The Action Group
The Action Group

Charity registered in Scotland SC005964

The Action Group is about ‘no barriers’.  No barriers for anyone - to their chosen lifestyle, to choice, to opportunities, regardless of their support needs. 


Current vacancies

Welfare Rights Advice Worker – Employability services

  • Full time or Part time
  • £28,795 – £30,523
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 19th January 2026

Make a difference to the lives of people (including those with disabilities and support needs) as they look for or progress within work.

The Action Group seeks a highly organised, approachable and skilled person to join its accredited Advice Services. In this role you will maximise people’s income as they consider working or progressing in work. Through providing expert benefits advice, support and representation, you will ensure people have all of the money they are entitled to and can make informed choices about work.

You will provide this service for people receiving supported employability advice through our partner organisations (All in Edinburgh and Advance).

You need to be warm and approachable, have excellent verbal and written skills, organisation skills and an eye for detail. In return you will join a supportive and highly professional team of advisors and undertake rewarding work.

A good understanding of welfare benefits, or experience of working with people with support needs, is highly desirable.

Applicants will be digitally competent. They will show a good understanding of equality and diversity issues and a commitment to support people from marginalised groups.

Location: Main base location can be either the employee’s home or at an Edinburgh Office Base. The project will involve travel across various locations within Edinburgh. If home-based, you will be required to attend meetings in person.

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All in Edinburgh Manager

  • Full time
  • £31,418 – £32,943
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh - A mix of office, home working, and community-based
  • Closing 22nd January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational and people skills to lead a dedicated team within our All in Edinburgh Supported Employment Service, who support individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions to gain, sustain and progress in paid employment. The role focuses on team management, leadership, performance management, and overseeing service delivery, as well as data analysis and reporting, and processing claims for income from our funders.

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Development Manager – Registered Manager

  • Full time
  • £39,431 – £41,139
  • On site: Edinburgh and The Lothians (services-based, with travel required)
  • Closing 23rd January 2026

Lead services. Strengthen quality. Support people to live well.

If you are a leader driven by strong values and have demonstrated success in providing top-quality, person-centred support within Scottish social care, we invite you to consider this unique opportunity. The Action Group is seeking two Development Managers—one for a permanent position and another for a 12-month fixed-term roleThis is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the quality, safety, and effectiveness of housing and care at home support services, enabling people to live independently in their own homes and communities.You will provide professional leadership to dispersed teams, ensure compliance with the Care Inspectorate and SSSC, and drive continuous improvement in line with the Health & Social Care Standards. You will also work closely with commissioners, partners, families, and people who use our services to ensure support is person-centred, reliable, and outcomes-focused.We are looking for a confident leader who combines strong regulatory knowledge with a compassionate, enabling approach to care and support.

About the role

As Development Manager (Registered Manager), you will:

  • Hold Registered Manager responsibility for Housing Support and Care at Home services
  • Provide professional leadership and line management to support service leaders
  • Ensure services meet regulatory and legislative requirements
  • Take a creative and responsive approach to the delivery of housing support and care at home services
  • Promote and embed values-based approaches to service delivery
  • Support the growth and development of The Action Group’s services, contributing to the ongoing delivery of the organisation’s Vision and Mission

Essential:

SSSC registration (or eligibility), management experience within Housing Support and/or Care at Home services, and strong knowledge of Scottish social care legislation.

Why join The Action Group?

You will join an organisation with a strong reputation for high-quality support, where leadership is values-led and people-focused. This is an opportunity to shape services, influence practice, and make a lasting impact on the lives of people across Edinburgh and The Lothians.

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