Apex Scotland
Apex Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC023879

We are the specialist organisation which for over 25 years has contributed to a safer Scotland by working with people with criminal convictions or at risk of committing offences to give them the necessary skills to change their behaviour and lead fulfilling lives.

Current vacancies

Practitioner (Strides Employability)

  • Full time
  • £26,500 – £28,000
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 31st March 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you!

Are you someone who believes in second chances? Do you have the passion and commitment to help people turn their lives around? You don’t need direct experience in this field—just the right attitude, transferable skills, or lived experience that gives you insight into the challenges people face after a conviction.

At Apex Scotland, we work with individuals who have been involved in the justice system, supporting them to build brighter futures. From helping people find work or boosting their confidence and motivation, we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Managing a caseload of allocated participants within your service.
  • Delivering appropriate and relevant casework that supports and reflects individual participant’s needs and circumstances. This includes the co-ordination of direct and indirect support in relation to their stage of the Apex Scotland Participant Journey.
  • Supporting people with convictions to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
  • Offering one-to-one advice and group work.
  • Connecting individuals with training, employment, and support services.
  • Challenging stigma and advocating for second chances.
  • Working collaboratively with other professionals and services.

You might be a great fit if you:

  • Have experience in supporting others – whether through work, volunteering, or personal experience.
  • Are a great communicator who can build trust and motivate people.
  • Have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
  • Can think on your feet and adapt to different challenges.
  • Believe in the potential for people to change.

What We Offer:

  • Full training – no prior experience in criminal justice needed.
  • A supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills.
  • The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

This role is ideal for anyone with experience in guiding, supporting, or working with others—whether through professional roles or personal lived experience—who wants to apply their skills in a new and meaningful way.

You will operate Edinburgh wide and is required to be mobile and operate in an outreach manner, with means of access to regular travel and movement throughout the area.

This post is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Capital City Partnership with funding until 31 March 2026.

Ready to help others create a future beyond their past?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for an informal chat.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), pension scheme and death in service, company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.

Shortlist

Support Worker (Strides Employability)

  • Full time
  • £23,500 – £25,000
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 31st March 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you!

Are you someone who believes in second chances? Do you have the passion and commitment to help people turn their lives around? You don’t need direct experience in this field—just the right attitude, transferable skills, or lived experience that gives you insight into the challenges people face after a conviction.

At Apex Scotland, we work with individuals who have been involved in the justice system, supporting them to build brighter futures. From helping people find work or boosting their confidence and motivation, we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting our Practitioners to help people with convictions to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
  • Delivering direct support to participants, and aid the facilitation of indirect support, in relation to their stage of the Apex Scotland Participant Journey.
  • Offering one-to-one advice and supporting our Practitioners to facilitate group work
  • Supporting individuals with the transition to training, employment, and support services
  • Challenging stigma and advocating for second chances
  • Working collaboratively with other professionals and services

You might be a great fit if you:

  • Have experience in supporting others – whether through work, volunteering, or personal experience
  • Are a great communicator who can build trust and motivate people
  • Have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach
  • Can provide flexible and responsive support to meet individual needs
  • Believe in the potential for people to change

What We Offer:

  • Full training – no prior experience in criminal justice needed
  • A supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills
  • The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives

This role is ideal for anyone with experience in guiding, supporting, or working with others—whether through professional roles or personal lived experience—who wants to apply their skills in a new and meaningful way.

You will operate Edinburgh wide and is required to be mobile and operate in an outreach manner, with means of access to regular travel and movement throughout the area.

Ready to help others create a future beyond their past?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for an informal chat.

This post is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Capital City Partnership with funding until 31 March 2026.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), pension scheme and death in service, company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.

Shortlist

Support Worker (Foundations for Change)

  • Full time
  • £23,500 – £25,000
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 31st March 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you!

Are you someone who believes in second chances? Do you have the passion and commitment to help people turn their lives around? You don’t need direct experience in this field—just the right attitude, transferable skills, or lived experience that gives you insight into the challenges people face after a conviction.

At Apex Scotland, we work with individuals who have been involved in the justice system, supporting them to build brighter futures. From helping people find work or boosting their confidence and motivation, we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting our Practitioners to help people with convictions to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
  • Delivering direct support to participants, and aid the facilitation of indirect support, in relation to their stage of the Apex Scotland Participant Journey.
  • Offering one-to-one advice and supporting our Practitioners to facilitate group work.
  • Supporting individuals with the transition to training, employment, and support services.
  • Challenging stigma and advocating for second chances.
  • Working collaboratively with other professionals and services.

You might be a great fit if you:

  • Have experience in supporting others – whether through work, volunteering, or personal experience.
  • Are a great communicator who can build trust and motivate people.
  • Have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
  • Can provide flexible and responsive support to meet individual needs.
  • Believe in the potential for people to change.

What We Offer:

  • Full training – no prior experience in criminal justice needed.
  • A supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills.
  • The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

This role is ideal for anyone with experience in guiding, supporting, or working with others—whether through professional roles or personal lived experience—who wants to apply their skills in a new and meaningful way.

You will operate Edinburgh wide and is required to be mobile and operate in an outreach manner, with means of access to regular travel and movement throughout the area.

Ready to help others create a future beyond their past?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for an informal chat.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund: Improving Lives for 3 years.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), pension scheme and death in service, company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.

Shortlist