FEL Scotland is looking for a Family Support Officer - Sustainable Transport.

This role will focus on supporting families and building referral pathways with schools, employability services and community partners to ensure families can access joined-up support from FEL Scotland and other organisations. Taking a family-focused approach, you will work directly with families, parents and carers to provide practical, short-term transport solutions and make individuals aware of other support available to them. Working closely with our School Active Travel Hub Officers, you will help those who want to work or undergo training but are held back by transport problems.

This role has three main aims. You will help parents get to work or training by solving transport problems; support wider child poverty reduction by improving family income and stability; and generate learning about what transport support works and how it can be embedded in future services.

We are looking for someone with strong people skills and the ability to work sensitively with families and understand the challenges they may face. Experience linked to employability, family support, transport access, schools or community hubs would be valuable, but we welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds.

You will be based mainly in schools and community settings across Clackmannanshire and Falkirk, working closely with School Active Travel Hub Officers, employability services and family support partners. You may occasionally work evenings or weekends to support families.

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, generous annual leave, pension contribution, training opportunities and family-friendly policies.

FEL Scotland is looking for a Project Officer to support delivery of our Trees for Goals project.

This exciting project uses grassroots sport as a gateway into climate action, linking goals scored on the pitch with trees planted in local communities. Working with sports clubs, partners and residents across Forth Valley, the project aims to increase climate awareness, encourage community climate pledges and support tree planting in areas with low tree canopy cover.

You will work closely with FEL colleagues and partner organisations including The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and Forth Climate Forest to engage clubs and communities, coordinate activities and help deliver local impact.

We are looking for someone with strong people skills who enjoys community engagement and partnership working. Experience in community projects, climate action, sport, volunteering or environmental work would be valuable, but we welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds.

The role is primarily office based in Stirling, with regular travel across Forth Valley and occasional evening or weekend work for community activities. Limited home working may be available by agreement.

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, generous annual leave, pension contribution, training opportunities and family-friendly policies.

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Services provide access to a range of

supported self-management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have experienced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke

by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their

condition, maxinmise independence and improve their long term wellbeing.

The Stroke Nurse will also help deliver the evidence-based, six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme, supporting people to build confidence and skills in managing their long-term health.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in

either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support, payment of NMC annual registration fees and life assurance.

We are recruiting for Carer Information Assistant to join our team. Lanarkshire Carers is an organisation where you will be supported, valued and well rewarded. The post holder will be based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required.

Responsible to the Carer Communication and Data Manager and working as directed by the management/coordination team, the Carer Information Assistant will work closely with staff, volunteers, carers and partner organisations to develop, plan and deliver comprehensive information, advice and support services for carers in Lanarkshire.

The post holder will develop and maintain good carer information, promote effective communication, collaborative working and partnerships. This will support the provision of coordinated and effective information, advice and support to carers. Access to the right information and the right time is key to ensuring carers do not reach crisis point. Lanarkshire Carers information framework will ensure consistent, standardised, non-duplicating carer information, material and resources.

Lanarkshire Carers

Lanarkshire Carers is a well-established carer led organisation built on a vision to work with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference to their lives. A value-based organisation, our mission is to ensure that carers in Lanarkshire are identified, well informed, involved, supported and empowered. We deliver information,

advice and direct support services that enable unpaid carers to continue to care, whilst maintaining their own health and wellbeing.

Please visit our website lanarkshirecarers.org.uk for more information about Lanarkshire Carers where you will also find our annual report for 2024/2025. This provides a good overview of our work and job roles. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience. Our Board of Directors are committed to making Lanarkshire Carers a great place to work. Lanarkshire Carers works flexibly and is a carer positive employer. A workplace pension scheme is available along with group life and critical illness cover and many other benefits.

Equality of Opportunity in Employment

Lanarkshire Carers is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.

Partick Thistle Charitable Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Community Employability Officer to support young people aged 16–18 across communities in North Glasgow.

This exciting role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and will focus on engaging and inspiring young people by connecting them with opportunities within both the football and wider business sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing participants’ entrepreneurial thinking, employability skills, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and support young people (aged 16–18) from North Glasgow communities
• Plan and deliver engaging workshops and masterclasses focused on employability, enterprise, and entrepreneurship
• Provide person centred pathway opportunities into football-related and business environments
• Facilitate programmes based at Firhill Stadium and Petershill Park
• Build positive relationships with participants, partners, and stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes and participant progress
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and wider Trust team

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of working with young people, particularly those aged 16–18
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Experience delivering workshops, training, or group sessions
• Knowledge of employability, enterprise, or youth development programmes
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds

Desirable:

• Understanding of community sport, football, or charitable sector delivery
• Experience of partnership working across education, employability, or business sectors

The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Are you experienced in supporting organisations to build infrastructure through undertaking administration tasks?

Are you passionate about raising voices of communities who are most affected by climate but who are least often heard? If so we’d love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

About us

Parents for Future Scotland became a charity 2 years ago as a result of grassroots parent organising and are now a small staff team with a growing network of activists. We are seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are in the midst of a big step change, increasing our influence and reach across the country, and we need you to help us in doing that. This post will be the first of its kind within the organisation.

Main tasks

• Supporting the set up of infrastructure for the organisation (a domain name, ensuring everyone can access key packages such as canva etc)
• Ensuring all self-employed staff have equipment that they need and putting processes into place to support the management of this
• Researching office spaces available for the team with a good understanding of what the team needs and booking the office space. Supporting the move to a new office space.
• Ensuring all self-employed staff are paid monthly and that finance systems are updated. Inducting staff in our finance system (Quick Books)
• Checking spend against projected spend across multiple funds regularly and updating the CEO/programme staff where required.
• Ensuring key documents are saved in relevant places for funding, publicity and governance.
• Researching and supporting a move to paid and permanent staff through working with the programme manager
• Undertaking the GDPR audit for the organisation and ensuring that we are compliant at all times.
• Checking on policies/procedures and ensuring that all are up-to-date
• Supporting with the sign-up of new members to PfFS, sending welcome messages and arranging times for programme staff to speak to them
• Being an active participant in our WhatsApp channel where we manage members to help share information and ensure that members are communicating appropriately
• Supporting and co-ordinating posts on socials so that teams are taking it in turns.
• Supporting volunteers to access resources and setting up infrastructure to ensure it’s easy to volunteer within the organisation. Take notes at team meetings and lead sessions / present at team meetings on key topics where information needs to be exchanged or the team requires training.
• Compile a monthly or quarterly newsletter by co-ordinating team contributions and creating something on canva.
• Support the CEO with any tasks needed

Are you right for the role?

We want to create a world which is climate-safe for all children, everywhere. Forever. This is not just a job but an outlook, a vision and a way of being which inspires change through hope, love and connection….and work!

Personal Attributes

Our key values are here. If these resonate with you then you’re in the right place!

Experience

• At least five years experience in a similar role, possibly in a start-up or in an organisation which has gone through considerable change
• Experience with finance and an ability to report on finances (basic accountancy skills)
• Experience of working with a team to build their capacities to run efficiently
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of researching and implementing new infrastructure/processes within an organisation

Ideal experience

• Experience in working with grassroots movements at local, national level
• Knowledge on climate issues and the need for systemic change
• Experience of working with people from different organisations, functions, and cultures
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience of QuickBooks

Logistics

• The base for this role will be Glasgow. Initially the role will work from home but we plan to move to an office near the city centre, where the role would be based.
• The staff team are all in on a Tuesday, therefore some availability on Tuesdays is essential

What we offer

• Three days per week on a self-employed basis at £150 per day for 46 weeks for one year from the starting date of the contract.
• We offer a flexible working environment, ideal for juggling the pressures of being a working parent.
• We are a fledgling organisation so your skills/expertise will help shape our direction.
• You will work closely with the CEO who will support you throughout
• There is a high likelihood that we can continue the work undertaken in this role past the current funding period.

Following a successful round of recruitment in the 2024/25 academic session, the GSA is now seeking to appoint additional Independent Governors particularly with skills and experience in arts and creative cultures; legal knowledge and understanding; accounting and finance; strategy, innovation and commercial awareness; and digital futures.

Applications would be particularly welcomed from individuals from protected characteristic groups currently underrepresented on the Board, as are applications from the GSA’s local and wider communities, including GSA alumni. Reasonable adjustments for disability will be implemented for those who may require them.

The GSA wishes to appoint new external Independent Governors who share the commitment to the institution’s ambition and values. The institution is seeking Independent Governors who will play an active role in helping the GSA to realise its potential, extend its impact and achieve its goals. Working with the Board, the Director and the Senior Leadership Group, you will help the GSA to maintain strong governance in support of the delivery of both the core business and the GSA’s strategic ambitions.

The Board of Governors is the GSA’s governing authority – among its responsibilities is approval of the mission and strategic vision of the institution, together with oversight of the GSA’s governance and finances. The Statement of Primary Responsibilities is set out together with full details of the GSA’s constitution and governance in the annually

updated Statement of Corporate Governance.

The majority of the GSA’s Governors are independent members – Independent Governors – and provide constructive and independent advice and guidance, informed by expertise, across a range of creative and professional backgrounds.

The Board has the following committees: Audit and Risk; Finance and Resources; Governance and Nominations; People and Culture; and Remuneration.

All of these committees are formally constituted with terms of reference and all are convened by Independent members of the Board. On appointment, and dependent upon relevant experience and areas of expertise, Independent Governors may be invited to become a member of specific Board committees.

TIME COMMITMENT

Based on a standard year, members of the Board will usually attend:

• Four meetings of the Board each year which are normally held in October, December, March and June.
• An annual away-day which focuses on strategic matters (generally held in October).
• The GSA’s graduation ceremonies, taking place in June and December, and the GSA’s Degree Shows, which are held in June and September.
• The GSA’s Annual Stakeholder Meeting.
• Independent Governors may also be invited to become members of specific Board committees which normally meet three times per year between November and May. These meetings will normally be held via video-conference.
• Members of the Board are encouraged to take a full part in the GSA’s rich internal and external life and may also be invited to attend lectures, exhibitions, dinners and other social events, which may take place throughout the year.

To share the Board’s collective responsibility for the effective governance of St Joseph’s Homes, setting its strategic direction and major policies in accordance with the charities objects, vision, mission and Vincentian Values. To be fully engaged with the ethos of St Joseph’s Homes and support the development and future growth and sustainability of the organisation.

Specific Duties:

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• To ensure St Joseph’s Homes strategic direction, policies and objectives are clearly established and kept under review, maintaining effective communication with the Chief Executive.
• To discuss and approve the charity’s annual plan and budget, ensuring that these are formulated within a sound and viable financial framework.
• To establish a property portfolio that meets the needs of the people who live in the houses and remains sustainable financially viable.
• To consider the views of and listen to the people St Joseph’s Services supports when planning and setting strategic direction and activity.
• To bring fresh thinking and ideas to the Trustees discussion, enhancing the boards effectiveness and St Joseph’s ability to deliver its charitable Homes.

Ensuring Policies and Procedures are in keeping with St Joseph’s aims and objectives

• To ensure robust and comprehensive policies and procedures are in place which meet the charity objectives and safeguard the people living in the accommodation, staff and the organisation.

Safeguarding Ethos and Values

• Safeguarding and promotion of the Vincentian Ethos and the particular Vincentian Values of the organisation.

Ensuring Best Practice

• To fulfil the Trustee’s legal and financial responsibilities – ensuring risk and compliance is appropriately managed.
• To purchase suitable properties – based upon the needs of the people requiring accommodation.
• At all times to ensure the financial viability of any potential purchase.
• To ensure that any property is affordable for the tenants.
• To maintain partnership and good relations with the Chief Executive, staff members and the people we accommodate.
• To be an active member of the Board and as appropriate, any of its Sub-Committees and Working Groups
• To ensure St Joseph’s Homes complies with all appropriate regulatory and statutory bodies: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and Companies House.
• To monitor Health and Safety compliance, ensuring the properties are well maintained and meet all relevant statutory requirements ensuring staff members, volunteers and People we support live and work in a safe and healthy environment.

Commitment:

Four Trustee meetings are held annually. Trustees may also be asked to chair / sit on organisational sub-committees.

Meetings are held in St Joseph’s Homes Head Office, in Rosewell, Midlothian. These meetings are conducted in hybrid fashion: you may choose to join either in person or by video call.

Person Specification:

• A commitment providing homes to Adults with a Learning Disability
• A knowledge or understanding of property
• A commitment to improving the lives of people with a Learning Disability.
• A strong commitment to the vision and mission of St Joseph’s Homes
• Support the upholding of St Joseph’s Homes Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
• Ability to think and act strategically, using your expertise, skills and knowledge to help our own team deliver this growth.
• Good independent judgement and the ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to forge effective relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to further the organisations strategy.
• Knowledge / Experience of the Third Sector
• Ability to devote sufficient time to St Joseph’s Homes
• Willingness to attend events in support of St Joseph’s Homes
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trusteeship.

About us

Established in 2020 St Joseph’s Homes exists to purchase suitable homes for Adults with a Learning Disability. St Joseph’s Homes is a charity registered in Scotland, private limited company and is a subsidiary of St Joseph’s Services. St Joseph’s Services have supported people in Midlothian and Edinburgh since 1924, over recent years they have struggled to access suitable properties for the people that they support as there is a shortage of accessible accommodation. St Joseph’s Homes exists to ensure that adults with a Learning Disability are able to live in a property that meets their needs, we believe everyone should have a home.

To share the Board’s collective responsibility for the effective governance of St Joseph’s Services, setting its strategic direction and major policies in accordance with the charities objects, vision, mission and Vincentian Values. To be fully engaged with the ethos of St Joseph’s Services and support the development and future growth and sustainability of the organisation.

Specific Duties:

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• To ensure St Joseph’s Services strategic direction, policies and objectives are clearly established and kept under review, maintaining effective communication with the Chief Executive and senior staff
• To discuss and approve the charity’s annual plan and budget, ensuring that these are formulated within a sound and viable financial framework
• To consider the organisation as a whole and the people we support in all discussion of planning, strategic direction and activity
• To work collaboratively with the Board of Advisors ensuring inclusion and representation of the people we support in our strategic direction
• To bring fresh thinking and ideas to the Trustees discussion, enhancing the boards effectiveness and St Joseph’s ability to deliver its charitable services.

Ensuring Policies and Procedures are in keeping with St Joseph’s aims and objectives

• To ensure robust and comprehensive policies and procedures are in place which meet the charity objectives and safeguard the people we support, staff and the organisation.

Safeguarding Ethos and Values

• Safeguarding and promotion of the Vincentian Ethos and the particular Vincentian Values of the organisation.

Ensuring Best Practice

• To fulfil the Trustee’s legal and financial responsibilities – ensuring risk and compliance is appropriately managed
• To maintain partnership and good relations with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, the wider staff team and the people we support.
• To be an active member of the Board and as appropriate, any of its Sub-Committees and Working Groups
• To ensure St Joseph’s Services complies with all appropriate regulatory and statutory bodies: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Companies House, The Care Inspectorate (SCWIS), Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
• To monitor Health and Safety compliance and ensure staff members, volunteers and People we support live and work in a safe and healthy environment.

Commitment:

Four Trustee meetings are held annually plus one development day. Trustees may also be asked to chair / sit on organisational sub-committees.

Meetings are held in St Joseph’s Services Head Office, in Rosewell, Midlothian.

Person Specification:

• A commitment to support services to Adults with a Learning Disability
• A strong commitment to the vision and mission of St Joseph’s Services
• Support the upholding of St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
• Ability to think and act strategically, using your expertise, skills and knowledge to help our own team deliver this growth.
• Good independent judgement and the ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to forge effective relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to further the organisations strategy.
• Knowledge / Experience of the Third Sector
• Ability to devote sufficient time to St Joseph’s Services
• Willingness to attend events in support of St Joseph’s Services
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trusteeship.

About us

Established in 1924, we provide high quality person-centred care and support services to adults with learning disabilities in a variety of locations in Midlothian and Edinburgh. The flexibility we offer means people have individualised care and support plans which are tailored around their current lifestyle. Our large and experienced organisation is set up in models of ‘Circles of Best Practice’ to ensure that all we do focuses on connection, friendship, inclusion and belonging.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission and as part of the new fundraising strategy the Fundraising and Audience Development team recognises that there are efficiencies within fundraising operations that need to be identified and implemented – this role will be critical to delivering that.

Within the Fundraising and Audience Development team the post holder will work closely with peer managers on areas such as supporter journey planning, developing CRM integration with platforms such as MailChimp for integrated marketing opportunities, providing accurate and useful reporting and CRM dashboards, and processes for prospect research and pipeline management. This role has line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Engagement Administrator.

This role would suit someone who has experience of fundraising operations, supporter care or database functions within a fundraising team. The successful candidate will want to work in a role where they can use their experience to really shape and improve fundraising operations and have both immediate and long-term positive impact on income generation.