Independent Age is the national charity working towards ending financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free information and advice to older people without enough money to live on, while our external training equips professionals with the information they need to support older people on low incomes. Through our grants programme, we fund and support hundreds of local charities 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 believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. 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 (Scotland) 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 as they relate to older people. Experience of working within a high-volume advice setting and advice supervision framework such as the AQS framework.

We plan to further develop our advice offer in Scotland to cover advice around charging for Social Care, so whilst not essential, knowledge of this area, or a desire to develop will 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 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 is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 21 hours per week.

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. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.

With an employee engagement score of 98%, colleagues say Independent Age is a great place to work. You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Agehere.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a range of local and national participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy, and practice, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

This role will contribute to this aspiration through supporting the delivery of a policy and public affairs influencing programme supported by members from across the country. The overarching purpose of this role is to develop our local and national work to influence elected representatives from across Scotland’s political parties in a way that is shaped directly and indirectly by the lived reality of the Care Experienced population in Scotland.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

Falkirk Football Community Foundation is recruiting a Centre Circle Project Lead and a Family Support Coach to help establish our new whole family support programme.

We are looking for people who care about getting support right for families. People who listen without judgement, build trust and follow through with practical help.

Following a successful award from the Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund, we are joining four other football community charities across Scotland to deliver Centre Circle. Together, we will help families access practical, financial and wellbeing support earlier and more easily.

Here in Falkirk, you will have the opportunity to shape that support from the outset, working alongside families and drawing on the Foundation’s programmes, community connections and local partnerships.

You will work directly with families, helping them identify their priorities and take practical steps towards their own goals. We are looking for someone who can build relationships, support people through difficult circumstances and help them access the services and opportunities they need.

THIS IS NOT NOT A FOOTBALL COACHING ROLE.

Falkirk Football Community Foundation is recruiting a Centre Circle Project Lead and a Family Support Coach to help establish our new whole family support programme.

We are looking for people who care about getting support right for families. People who listen without judgement, build trust and follow through with practical help.

Following a successful award from the Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund, we are joining four other football community charities across Scotland to deliver Centre Circle. Together, we will help families access practical, financial and wellbeing support earlier and more easily.

Here in Falkirk, you will have the opportunity to shape that support from the outset, working alongside families and drawing on the Foundation’s programmes, community connections and local partnerships.

You will lead delivery in Falkirk, manage and support the Family Support Coaches, and coordinate work with local services and the wider partnership. We are looking for someone with family support or related experience who can guide a team, make sound decisions and turn a plan into dependable support.

Lead Services That Make Care and Lives Better

At Wheatley Care, we believe everyone is entitled to live an independent, healthy and happy life, filled with opportunity. Our vision is to deliver care that feels personal and matters most to the people we work for. We listen, we learn and we deliver, ensuring the people we support remain at the heart of every decision we make. Our values of Excellence, Inclusion, Ambition and Trust underpin everything we do.

We're looking for an experienced and inspirational Health & Wellbeing Manager to lead our specialist Lanarkshire Self-Directed Support Services, supporting adults across the region to achieve positive outcomes and live the lives they choose.

This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader to shape high-quality services that support people with diverse and often complex needs, while developing and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding person-centred support every day.

About Lanarkshire SDS

Lanarkshire SDS is a dynamic and growing service providing tailored support to adults throughout North and South Lanarkshire. Our teams work alongside individuals living in their own homes to help them maintain independence, improve their health and wellbeing, build community connections and achieve meaningful personal goals.

We're proud that our service has achieved a Grade 5 (Very Good) Care Inspectorate rating, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, personalised support and positive outcomes for the people we work for.

The people we support may have:

• Mental health support needs
• Learning disabilities
• Autism and neurodivergence
• Physical disabilities
• Acquired brain injuries
• Alcohol or substance-related support needs
• Age-related frailty and cognitive decline

Every support package is unique, requiring creative, outcome-focused leadership and a commitment to delivering services that genuinely place people at the centre of decision-making.

The Role

As Health & Wellbeing Manager, you will provide operational and strategic leadership across Lanarkshire SDS, ensuring services remain innovative, responsive and compliant while promoting exceptional outcomes for the people we support.

You will play a key role in delivering Wheatley Care's ambition to provide personalised services, care to be proud of and better lives, helping people achieve independence, choice and control over their future.

You will:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams across several Lanarkshire locations.
• Drive excellence in person-centred and outcome-focused support practices.
• Champion the principles of Self-Directed Support, choice and independence.
• Develop positive partnerships with health and social care professionals, local authorities, families and community organisations.
• Monitor quality, performance and compliance against Care Inspectorate standards.
• Support and develop Health & Wellbeing Leads and frontline colleagues.
• Take responsibility for service performance, staffing and budget management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and learning.
• Use customer feedback, insight and lived experience to shape service improvement and enhance outcomes.
• Ensure individuals are supported to maximise opportunities within their local communities and develop meaningful connections.
• Lead services through growth, transformation and positive change.
• Foster an inclusive environment where dignity, respect and safety are fundamental to the support we provide.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proven leader who combines professional expertise with compassion, resilience and a genuine commitment to improving lives.

You will bring:

• Substantial management experience within social care, health and wellbeing services.
• Strong knowledge of Self-Directed Support principles and legislation.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs in community-based services.
• A track record of delivering high-performing, person-centred services.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets and service performance indicators.
• The ability to influence, inspire and develop successful teams.
• Strong partnership working skills and experience of building effective stakeholder relationships.
• A relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Leadership and Management or equivalent.

Why Wheatley Care?

At Wheatley Care, we recognise that outstanding care begins with outstanding people. That's why we're investing in our colleagues through leadership development, workforce planning, learning opportunities and a values-driven culture where people are empowered to make a difference.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead a highly regarded service with a Grade 5 (Very Good) Care Inspectorate rating.
• Influence the future direction of Self-Directed Support services across Lanarkshire.
• Develop and mentor future leaders.
• Work within a supportive and ambitious organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Help shape services that are personalised, responsive and built around what matters most to the people we work for.
• Make a meaningful difference to people's lives every single day.
• Join an organisation at an exciting point in its journey as an independent, sector-leading care provider.

If you're a passionate leader who believes in empowering people to live independently, build meaningful lives and achieve their personal outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Wheatley Care and help us deliver care to be proud of, personalised services and better lives for people across Lanarkshire.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Kelly Lavery

Director of Operations - SDS

07584 798 875

Kelly.Lavery@wheatley-care.com

Aberlour Sycamore Services- Fort William, is a residential care home for children and young people between the ages of 12 years and 18 years old, helping them to live and grow in a community setting. We work using a Dyadic Developmental Practice model which means that we ensure that the child and their behaviour is understood and the child feels as safe as possible at home, in school and in social activities.

‘Staff have a warm and friendly approach with the young people and there are plenty of organised activities for the young people to take part in’-Child Care professional working with Sycamore Fort William.

What we are looking for....

You will contribute to the leadership, management and development of services for children, young people and families in line with planned objectives and assist with service review and evaluation. You will play an important role in the overall management function of the service.

There will be an expectation that you work part of your hours on a shift rota, that will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with the exception of one back shift per week (2pm to 10pm) and one day of a weekend monthly and be part of the on call rota including every 5th weekend.

You will have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a in a residential or community setting and understand the impact of trauma on social inclusion. You are required to meet the qualifications requirement for this post which is at SCQF Level 8 (eg. HNC, SVQ Level 4). This post requires you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Residential Child Care Worker with Supervisory Responsibilities.

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. 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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

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About Aberlour Sycamore Inverness…

At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. The children we support are presently not able to live safely with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives.

Our experienced team seek to create a comfortable home for them where they can grow and flourish, participating in educational and community activities to achieve their goals.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker to join our team in Inverness, you will work 37.5 hours per week working in a residential house which is home for up to five young people. Our Residential Workers support our young people, helping them to achieve and overcome the challenges they face. At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the change to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. Working therapeutically with the young people our aim is to help young people to develop their confidence and self-worth and therefore to maximise their potential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives.

As a Residential Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals through supporting them with different daily activities. These activities can include college, different hobbies and attending fun groups. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role.

This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepovers. Shifts are set monthly, however may be altered to suit the needs of the service.

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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Cairn is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer to deliver an effective service within the Maintenance Team, providing excellent customer service through face-to-face interactions, telephone calls and written communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and assist the Maintenance Manager with the delivery of the repairs contracts and ensure repairs are completed on time and meet a high standard.
• Monitor and supervise specialist contractors undertaking non-standard repairs and ensure safety, certification, quality and completion of all works before final invoices are payable and in line with agreed costs and our designated budgets.
• Provide delivery of void repairs process.
• Supervision, task allocation, quality control and any other duties requested by Maintenance manager in regard to our Estate caretaker service.
• Provide advice, guidance and permission in line with relevant policies and procedures such as alterations or rechargeable repairs to ensure a consistent service is provided.
• Deliver partnership working across the organisation to improve performance and ensure collaborative work and a consistency of service.
• Responsible for the delivery of insurance works
• Deliver effective customer service, to ensure we meet our agreed Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements and in line with legislative requirements.
• Perform effective data management to enable accurate reporting and monitoring on our repairs budget and rechargeable and recoverable costs are claimed through third party sources, such as Scottish Government for medical adaptations or insurable works.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For:

• Educated to HND level or other relevant professional qualifications or substantial experience in property and asset management systems. Experience in property and asset management systems to ensure the upkeep of stock condition data.
• Awareness and understanding of Awaabs Law within The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026.
• An understanding of or able to reference the following: COSHH, IOSH, CDM2015, Gas Safe level 2, Electrical safety awareness, Fire safety awareness, Legionella control, Asbestos Control.
• We are seeking someone who has Project management experience and understanding
• Ability to work under pressure, co-ordinate a varied and complex workload in a busy office environment.
• Clerk of Work experience would be desirable.
• Full UK Drivers Licence with access to a vehicle.
• A Basic Disclosure is required for this role.

Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work

Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!

Cairn HA is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.

EMMS International is Scotland’s longest-serving international healthcare charity, working with partners across India, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Scotland and Zambia to improve access to healthcare and strengthen health systems.

Following a recent organisational review and restructure, and the appointment of a new Director of Fundraising, EMMS is entering an ambitious period of income growth. The charity currently generates around £400,000 per year through grants, individual giving, campaigns and appeals, with significant potential to grow this further.

Abeer Macintyre Consultancy is now recruiting a Fundraising Manager to join EMMS and help grow its individual giving and community fundraising activity.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy, you will:

• grow individual giving, appeals and regular giving
• develop community and challenge-event fundraising
• build strong relationships with supporters, groups and fundraisers
• deliver excellent supporter stewardship
• manage and analyse supporter data through Raiser’s Edge NXT
• identify new opportunities to increase engagement and income
• support campaigns, events and wider fundraising activity.

You will have at least two years’ charity fundraising experience, with a strong track record of coordinating fundraising activity and generating income. You will also bring strong relationship-building, communication, organisational and analytical skills.

EMMS offers flexible and home working, 25–30 days’ annual leave, an 8% employer pension contribution, life assurance and other benefits. Compressed hours or a four-day working week may also be considered.

The successful candidate must live in Scotland and attend EMMS’s Edinburgh office for a minimum of one day per week.

Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK!

As an integral part of Street League’s East Scotland team, we have an exciting opportunity to join our company as a Progressions Coordinator.

Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health and employment.

The Role

The Progressions Coordinator works in partnership with their delivery partner (Youth & Community Coach) in delivering and administering Street League’s core programmes in their specific local areas.

You will be responsible for:

1. Securing employment, education and training opportunities for Street League participants and supporting them to progress. You will do this by locally securing and sharing job/training opportunities for young people.
2. The delivery of Street League’s Academy, in which you will deliver group employability and personal development workshops and qualifications.
3. Establishing and maintaining partnerships with referral agencies and develop further partnerships with employers or colleges in order to secure suitable opportunities for our participants.
4. Monitoring and reporting are essential to this role.

Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.