Join Early Years Scotland (EYS) new Family Support Service (FSS) at HMP Dumfries!

Are you a passionate, confident, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Family Support Worker to lead sessions at our new EYS FSS at HMP Dumfries.

Why This Role Matters:

Families affected by imprisonment face numerous emotional, financial, and practical challenges. They often struggle to find the support and information they need. Our EYS FSS is dedicated to transforming the visit experience for children, families, and friends by creating a welcoming and positive environment. We aim to reduce stress, build confidence, and provide comprehensive support to those whose lives are impacted by imprisonment.

Your Impact:

As a Family Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes for families and children.

Your responsibilities will include:

Enhancing the visiting experience: Make visits to loved ones in prison more positive and less stressful.

Providing essential support: Offer independent and impartial advice, information, and support tailored to families' needs.

Advocating for families: Champion the needs of families within the prison system.

What You'll Do:

Connect positively with visitors, offering one-to-one support and valuable information.

Collaborate with community-based services to develop and enhance the service.

Work closely with Scottish Prison Service (SPS) staff to ensure a supportive and positive environment.

Receive ongoing support from the EYS Head of Prisons and Safeguarding.

Why Apply?

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families affected by imprisonment. If you are motivated, confident, and ready to support others, we want to hear from you!

Post Details

• 17.5 hours per week over 52 weeks per annum
• Thursday – 1.30pm – 4.30pm
• Friday – 1.30pm – 4.30pm
• Saturday – 9 – 1pm
• Sunday – 9 – 1pm
• Admin work – 3 ½ hrs working from home
• £13,099 pro-rata per annum (£26,199 FTE); £14.39 per hour (Point 24 on scale 24-26)
• 25 days Annual Leave in the first year rising to 30 days thereafter
• 12 public holidays per annum
• PVG Scheme membership will be required

Salary, allowances and entitlements are pro-rata to hours worked.

There are a range of staff benefits including 5% pension contribution, access to Employee Assistance Programme, professional learning opportunities, family friendly and wellbeing policies and others.

This post is funded by the Scottish Government until 31 March 2027 (subject to continued funding).

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANISATION

The Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for justice and peace, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship.

Our Community was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1938 by Rev George MacLeod, a visionary and social reformer.

MISSION OF THE IONA COMMUNITY

Inspired by our faith, we pursue justice and peace in and through community.

JOB PURPOSE

Iona Abbey is a place of welcome, hospitality and challenge, through our daily rhythm of worship, meals, shared tasks and guest programme. The work and presence of volunteers is essential as we build community week by week. Our volunteers come from all over the world and from all walks of life, representing a wide range of experiences, age groups, cultural backgrounds and faith traditions.

At Iona Abbey, we typically have around 15 volunteers at any one time. Most volunteers are here for between 6 and 12 weeks, so there are many welcomes and farewells throughout the season, from early March to mid-November. Over the season we welcome up to around 80 volunteers in total.

The primary purpose of the job is to ensure that all volunteers receive an appropriate level of support and supervision, from before they arrive until they leave. The postholder will also co-ordinate the recruitment process in close liaison with the Operations Manager and be responsible for encouraging and organising social events that help build the team.

During the season, a large proportion of the time will be spent on welcoming, inducting, and carrying out 1-to-1 supervision with volunteers. The bulk of recruitment for the following year’s volunteer programme is done during the winter, working closely with the Operations Manager and Heads of Departments.

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh provide vital early intervention mental health support across our rural and island communities. We are currently seeking a Lead Counsellor for our children’s service running a school-based counselling service for children and young people from aged five to eighteen.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small, community-based organisation, helping to provide an essential service for our younger members of society.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate counsellor who is able to lead and support the delivery of high-quality counselling services for children and young people in Skye and Lochalsh.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, oversee staff workloads, coordinate referrals, maintain reporting systems, liaise and report to the board of trustees and work collaboratively with schools and external agencies to ensure effective support for young people and families.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference to mental health support in the Skye and Lochalsh community

Additional Information

The role requires a driving license and a car.

Could you help influence how Scotland’s data is used and understood?

Scottish Ministers are recruiting members to the ScotStat Board for Official Statistics. The purpose of the ScotStat Board is to provide recommendations, advice and critical challenge to the Chief Statistician on the production and dissemination of Scottish devolved statistics.

Members of the Board will help promote innovation and set priorities for Official Statistics in Scotland. Members will become familiar with the Official Statistics landscape, and gain experience of strategic thinking and influencing within Government. Members will have the opportunity to work alongside and network with individuals from a range of backgrounds from across Scotland.

We are particularly interested in recruiting Board members with expertise in one of the following areas:

• communications or data journalism
• health
• education
• users of the Census
• business

The Board meets around four times per year. You should ensure you have the agreement of your employer to attend meetings of the Board.

Meetings will normally be hybrid with in-person meetings in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow.

Appointment will be for an initial term of two years.

Remuneration and Expenses

This is an unpaid role. However, you may be able to claim reasonable travel and subsistence expenses.

Your experience matters. Your voice can make a difference

Every day, our tenants help us understand what matters most. Now we’re looking for a tenant to help shape the future of Bield by joining our Board. If you care about making services better for older people, we’d love to hear from you!

As a Tenant Board Member, you’ll help make important decisions about the future of Bield, ensuring that the experiences and views of tenants are at the heart of everything we do.

You don’t need previous Board experience. We’ll provide all the training, support and mentoring you’ll need to feel confident in the role.

Could this be you?

We’re looking for someone who:

• is a Bield tenant
• enjoys listening to different points of view
• wants to improve services for older people
• is willing to ask questions and share their experiences
• is keen to learn

Every decision the Board makes has the potential to improve the lives of older people across Scotland.

Never been on a Board before?

That’s absolutely fine. Many Board Members join without previous governance experience. We’ll provide everything you need to understand your role and make a valuable contribution. We want you to feel confident, supported and able to succeed.

Time commitment

The Board meets six times a year during the day. Meetings are held in person, alternating between our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.

Board Members may also join one of our committees, which usually meet online four times a year:

• Audit, Performance & Risk Committee
• Business Development Committee
• People Committee

Reasonable travel and other agreed expenses will be reimbursed.

What will you gain?

By becoming a Tenant Board Member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• make a real difference to services for older people across Scotland
• develop new skills in leadership, governance and decision-making
• receive training and personal development
• work with a diverse group of people who are passionate about improving lives and communities
• ensure that tenants’ voices are heard where it matters most.

We’d love to hear from you

At Bield, we believe that the best decisions are made when the people who use our services help shape them.

Your experience as a tenant is unique, valuable and something no-one else can bring.

If you’d like to help shape the future of Bield, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re unsure whether the role is right for you, we’re happy to have an informal conversation before you decide to apply.

Help shape a better future for older people in Scotland

At Bield, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, safely and with dignity as they get older. Every day we support thousands of people across Scotland through housing, care and community services that help people stay connected and live life on their own terms.

We’re looking for two new Board Members to help guide our organisation as we continue to grow, improve our services and respond to the changing needs of older people. If you can bring professional expertise, fresh thinking and a commitment to our values, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from individuals who can contribute Board-level perspective with professional insight, in one or more of the following areas:

Finance

• Strategic financial oversight and leadership
• Treasury and funding management
• Business planning, financial sustainability and value for money principles
• Banking or financial services, potentially with awareness of housing or regulated sectors
• Audit, assurance and risk management

Human Resources

• Strategic people leadership and organisational culture
• Workforce planning and organisational resilience
• Change, transformation and organisational development
• Employee engagement, wellbeing and culture

Previous Board experience is not essential. We welcome applications from people who share our values, bring fresh perspectives, and want to make a meaningful contribution to improving the lives of older people across Scotland.

Board members attend six in-person Board meetings each year, held on a rotating basis between our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, as well as an annual Strategy Away Day. In addition, the Audit, Performance & Risk Committee, Business Development Committee and People Committee meet online four times a year.

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to influence the future of housing and independent living in Scotland

• Experience of Board governance and strategic leadership

• Learning and development opportunities

• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re interested in the contribution you can make, whether that comes from professional experience, community involvement or lived experience.

Are you looking for an admin role where you can make a real difference every day? We have an exciting opportunity to join our small, dedicated team within the Corporate Services & Administration Department.

At Glen Housing Association, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality services and supporting our communities. We’re looking for someone who not only understands the values of social housing but truly believes in them.

As the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll play a vital role in shaping their experience—whether that’s over the phone, online, or face-to-face. You’ll be confident, approachable, and proactive, with the ability to think on your feet and respond to a variety of customer needs. Getting it right the first time is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be key to making that happen.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys working with people, and can juggle competing priorities with a positive, “can-do” attitude. You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, always striving to deliver the best possible service to both internal and external customers.

Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine desire to learn, grow, and develop—because we believe in investing in our people as much as we do in our communities.

What we offer

In return for your commitment, we offer:

o A friendly and supportive working environment

o A competitive benefits package, including

o Defined contribution pension scheme

o Generous annual leave entitlement (40 days, inclusive of public holidays)

o Access to private healthcare (after 24 months)

o Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

o Access to training and personal development opportunities

Introduction

Community Land Scotland is recruiting a Partnership Coordinator for the Inclusive Ownership project.

Inclusive Ownership is a new five-year UK-wide partnership funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. The project brings together Community Land Scotland, CLES (Centre for Local Economies), The Ubele Initiative, Shared Assets, Coalfields Regeneration Trust and Cwmpas to support more communities to take ownership of land and buildings.

The project focuses on urban and post-industrial communities and aims to make community ownership more accessible, particularly for communities facing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities. Through direct community support, policy development, learning and partnership working, the project will help communities develop sustainable, income-generating assets and contribute to community wealth building and local economic resilience.

About the role

The Partnership Coordinator will play a central role in the successful delivery of the Inclusive Ownership project, supporting collaboration between partners across Scotland, Wales and England.

Working closely with the Inclusive Ownership Manager, the postholder will help coordinate project activity, maintain strong communication between partners and ensure the project operates effectively. The role will support governance, learning, monitoring and evaluation, partnership communications and stakeholder engagement.

The Partnership Coordinator will help ensure learning is shared across the partnership, support the delivery of the Partnership Board and Advisory Board, and contribute to developing a collaborative and inclusive approach to project delivery.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys bringing people together, building strong relationships and creating the systems and processes that enable partnerships to succeed.

As a key member of the Inclusive Ownership team, the Partnership Coordinator will support the project’s aim of making community ownership more accessible to communities that have traditionally faced barriers to ownership, including communities experiencing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities.

The main objectives of this post, and outcomes to be delivered are to:

• Coordinate partnership activity across Scotland, Wales and England to support the successful delivery of the Inclusive Ownership project.
• Build strong relationships with partners and support effective communication across the project.
• Support the Partnership Board and Advisory Board and help ensure effective project governance.
• Organise cross-nation learning activities, meetings and events that bring partners together.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting across the partnership.
• Help create an inclusive and collaborative partnership culture that supports communities to take ownership of land and buildings.

Introduction

Community Land Scotland is recruiting a Policy Officer for the Inclusive Ownership project.

Inclusive Ownership is a new five-year UK-wide partnership funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. The project brings together Community Land Scotland, CLES (Centre for Local Economies), The Ubele Initiative, Shared Assets, Coalfields Regeneration Trust and Cwmpas to support more communities to take ownership of land and buildings.

The project focuses on urban and post-industrial communities and aims to make community ownership more accessible, particularly for communities facing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities. Through direct community support, policy development, learning and partnership working, the project will help communities develop sustainable, income-generating assets and contribute to community wealth building and local economic resilience.

About the role

The Policy Officer will lead policy development, research and evidence gathering for the Inclusive Ownership project in Scotland.

Working closely with the Inclusive Ownership Manager, Community Land Scotland’s Policy and Advocacy Team and partners across the UK, the postholder will ensure that learning from community-led delivery informs policy development and wider system change.

The role will focus on identifying barriers to community ownership, gathering evidence from communities and delivery partners, developing policy proposals and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders. The Policy Officer will play an important role in ensuring that the experiences of communities are reflected in policy and practice relating to community ownership, community wealth building and local economic development.

The postholder will contribute to policy development in Scotland while supporting cross-nation learning and collaboration across the wider partnership. They will work to translate grassroots experience into meaningful policy change and help shape the future of community ownership across Scotland and the wider UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community-led development, policy change and ensuring that the voices and experiences of communities help shape future approaches to ownership, regeneration and community wealth building.

The main objectives of this post, and outcomes to be delivered are to:

• Policy development to increase community ownership of land and buildings and strengthen community wealth building across Scotland.
• Gather evidence and learning from communities and project delivery to inform policy and system change.
• Identify barriers to community ownership and develop practical policy solutions that support more inclusive ownership models.
• Work with communities, policymakers, public bodies and project partners to influence policy and practice.
• Contribute Scottish insight and evidence to a UK-wide partnership working across Scotland, Wales and England.
• Produce policy briefings, consultation responses, reports and research outputs on community ownership and local economic development.
• Support the development of new ownership and economic models that strengthen local economies and increase community control of assets.
• Work with Community Land Scotland's Policy and Advocacy Team to engage MSPs, MPs, civil servants and key stakeholders.
• Help ensure the experiences of communities facing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities are reflected in policy development.
• Represent Community Land Scotland and the Inclusive Ownership project at meetings, events and policy forums.

This is an amazing opportunity to join an innovative service covering the Tayside region.

Hospital to Home is our early intervention support service, designed to ensure that no family faces pregnancy, baby or infant loss alone. The service is offered on an opt-out basis, helping bridge the gap between hospital and community services at one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Families are offered 6 - 8 sessions of tailored support during the early weeks and months following their baby's death. This provides a safe, compassionate space to talk, make sense of what has happened and begin to navigate life after loss. As well as emotional support, the service offers practical guidance, including funeral planning, follow up hospital appointments and returning to work.

Working in partnership with NHS colleagues, we provide a seamless transition from hospital to home, ensuring families do not have to find support on their own. Early intervention enables us to recognise signs of complex grief, trauma or additional support needs at an early stage and respond appropriately, helping families access the right support at the right time.

Above all, Hospital to Home helps reduce the isolation and loneliness that so many bereaved parents experience. By surrounding families with compassionate, specialist support from the earliest days of their grief, we help them feel less alone, strengthen their emotional wellbeing and lay the foundations for healthier long-term bereavement outcomes.