About St Vincent’s Hospice

For more than 38 years, St Vincent’s Hospice has been at the heart of the Renfrewshire community, providing specialist palliative and end of life care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness.

Supporting people across Renfrewshire and surrounding areas, the hospice delivers compassionate, person-centred care through a wide range of services including in-patient care, community support, family and bereavement services, counselling, wellbeing support and outreach programmes.

As demand for hospice services continues to grow, we are committed to developing sustainable income streams that will allow us to continue delivering and expanding our vital services free of charge to local families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the hospice at a pivotal stage in its development.

About the Role

As Trust Fundraiser, you will play a central role in securing the funding needed to sustain and grow hospice services for the future.

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and relationship-focused fundraiser who can build meaningful partnerships with charitable trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will develop compelling funding proposals, communicate the impact of hospice care through powerful storytelling and steward long-term relationships that deliver sustainable income growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact within a respected and compassionate local charity, helping ensure that patients and families across our community continue to receive exceptional care and support when it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a trusts and foundations fundraising plan
• Research and secure new funding opportunities
• Build compelling funding applications and impact reports
• Develop long-term relationships with funders and supporters
• Support income growth across core hospice services and innovation projects
• Maintain accurate CRM records using Raisers Edge (NXT)
• Collaborate across teams to gather case studies, outcomes and service data
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and GDPR

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations or statutory funders
• A successful track record in writing funding applications and reports
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills
• Strong relationship-building and stewardship experience
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• Empathy with the values and mission of hospice care

Experience within the hospice, healthcare or charity sector would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At St Vincent’s Hospice, you will join a compassionate and supportive organisation where your work will make a direct difference to local families facing some of life’s most difficult moments.

This is an opportunity to be part of a respected charity with ambitious plans for the future, helping secure sustainable funding that will support exceptional care across our communities for years to come.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Trauma Practitioner to deliver one to one support throughout Fife to survivors of rape and sexual assault. Experience of providing emotional support is essential. This is a part time 17.5 hour post, the working pattern will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday, training will take place on Wednesdays for the first eight weeks.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced PVG check. Candidates must have a full driving licence and car with up to date MOT and business insurance.

Are you passionate about strengthening the charity sector and supporting the leaders who drive social change?

We are seeking up to 4 new Trustees from outside the charity sector to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our organisation’s development. We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in media/PR; sales and income generation or with policy/Scottish Government experience.

About Us

Charity Leadership Scotland is the membership organisation for Scotland’s voluntary sector leaders. We support leaders to be influential, resilient and trusted, ensuring the sector can make its full contribution to Scotland’s future.

We are a values-driven team. Our people are courageous, authentic, open to challenge, collaborative, and inclusive.

About the Role

As a Charity Leadership Scotland Trustee, you will help set the strategic direction, support the management of our financial resources, monitor our performance, and help to establish ways to better meet our aims and promote our charitable objects. You will ensure that Charity Leadership Scotland complies with its governing document, charity and relevant company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations, and safeguard the good name and values of Charity Leadership Scotland.

We welcome applications from first-time Trustees as well as those with previous board experience. Above all, we are looking for people who share our commitment to our purpose. Further information about the role and time commitment are in the Trustee Candidate Information Pack.

Barnardo's Scotland is looking to recruit an experienced and highly skilled Children's Service Manager to manage the Barnardo's Nurture Service Inverclyde. The service provides whole family support to children, young people (0 to 18 years) and families across Inverclyde. The service consists of a range of services and a varied funding landscape. The Children's Service Manager should be experienced in managing a range of contracts and competent and confident in managing the associated reporting schedules and commitments.

From a service delivery perspective, the service is structured as follows:

• Attainment Team - Supporting school age children, in communities, schools and outreach within the family home.
• Children's Disability Team - Supporting and providing groupwork activities for children and young people with additional support needs and complex disabilities.
• Early Years Team - Providing a range of support and interventions for across Early Years, this includes 1-1 intensive and groupwork support for children and their families, at our service base, in the community and outreach within their family homes.
• Birth Parents Service - Intensive support for Birth Parents, who no longer have care of their children through adoption, long term foster and kinship care.

In addition to the Barnardo's generic person specification, requirements for the role include:

• Educated to degree level in social work, social care or related fields.
• SCQF level 11 management qualification is (desirable).
• Experience of managing and reporting on multiple and varied contracts and exploring future funding opportunities
• Flexibility in role, and working out with core hours to meet needs of the service

If you wish to discuss the role further please feel free to contact the service and speak to Yvonne Coyle 01475 728493.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland)

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Our basis and values

FSEM is seeking a Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Edinburgh-based team (hybrid working). This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and organised communications and marketing professional to support the delivery of engaging content and campaigns across a range of channels, helping to connect with healthcare professionals, partners and the public. The role includes promoting key programmes such as Moving Medicine and will also contribute to wider organisational priorities as we develop a new College of Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) seeks to appoint a Communications Officer.

About BEFS

Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) is the strategic intermediary body for Scotland’s built environment sector, bringing together civic, voluntary, and professional organisations that operate at the national level. As an umbrella organisation, BEFS informs, debates and advocates on strategic issues and policies affecting the built environment. Our aim is to communicate the importance of Scotland’s built and historic environment to policy makers at all levels of government, private owners and investors, and amongst professionals and voluntary organisations. BEFS are core-funded via Historic Environment Scotland. Funding is in place until 31 March 2028.

The role

Leading on the communication activities of the organisation, BEFS Communications Officer will work closely with BEFS team to strategically amplify the sector’s policy interests and ensure that BEFS role as a trusted and informed sector voice is reflected visibly across all our communications channels.

Working closely with the Board, Director, and team - as well as communicating with our Member organisations - the post holder will be responsible for managing the breadth of the organisation’s (digital) communications channels. Adopting a proactive cross-sectoral approach, the postholder will play a key role in maintaining and raising BEFS profile with policy makers, the sector and wider stakeholders.

We are seeking the right individual - with an excellent turn of phrase, and an eye for detail - to fit into a small, friendly team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead on drafting and publishing BEFS bi-monthly bulletin
• Managing and developing BEFS digital communications, including the website, social media and digital engagement platforms
• Horizon scanning: Monitor, amplify and engage with our Members’ communications and social media output
• Provide a consistent and informed voice for BEFS communications outputs across all channels;
• Proactively maintain an outcome-led communications strategy consistent with BEFS organisational objectives and strategies (e.g. BEFS Manifesto)
• Ensuring the delivery of BEFS communications strategy enhances outputs; manage, monitor and report on the effectiveness of the communications strategy, including media relations
• Work with BEFS team to develop advocacy and communication toolkits supporting sector advocacy and climate advocacy specifically
• Work with BEFS team to proactively support the Membership through advocacy work on behalf of sector-wide and Member initiatives, including production of new advocacy documents
• Support BEFS team to develop advocacy campaigns and facilitating events
• Reporting: provide and contribute to regular reports to funders and BEFS Board;
• Team: participate actively as part of a small and agile team, supporting and working with colleagues as necessary
• Undertaking other such duties as may be required

Person specification

Applicants should be confident communicators with strong written and inter-personal skills, and proven experience of using a wide range of (digital) communication methods including websites, social media, news releases, and press liaison.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key issues affecting the existing and historic environment, with knowledge of the main players and lead organisations in the wider built environment sector.

This post will suit a communications professional with an interest in Scotland’s existing built environment.

If invited to interview, you will be asked to demonstrate how your experience meets the requirements of the post. We will look for evidence of past experience, and your approach to the key responsibilities outlined above.

Help us to make a difference!

Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our North Lanarkshire Justice Support Service, we are looking to recruit a Justice Support worker to work with those who are subject to statutory and non-statutory court disposals. This position will work in partnership with North Lanarkshire Justice Social Work as additional support to compliment work being undertaken by Justice staff. This position will also require the management of up to two volunteers with lived experience.

You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be skilled at developing positive working relationships with both colleagues and those who come into contact with our services. You will be required to have experience working with people involved in the Justice System. Additional skills necessary include good organisation and IT skills. Successful applicants will be required to be flexible in their approach and have the ability to travel across North Lanarkshire.

The role is as challenging as it is rewarding. You will need to have a non-judgemental value base, a sensitive and practical approach and be person-centred and flexible to meet the needs of the people we support.

A relevant qualification at SVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable but training will be provided.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post along with satisfactory references.

A driving licence will be required and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

We welcome applications on a 4-day week basis and we offer some great benefits including 31 days annual leave allowance, 6 days fixed public holidays and birthday day, family friendly and flexible working policies. We offer excellent training and development opportunities and a good pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.

If you share our values and want to help us to support people and make a positive change in their lives, please contact us.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion in relation to this post please contact Michael Cooke on 0141 248 1763.

OVERVIEW

The postholder will have a key role in the Citadel’s 13+ Team, working across our services for young people aged 13 to 19. These include open access evening youth clubs; detached youth work in the Leith area; and employability services for young people aged 16 to 19 who are not in education, training or employment. The postholder may also be based in a local high school one or two days per week, providing 1:1 support and small group for targeted pupils. The post is currently funded until June 2027 with potential extension depending on continuation funding.

The best thing about working for Aberlour is making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

About Options Ayrshire

Our Service is a busy respite service for children and young people with complex health needs, including severe learning and physical disabilities. As well as providing short residential breaks, the service offers outreach to families and is also involved in the managing and running of an after-school club as well as a busy Easter and summer playscheme.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit to our Summer playscheme programme. Our playscheme runs 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, during the summer school holidays. You will work flexible hours as part of a team providing a programme of fun-filled activities and outings as well as supporting young people with aspects of personal care. Some previous experience in this area is preferred. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and work hard are essential. To allow us to provide a consistent, quality service it is desirable that applicants commit to working up to 5 days per week during the Summer school holidays for a minimum of 12 hours per week. There will be an opportunity to work additional hours up to full time hours. Days will be given in advance. Our playschemes run in both Ayr and Girvan and staff may be expected to work at both sites. Mandatory training dates for staff will be arranged during June before commencement of the playscheme.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.

What we offer...

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

We have an opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer to join our Health and Safety team based in Eurocentral. The primary function of this role is to be the internal contact for all health and safety related matters. Supporting the Health and Safety Manager to develop and deliver a proactive health and safety service and providing competent technical and legal advice to all staff in a multi-site organisation and will be responsible for developing and maintaining safety management systems. Providing advice, guidance, assistance and support to all areas of the organisation in the delivery of:

• Health and Safety Policy
• Health and Safety procedures and Safe systems of work
• Compliance with health and safety legislation
• Conducting Audits, Investigations and Premises visits
• Risk Assessment
• Training

The successful candidate will be an experienced Health and Safety Officer or equivalent with experience in a range of activities including audit, investigation and able to contribute to strategy and policy development. You will also hold a NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Degree or equivalent.

A full drivers licence and access to your own car is essential as there is travel involved in this role.

About You

Key Experience

• Experience within a Health and Safety Officer/Advisor role (essential)
• Experience in the social care sector & housing/facilities (desirable)
• Experience of developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring safe systems of work
• Experience in providing health and safety advice with a knowledge and understanding of health and safety management techniques
• A demonstrable track record of delivering improved standards of safety
• Experience of conducting audits, investigations across a range of work activities
• Experience and knowledge of Fire Risk Assessments
• Experience in designing and delivering H&S training

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation
• Up to date professional knowledge through CPD
• Proficient in IT systems
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for business purposes
• Foster and maintain positive and productive internal and external relationships.
• Able to develop Health & Safety strategy and policy.
• Able to develop and deliver training materials.
• Able to produce statistical information & undertake analysis and associated reports.

This role will involve travel and remote working.

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK

About Us

At Enable we’re passionate about developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group which is shaking up the social care sector in Scotland and making a real difference to people’s lives. Don’t miss the chance to help shape this journey.

enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply