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.

Carers Trust are looking for our new Senior Fundraising Manager for Scotland, to help us deliver our vision; for unpaid carers to be heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives. Carers can't wait, and in this pivotal role you'll lead our income generation strategy in Scotland, helping us secure the financial support we need to deliver big for people across Scotland with caring responsibilities.

Reporting to the Director for Scotland-with support from our UK Fundraising team-you will establish and grow sustainable financial support from a range of sources, including corporate partnerships and trusts.

You will be a confident and passionate communicator able to persuasively share our impact and vision with a diverse range of funders.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of those providing unpaid care in Scotland? Then we want to hear from you!

As the postholder you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Scottish funding landscape, proactively identifying and pursuing new strategic opportunities.

• Design and deliver an engaging events programme to cultivate and inspire corporate supporters

• Work closely with UK‑wide fundraising colleagues to unlock cross‑border and national funding opportunities that benefit carers in Scotland

Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more.

Have any questions? Please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@carers.org

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities' employer, Carers Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Carers Trust.

Find out more about Working for Carers Trust

This is an exciting time for Carers Trust as we begin our new strategy and strengthen our commitment to building sustainable support, society and systems for Scotland’s unpaid carers. Over the past three years we have launched programmes to support young carers in education and campaigned for improved financial support. We are committed to placing the voices of young carers at the heart of everything we do.

The Senior Fundraising Manager for Scotland will play a pivotal role in ensuring we have the diversified and sustainable income portfolio needed to deliver our ambitious and innovative plans in Scotland. Reporting to the Director for Scotland, with a dotted line to the UK Fundraising team, you will lead on developing and managing strategic fundraising relationships across Scotland and establish and grow sustainable financial support from a range of sources, including corporate partnerships, trusts, and major donor relationships.

You will act as a key in-country fundraising lead, working collaboratively with the central UK Fundraising team to build a strong and balanced pipeline of opportunities, increase income generation capacity, and reduce reliance on statutory funding over time.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Fundraising Manager who can deliver year-on-year income growth, ensuring long-term sustainability for Carers Trust Scotland through building and maintaining strong partnerships, proactively identifying and securing new funding opportunities, and strengthening stewardship of existing supporters.

You will be a confident and passionate communicator, able to persuasively share our impact and vision with funders: for unpaid carers to be heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives. You will also play a key role in positioning Carers Trust Scotland as a compelling partner for funders by aligning funding opportunities with our strategic priorities and programme impact.

CashBack Connections supports young people (aged 10-16) across deprived areas of Lanarkshire who are at risk of involvement in antisocial behaviour/offending by providing one-to-one and group befriending/mentoring opportunities. The project aims to guide young people away from negative influences and towards positive pathways of their choosing, while also supporting families facing challenges such as poverty, poor mental health, or substance misuse.

Young people will take part in activities that interest them, helping them to gain new experiences, develop skills, build confidence, and (importantly) have fun. Alongside developing trusting relationships with volunteers and peers, the project will reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and strengthen community connections. Where appropriate, families will also be offered support to address barriers affecting a young person’s progress.

With the delivery of the project about to begin, COVEY is now seeking compassionate, motivated and engaging Group Facilitators to support the delivery of the project.

Group Facilitators will play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality group activities for young people. Working under the guidance and supervision of the CashBack Connections Coordinator, they will help create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where young people feel supported, heard and encouraged to engage positively.

Successful candidates will work closely with Service Managers, Family Support Workers, Volunteers and Coordinators to ensure safe, effective and high-quality delivery that aims to reduce the risk of antisocial behaviour/offending, helping young people to realise their potential and move towards education/training or employment.

A key part of the role will involve supporting volunteers, maintaining strong safeguarding practice and ensuring all activity is impactful and aligned with COVEY’s values. For young people with more complex or intersecting needs, the Facilitator will work with the Coordinator to refer into COVEY’s Family Support team who will deliver integrated, whole-family interventions. This will include providing targeted support during periods of heightened risk, or early intervention to prevent escalation to crisis.

Community Volunteers Enabling You Registered Charity No: SCO20754

As this is a new project, the role offers an exciting opportunity to bring fresh ideas, shape the development of CashBack Connections and directly influence the positive outcomes we aim to achieve for disadvantaged young people and their families.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution

• 22 days A/L (rising to up to 27 days) and 10 public holidays (pro-rata).

• One special leave day to celebrate your birthday

• Flexible working

• HSF Health plan (including dental, optical, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, and discounts for gym, cinema, and shopping)

• Quarterly staff wellbeing activities

• Access to ScotWest Credit Union (loans, mortgages, and savings accounts)

• Access to learning and development opportunities

WHALE Arts is looking for a friendly, practical and community-minded Community Gardener to help develop and maintain our vibrant community garden in Wester Hailes.

This exciting role will support local people to connect with nature, creativity and each other through gardening, food growing, outdoor activities and seasonal events. The successful candidate will work closely with local people to create a welcoming and inclusive outdoor space that supports wellbeing, biodiversity and community connection.

We are looking for someone with experience in gardening or horticulture, strong people skills, and a passion for community-led green spaces. This is a hands-on role involving practical garden maintenance, supporting participants and helping deliver creative and nature-based activities. This post is funded through the National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years to April 2029.

WHALE Arts is a building-based and place-based community-led charity and social enterprise, founded by local people in 1992. Our mission is to be the creative heart of a thriving community.

Role Purpose

The Community Gardener will work with local residents, volunteers and staff to maintain and develop the WHALE Arts Community Garden as a welcoming, accessible and creative community space. The role will support gardening, horticulture and outdoor activities that promote wellbeing, sustainability, biodiversity and community participation.

About LGBT Health and Wellbeing

LGBT Health and Wellbeing was established in 2003 to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people across Scotland.

We are a national charity providing support services and community spaces that help people stay well, reduce isolation, and feel more connected.

We are recognised as a trusted and credible voice on LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, particularly in areas such as mental health, trans wellbeing, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ elders.

At the heart of our work is a simple aim: a Scotland where LGBTQ+ people thrive, no matter who we are

You can read more about our work and impact in our latest Impact Report.

The Role

This role will lead the re-design, development, and delivery of our national phone support services. The postholder will oversee day-to-day delivery while also helping shape the next phase of the service’s development, with a strong focus on building and strengthening a sustainable volunteer-led model.

LGBT+ Helpline Scotland and our telefriending service provide vital emotional support, information, connection and reassurance to LGBTQ+ people across Scotland. For many people, these services are a lifeline, offering a safe space to talk openly, reduce isolation, and access support that understands LGBTQ+ lives and experiences.

The role combines operational coordination, volunteer development and service transformation. Alongside supporting the delivery of high-quality emotional support, the coordinator will help strengthen systems, processes, training, volunteer structures and community pathways to ensure the service remains responsive, safe and sustainable for the future.

About You

This is an opportunity for someone who is compassionate, organised and values-driven to help shape an essential national LGBTQ+ service at an important moment in its history.

About Us

Street Fit Scotland (SFS) provides health, fitness, and wellbeing programmes for individuals and groups affected by or experiencing homelessness, including people experiencing addiction or affected by alcohol, drugs, and other dependencies.

We deliver a range of physical fitness and wellbeing sessions that focus on improving mental and physical health, reducing social isolation and loneliness, and supporting people to reconnect with mainstream society.

We are seeking a motivated, committed, enthusiastic, organised, and passionate individual to join our team as a Link Worker (Drug and Alcohol).

Purpose of the Role

The Link Worker will provide person-centred support to Street Fit Scotland members experiencing drug, alcohol, and wider health-related challenges. The postholder will work alongside members to increase access to support, strengthen wellbeing, and improve outcomes through a compassionate and harm reduction approach.

The role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one and group support to SFS members experiencing drug, alcohol, and health-related issues.

• Building positive external relationships with partner agencies including housing, addiction, mental health, and wider support services to strengthen wraparound support.

• Managing referrals and signposting pathways.

• Developing support resources and innovative approaches to working alongside members using a person-centred approach.