Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

It’s an exciting time to be part of Scottish Huntington’s Association with the implementation of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand services, raise awareness and deepen our involvement and support for world-leading research and clinical trials.

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists to provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential.Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car complete our list of essential criteria. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families, and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

General

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

The post will be subject to a four-month probationary period.

Out-of-pocket expenses including travel and mileage allowances will be paid on receipt of appropriate claim forms and invoices/receipts.

Role

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Research Officer to support the See Me programme within our UK Research Team.

Mental health stigma causes real harm. See Me exists to end it. This Research Officer role puts you at the centre of that work. You’ll join MHF’s UK Research Team and help with the delivery of mixed methods research that directly shapes programme development for See Me, Scotland’s national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination.

What does the role involve?

• Designing and delivering mixed methods research projects, with primary responsibility for the Public Attitudes to Mental Health & Stigma survey.
• Building and maintaining relationships across MHF, See Me, and external stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Conducting systematic and rapid evidence reviews to strengthen the research base.
• Turning findings into clear, compelling outputs for specialist and public audiences, including reports, publications, and learning events.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Strong quantitative research skills are essential. You should have solid experience in survey methodology, sampling strategy, statistical analysis, and working with large datasets.
• Experience applying qualitative methods within a mixed methods framework, alongside strong written communication skills and a track record of producing outputs for diverse audiences.
• Experience facilitating knowledge exchange and learning events with partners and stakeholders, and an interest in the mental health stigma research landscape.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check, renewed on a 3-yearly basis and two most recent references). We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Overview

This is a meaningful and rewarding role at the heart of Amma's work, supporting people who face significant barriers during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood – offering a consistent, compassionate presence at a time when it matters most.

As a Perinatal Team Leader, you will combine direct support to parents with the coordination and mentorship of a team of dedicated volunteer companions, helping to ensure that every person we work with feels seen, informed and genuinely cared for. You will join a team of Perinatal Team Leaders, working collaboratively and reporting to the Perinatal Services Manager.

The Role

As a Perinatal Team Leader, you will be responsible for a caseload of women and birthing people from the third trimester of pregnancy through to approximately three weeks after the birth. You will provide direct support and coordinate small teams of volunteer companions, tailoring your approach to each person's individual needs and circumstances. Support is delivered in people's homes, at hospital and other appointments, and during labour and birth.

Support you will provide may include:

·Emotional and practical support through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period

·Advocacy and help navigating systems and services

·Information about birth choices, rights and processes

·Birth preparation and antenatal education

·Intensive, trauma-informed support in acute situations, including baby loss, mental health crisis, domestic abuse, trafficking or destitution

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Amma is committed to fairness, equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce makes us stronger, and we work to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and welcoming to everyone.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from people from racialised communities, and from people with lived experience relevant to the communities we serve.

We are committed to making our roles as accessible as possible and to supporting staff with additional needs. Please do let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments.

About Strathcarron Hospice

For nearly 45 years, Strathcarron Hospice has provided free specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. Our mission is to enable people living with life‑limiting illness to live well and, when the time comes, to die well—supported with compassion, dignity and respect.

In the community, for our community, with our community. This reciprocity shapes everything we do and reflects our core values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence and Partnership.

About the Role

Strathcarron Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, professional and proactive Trusts, Grants & Philanthropy Development Lead to join our dedicated Fundraising Team. This role carries lead responsibility for Trust and Grant income (restricted and unrestricted) and for developing philanthropic giving, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our specialist palliative care services.

You will also support the development of our Legacy Giving programme, helping to raise awareness of gifts in wills and stewarding relationships with supporters who choose to remember Strathcarron Hospice in this special way.

As a key contributor to our voluntary income — over £5 million annually — you will play a vital role in securing the funding that enables us to provide compassionate care and support to patients and families across our communities.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and senior colleagues across the Hospice, you will translate organisational priorities into compelling, fundable propositions. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with funders, philanthropists and internal stakeholders, and confident in representing Strathcarron Hospice with professionalism and warmth.

At Strathcarron Hospice, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to: Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Partnership and Excellence.

We actively promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team and make a meaningful difference every day.

*This is a temporary role with a planned review point. Subject to organisational priorities and the successful contribution of the post-holder, there may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of Trust and Grant fundraising
• Excellent bid-writing and persuasive communication skills
• Ability to develop and steward philanthropic relationships
• Initiative, enthusiasm and a positive, solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Understanding of the third sector landscape
• Alignment with our values and commitment to EDI

The post is subject to a Level 1 check by Disclosure Scotland.

All new employees will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months, during which performance and suitability for the role will be assessed.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community, and ensure fair treatment throughout our recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities and EDI Policy is available on request.

About you

Ideal candidates will have experience delivering both 1:1 and group training sessions, along with the confidence to build strong relationships with individuals and organisations to promote our free services. Above all, you will be passionate about making a difference by helping others develop essential digital skills.

The Role

Join a meaningful UK-wide initiative powered by AbilityNet in partnership with BT Group, aimed at reducing digital exclusion. As a Digital Skills Trainer, you’ll deliver a mix of group and one-to-one sessions - both in person and online - helping older people (aged 55+) and disabled adults build the confidence and digital skills needed to thrive in today’s connected world.

These practical, person-centred sessions empower learners to navigate everyday technology with independence and confidence.

To learn more, please download the full job description.

What we’re looking for

Ideal candidates will have:

• Training and facilitation experience: Proven experience in delivering group and 1:1 training or presenting to diverse audiences.
• Outreach experience: Experience of representing organisations externally, building effective relationships with other organisations or businesses and adapting outreach strategies to suit different contexts.
• IT proficiency: Strong digital literacy and IT skills, with confidence in using a wide range of technologies including Microsoft Office 365, Apple and Android devices, and associated technologies. Excellent knowledge of assistive technology – hardware & software.
• Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Organisation skills: Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Experience of target audience: Experience of working with disabled adults, older people and third sector organisations.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the specified region, with occasional travel outside the area as required.

Who we are

AbilityNet exists to help make the digital world accessible to all. For more than 25 years, we have been transforming the lives of older and disabled people, and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible and inclusive. Learn more about us and our services on our website.

What We Offer

Pension Scheme: We provide a workplace pension in line with UK legislation. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled within three months of joining.

Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus UK public holidays. Your entitlement increases by one day each year after five full years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.

Life Assurance:We offer life assurance cover valued at four times your annual salary.

Wellbeing Support

We care about your wellbeing and are committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance. We offer:

• Simplyhealth Optimise wellbeing plan
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A flexible approach to working arrangements that accommodates individual needs

Learning & Development:We invest in our people. You’ll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your growth. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and are committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Location:This role is only open to applicants based in the specified region, due to the geographic scope of delivery (see Appendix 1 of the Job Description for a map of the area covered). Access to reliable personal transport is essential. Please clearly indicate your location in your CV or Cover Letter.

Right to Work:We welcome applications from overseas. However, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work permits.

This is a new women-only services role focused on supported accommodation across two buildings, working with vulnerable women.

Birken Tree House and Upper Gilmour place is a long term supported accommodation for women. Each tenant has their own self-contained living space with an en-suite bathroom, while shared kitchen, lounge, and outdoor areas offer opportunities for social connection and skill-building. With 24/7 on-site support, our team helps tenants develop confidence and independence through activities like cooking, arts, and crafts in a safe and welcoming environment. Support is tailored to each tenant’s needs, whether that’s connecting with healthcare providers, mental health or addiction support, scheduling appointments, learning essential life skills, or simply having someone to share a coffee or a walk with. From exploring new hobbies to building lasting stability and security, our team is always there to provide support.

In our temporary supported accommodations, the core purpose of this job is to support people who are experiencing homelessness, to build the skills and support networks they need to prepare them for independent living when they move into their own tenancy.

In our supported settled accommodations, the core purpose is to support people who have experienced homelessness and have complex needs, to give them a secure home for life in a supported environment.

To manage and oversee Supported / Temporary Accommodation support services within Rowan Alba including ensuring that all procedures for the maintenance of the working environment, including the health and safety of residents, staff and visitors are adhered to.

Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills. To effectively manage staff teams to achieve the aims and outcomes of the service and meet key performance indicators.

To report to City of Edinburgh Council by completing the Four Weekly Returns and Quarterly returns in line with the CEC deadlines. To report all incidents to CEC commissioners as well as the Care Inspectorate.

To work with CEC and staff to support people to keep their tenancy, through ‘Letters of Support’ and positive move ons where possible.

To ensure quality in the service in line with Care Inspectorate Standards and SSSC regulations, ensuring regulatory standards are met

To actively participate in Rowan Alba Management team.

Foundation Scotland is an independent charity that provides funding to charities, social enterprises and community organisations. We do this on behalf of over 400 individuals, charitable trusts and companies.

Our Communities Team enables and empowers communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for local funds coming from a range of sources, notably renewables businesses. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches.

We are recruiting for a Grants Officer to join our Communities Team, supporting a portfolio of funds across Scotland. As a Grants Officer, you will get to the heart of our work providing grantmaking and administrative support (including reviewing conditions and reports, and responding to applicant queries), routinely assessing grant applications and helping to administer funds and programmes.

The role involves considerable liaison with colleagues internally as well as with applicants and grantees, so you will be a confident and effective communicator and have good planning and organisational skills.

If you have experience in grant making and have strong analytical and written skills, then we’d love to hear from you. Please note, that while this role is home based, some travel is required. To help cover work requirements in the Caithness area, we particularly welcome candidates from the north of Scotland.

More detail about the role and experience required is available in the job description/person specification which can be found here.

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is seeking to recruit a Personal Assistant (PA) to the President serving within the President’s Private Office. This is a part-time role based at the College in Queen Street, Edinburgh.

The Role

The postholder will provide support to the President in the conduct of official duties and ensuring the smooth and professional operation of the President’s Private Office. You will manage the President’s diary, co-ordinate the President’s national and international travel, and act as the first point of contact for enquiries and visitors.

While the postholder will work closely with and take day‑to‑day instruction from the President, formal managerial oversight is exercised by the Chief Executive Officer, in accordance with the College’s governance arrangements.

The Person:

We are seeking a pro-active individual with exceptional organisational skills, a calm and professional manner, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with absolute confidentiality.

The postholder will navigate professional relationships and collaborate across teams and someone who operates with a strong sense of duty, integrity, and discretion.

The role requires two and a half hours work per day Monday to Friday; some flexibility is required to accommodate variation in workflow. There may be occasions when it is necessary to work outside normal hours and a system of TOIL is in place to accommodate this.

Please refer to the person specification for this role.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role will be £36,587 FTE (£13,066 pro rata) per annum plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.
• Holidays: 23 days’ annual leave (with incremental increase over five years to 28 days) and 11 days’ public holiday/College close downs (Pro-rata for the PT role)
• Life assurance scheme
• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is seeking a new Finance and Company Administrator to work within our small team.

Flexible Working Considerations: We would consider Job Share applications but please contact us in advance so we have time to consider the proposed structure for covering the work. A proposal for shorter hours may be considered depending on the approach suggested by the applicant. There may be a possibility for spreading the hours over more than three days, by working shorter days on some of the days.

If you would like to discuss the post prior to applying please read the Job Information and then contact Laura Simpson, ESW’s Director. Laura@edinburghsculpture.org

Accessibility: Information and applications can be provided in alternative formats and adjustments can be made for the application or interview process. Interviewees will receive some of the questions in advance.

Interview Date: To be confirmed. Interviews will be in person at ESW.

Please look at the full Job Information here: Finance and Company Administrator - Call for Applications - Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Join FSEM as a Moving Medicine Patients Project Coordinator, supporting delivery of national programmes that help people with long-term health conditions become more active. This varied role involves coordinating projects, working with partners across healthcare and community sectors, and supporting events, communications, and evaluation. You’ll play a key part in reducing health inequalities and embedding physical activity into everyday care within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.