Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 12th May 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 12th May 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

About Us

Braveheart is a forward-thinking health promotion charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Braveheart has been providing community-based health services in Forth Valley for 30 years and is well established in the locality.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Walking Development Officer to lead and grow our community walking initiative in Falkirk District. You will play a key role in encouraging more people to walk regularly, improving both physical and mental health outcomes across the community. The mission is to make walking accessible, enjoyable, and a natural part of everyday life. A key aspect of the role includes promoting our walking programme through outreach and marketing activities.

Our walks are delivered by our team of committed volunteers, and it is the Development Officers responsibility to recruit, train and support volunteer walk leaders in their role.

The post is funded by Walking Scotland initially up to 31st March 2027. Further funding will be applied for during the year.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about health promotion and community engagement with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with local community health organisations networks and knowledge of the local area will be an advantage. Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post responsibilities and person specification.

What We Offer

• A supportive and flexible working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network (ESEN) provides a range of networking and support services to a membership in excess of 250 social enterprises and social entrepreneurs in the city including the provision of an e-newsletter; a business support programme; regular network meetings and training events; promotion of the sector through various channels and representation of social enterprises to the public and private sector. ESEN is supported by the Scottish Government, City of Edinburgh Council and Business Gateway and is a partner in the Edinburgh Third Sector Interface. It is a small but very active organisation. You can find out more at esen.scot

Job purpose

The Member Engagement Officer is responsible for increasing membership of the Network, encouraging member engagement with network activities and identifying and addressing individual member’s support needs through awareness raising activities, outreach and signposting.

The post holder is required to work with colleagues and partners to design and deliver suitable events and activities reflecting member needs and to develop new member benefits.

You will be required to manage your own workload and liaise with and support the Chief Executive, management committee members, colleagues and other stakeholders as necessary to complete all tasks whilst working in a way that creates a positive and respectful environment for everyone.

You must be able to maintain professional standards of confidentiality and discretion in all areas of work and communicate effectively and professionally with all staff, volunteers, members, partners and stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide trauma recovery support to children, young people and families throughout care, protection and justice processes.
• Complete high-quality assessments of need and risk to inform recovery planning and ongoing support.
• Deliver flexible outreach support across Ayrshire and island communities, based on the needs of children and families.
• Provide advocacy support to help children, young people and families express their views and navigate complex systems.
• Deliver and support participation activities, group work and events to gather the views and experiences of children, young people and families.
• Build positive working relationships with professionals involved in children’s care, protection and justice journeys.
• Contribute to participation and influencing work by sharing the experiences and views of children, young people and families to support system improvement.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Supported children, young people and families who have experienced trauma, abuse or harm.
• Assessed risk and need and developed supportive plans with children and families.
• Worked collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• Delivered direct support and group work with children, young people or families.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and respond flexibly to changing needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to have open, honest and constructive conversations.
• Commitment to Children First values and trauma-informed practice.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light card discount
• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

• With love, we put children first.
• With purpose, we transform lives together.
• With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people.

The Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) was created by the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act which was passed in February 2011 to promote awareness of patient rights and responsibilities and provide advice and support to those wishing to give feedback or comments, or to raise concerns or complaints about NHS care received.

The PASS is provided by PASS Advisers who work from within CABx which exist to provide confidential, free, independent, and impartial advice to those who live and work in the local area. Each CAB provides a service to the people in the local area through its main office as well as through outreach provision in outlying areas.

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for a client-focused individual, to join as a Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) Adviser to help ensure clients get the support they need to provide feedback or comments, or to raise concerns or complaints to the NHS so

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant recent experience. Applicants should also demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, be well organised and be proficient in using a range of IT tools to carry out their work, including case recording systems and Microsoft Office

Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, the successful applicant will be able to work both on their own initiative as well as part of a team and must be willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to give citizens access to free, impartial and confidential advice helping them to make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however, they choose to access it.

Employee benefits

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 43 days (pro rata) annual leave including public holidays and a pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution (min. 5% employee contribution).

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

We are looking for two confident, innovative and collaborative Community Connections Co-ordinators for the Tayside area. You will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating a range of activity and support groups for people living with dementia. This includes drop-in sessions, therapeutic group activities, carer support, Dementia Café style provision and brain health and prevention initiatives.

Delivery will follow a community hub model, with a regular presence in identified local venues or Alzheimer Scotland premises within the Tayside area, typically operating for a half or full day per week.

The role also involves supporting a small team of volunteers who contribute to the delivery of services. Providing guidance, encouragement, and informal supervision. Fostering a positive team culture and ensuring volunteers feel confident and valued in their roles.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

A full and valid driving licence, access to a vehicle during working time and willingness to travel within a designated local area is essential for this role.

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Services provide access to a range of

supported self-management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have experienced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke

by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their

condition, maxinmise independence and improve their long term wellbeing.

The Stroke Nurse will also help deliver the evidence-based, six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme, supporting people to build confidence and skills in managing their long-term health.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in

either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support, payment of NMC annual registration fees and life assurance.

Partick Thistle Charitable Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Community Employability Officer to support young people aged 16–18 across communities in North Glasgow.

This exciting role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and will focus on engaging and inspiring young people by connecting them with opportunities within both the football and wider business sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing participants’ entrepreneurial thinking, employability skills, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and support young people (aged 16–18) from North Glasgow communities
• Plan and deliver engaging workshops and masterclasses focused on employability, enterprise, and entrepreneurship
• Provide person centred pathway opportunities into football-related and business environments
• Facilitate programmes based at Firhill Stadium and Petershill Park
• Build positive relationships with participants, partners, and stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes and participant progress
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and wider Trust team

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of working with young people, particularly those aged 16–18
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Experience delivering workshops, training, or group sessions
• Knowledge of employability, enterprise, or youth development programmes
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds

Desirable:

• Understanding of community sport, football, or charitable sector delivery
• Experience of partnership working across education, employability, or business sectors

The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (F&BV CDT) is a locally based charity which (primarily) aims to address poverty and inequality. F&BV CDT is also dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being in our communities. We believe that mental health is essential for overall well-being and strive to create supportive environments for individuals facing mental health challenges.

We own/manage on behalf of the community; two facilities. The Hub and Eastfield Development Centre. The successful candidate will work with the F&BV CDT Team, who operate within both buildings depending on the group or activity being provided.

Overview:

We are seeking a passionate, innovative and committed Development Worker to join our team. This role will focus on implementing programs and initiatives aimed at improving mental health and well-being within the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health support, community development, and a strong understanding of the challenges individuals face.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement (with team and partner support) mental health support programmes, groups, activities and workshops.

• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness about mental health services and resources.

• Collaborate with local groups, organisations and relevant partners

• Provide support, guidance and enhance our referral systems for individuals seeking mental health assistance.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and projects and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

• Advocate for mental health and wellbeing initiatives to be based within the local community: encourage and enable the development and the provision of mental health and wellbeing services and resources within the local communities.

• Recruit, induct local volunteers, provide or enable access to training.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in mental health, community development, or related areas.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge, understanding about the impact of poverty and health inequalities on health and wellbeing

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of mental health issues and available resources.

• Passion for supporting individuals in improving their mental well-being.

• Experience of working independently, whilst upholding policies and procedures.

• Lived experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

• Full Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• PVG will be required

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• A supportive management team and board of trustees.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.