South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (SWACAB), based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people.

The postholder will be responsible for the quality of advice, standard of service provided for debt advice, including multiple debts, income maximisation through the benefit system and other means and debt remedies/legal routes to debt resolution.

Ideally, you will have previous Citizens Advice Bureau experience and qualifications (MATRICS) in debt advice and have worked to National Standards (Scottish Legal Aid Board accredited). We are looking for someone with prior case management experience and who can operate to Financial Conduct Authority standards. Training will be available for the successful candidate.

Employee benefits

SWACAB offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 31 days leave (pro rata) and a pension scheme with an 5% employer contribution. SWACAB is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact enquiries@swacab.org.uk

Join the Barrhead Housing Governing Board

Help Shape the Future of Homes and Communities

Do you want to make a real difference in your community?

Barrhead Housing is looking for passionate and committed people to join our Governing Board. This is a rewarding voluntary opportunity to influence decisions, shape our future direction, and help deliver high-quality homes and services for people across East Renfrewshire.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on local communities
• Help shape the future of a successful, community-led organisation
• Work alongside dedicated and experienced Board members
• Receive training, support, and development opportunities
• Gain valuable governance and leadership experience

Who Are We Looking For?

You don't need previous Board experience. We're looking for people with enthusiasm, sound judgement, and a commitment to making a difference. We are particularly interested in those with experience in:

• Digital strategy
• Housing development and asset management
• Sustainability and climate change
• Finance, audit, risk, or performance management

The HUB for SUCCESS (HfS) supports care experienced individuals to get in, stay in, and thrive in further and higher education. We are a partnership organisation, led by a small team with big values, driven to deliver services using co -designed and trauma -informed approaches. We put The Promise at the heart of everything we do, and champion the expertise that comes with lived experience. Our values and culture matter.

As part of our ongoing efforts, we are currently recruiting a fixed-term HUB Coordinator for 12 months, to support the Hub Associate Programme and lead our Associate programme, taking it into an exciting next phase – an award -winning, co -designed developmental employment programme for care experienced students from across our partner colleges and universities.

The Role:

The HUB Coordinator role will provide you with an opportunity to work as part of a team of staff and student associates to take this project into its next phase. You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with prestigious educational establishments as well as care-experienced individuals, as part of an innovative programme which could ultimately change the landscape of educational opportunities for people in care.

While contributing to the strategic direction, you will also have the remit to shape and maintain the programmes and workstreams you lead on - while ensuring that the people we are here to serve remain central to our aims. Part of this will also involve working with a small group of people who access the HfS support - ensuring you remain alert to the needs of those we are here to serve.

As HUB Coordinator, you will also have the opportunity work across other programmes and projects in collaboration with the team. You will be in an excellent position to use your experience in widening participation, third/charity sector, social work, social care, youth/community work, or the education sector, to support our care-experienced individuals to access and succeed in further and higher education.

As a small, agile and collaborative team, we support each other in the design, delivery, and evaluation of all our programmes and projects so if you have the skills and experience to succeed in this meaningful and rewarding role, then we would love to hear from you.

What we will need from you:

• A degree or equivalent relevant sector work experience
• Experience and understanding of trauma informed and relationship-based practice
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• You will be part of a small team with big values, driven to deliver services using co -designed and trauma -informed approaches.
• Knowledge and understanding of and/or experience working in education sector, social work/care sector or charity/third sector
• Experience of leading and delivering collaborative projects with a wide range of stakeholders
• PVG Scheme Membership or willingness to apply

Benefits we offer:

We offer 41 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme (17.6%), flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information regarding our benefits can be viewed here.

Help shape the future of dementia support in Scotland

Town Break Dementia Support is seeking an inspiring and committed individual to become the next Chair of our Board of Trustees.

For almost three and a half decades, Town Break has supported people living with dementia and their unpaid carers to remain connected, active and engaged in their communities. As we approach our 34th year, we continue to build on that legacy through relationship-based support, community activities, carer support and meaningful opportunities for connection. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected and ambitious charity at a pivotal point in its development, helping shape how dementia support evolves for the future.

Demand for dementia support continues to grow, and Town Break is well placed to build on its strong foundations, deepen its impact and reach more people who need support. As Chair, you will help guide the organisation through its next chapter, ensuring it remains financially sustainable, strategically focused and true to its values.

As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees, work closely with the Chief Executive and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation. You will help ensure Town Break continues to deliver high-quality services, maintain strong governance and respond confidently to the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its governance, legal and strategic responsibilities.
• Ensure the charity operates in line with its charitable purposes and Scottish charity law.
• Provide oversight of the organisation's long-term priorities and future development.
• Chair Board meetings and promote effective decision-making.
• Support and challenge the Chief Executive in delivering the charity's objectives.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of finance, risk, safeguarding and organisational performance.
• Promote high standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.
• Act as an ambassador for Town Break with partners, stakeholders and supporters.

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Experience of governance, leadership or organisational oversight.
• An understanding of financial stewardship and risk management.
• A commitment to inclusion, dignity and person-centred values.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people living with dementia and those who support them.

Why Join Us

This is a chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their families, while helping guide the future of an organisation with a proud 34-year history and an ambitious vision for the years ahead.

The role is voluntary, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.

The National Advocacy Service Coordinator (maternity cover) will be responsible for the operational coordination of the National Advocacy Service. This post will involve working closely with the National Advocacy Service network and will help to inform broader criminal justice work at Rape Crisis Scotland.

At RCS, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and feminist organisational culture
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.

Join our team as a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker in Fife.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Specialist Harm Reduction Workers play a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk.

In this role you will provide harm reduction interventions, structured one to one work, outreach harm reduction and multi agency liaison with our partners. You will play a key role in the development of Harm Minimisation interventions in a community setting.

This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.

Essential Skills

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.

You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will:

• have experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
• have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
• have experience of delivering group work, specifically in outreach and community settings
• have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.

Company Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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 3 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 at our Kilmarnock Bank Street Service involves working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. This role is part time and involves 28 hours of work per week. 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.

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.

Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB is an independent charity providing advice, information and support to people across our community. We are a friendly team of staff and volunteers working over 4 locations (Eyemouth, Duns, Kelso, and Hawick) delivering a busy advice service. We strive to deliver a good quality service that meets the needs of our clients in a non-judgemental and confidential manner. We aim for individuals not to suffer through not knowing or understanding their rights and responsibilities or not being aware of the services available to them. We provide advice and options to our clients so that they can make informed decision and feel empowered to improve their personal circumstance.

Job description:

To ensure the provision and development of quality advice, information and representation on statutory benefits and other social welfare matters in the Scottish Borders.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview clients over the phone, and face-to-face to gather relevant information about their circumstances and identify the areas they require assistance with.

• Research advice areas to identify possible options for the client.

• Improving access to benefit entitlements and maximising income.

• Provide representation for clients at social security first tier tribunals.

• Provide support and guidance on complex cases to CAB staff and volunteers.

• Run outreach sessions across Roxburgh and Berwickshire to enable our clients to access advice within their local community.

• Identify social policy issues to feedback to the wider network to help benefit both local and national social policy campaigns.

• Negotiate with third parties on the client’s behalf to resolve issues they are facing, for example, with employers, benefit agencies, and landlords, etc.

• Coordinate with other specialist advisors and projects within the Citizens Advice Bureau network to ensure clients receive support with complex issues.

• Keep comprehensive records of casework which meet audit requirements, including use of CASTLE case recording system.

• Identify areas for personal development and proactively explore training opportunities to continue your own personal development.

• Keep up to date on relevant legislation and case law relevant to the role.

• Carry out case checking responsibilities to help ensure cases are meeting audit requirements.

• Uphold the principles of Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB at all times.

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the operations coordinator or the bureau manager.

We’re recruiting for an Outreach and Participation Officer to join our Participation, Outreach and Policy Team. Your role will involve delivering a diverse range of project work - including direct engagement with children and young people with complex additional support needs - and supporting activity to make improvements in children and young people’s lives.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for participation and engagement activity in line with our Principles and Guidelines for Meaningful Participation, while also coordinating outreach programmes and information sessions for parents, carers and professionals around additional support needs. We’re looking for someone with experience of inclusive engagement, and the ability to work collaboratively to deliver high-quality projects, training and partnerships that ensure children’s voices shape our work.

Department: Services and Influence

Location: Children in Scotland’s office is in Edinburgh and this will be your official contracted place of work. We have introduced hybrid working based on trust and flexibility. As long as business needs are met, individuals have flexibility in terms of where they work (home / office).

See detail of our salary structure here.

About Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland is a welcoming and dynamic charity that amplifies the voices, views and experiences of our members and children, families and professionals across Scotland. We achieve this through direct services, meaningful participation, policy work, inspiring communications and sector-leading events and learning opportunities.

We are a vibrant and inclusive community of dedicated individuals and organisations who use our skills and passion to bring evidence-based and fresh thinking together, with one shared aim of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish.

We are stronger together in driving lasting impact for Scotland’s children.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

This is an exciting time to join Venture Trust as we continue to develop, embed and grow our teams, and apply our developmental approach in communities, in greenspaces and across Scotland’s wilder places. ​

Venture Trust supports people facing challenging life circumstances to overcome barriers and realise their potential. We work alongside people who have been impacted by trauma, and together we build the programme they need to move forwards in their journey, utilising in communities, greenspaces and wild places across Scotland.

​About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Outreach Worker to join our team join our team working across North, East and South Ayrshire, You will be the first person our participants meet, so knowledge of services within this area would be beneficial.

You’ll be a caring, dynamic and driven person, dedicated to levelling the playing field and equipping people with the tools they need to thrive. You’ll be comfortable and confident working autonomously alongside people with complex lives.

​Working across your area, you’ll provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 support for participants, spending time to get to know them, their strengths and where they want to go. You will prepare participants for wilderness journeys and support them to identify and work towards positive progression opportunities.

​We need you to work closely with referrers and partners to provide joined up support for participants, managing the differing needs of your case load, including working with young people and adults.

​Our Outreach Workers play an essential role at Venture Trust. Your skill at fostering positive, trusting relationships with people could be life changing.​

​As an Outreach Worker, you will:

• ​​Provide one-to-one support for participants, identifying and removing barriers to participation and supporting them towards their individual goals
• ​Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, generating referrals for all programmes
• ​Promote Venture Trust within local communities
• ​Work closely with referral partners and any other stakeholders to provide joined up support for participants
• Work within a team structure with hybrid working arrangements
• (N.B. For workers who are keen to support wilderness journeys, there may be opportunities to do this, but it is not essential.)

​Working at Venture Trust

​We offer a range of generous benefits including:

• ​a generous annual leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 Christmas holidays)
• ​an employee benefits package
• ​flexible and hybrid working
• ​a joint contributory pension scheme