About The Carers Hub

Glasgow East End Community Carers is a registered charity which provides support to carers in the East End of Glasgow. The organisation has 2 areas of operation;

• The Carers Hub (an independent Carers Centre)
• Homecare Service - operates as a social enterprise.

The Carers Hub provides ongoing support to carers via a range of services, activities and support.

About Play-Sense

Our Play-Sense play group is a group for parents and their pre-school children with disabilities. The group runs weekly for 2 hours in a safe, fun environment where both parents and their children will benefit from increased communication and play, being with others in a similar situation and parents will get a break from full-on caring.

The Play-Sense group has been appreciated by parents who have told us that their children enjoy our messy play, sensory art and music sessions and benefit from our sensory room which they have access to during the play group time.

Who Comes to Play-Sense?

Parents and their pre-school children who have a range of disabilities or additional needs including several who are autism.

Our group has also previously been attended by those who are asylum seekers and from a range of different nationalities including African, Chinese, Korean and Polish.

About Family Nights

Family Night is a time when we provide the childcare and parent/carer get the chance to have a chat and a break. A light meal is provided for the kids. This group usually meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-6.30pm.

Who Comes to Family Nights

Parent/carers and their children of all ages who have a range of disability or additional support needs including several who are autism. Siblings are also welcome. It has become a friendly community where parents can get peer support and children can play and interact with others.

Who we are looking for

Sessional worker for

• 4 hours each Tuesday morning, £10.90/hour
• 3 hours once a month on a Thursday evening.
• Seasonal trips and activities during school holidays.

We are looking for experienced, reliable childcare workers who enjoy working with children and would like sessional work. Candidates must be committed to equality of opportunity and enjoy working with families from all backgrounds. Experience of working with children with autism and other additional support needs is helpful but not essential.

Please see attached Job Description or call Ruth Forsythe, Carers Hub Manager on 0141 764 0550 for further information.

Ceartas is an independent advocacy service which working with individuals aged 16 and over in East Dunbartonshire.

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for equality, fairness and justice to join our team.

The post holder will provide independent advocacy support on a one to one and collective basis. The advocacy worker has a key role within the Ceartas team, undertaking a range of advocacy services which may include empowering, informing, enabling and representing service users in a variety of settings.

You do not necessarily have to have experience of delivering independent advocacy but you will have a strong knowledge and understanding of the role of independent advocacy and its guiding principles. Full training and support will be provided.

We are currently looking for TRUSTEES of all backgrounds who have a passion for helping to make a positive difference to the lives of adults who have been in care.

Who we are

The Rees Foundation is a national charity based in Worcestershire that seeks to support adults who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care. Our focus is on the reality of many people’s transitions from being in care and moving into adult life, and the ongoing impact that care experience can have on a person's ability to reach their full potential.

Rees is resolute that care shouldn’t stop at 18, 21, or 25 years, it’s lifelong, and someone should be there to care. We listen, offer practical and emotional help, and we develop projects that really make a positive difference.

The role

The role of a Trustee is to ensure that the charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on its vision, mission and values. The Board of Trustees are jointly and individually responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Our Board currently comprises members with a variety of skills in social care, strategic planning, finance and business.

As we have recently extended our registration to operate in Scotland, we are particularly keen to strengthen Scottish representation on our Board. We would welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience or professional understanding of the Scottish charity governance framework and OSCR regulations.
• Knowledge of the Scottish care system, including transitions, aftercare, or leaving-care support in a Scottish context.
• Connections to communities or organisations across Scotland that can help us better serve care-experienced adults in the region.

We would especially welcome applications from people who have professional knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:

• Finance (management accounting)
• Digital systems
• Fundraising
• Lived experience of being in care

We are also keen to increase diversity within the Board. We particularly welcome those from an ethnic minority background, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and younger people, as these are currently under-represented on our Board.

This role will involve carrying out a range of administrative tasks for our UpStream youth counselling team in Glasgow. Tasks include responding to enquiries from members of the public and participants, managing appointments and referrals, supporting the team with publicity and communications, and helping gather and organise data for monitoring and evaluation.

We are looking for candidates with experience in administration who are organised and confident using systems and technology. The role requires someone who communicates warmly and confidently with people from a wide range of backgrounds, helping to create a welcoming and supportive first point of contact for the service. The role will also involve providing flexible administrative support and occasionally assisting with project activities.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

About the PKD Charity:

Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.

PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s.

A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; the surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.

• We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support.
• We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial.
• We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About the Project

PKD Scotland: Outreach and Community Connections Project.

It is estimated that around 5,000 people in Scotland could be living with Polycystic Kidney Disease. It is however often poorly understood and historically underfunded, meaning people can leave clinic after diagnosis with little support beyond medical appointments.

Many tell us they don't know where to turn for emotional support or to meet others living with the same condition. We want to change that and with support from a National lottery Awards for All grant that is exactly what we are going to do.

The eighteen-month project will see us reach into hospitals across Scotland to try and ensure that no one with PKD in Scotland has to manage their journey on their own. From diagnosis onwards we want all to be aware of the charity, the array of services that we offer and foster engagement.

Two new volunteer led support groups will be established and a group of ambassadors recruited to support the ongoing connections we make to ensure that PKD remains in the spotlight. As our Scotland PKD Engagement Officer you will be central to the success of the project.

Many people only reach us years after diagnosis, often when symptoms worsen, but we know that early connection can make a real difference. PKD is lifelong and people face new challenges at every stage. Having support around them helps them stay confident, informed and connected.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As PKD’s Scotland Engagement Officer, you will play a central role in delivering this ambitious outreach project.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will raise awareness of the PKD Charity and its services, ensuring that people diagnosed with PKD are informed about available support from the earliest possible stage.

You will build and nurture relationships with NHS professionals and services across Scotland, helping embed PKD Charity information and resources into patient pathways. Alongside this, you will work closely with volunteers to establish two new PKD support groups and develop an ambassador programme to maintain long-term local engagement and visibility.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident relationship-builder who enjoys working autonomously while contributing to a small and dedicated team. Your work will help ensure that people living with PKD across Scotland feel informed, connected and supported throughout every stage of their condition.

SCOREscotland is Recruiting!

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced project leader who enjoys working with young people from diverse backgrounds? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Youth Project Leader to support young people aged 14–18 living in SW Edinburgh. The successful candidate will help young people build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to engage in meaningful climate action that reflects their lived experiences and the needs of their communities. You will plan and deliver inclusive, youth-centred activities in safe and welcoming local spaces, creating opportunities for learning, discussion, and climate action. Please see attached job description for more details.

About the Organisation

SCOREscotland is a small but dynamic charity based in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. We work in partnership with local communities and organisations to address the causes and impacts of racism and to promote race equality.

Are you passionate about design and communications? Can you develop impactful, eye-catching graphic designs? Can you grow audiences across digital channels? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people right across Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support our communications work across the charity.

You will:

• Plan, implement and evaluate communications campaigns to raise awareness of the impact of our work and funds to support it
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms with a focus on suitability for target audiences

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your design and communications skills to make a lasting, and sometimes lifesaving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce creative, impactful copy
• Experience creating content for a range of audiences, aligned to charity values and voice
• An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTQ+ young people – or a willingness to learn this

Are you passionate about design and communications? Can you develop impactful, eye-catching graphic designs? Can you grow audiences across digital channels? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people right across Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support our communications work across the charity.

You will:

• Develop and deliver engaging and informative digital communications
• Oversee branding and design work to support resources and campaigns across the charity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your design and communications skills to make a lasting, and sometimes lifesaving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of growing online communities on a range of platforms
• Strong experience in using creative tools including Adobe creative cloud, canva and Wordpress
• An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTQ+ young people – or a willingness to learn this

Health in Mind is one of Scotland’s best-known and trusted Mental Health Charities. Established in 1982 we have evolved in response to need which means we actively promote positive mental health in local communities across Scotland. Our vision is straight forward, we build hope and live life through our values because people are at the heart of what we do.

We have a great opportunity for a number of experienced practitioners to join our team. You will bring compassion, integrity, positivity and reflection, delivering effective and high-quality support to those individuals who access support from Future Pathways.

Future Pathways offers support to people who were abused or neglected as a child when they were in the Scottish care system. The service was established alongside the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and has expanded considerably since its start in 2016. Future Pathways’ aim is to help people live well. To change paths, enjoy life, succeed and grow.

Reaching our shortlist is straightforward providing you can say ‘yes’ to our list of ‘must haves’. You can start your journey now by simply directly asking for an information pack and application but before you start your travels, please kindly make sure the following ‘fits’ into your career and personal attributions rucksack because life is a journey.

• We’d like a degree in Health and Social Care, Social Work or similar field but, if you hold a recognised, relevant professional qualification at a minimum SVQ Level 4 with relevant workplace experience this works too.
• Up to date child and vulnerable adult protection knowledge together and ideally completion of suicide prevention training such as ASIST.
• You are an exceptional compassionate individual with experience of working with those in society who’ve faced personal challenges, childhood disturbance, abuse, separation, institutional care and trauma
• Curiosity, empathy and a focus on learning, empowerment, collaboration and self-awareness.
• Experience of personal outcomes focused approaches, working in partnership with people to set goals, agree plan and support people to achieve their potential.
• Able to hold hope and walk alongside someone on their journey, you are good at nurturing self-confidence and supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.
• Worked in accordance with the statutory framework and requirement including GDPR, BACP, the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.

With a great range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays and 2 wellbeing days we work fulltime 36.25 hours per week. The salary scale for this post is Point 39 to 43 (£38,470 to £42,564).

Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we embrace and encourage people from all walks of life, including welcoming applications from Neurodiverse individuals. It is important to us that you feel comfortable and confident and, as such, we are willing to adjust or adapt our application, interview and selection process to suit your needs, including working patterns and hybrid working wherever and whenever we can. Simply contact us and we’ll come back to you.

This role does, however, require periodic but not continuous office presence.

Thank you for your interest in the HR Manager role at Four Square Scotland. This is a great time to join our team (and a great decision to make).

Our charity is ambitious and growing. We are looking for an HR Manager to ensure our greatest asset: our people, are supported and enabled to deliver great work.

This is a stand-alone HR Manager role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. You’ll support 7 managers across our 7 sites to lead their teams, and you’ll work with the Chief Operating Officer to deliver strategic HR programmes including employee engagement, talent management and reward.

This is varied generalist multi-site HR role with over 100 staff, volunteers and students on placement. Due to the nature of our work, almost all our people are on site all the time and so this role is on site with a maximum 1 day a week remote working option.

Please review the job pack and if you have any questions please get in touch.