Linlithgow ward and operates in a way that is both transparent and transformational.
As a trustee you will be asked to attend board meetings (currently 9 per year, one of which is the AGM) along with contributing to relevant small subgroup pieces of work where appropriate.
Following the previous chair standing down in April 2026. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone that would be interested in utilizing their skills and experience to provide strong leadership and direction to the organisation by undertaking the position of Chair.
These are voluntary roles, but reasonable expenses will be covered when undertaking any actions agreed on behalf of the trust.
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Ark Support Practitioners
- Full time or Part time
- up to £27,960
- On site: Within services across Scotland
- Closing 14th August 2026
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.
We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
- Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
- Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
- Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
- Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.