Introduction

Are you passionate about empowering teams and shaping outstanding volunteer experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in transforming and strengthening how CHAS teams work with volunteers across in Robin House and across our outreach services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:

· Experience supporting teams who manage volunteers and an understanding of good volunteer practice.

· Strong coaching or training skills, with the confidence to guide colleagues through new processes and change.

· Experience implementing or embedding operational processes across multiple teams or sites.

· Excellent relationship‑building skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues.

· Confidence analysing volunteer‑related data and turning insights into clear actions.

· Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

About CHAS

At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, united by our ambition to reach every family in Scotland living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying. Volunteers are central to our work. With a 3:1 ratio of volunteers to staff, they enable us to deliver our care, compassion and service at scale.

As Volunteering Development Coordinator, you will help ensure volunteers continue to have an exceptional experience as CHAS evolves its approach, empowering teams across the organisation to confidently manage and support their own volunteer communities.

We offer

· Flexible Working: This role is based on site at Robin House and we would ideally expect attendance onsite 3-4 days per week. Our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner so some flexibility in working hours is available with occasional home working supported, where possible. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!

· Development Opportunities: exposure to volunteers and volunteer managers across a variety of teams and an opportunity to engage in continuous structured internal and external learning.

· Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.

· Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave policy and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Help us rewrite the future of how Scotland cares for dying children

We are looking for an ambitious Policy and External Affairs Officer to help drive change in how Scotland supports babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

This is a rare opportunity to influence national and local policy working across policy, public affairs and strategic communications, supporting CHAS to shape public debate and strengthen the system of support around families.

You’ll work on high-impact priorities, contribute to national conversations, and help ensure that the voices of children and families inform decision-making at every level.

About the role

Working closely with the Policy and External Affairs Manager and a high-performing Marketing and Communications team, you will:

• Contribute to policy development and advocacy that informs national and local decision-making

• Shape and deliver strategic campaigns and communications to drive increased awareness and influence positive change

• Support engagement with MSPs, civil servants, local government and partners, building CHAS’ influence

• Deliver insight, analysis and briefings that position CHAS as a trusted, expert voice on children’s palliative care and public health issues

• Work across the organisation to ensure lived experience and evidence are at the heart of our work

This is more than a policy or communications role. You’ll contribute to system-level change, gain exposure to national policy development and public debate, and work as part of a collaborative, ambitious and values-driven team.

You’ll have responsibility from the outset, with opportunities to develop your skills and build your career in public affairs, policy and strategic communications.

About you

We’re interested in people with ambition, curiosity and strong judgement.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a policy, public affairs and/or communications roles

• A good understanding of the Scottish and UK political landscape

• A good understanding of the Scottish media landscape

• The ability to analyse issues and translate complex issues into clear, compelling messages for both policy and media audiences

• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with stakeholders

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work at pace

We welcome applications from candidates with equivalent experience and transferable skills.

About CHAS

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) provides care and support for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions, and their families, across Scotland. We deliver specialist children’s palliative care in hospices, homes and hospitals-helping families spend meaningful time together and supporting them through the most difficult moments.

Working at CHAS

• Hybrid working, with flexibility across home and CHAS sites

• Travel across Scotland (approx. 20%) for meetings, events and stakeholder engagement

• A supportive environment with opportunities for learning, development and progression

• A culture built on collaboration, trust and respect

• A competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, pension contribution, flexible working, and wellbeing support

This role requires the ability to travel to locations across Scotland; a full driving license and access to a car are required.

About Us

Dial-a-Journey first started in business in 1986 with the aim of providing affordable and accessible transport for residents of the Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire Council areas. We have grown from two buses donated to us and staffed by participants in the Manpower Services Scheme to a 24 vehicle operation, with 40 full and part-time staff in our Dial-a-Journey and Shopmobility services.

We would not be able to provide all of our services without the combined support we receive here in the Forth Valley area. We are a charitable company and are mainly funded by the three local authorities with additional and much valued support from the Order of Malta (an international organisation whose aim to provide relief and care for those in need around the world).

Demand for Dial-a-Journey and Shopmobility services has grown considerably in most recent times, and we aim to be around for a long time yet. We look forward to welcoming you on board with us in the future.

Role

Order of Malta Dial-A-Journey are seeking a part time Shopmobility Assistant. Your role will involve the day to day running of our Falkirk branch ensuring the highest standards of customer service.

See attached Job description for a full list of responsibilities

Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Able to perform duties with minimum supervision

• Disability awareness and experience of First Aid

• Excellent people skills

• Willingness to learn and undertake additional training

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are looking to recruit a values-driven Community Worker to join our Circle delivery team in Tayside as part of a Scottish Government–funded programme providing inclusive voluntary throughcare services across Scotland. The service supports men, women and young people leaving short-term custody or remand, helping improve reintegration, wellbeing and community safety.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred practical support to people returning to their communities. Working with Throughcare Prison Workers and partner organisations, they will help coordinate pre-release planning, support smooth transitions, and connect individuals with local, specialist and community-based services.

The postholder will build trusting relationships, take a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, and work proactively with partners to achieve the best outcomes. They must also be flexible in supporting both local and wider service delivery as needs change.

This is an opportunity to help deliver a high-profile national programme that makes a real difference to people’s lives. You will work in a dynamic local team with partner organisations, mainly remotely, with travel across the area as needed.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving 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 Supported SelfManagement Facilitator, 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 to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Services form a nationwide network of local services, including our Supported Self-Management programme, community support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for a Supported Self-Management Facilitator to join our amazing team in the Dumfries & Galloway area. This role is focused on making sure that people affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions have access to our evidence-based Chronic Disease Supported Self Management programme, enabling people with our conditions to live with, and beyond, their new reality.

Through delivering our Supported Self-Management programme, you will support people to develop the skills, knowledge and tools to confidently selfmanage their health condition and live as independently as possible. You’ll also

help people to get back to doing the things that are important to them – from simple things like walking to their local shop following a stroke, to returning to a sky-high hobby of gliding!

You will co-facilitate the delivery of our 6-week Chronic Disease Self Management workshops with another trained facilitator and line manage any volunteers who support the delivery of these sessions. You will lead and motivate participants within a group setting to take control of their lives in a positive way, raising their confidence and empowering them to develop the skills to set and achieve goals, make strong and supportive connections with their workshop peers and make meaningful changes to their lifestyle to support their ongoing self management journey. Candidates don’t need to have medical knowledge, or previous experience as a Chronic Disease Supported Self-Management Facilitator, as full training is provided. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long-term conditions and an understanding of the challenges faced by people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to engage with others confidently and deliver key information, clearly. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, our mission is to ensure there’s No Life Half Lived in Scotland – and you can be a vital part of that. We are Scotland’s leading organisation for person-centred, user-led community support for people with our health conditions. Applicants must have a car and a current valid driving licence (expenses are paid at mileage rate). CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

This Housing Assistant role at our Paisley Abercorn Service involves working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. The role is part time, involving 22.5 hours of work per week. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk

To find out more about being a Housing Assistant, click the link below:

Housing Assistant Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Organisation Profile

Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and assetbased approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

Murray’s Initiative is a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, men’s service, young person’s peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.

Murray’s Initiative deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire and North Lanarkshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.

The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

Murray’s Initiative is looking to attract experienced trainers who hold a COSCA Trainer Accreditation to deliver the Online Condensed COSCA Counselling Skills Course.

The Online Condensed COSCA Counselling Skills Course is delivered in 4 modules. Each module is delivered over 2 weekends. The complete course will be delivered online.

- Murray’s Initiative would guarantee at least one course delivery per annum.

- Flat fee per module delivery & marking: £850

- Zoom use included on Murray’s Initiative Zoom account

Murray’s Initiative are COSCA Recognition Scheme for Organisations and adheres to the COSCA Statement of Ethics & Code of Practice for good practice in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling skills. We also ensure that all trainers contracted by Murray’s Initiative are members of COSCA and suitably qualified. Additionally, this post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme. Additionally, they will be required to provide evidence of Personal Liability Insurance.

Looking for a new role where you can really make a difference? The Low Carbon Communities Team at Changeworks is a small, dynamic team that focuses on exploring how community engagement can support householders to become more energy efficient and actively supporting people to move towards action. The team delivers energy advice projects across Scotland, with the support of local partners and national funders, and tests different approaches to community engagement to understand where the greatest impacts can be achieved.

We’re looking for a Low Carbon Communities Officer to help smoothly and successfully deliver community-based energy advice projects across Scotland. In this role, you’ll work with local partners and directly with communities to make energy advice more accessible, with a particular focus on supporting people in rural areas and minoritised ethnic communities. You’ll help manage projects, engage local stakeholders and help develop new approaches to community engagement that support households to tackle fuel poverty and decarbonise their homes.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, comfortable working across multiple projects and have a keen interest in designing new approaches to community engagement. They will always know where they are against project plans and be thinking ahead to the next step. This is a role that is people-oriented so they will also be a strong communicator and enjoy working with project stakeholders and the public.

We’re particularly keen to receive applications from people with experience of working with minoritised ethnic communities and tailoring support to meet their needs.

We are recruiting for one or two roles, through either full-time or part-time working patterns, based in the Central Belt or Highlands.

About us

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Pathways Officer to join our team, supporting young people aged 10–25 who may face disadvantage or complex barriers.

This role is funded through the CashBack for Communities programme and is based within our Pathways Hub, working alongside partners including schools, youth justice and third sector organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one support as a key worker

• Developing personalised Pathway Plans

• Supporting delivery of group sessions and outreach work

• Working with partners to support progression into training, education or employment

• Maintaining accurate records and supporting monitoring requirements

About You

You will:

• Have experience supporting young people facing barriers

• Be confident building positive, supportive relationships

• Be organised and able to manage a varied workload

• Be committed to strengths-based, trauma-informed practice

A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in youth work, CLD, social care or education is required.

Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.

Shakti is seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant Finance Worker / SMV Fund Coordinator with relevant accounting qualifications. Your role will involve assisting and supporting the lead Finance Worker to ensure the day-to-day finance and accounts tasks are carried out effectively.

The post holder must have relevant accounting qualifications; have at least 1 year experience of general accounting and reconciliation work to audit level, a sound knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, Excel, must be IT literate, have good keyboard skills with good planning, organisational and communication skills. The post holder must have knowledge and understanding of no recourse to public funds, domestic abuse and honour-based abuse within Black Minority Ethnic communities.

This is a full-time post compromising of two roles (21 hours per week Assistant Finance Worker and 14hrs per week Supporting Migrant Women (SMV) Fund Coordinator; based in Edinburgh.