Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability/and or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector or work environment?

About Aberlour Options Fife - Respite and Outreach

Options Fife Respite and Outreach provides a range of flexible support through outreach and overnight short breaks at weekends, evenings and school holidays to children and young people with complex learning disabilities and autism. We offer a high-quality child centred service providing positive and enabling experiences for the young people, supporting them through the challenges and complexities that enable them to work towards their individual outcomes and personal goals. We work closely with families and other professionals in providing support tailored around the child’s plan.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Young People’s Worker to work 25.5 hours per week on a residential rota including evenings and weekends. The role covers outreach and short break services including weekends of 6-hour shifts for outreach service late afternoon/evening Hours are annualised as the service is open 50 weeks per year, and it is expected you will work 25.5 hours per week. You will play a fundamental role in ensuring that the young people you work with have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting children to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each young person's progress. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care. We support young people who have epilepsy, need personal care and need gastrostomy feeding. Aberlour, in conjunction with NHS, provides all staff with training.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for working with young people with disabilities. It is desired but not essential that candidates hold a relevant qualification at an SCQF level 7 or above and a current driving licence. Due to SSSC requirements you may be required to gain qualifications after starting with Aberlour.

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.

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.

The Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Company is responsible for the distribution of community benefit funds. We do this through a grant funding programme but also the delivery of larger community projects. Our wider work includes a Community Caretaker team, affordable housing for local people, development of recreation spaces and running a community shop.

We are a dynamic organisation looking for an Operations Manager to lead the team in delivering the daily needs of the organisation. You will report to the Chief Officer and be supported by an established team.

You will be an experienced, hands on team manager with the ability to deal with a wide variety of daily demands. Your remit will include, but is not limited to, management of the grant programme, Tarff Trading operations, the Community Caretaker team, tenant management and the management of the portfolio of buildings owned by the Community Company. The work is varied and very rewarding.

Are you up for this exciting challenge? To find out more please take a look at our recruitment pack. Any questions, or applications, should be sent to operations@communitycompany.co.uk

Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

It’s an exciting time to be part of Scottish Huntington’s Association as the charity moves forward with Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand services, raise awareness and deepen our involvement and support for world-leading research and clinical trials.

We are looking for a health and social care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists who provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local health and social care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical, health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car complete our list of essential criteria. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

As we continue to grow our services to meet increasing demand, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Talking Therapies practitioner to take a strategic and operational lead in delivering psychological support services to adults and young people affected by and bereaved from cancer across Ayrshire.

Reporting to our Director of Care Services, our TTL will be responsible for the leadership, development, and delivery of Ayrshire Cancer Support’s talking therapy services. This includes direct provision of high-level one to one and group psychological support to those affected by cancer, supervision of the counselling team, and service development aligned with best practice, governance, and quality standards.

The position is suitable for one of the following mental health professionals; Either a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology; or a Nursing or Allied Health Professional with specialist training; or an experienced talking therapist qualified in one or more therapeutic approach (counselling, psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR) whilst holding registration with a relevant regulatory body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, BACP, COSCA). A satisfactory Level 2 PVG will also be an essential requirement for the role.

Whilst third sector experience is desirable, this is not essential. The role will operate over 30 hours per week between Monday and Friday, and we are open to discussing how these hours are worked. The role will involve working flexibly throughout Ayrshire and between our support centres in Kilmarnock and Ayr.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack below.

Midlothian Community Action (MCA) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic intern to provide short term support to our project workers. This role is ideal for someone interested in communications, community development, or the third sector. You will help deliver project communications, promote volunteering across Midlothian, and support a range of administrative tasks that keep our organisation running smoothly.

As an intern, you will also have access to free training and job coaching opportunities to support your development.

About Us

Midlothian Community Action (MCA) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Midlothian. We provide support, guidance, and representation for charities, community groups, social enterprises, and volunteers. As the TSI, we act as the central point of contact between the third sector and the Scottish Government, and we work to strengthen and champion local voluntary action.

There is a TSI in every Scottish local authority area. While core funding comes from the Scottish Government, we work with a wide range of partners and funders to support the vibrant third sector in Midlothian.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Communications Support

• Assist in promoting MCA’s internal projects through targeted communications.
• Support the promotion of events, forums, training sessions, and sector-wide initiatives.
• Research and produce case studies demonstrating the impact of volunteering.
• Create content for social media and contribute to marketing campaigns.
• Amplify the voice and representation of the third sector in Midlothian.
• Deliver occasional presentations or talks to encourage volunteering.
• Work collaboratively with third sector staff and volunteers, including attending forums, summits, and supporting with presentations and minute taking.
• Attend team meetings and develop a strong understanding of the wider role of the TSI.

Administrative Support

• Provide general office support, including reception and phone cover when required.
• Input data into the volunteering database.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Line Manager.

We are seeking a person with extensive knowledge and understanding of Anti-Racism and Intersectional EDI to support and co-lead the further development of the Scottish Environmental EDI Network (SEEN), which is a wide membership of environmental sector organisations that are committed to developing improved anti-racism and intersectional equality policies and good practices within their organisations. You will therefore also need experience in developing anti-racism and intersectional good practice tools such as race / equality policy templates and good practice guidance materials for shared learning. Your knowledge of anti-racism and intersectional equalities should also extend to experience in delivering race / equalities training and providing consultancy support to organisations.

Peer and exchange learning will also be a key development within the SEEN and so experience in organising learning events and activities will be a key attribute for this post.

There will be many SEEN members and clients of CEMVO’s Race Equality Environmental Programme (REEP) that will seek to engage with ethnic minority groups / communities as part of their approach to developing anti-racist policies and practices, and so you will need experience in undertaking outreach work with EM groups / communities so as to organise and facilitate engagement with mainstream environmental organisations.

If you have a strong passion for anti-racism, intersectional equalities and the environment then this post will an ideal opportunity to help influence and progress race and intersectional equalities within the environmental sector.

About Us

The Gate Charity exists to relieve poverty and hardship across Clackmannanshire, promote environmental sustainability, and build resilient, inclusive communities. Every day, we support individuals and families facing poverty, food insecurity, and social isolation, providing both immediate relief and long-term solutions that benefit people.

Our work is delivered through a wide range of initiatives, including foodbanks, community larders, mobile hot food van, soup pot, café Xtra, charity shop, community café and a school uniform club.

At the heart of everything we do are our over 90 dedicated volunteers, who are essential to delivering our services and creating a thriving community hub. We are deeply committed to supporting our volunteers to develop skills, confidence, and leadership, while making a tangible, lasting difference in the lives of local people.

Role Purpose

The Volunteer & Learning Coordinator will lead and develop our volunteer programme, ensuring volunteers have a meaningful, skills-enhancing experience. This role combines volunteer coordination, learning, and engagement with a proactive community presence to attract and support volunteers from many backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Engagement & Coordination

• Actively seek and recruit volunteers by being present in the community, workplaces, and other networks relevant to our mission
• Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers across programmes in an approachable and empathetic manner
• Match volunteers to roles that align with their interests, skills, life experiences and development goals
• Build an inclusive, motivated volunteer group

Learning & Skills Development

• Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training
• Create volunteer learning pathways
• Support volunteers to develop transferable skills, such as organisational skills, leadership, life skills, communication and employability
• Implement mentoring, peer learning, and reflective practice

Progression & Leadership

• Identify and nurture volunteers
• Support volunteers pursuing further training, paid roles, or governance opportunities
• Collaborate with project leads to embed volunteer engagement and satisfaction into service delivery

Quality & Impact

• Gather feedback and monitor learning outcomes, volunteer satisfaction, and retention
• Analyse engagement data to improve volunteer experiences and programme impact continuously

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with staff and community partners to integrate volunteers as valued contributors
• Champion a culture of learning, growth, shared ownership, friendship and inclusivity
• Represent the charity externally to attract volunteers and raise the profile of volunteer opportunities
• Demonstrate empathy and approachability in all volunteer and community interactions

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in coordinating or supporting volunteers or community programmes, with a people-centred, empathetic approach
• Experience in designing or delivering learning, training, or facilitation
• Strong interpersonal skills: coaching, motivating, and empowering others
• Ability to balance administrative coordination with development
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values

Desirable

• Background in community development, education, or L&D
• Experienced in measuring volunteer engagement and learning outcomes
• Experienced in working for a charity or values-driven organisation

Join Our Team at CASWA

Positions Available:

• Domestic Abuse Specialist – Women’s Service
• Domestic Abuse Specialist – Children and Young People’s Service

About Us

Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA) is seeking two dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team. These roles offer a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse. At CASWA, we value individuals who use their skills, initiative, and creativity to make a meaningful impact on the people we support, helping them to feel safe, empowered, and heard.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver one-to-one and group support that is person-centred and led by the needs of women, children and young people.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
• Contribute to awareness-raising initiatives that strengthen understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and adaptability.
• Experience supporting individuals in a similar environment.
• SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards this).
• An understanding\ of domestic abuse and its effects on women, children, and young people.
• A proactive, team-focused approach to service development.

Additional Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to transport.
• PVG Enhanced Disclosure check.
• Ability to provide support across Caithness and Sutherland.

Why Join CASWA?

At CASWA, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to empowering women, children, and young people. We offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and employee assist programme.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful change in our communities.

Important Information

• This post is funded and subject to ongoing evaluation.
• Open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Work Occupational Requirement Exception, Schedule 9, Paragraph 1).

The House of Hope exists to help people in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. The centre is a haven away from the outside world where those who are impacted by breast cancer can be who they need to be in a safe space, whilst offering connectivity, support, and friendship.

Cancer is hard and takes its toll on you and those around you. We aim to nurture, improve their quality of life, and enrich their emotional wellbeing of our users by offering sanctuary and support within a home-like environment at a time when they need it most.

You are more than a diagnosis. The service is designed to be person centred with the voice of the patients and their families at the heart of The House.

An experienced fundraiser. Your experiences will be important in shaping our approaches to new funders. Proactively seeking out new supporters, stewarding new donor relationships and following up on prospects.

A confident communicator, you will have the ability to build strong relationships across the Scottish funding landscape. Leading by example; sharing your energy, knowledge, ideas and insights to inspire confidence and drive forward the development of our income streams.

You will be excited by the chance to carve out an initial new partnerships strategic plan, taking responsibility for developing and building a strong prospect pipeline through personal connections, knowledge of the sector and introductions.

You will work as part of a small team helping to implement our ambitious fundraising strategy. Alongside working to establish new relationships, you will support the Fundraising Co-ordinator and House Manager with the implementation and execution of fundraising events and campaigns throughout the year.

Who we are

At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering

Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.

Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.

We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.

What we do

We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

How we do this

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

• We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
• We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
• We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
• We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
• We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.

Role Purpose

Grandmentors is our award-winning, inter-generational mentoring project running in almost 20 locations across the UK. We recruit, train and support Volunteer Mentors (normally people aged 50+) who are matched 1:1 with young people (aged 16-26) facing a range of life challenges and barriers. This includes young people with experience of the care system, or with Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Through our mentoring support, young people are more likely to have improved physical and mental health and wellbeing, achieve better outcomes around Education, Employment or Training, build independent living skills, and generally enhance their life chances. In 2026, we are excited to be launching the Grandmentors project in Fife.

We are now looking to recruit a talented, dynamic and professional Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will lead all aspects of the coordination and delivery of Grandmentors Fife.

The right candidate would be someone with great experience of supporting and managing volunteers, working with young people facing a range of life challenges, as well as someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate a commitment to our organisational values.

Our Values & Way of Working

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

• Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
• Unlimited Annual Leave
• Employee Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick and family leave.
• Lifestyle Discount Scheme

We are also open to discussing job share applications.