Board Treasurer opportunity for National Children’s Charity

Could you use your financial expertise to help children and family wellbeing across Scotland?

Fathers Network Scotland improves children's lives through the positive involvement of dads, father-figures & whole families.

This is a voluntary role requiring attendance at six 2-hour Board meetings each year, held in Edinburgh and online. Support and induction will be provided.

The Treasurer supports the Board in maintaining financial oversight and helps achieve the charity’s financial objectives.

You will

• have a background in financial management;
• be confident in reading financial accounts and reports;
• have experience in overseeing budgets with multiple income streams;
• enjoy senior leadership roles;
• most importantly - you will be passionate about supporting Scotland’s families through the positive involvement of fathers.

Help Shape the Future of Oak Tree Housing Association

Oak Tree Housing Association is looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals to join our voluntary Management Committee and help shape the future of housing and community services across Inverclyde.

As a community—based housing association, we are proud to provide high—quality homes and services for our customers and tenants. Our Management Committee plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction Of the Association, ensuring good governance, and helping us deliver positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. You do not need previous board committee experience to apply, as training and support will be provided. We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring skills or experience in areas such as:

• Business and strategic planning
• Finance and accountancy
• Housing and property services
• Legal and governance
• Human Resources
• Customer service
• Information technology and digital services
• Sustainability and environmental management
• Community development and regeneration

Most importantly. we are looking for people who share our values. have a passion for their local community. and want to make a positive difference.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

Management Committee Members:

• Attend regular committee meetings
• Help shape the Association’s strategic direction.
• Monitor organisational performance
• Support good governance and effective decision-making
• Ensure the Association continues to deliver excellent services to tenants and customers
• Act in the best interests of the Association and the communities we serve

The role is entirely voluntary, although reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out committee duties can be reimbursed.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a real difference within the community
• Influence decisions affecting local housing and services
• Develop new skills and experience
• Work alongside experienced professionals and community representatives
• Gain valuable governance and leadership experience
• Contribute to the long-term success of a respected organisation

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund the opportunity has arisen to join us at an exciting and pivotal time in the journey of Dunterlie Action Group! We are looking to employ an experienced Community Development Worker who can help us to build our organisational capacity, strengthen our governance and support us as we deliver the aims of our Community Vision.

About Us:

Dunterlie Action Group (DAG) is a network of community leaders who have successfully worked in partnership with the Corra Foundation over the past nine years to build strategic partnerships, grow local groups and increase community participation. The Corra Foundations ‘Getting Alongside Communities’ programme has now moved to a new phase and it is DAG’s time to build on the momentum already achieved. We have been planning this transition for over a year and are confident that the right person will help us to become a resilient anchor organisation that empowers local people to have a voice in their community.

About the Role:

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about community. This post will assist DAG in creating a community led structure, capable of tackling poverty, strengthening local connections and supporting people to thrive. This post will be rooted in community and will focus on supporting the development of local groups and activities, supporting local people to develop ideas and build skills adn confidence. This post will report to our Community Coordinator with support from our board.

About You:

You will be professionally qualified and have experience of working with communities and partner organisations.

You should have a strong understanding of the challenges experienced by those affected by health inequalities, social isolation and low income.

You will have experience of managing and supporting local community groups and/or projects, either on a paid or voluntary basis. You should have a non-judgemental approach and be able to form positive working relationships with a range of individuals and groups. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to gather data and evidence and how this can be used to deliver outcomes and help to meet local community needs. You should be able to keep accurate records and notes that will allow you to produce up to date reports on progress and impact. You must be able to work autonomously, using good time management, organisational and communication skills.

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Funding – support local groups to apply for and manage funding, and develop their skills and confidence
• Managing budgets
• Supporting volunteers and group members to grow and develop skills, confidence and connection to their community
• Deliver workshops to targeted groups, that will include vulnerable adults and children
• Strengthening DAG Governance, through policies and training
• Build strong relationships with appropriate agencies and services
• Work alongside partners to maximise resources and address local poverty
• Support volunteers, group members and emerging leaders to develop skills and confidence
• Provide support for vulnerable community members on a one to one basis
• Engage meaningfully with stakeholders at all levels

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

Are you passionate about youth work? Can you develop creative workshops for youth groups? Can you provide goal orientated support for young people? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support the delivery of our youth work services. Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting LGBTQ+ young people.

Based in Forth Valley you will:

• Develop and deliver an engaging and creative weekly youth group for LGBTQ+ young people
• Provide one to one support to LGBTQ+ young people through an asset based coaching model

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth work and make a lasting, and sometimes lifesaving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A strong foundation in youthwork or CLD.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
• An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTQ+ young people

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Digital Communications, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator to lead on developing and operating PEEK’s digital communications and fundraising campaigns, ensuring effective digital marketing and PR in support of fundraising, the organisation, and its services. This includes responsibility for managing communications with supporters and using data insights to increase its effectiveness and strengthening PEEK’s visibility, voice and impact. This role ensures PEEK’s stories are told consistently, powerfully, and ethically, and that communications directly contribute to income generation, partnership development, and community engagement.

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
• Full time & Part time hours available
• 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!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role based at our Musselburgh North High Street service is contracted for 24 hours per week and is on a rota covering various dayshift patterns, including weekend work every second weekend. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

Support Worker 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.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want a flexible, varied and meaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as generous holidays and an annual training budget? Apply to join us!

Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothian overcome challenges and adapt to adulthood. Since 1984, we have helped young people develop their life skills, improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education. Join our team and take pride inspiring young people!

We have a vacancy for a Support Worker to deliver a support programme to young people aged 13 – 21 from East Lothian who are experiencing a wide range of challenges including family poverty and family substance use.

The successful candidate will:

• Support young people in areas such as reducing social isolation and improving mental health
• Provide mentoring support to young people enabling them to engage in activities within their local communities

This is an exciting position in which the successful candidate will take pride in developing a programme of delivery which will improve the lives of young people in East Lothian.

It is essential that candidates have a full, clean driving licence and constant use of a car. Membership of the PVG scheme will be an essential requirement of the post. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10% employer contribution.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want a flexible, varied and meaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as generous holidays and an annual training budget? Apply to join us!

Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothian overcome challenges and adapt to adulthood. Since 1984, we have helped young people develop their life skills, improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education. Join our team and take pride inspiring young people!

We have a vacancy for an Employability Support Worker to deliver an effective casework and group work service to young people experiencing a range of challenges such as non-attendance at school, low attainment, lack of confidence, poor mental health and family poverty.

The successful candidate will:

• Support young people to gain employability skills, life skills and accreditation; helping them in to work, apprenticeships, further education, training, work experience and volunteering
• Provide training to groups of young people alongside individual support to address particular barriers

This is an exciting position in which the successful candidate will take pride in developing a programme of delivery which will provide young people with clear pathways to positive destinations.

It is essential that candidates have a full, clean driving licence and constant use of a car. Membership of the PVG scheme will be an essential requirement of the post. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10% employer contribution.

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.

The organisation is seeking a part-time Policy Worker to support the development of Rape Crisis Scotland’s policy and influencing work to improve justice, health and community outcomes for survivors of rape and sexual violence across Scotland.

The role will support Rape Crisis Scotland’s campaigning priorities and respond to changes in laws, policies, and practices which affect survivors.

The Policy Worker will work directly with survivors and specialist sexual violence services across the country to ensure that lived experience and expertise is at the heart of policy development and improved responses.

The role will also support Rape Crisis Scotland in its work with the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre, which supports survivors of gender-based violence in the civil justice process.

For further information about the role, please see the Application Pack.

At RCS, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and feminist organisational culture
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.

Borders Community Action is seeking to appoint an additional trustee/director who will join the Board immediately and become Chair Designate, with the intention of assuming the role of Chair of the organisation in 2027.

Role Profile

As Chair Designate, the successful candidate will first serve as a full trustee/director of the organisation. Trustees are collectively responsible for ensuring the charity is well run, financially responsible and acting in line with its purposes, while safeguarding its assets, values and reputation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to help lead a growing and ambitious organisation through its next stage of development. The successful candidate will work alongside fellow trustees/directors, the current Chair and the Chief Executive to ensure a well-supported and effective transition into the

Chair role.

In addition to the general duties of a trustee, the Chair Designate should be willing and able to:

• Provide strategic leadership at Board level and help guide the long-term direction of the organisation.
• Build effective working relationships with trustees, staff and key partners.
• Support good governance, sound decision-making and collective responsibility within the Board.
• Work closely with the current Chair and Chief Executive during the transition period ahead of 2027.
• Act as an ambassador for Borders Community Action and the wider third sector in the Scottish Borders