Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for supporting people living with dementia to achieve good outcomes using a range of therapeutic interventions, resources and activities as appropriate. Working as part of the Registered and Commissioned Services team you will have responsibility for ensuring that services are of the highest quality and meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support.

You will work with the wider team and Day Services Manager to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred, therapeutic Registered and Commissioned Services, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will contribute to evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections.

You will operate within a building-based Day Care service. At times, this will involve working without supervision in the absence of the Day Services Manager.

You will work with the wider team to evidence that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and support offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have a good understanding and/or experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families. This will include an understanding of the benefit of high quality, evidence based therapeutic activity, ongoing evaluation, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 6 (SVQ 2)

This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.

About you:

We have an amazing opportunity to recruit a co-ordinator to support training across Cruse Scotland. This is a great role for a highly organised individual with robust IT skills and excellent communication skills, who will regularly link with our staff team, volunteers, trainers and individuals/organisations interested in training. You will be confident organising your own workload, managing conflicting priorities and being part of a team working towards a common goal.

About the organisation:

We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. The range of support includes helpline, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, bereavement support and training to workplaces……and so much more! crusescotland.org.uk

The support services offered to clients are delivered by a volunteer workforce who are trained to professional standards, and it’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment are contagious. We value their contributions highly and ensure an excellent programme of initial and ongoing training, as well as support and development opportunities for them.

About the Role:

The training co-ordinator role is central to supporting the recruitment and training administration of volunteers across our organisation. The role also supports the co-ordination of training to external organisations, which is a key income generator for our charity. See job description for all that is entailed.

Your new colleagues:

Our volunteer workforce of 200 people are located in communities across Scotland and are supported by a small but mighty staff team of 20. The staff team comprise a mix of roles and talents, which include the co-ordination of client services, management and training of volunteers, income generation and governance of the charity. As a staff team of 20 we connect fortnightly to ensure a real sense of community and enjoy good relationships across the team

Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included

“I haven't been here long but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management”

“I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers”

Dundee International Women's Centre is recruiting a Receptionist/Administrative Worker (35 hours per week) to provide a welcoming reception service and administrative support to learners, members, volunteers and visitors.

The role includes customer service, administration, data management, financial administration, facilities coordination and supporting DIWC’s programmes and activities.

About River Kids

River Kids is a West Lothian children’s charity supporting children and families experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

We work closely with schools, health professionals, social work teams, community organisations and local businesses to ensure children have access to essential items, opportunities and support when they need it.

We are a small, hands-on team, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Events & Communications Officer to help us grow our community presence, strengthen relationships and generate support for our work.

About the role

This is a varied role combining events, communications, community engagement and fundraising.

You will take responsibility for developing and delivering River Kids' programme of fundraising events, including maintaining successful existing events and identifying opportunities to introduce new ones.

You will also manage our day-to-day social media presence. For us, communications are about more than posting content. We want to tell the story of River Kids effectively, demonstrate the difference our work makes and use our platforms to connect with the people, businesses and organisations who can help us achieve more.

A significant part of the role will involve building relationships within the local community. This could mean approaching a business about supporting an appeal, encouraging members of the public to fundraise on our behalf, attending a community information event, promoting an upcoming fundraiser or finding a new opportunity to raise River Kids' profile.

As part of a small charity team, you will also need to be comfortable getting involved in the practical day-to-day work of the organisation when required.

What you'll be doing

• Plan, organise and deliver approximately 3–4 River Kids fundraising events each year, taking responsibility from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation.

• Develop and maintain our successful existing events while identifying opportunities for new fundraising events and activities.

• Manage River Kids' day-to-day social media presence and create engaging, appropriate content across our platforms.

• Use our communications to tell the story of River Kids, demonstrate our impact and connect with relevant supporters and stakeholders.

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community organisations, supporters and other stakeholders.

• Proactively approach businesses to develop donations, sponsorship, fundraising and other forms of support.

• Encourage and support individuals, groups and organisations to fundraise on behalf of River Kids.

• Identify opportunities for community fundraising and engagement and turn promising opportunities into activity.

• Represent River Kids at community events, information days, networking opportunities and other public-facing activities.

• Promote River Kids' campaigns, appeals, events and wider work.

• Maintain relationships with existing supporters and look for opportunities to deepen their involvement with the charity.

• Monitor the performance of events, communications and engagement activity and contribute to relevant KPIs and reporting.

• Work closely with the Charity Manager and Project Lead to ensure communications accurately represent our work, values and impact.

• Support the wider operational work of River Kids when required, recognising that working within a small charity requires flexibility and a hands-on approach.

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About you

We are looking for someone who is proactive, approachable and comfortable building relationships.

You don't need to be an expert in every aspect of events, communications and fundraising. More important to us is someone who can take ownership of their work, communicate confidently and spot opportunities rather than waiting for them to arrive.

You should be:

• A confident communicator who enjoys engaging with different people and organisations.

• Comfortable approaching businesses, community groups and members of the public to ask for support.

• Organised and able to manage events and activities from planning through to completion.

• Able to communicate effectively through social media and adapt content for different audiences.

• Creative and willing to develop new ideas for fundraising and engagement.

• Able to build and maintain positive relationships with supporters and stakeholders.

• Comfortable representing River Kids publicly.

• Able to work independently while contributing to a very small, collaborative team.

• Practical and willing to get involved when needed.

• Able to manage competing priorities and take responsibility for seeing work through.

Experience in events, fundraising, communications, community engagement or the third sector would be valuable. However, we recognise that relevant skills can be developed in different settings and welcome applicants who can demonstrate transferable experience.

What success will look like

The Events & Communications Officer will help River Kids become better connected, better understood and better supported within our community.

Success in the role will include:

• Maintaining and developing River Kids' established fundraising events.

• Successfully delivering approximately 3–4 charity-led events each year.

• Developing new events and fundraising opportunities where appropriate.

• Increasing meaningful engagement with River Kids through social media and community activity.

• Growing the number of individuals, groups and businesses fundraising for or supporting River Kids.

• Developing new relationships with businesses and community partners.

• Maintaining strong relationships with existing supporters.

• Increasing opportunities for River Kids to be represented and recognised within the local community.

• Using communications effectively to demonstrate the need for and impact of River Kids' work.

Working at River Kids

River Kids is a small charity, and that means our roles are varied. While you will have clear responsibility for events and communications, there will be occasions when everyone gets involved in the practical work required to support children and families.

We're looking for someone who will enjoy that environment: someone who can organise an event, speak confidently to a potential supporter, create an engaging social media post and then roll up their sleeves and help the team when things get busy.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair Trade Nation.

As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.

We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Human Resources
• Property, leases, surveying
• Retail sales and management
• Business management
• Finance, funding, ethical investment

Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.

We’re looking for a creative and experienced Communications Officer to join our team and help strengthen SBRCC’s voice, reach and impact.

You’ll lead the development and delivery of our communications, helping to raise awareness of sexual violence and our services, strengthen relationships with survivors, professionals, communities and partners, and showcase the difference our work makes. The role combines strategic communications with creative content, digital engagement, campaigns and media, with opportunities to explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can be used responsibly and ethically to strengthen our work.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of developing and delivering communications across a range of channels

• Experience of managing websites and social media and producing high-quality content for different audiences

• An understanding of strategic communications, audience engagement and accessible, inclusive and trauma informed communications

• Excellent communication, planning and relationship-building skills, with a creative approach to developing engaging content

We offer:

• A supportive workplace

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to shape and develop SBRCC’s communications and increase the reach and impact of our work

The role is home-based, with occasional travel for meetings, events, training and other activities within the Scottish Borders and elsewhere in Scotland.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We’re looking for an organised, approachable and experienced Office Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

You’ll play an important role in keeping our Centre and organisational systems running smoothly, as well as being a key first point of contact for survivors and other organisations. The role includes general office administration, managing referrals and our case management database, data collection and reporting, supporting GDPR and HR processes, and providing administrative support across the wider team.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with and maintaining effective office systems

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and organisations

• A good working knowledge of IT, alongside an understanding of data protection and GDPR processes

We offer:

• A supportive workplace

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to play a key role in a specialist organisation supporting survivors of sexual violence

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to appoint an independent member to its Advisory Audit Board (AAB) which provides advice to the Parliament’s Clerk/Chief Executive and, where appropriate, the SPCB on financial management and reporting, audit, risk and governance matters. The independent members of the AAB also provide advice to the independent officeholders supported by the SPCB.

The successful candidate will hold or will have held senior positions the private, public, or voluntary sectors with a high degree of expertise and experience in governance and accountability. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills are essential.

The time commitment is expected to be around 15 days per annum and is remunerated at £390.31 per day.

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.

Join us to help improve the lives of disabled children, young people and their families and carers by becoming our new Family Worker in Fife.

As Family Worker you will be providing information, emotional and practical support to families with children with a wide range of additional support needs, empowering them to understand and access the support available to them from external services.

The Family Worker role is essential in ensuring that families get the right help when they need it most.

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

·experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional support needs

·excellent relationship building skills

·knowledge of children’s rights, trauma informed and inclusive practices

·an understanding of child and adult protection practices

·excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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:

This Support Worker Nights role at our Kilmarnock Whatriggs Service involves working on a rota covering night shifts weekly, including select weekend work. This role is part time, involving 20 hours of work per week and is based at a service supporting care-experienced young people between the ages of 16-25.

Main Responsibilities:

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. 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.

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.