We’re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at our Edinburgh Nicholson Street shop.

About you

You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.

Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.

You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.

About Shelter Scotland

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Working for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland in our shops will allow you to use all your skills to meet the challenge of turning a bag of donated items into income. Retail experience is preferable, although not essential. A positive cando

attitude is what we value. If you are creative and like working with others, especially a team of loyal volunteers, apply now.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Store Manager for our new Inverness store.

You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland is an organisation that takes the health and well-being of everyone seriously, including all colleagues. We have a schedule of activities and learning opportunities focused on Health and Wellbeing. We

offer a generous annual leave allowance, a workplace pension scheme, paid time off for ill health and access to an employee assistance package.

As well as being a vital member of the local community, you’d be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Working for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland in our shops will allow you to use all your skills to meet the challenge of turning a bag of donated items into income. Retail experience is preferable, although not essential. A positive cando

attitude is what we value. If you are creative and like working with others, especially a team of loyal volunteers, apply now.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager for our new Inverness store. You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be

innovative in achieving your targets.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland is an organisation that takes the health and well-being of everyone seriously, including all colleagues. We have a schedule of activities and learning opportunities focused on Health and Wellbeing. We

offer a generous annual leave allowance, a workplace pension scheme, paid time off for ill health and access to an employee assistance package.

As well as being a vital member of the local community, you’d be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

The Church of Scotland is seeking a creative and visionary Training Development Worker to help inspire and equip people across our Church for deeper discipleship, mission, and lifelong learning. This is a role for someone who believes in the transformative power of Christian formation and wants to help congregations, leaders, and communities grow in confidence, faith, and impact.

In this role, you will shape the learning resources that help people discover their calling, strengthen their faith, and serve with imagination and courage. You will contribute to the design and development of engaging materials—written, visual and digital—that support discipleship and leadership across congregations and presbyteries. You will bring ideas to life through film, scripts, guides and creative digital content, helping ensure that learning is accessible to people wherever they are.

Working collaboratively across the Faith Action Programme, you will contribute to the growth of Church of Scotland Learning on our Circle platform by refreshing existing materials, analysing engagement, and helping to maintain and enhance our Ascend website.

You will bring a strong understanding of mission and discipleship, experience in developing learning materials, and an ability to communicate across a wide range of audiences and theological perspectives. You will be comfortable with digital tools, confident managing projects, and motivated by seeing others grow through the resources you help create.

This post carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a committed Christian with an active church connection, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

If you are energised by the opportunity to resource the Church, to support faith formation, and to take a creative role in shaping how people learn, lead, and live out the gospel, we would be delighted to receive your application.

My Support Day is currently seeking new Board Members. My Support Day is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees, who guide and oversee our organisation. Our board is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with an interest in supporting families and loved ones who are affected by someone else's substance use,

The main aim of My Support Day is to support families who are affected by someone else's substance use. My Support Day is a charity based within South Lanarkshire which supports families and loved ones who have been affected by someone else’s substance use. The support is person centred, and individuals are supported via 1:1, support group both face to face and online.

My Support Day are provision holders and distributors of Naloxone.

We are also in partnership between Liber8 to deliver the service FREE – Family Recovery Everyone Everywhere. This service is based across South Lanarkshire to access one-to-one support, group support, learning and development and events for the whole family. This service will also offer counselling, mediation and therapeutic services to Individuals using the service which can tailor their support to suit their needs.

Our Board wishes to expand its skills base and welcomes individuals with relevant financial, community and business experience. We are looking to attract individuals with skills and experience ranging from social media, human resources, community learning & development, legal, finance/fundraising, marketing and, most importantly, an interest in the wellbeing of families who are affected by someone else's substance use with a passion to make family recovery visible.

The position of trustee is a voluntary position, but travel expenses and other reasonable expenses accrued when carrying out the role will be paid.

Time Commitment

We ask board member candidates for a minimum commitment of attending 1 meeting every quarter, held online or in person, with email contact on matters arising between meetings. Alongside this, additional requests may be made for support with board activities such as recruitment of staff on an occasional basis

Changes East Lothian is looking for new Board members!

Are you interested in taking on a new challenge and helping those experiencing mental health issues in East Lothian?

In response to expanding the capacity of the Board and succession planning, Changes East Lothian is seeking up to five new trustees.

We anticipate that you can provide evidence of transferable skills, or experience of operating as a trustee or non-executive director.

Applications of those with experience of the following areas will be prioritised:

• Leadership in a relevant position
• Involvement in mental health, social care or the third sector
• People, HR, employment law and organisational culture;
• Business, finance or operations at an executive level.
• IT, digital, marketing, digital and comms

About Changes East Lothian

Changes was established in 1996 as a community health project and since then we have evolved and grown to the medium sized charity we are today. As we celebrate turning 30 this year, we have the opportunity to launch our new 5-year strategic plan 2026-2031and with it, reinvigorate our Board with new membership.

It has been an exciting time of change and progression for us over the last few years and we are ready to develop our systems and processes with further development opportunities and creative thinking in facing the challenges of succeeding in the third sector. Our Changes East Lothian mission is to provide everyone in East Lothian the opportunity to access a choice of activities, therapy, information, training and support that help enable positive mental health and wellbeing through individual autonomy, learning, reflection, empowerment, and connection.

We are a community at Changes, and our values include compassion, responsiveness, and life-long learning for all. As you can imagine, it is challenging working in this arena but also extremely rewarding.

Who we are looking for:

We would like applicants to:

• Empathise with our vision, mission and values;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort;
• Exercise sound and independent judgement;
• Think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically;
• Get to know our team of staff and volunteers;
• Keep themselves and the charity mission-focused;
• Analyse and evaluate information and other evidence in the execution of their duties.

Could you be part of something different? We have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference at the Lodging House Mission (LHM360).

The post of Chaplain allows the Church to be actively and visibly involved in the life of LHM360 in a way that is real, relational and consistent.

As a day centre supporting people experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and deep social exclusion, the postholder will journey with people who use the service as well as staff and volunteers, offering pastoral care, spiritual conversation and prayer when invited. Alongside this you would strengthen meaningful connections between LHM306 and local churches and faith communities.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

The post of Peer Support Worker offers an exciting opportunity to improve the lives of people living with HIV and plays a vital role in Waverley Care and Scotland's ambition to reach Zero HIV Transmission by 2030.

This post will provide support services for all people living with HIV in the Lothian area, through community-based and peer support interventions focusing on reducing HIV stigma and improving wellbeing. The role will involve participating in presentations to community groups and organisations to raise awareness of HIV and to enable audiences to better understand what it is like to live with HIV. This includes working in conjunction with clinicians at various health settings to provide accessible peer support. Waverley Care peer support training is available for any applicants who have previously not undertaken full peer mentor training.

You will:

• Manage key worker responsibilities for a caseload of service users, who are people living with HIV that need additional support to access treatment and care, maintain good health, or improve their wellbeing
• Be involved in the training and development of our peer support services, as well as using their own lived experience to address HIV stigma.
• Work with service users to create a personal plan, using the Waverley Care baseline assessment tool, with identified outcomes and carry out regular reviews of these plans
• Provide in-clinic peer support to people at different health clinical settings across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
• Provide one-to-one peer support to service users to identify and overcome barriers to improving their health and well-being
• Facilitate opportunities for one-to-one and group peer support
• Promote the value of testing to different communities at risk of a BBV and offer BBV testing where appropriate
• Deliver BBV and sexual health advice and support through support interventions, events and outreach activities

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who:

• A demonstrable interest in, and passion for, improving the lives of people affected by blood-borne viruses (BBVs), in particular people disproportionately affected by HIV
• Living with HIV and experience of delivering peer support, which demonstrated good boundaries and support knowledge.
• Demonstrable experience in working with vulnerable groups, particularly those who are at heightened risk of HIV transmission
• Able to use their personal life experiences to influence positive change by offering support and guidance to others who might be dealing with similar challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in project activity and leading in an area of work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences
• Be a strong team player, able to use your initiative and reflect on your practice
• Interested in development opportunities and further training

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Role and Responsibilities

Weekly:

• Managing data entry, monitoring and reporting data necessary for grant reporting; providing reports and analysis to the Project Coordinator
• Keep foodbank paperwork up to date and relevant.
• Shred confidential paperwork.
• Send thank you letters to supporters
• Check and respond to emails and Facebook messages.
• Keep volunteer records up to date.

As required:

• Prepare agenda for management meetings and send to the Foodbank Co-ordinator, before circulating to the management group.
• Prepare minutes at foodbank planning meetings and circulate to the management group, within 1 week, after the meeting takes place.
• Set up refreshments for meetings and groups.
• Create new forms, spreadsheets or documents to ensure the foodbank and advice service runs as efficiently as possible.
• Develop flyers, posters and promotional materials for use by the foodbank.
• Recommend new technologies that will make the work of the foodbank and advice service more streamlined and safer.
• Produce quarterly volunteers and supporter's newsletter.
• Oversee and supply the needs of volunteers, such as lanyards, uniform and equipment.
• Ensure rotas for volunteers are completed & communicated in a timely manner.
• Update all social media sharing, in conjunction with the social media volunteer.
• Keep foodbank publicity up to date.
• Assist in the set-up of Foodbank activities.
• Ordering stationary, promotional and office supplies as required by the foodbank
• Provide support to the Treasurer and other members of the Management Group.
• Monitor Health & Safety practices and ensure that all recording is kept up to date, such as fire alarm testing, emergency lighting tests, PAT tests etc
• Work under the direction of the Project Manager on new initiatives. And undertake any other reasonable tasks at a commensurate level as requested by the Foodbank Project Coordinator.
• Every 6 months/Annually:
• Carry out Risk Assessments for new activities.
• Ensure that a fire drill is carried out at least twice a year. (Bring this to the attention of the management group in January and August each year)
• Keep all Church of Scotland and Foodbank policies and procedures are up to date and clearly displayed.

Full job description is available to download below.

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

As a Support Worker, you will plan and deliver a range of inclusive, social, recreational and adventure play activities at The Yard.

Position: Respite Club Support Worker

Location: Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh

Salary: £13.65 per hour

Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 1.00pm to 6.30pm (Sessional Support Worker contracts also available)

Benefits:32 days holiday per annum (pro rata - including public holidays), training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme

About the role:

As a Support Worker you will work to deliver inclusive, social, recreational play activities such as arts & crafts, indoor and outdoor play for children and young people with disabilities and additional support needs on a 1:1 basis.

About you:

Is creating fun and friendship your superpower?

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.

This job is for you if you:

• Have experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities in a play or youth work setting (or in a home environment)
• Enjoy enabling children and young people to play and socialise in an inclusive way
• Can work in a flexible manner both on a 1:1 basis and as part of a wider team of Support Workers and Playworkers
• Are prepared to assist and undertake personal care with individual children, if required (which may include the use of hoists and / or additional equipment.)