About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

As Knowledge and Evidence Officer you will…

• Lead on the development of ArcGIS Online (AGOL) tools to support information collection, collation, dissemination and use.
• Manage conservation data throughout the entire data life cycle.
• Manage the data and maps request support service: producing guidance, data analysis, maps and web maps as necessary.
• Train and support staff in the use of Trust systems.
• Maintain the Trust’s conservation data systems, licences, documentation, protocols/guidelines and data holdings.
• Provide open access to appropriate Trust data via the website, AGOL and NBN Atlas.
• Line manage K&E support volunteers.
• Keep informed of data management best practice, policies and initiatives.
• Support the Knowledge and Evidence Manager by proactively managing team structures, processes, and reporting.
• Otherwise as necessary.

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant degree or at least 2 years of matched professional experience.
• Experience in using ArcGIS Pro to visualise, analyse, edit and share spatial data.
• Experience in ArcGIS Online (AGOL) Apps such as ArcGIS Hub, Survey123, Field Maps, StoryMaps, Dashboards and Experience Builder.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of training and supporting people with a range of GIS/IT knowledge.
• Experience of Dashboard implementation and reporting techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Power BI and SharePoint.
• Experience in handling and manipulating complex and varied datasets, including quality assurance.
• Experience in the use of evidence to evaluate and inform decision making.

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

This new role is an integral part of the day-to-day delivery of our Advice and Support Service. The service is targeted at older people in or facing financial hardship, and provides information, advice and follow up support relating to a range of issues, including Welfare Benefits, Social Care and Housing.

As an Adviser (Scottish Housing, Social Care and Welfare Benefits) you will be responsible for providing specialist support to older people, their families and carers through our advice service with their enquiries relating to housing and welfare benefits in Scotland as well as providing generalist level support on a range of issues through our duty service.

You should have in depth, specialist level knowledge of Housing or Welfare Benefits in Scotland (ideally both) as they relate to older people, and experience working within a high-volume advice setting and advice supervision framework. We plan to expand our advice offer in Scotland to cover Social Care, so knowledge in this area would also be beneficial.

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This role could be worked full-time, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight, or part-time on a minimum of 21 hours per week.

Salary Information:

The salaries below are full-time (35 hours per week) and will be pro-rated if part-time.

London based: £34,493 per year

Homebased: £31,054 per year

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Agehere.

About Us

Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR) was established in 2019 following the merger of SVR and Scottish Veterans’ Housing Association. We date back to 1910 and we are Scotland’s oldest military charity. We undertake charitable giving and provides supported housing for homeless Veterans and former members of the Merchant Marine who are in need. As well as person-centred housing support we offer a range of recreational activities and a counselling service.

We are a Registered Social Landlord and are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator, the Care Inspectorate, and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Further details of our work can be found at: svronline.org.

About you

You are a dynamic and enthusiastic professional who is an experienced in the provision of housing support (min. 3 years) or similar. You will support the implementation of our Vision and Mission, applying our Values to deliver the safety, health, comfort, and welfare of residents in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Standards.

You are an effective communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge of housing support, welfare rights and benefit issues, HMO and policies and procedures.

It is essential that you have or are willing to work towards achieving an SVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent qualification or above, as approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for this grade of post within 18 months of commencement, secure and maintain registration with the SSSC.

Summary purpose of job

The Housing Support Worker proactively delivers housing support to our Veterans as part of a team.

Main responsibilities

• To undertake intensive housing support and other forms of support with vulnerable veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness.
• Proactively support veterans into permanent accommodation.
• Support the stability of a veteran where they are unable to move to other accommodation.
• Carry out duties in accordance with our Vision, Values and Mission.
• Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety & risk management requirements.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Supporting all colleagues to ensure residents abide by the terms of occupancy, taking appropriate action in conjunction with other teams where necessary.

Housing Support responsibilities

• Responsible for the proactive delivery of intensive housing support and other support services to allocated caseload of veterans in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health & Social Care Standards.
• Support Veterans to comply with their terms of occupancy including any arrears, antisocial behaviour, or any other issue.
• Responsible for working with veterans to agree their housing support plan, including goals, risk assessments and reviews using provided tools.
• Support Veterans to maximise income and state benefits including housing benefit.
• Support veterans to manage their finances and debts effectively to meet their goals.
• Support veterans to maximise their future housing options, including assisting veterans to secure furnishing grants, etc.
• Support Veterans to access training, education and employment.
• Support veterans to secure health services to meet their physical and mental health needs.
• Support veterans to address addiction issues.
• Signpost and refer to other specialist services.

General responsibilities

• Comply with staff handbook.
• If required, participate in on call arrangements for out of office hours support.
• Comply with PPE and lone worker requirements.
• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council and comply with their code of conduct for employees.
• Meet the objectives of SVR’s registration with the Care Inspectorate.
• Monitor and report on allocated KPIs.
• Provide reports as reasonably requested by line manager.
• From time to time, carry out any other duty as reasonably requested by the Manager.

As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trust’s overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. We want a staff team and Board that shares our values and puts customers at the centre of service delivery

Willowacre Trust are looking for new Advice Officer – Energy who share our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis.

At WSHA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a landlord. With over 60 years of history and more than 4,500 homes across the West of Scotland, our mission is to listen, adapt, and improve the lives of our customers.

Our values - respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support - guide everything we do.

We’re also proud of our people:

• 84% of staff say WSHA is a great place to work
• 40 days annual leave, plus hybrid flexibility
• Investors in People Gold accreditation, reflecting our dedication to wellbeing
• Free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service
• Healthcare plan for you and your family
• Cycle to work scheme and secure bike storage
• Free flu jags and annual health checks

About the Role

The Advice Officer – Energy will offer support to people in need of energy advice who are residing in the communities served by WSHA. The Advice Worker – Energy plays an integral role in our offer of support and will be expected to embrace a holistic approach to supporting customers. This support aims to positively impact the capacity of individuals and households by assisting them to sustain their home through the provision of practical, accessible and person-centred energy advice services.

This approach focuses on prevention and early intervention by helping customers to reduce fuel poverty, understand and manage household energy use, access appropriate tariffs and payment options, improve confidence in dealing with suppliers, and connect to wider support including income maximisation, debt advice and hardship funding where appropriate

You will play a key role in:

• Providing energy advice services to people individually and in group settings through home visits, accessible community settings, digital platforms, information events, office appointments and telephone enquiries
• Supporting customers to understand energy bills, compare tariffs, consider switching suppliers where appropriate, and make informed choices about safe and affordable energy options.
• Support vulnerable households to better understand and manage household energy systems and appliances, including heating controls, thermostats, boiler programming, meter issues and condensation, helping them to maintain a safe, warm and energy-efficient home
• Maximising customer income and household resilience by identifying and applying for grant funding to provide energy vouchers, funds towards energy bills and funds to help clear energy debt.

About You

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly, accurately and sensitively
• Good IT skills including Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Teams and case recording or database systems such as Advice Pro
• Experience of delivering energy advice, information, guidance and support directly to customers individually and in group settings
• Experience of working with individuals to develop outcomes-based support plans which promote household resilience, reduce fuel poverty and support wellbeing
• Knowledge and understanding of energy bills, metering, tariffs, supplier switching and available grants, rebates and wider assistance schemes

Inclusive Employer

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage candidates from disabled, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident organisation and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

About EmilyTest

EmilyTest is a small but impactful Scottish charity dedicated to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) in education. We work with schools, colleges, and universities, helping them develop effective policies, procedures, and practices in GBV prevention, intervention, and support. Our mission is to ensure every young person can live, work, and study free from the harms of GBV.

The Role

We are seeking a full time GBV Training Officer to support the development and delivery of our training programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with proven experience in delivering, designing and developing engaging training. The postholder will support the Training and Project Development Manager in all training activities, contribute to widening the reach of EmilyTest’s training, and bring creativity and innovation to the design of high-quality, impactful learning resources. They will also support the coordination and delivery of insight and learning sessions linked to the Network and Charter.

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is “Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation” which we hope to achieve through our mission of “Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.

Our main priorities are;

• Driving Environmental Initiatives
  • Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.
• Improving Community Health and Wellbeing
  • Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.
• Facilitating Community Engagement
  • Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.

Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

Job Purpose:

In line with the Scottish Government’s policy priority of tackling the climate emergency, this role will focus on the delivery of environmental initiatives, specifically in the village of Bridgend. Through the delivery of climate action, education and awareness activities, the project officer will work closely with project staff, volunteers and partners to maximise the local community engagement, increase the number of volunteers recruited in the village and promote the local delivery of existing circular economy projects.

In addition to weekly delivery of Tool Library and Repair Shop collections and returns, the project officer will be required to design and deliver a series of seven monthly workshop sessions focusing on climate action and awareness.

This role will be heavily focused on engagement with those seldom heard and experiencing barriers so a strong understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity is essential.

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is “Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation” which we hope to achieve through our mission of “Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.

Our main priorities are;

• Driving Environmental Initiatives
  • Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.
• Improving Community Health and Wellbeing
  • Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.
• Facilitating Community Engagement
  • Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.

Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

Job Purpose:

The role will play a vital part in supporting the Trust’s financial and contract administration. This will be achieved by working to maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with charity law and best practice. The role will work closely with the CEO and Treasurer to ensure accurate oversight of the Trusts’ funds along with supporting other areas of compliance and key partner contracts for trust services such as insurance, maintenance, HR and IT.

Embedded within Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT), you will work with the CEO and staff to support on all aspects of financial and contract administration, supporting the trust to monitor and report against its financial position, providing accurate information to funders and ensure the trust has all the information needed to manage its budgets effectively.

In addition to the financial administration, you will support the CEO to maintaining accurate records of contracts and services that the trust relies on to ensure compliance with charity law and ensure that key contracts are reviewed and renewed annually and in line with existing contract dates.

As a leading Scottish children’s healthcare charity, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Supporter Care Executive to join our team.

The role includes donation processing, data entry, donor care fulfilment and administration, answering enquiries to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity by email, telephone and in person.

This role requires a flexible and autonomous approach, which will see you support the collective efforts of the Charity to maximise the impact on the children, families and NHS staff that we support.

Download job information pack below.

Are you committed to delivering best practice to support children and young people with complex needs?

Are you ready to use your experience and skill to shape practice in delivering quality services to children and young people?

Do you feel excited about the opportunity to take your first step towards a management position?

If so, this is a great opportunity for you.

About Options Ayrshire

In addition to us having a short residential breaks service, our Out of School Club is based within 3 bases throughout South Ayrshire, however your main base will be Mosshill Industrial Estate.

We offer a safe, nurturing and explorative environment for young people to come and play either after school or on a Saturday morning that gives their families and/or carers a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with additional support needs. In addition to this, we run a busy Easter and summer Holiday Activity Club.

What we are looking for...

As someone who has built up experience working in community or residential childcare, you will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care to the children and young people in the service. You will play a pivotal role, working in partnership with parents and families to meet the emotional and physical needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.

When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated.

Engaging positively with children, young people and families you will plan and implement appropriate support for the children and young people. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour’s recording system: Dynamics.

This role offers the opportunity to consolidate and build on your experience combined with the ability to enhance your skills and knowledge through training, for example, in Dyadic Developmental Practice.

As part of the management team you will play an active role in ensuring that shift duties are delegated and completed in accordance with service guidance.

Senior Young People’s Workers will work 20 hours of their role on shift and the remaining 5 hours of their time working alongside the Assistant Service Manager on operational tasks and standardising practice.

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

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Please click here to have a look at our Employee Benefits.

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, they believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

The charity’s goal is to change mental health services for the better: to make them more accessible, more people centered and of a higher quality. Change Mental Health want to do exactly what their name suggests; to change the stigma around mental health and mental illness, so that more people can access the support they need.

Fundraising at Change Mental Health is highly relational and deeply people focused. This brand new Fundraiser role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups and businesses, many of whom are motivated by personal connections to mental health. Each week in the Fundraiser role will be different, and much of the role takes place outside the office, including attending events, meeting fundraisers, visiting corporate partners and representing Change Mental Health across Scotland.

This role could suit someone with experience within a fundraising team who is looking to broaden their scope, work in a national charity or work for a cause thats positively impacting mental health.