Break the Silence is a registered charity in Scotland and a company limited by guarantee. We make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+ across East and North Ayrshire. We are a centre of excellence, offering a professional counselling service, accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. We follow the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions.
About the role
We seek people to support the existing board and staff team in evolving the charity further. Having recently reviewed the skillset of the existing board, we especially welcome people with experience of Digital, IT systems and Finance.
Board meetings are held online quarterly lasting 2.5hs/meeting and some additional time is required outside meeting times to read board papers, where invited, to attend in-person events or training, or where there is voluntary participation in additional board sub group activities. Trustees need not be local and remote trustees are welcome given the online meeting format.
Trustee appointments are for a three year period, renewable thereafter in accordance with our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
We seek applicants who understand the community we serve and we value the diversity of opinion, thought and experience new board members can bring. Key responsibilities include; strategic oversight, financial governance, and safeguarding responsibilities. For more information on the duties of a charity trustee, please visit: OSCR | Charity trustee duties
About you
This role may appeal to those wishing to volunteer as a trustee for the first time, or to an experienced trustee seeking a new challenge. A full induction will be provided to include training in trauma and safeguarding.
It is important that potential candidates share our values of being compassionate and collaborative, effective and knowledgeable in supporting those affected by childhood sexual trauma and support the charity’s vision to influence and inform within the sector.
This post is unremunerated and PVG is required as this is considered a regulated role. In addition, we must comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. Within section 69 of the 2005 Act amended by the 2023 Act, there is specific criteria which disqualifies an individual from acting as a charity trustee. A full list of criteria is given here: OSCR | Annex 1: Criteria for disqualification. All candidates must meet eligibility requirements.
We are a registered disability confident employer and will be flexible throughout the recruitment process and welcome the opportunity to discuss alternative application methods/interview formats.
With funding from 2026-29 from the Scottish Government, we are excited to expand our gambling team, the Scottish Gambling Education Hub, to increase our capacity and strengthen the support we provide across Scotland.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub. The role will focus on working with children and young people, practitioners, families and partner organisations across the Highlands and Islands.
This work will be supported by colleagues from the Scottish Gambling Education Hub and is not the sole responsibility of the post holder.
We are looking for a senior practitioner with excellent communication, leadership and partnership-building skills, and a strong track record of developing and delivering community-based work with children and young people, practitioners and families.
Hybrid working:Home-based with the option of a co-working space with a locality partner organisation. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
The cost of business travel and accommodation across the Highlands and Islands are covered by Fast Forward
Attendance at the Fast Forward office, 4 Bernard Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6PP, is required one day per month, to attend the Staff Meeting. Reasonable travel expenses and any necessary accommodation associated with attending the meeting will be covered by Fast Forward.
Organisation Profile
Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work organisation, supporting children and young people to make informed choices and take a harm reduction approach to risk-taking behaviours, helping to reduce negative impacts on their lives, their families and wider communities.
We promote health through programmes and resources developed by, with and for young people.
Integrity - Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research
Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.
Inclusive - We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.
Collaborative - We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field
Organisational Profile
Transform Forth Valley is a Scottish registered charity and company limited by guarantee (SC033772), providing a wide range of services to support individuals and families experiencing inequality, trauma, addiction and health challenges across Forth Valley.
Since 2007 we have worked alongside individuals, families and communities to improve wellbeing, reduce inequality and create opportunities for sustainable change. Our person-centred approach recognises that challenges such as substance use, poor health, financial hardship, housing instability and social exclusion are often interconnected and require holistic support.
Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live more fulfilled lives. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and achieve sustainable change.
Vision Statement
A Scotland that is healthy, inclusive, and free from inequality, trauma, and addiction. Where everyone thrives, reaches their full potential, has a safe place to call home, and can lead long, happy, fulfilling lives.
Mission Statement
Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live a more fulfilled life. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and to achieve sustainable change.
Core Values
Compassion • Inclusion • Respect • Partnership
You can find out more about Transform Forth Valley here: transformfv.org.uk.
Role Profile
Transform Forth Valley is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of a charity that supports individuals and families affected by inequality, trauma, addiction and health challenges across Forth Valley.
As a Trustee, you will play an important role in the governance and strategic direction of the organisation, helping to ensure that Transform Forth Valley continues to deliver high-quality services, remains financially sustainable and meets its charitable objectives.
We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience. Previous Board experience is not essential, and we would encourage applications from people who are committed to our values and passionate about making a positive difference within local communities.
Trustees contribute to:
• Setting and maintaining the charity's vision, mission and values.
• Supporting strategic planning and organisational development.
• Monitoring performance and managing risk.
• Ensuring strong governance, compliance and accountability.
• Supporting the financial stewardship of the organisation.
• Acting as ambassadors for Transform Forth Valley.
Board meetings are normally held every six weeks via Microsoft Teams, with occasional in-person meetings and events across Forth Valley. Full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policies.
We are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Whether you have previous Trustee experience or are considering your first Board role, we would be pleased to hear from you. We are looking for people who share our values, can think strategically, and are committed to supporting the continued development of Transform Forth Valley.
A national role with the opportunity to shape health and safety across Cornerstone.
We have a great opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional to influence practice at a national level.
Working with colleagues across our organisation you'll strengthen governance, improve consistency and develop practical approaches to managing risk.
Based at our Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen office, this role offers hybrid working alongside regular travel across our services and locations. You'll work closely with teams across Cornerstone, building relationships and providing visible, practical health and safety leadership.
About the role
At Cornerstone, our purpose is to enable the people we support to live valued lives in their communities.
As our Health and Safety Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring our approach to health and safety supports this purpose while meeting our legal and regulatory responsibilities.
You'll be Cornerstone’s competent person for health and safety, helping colleagues understand legal requirements, manage risk effectively and embed a positive, proportionate safety culture.
This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic oversight with practical support. You'll help shape and continuously improve Cornerstone’s health and safety framework, providing assurance that our policies, systems and practices are effective, proportionate and compliant.
You'll help translate legislation and good practice into approaches that work in the context of our services and play an important role in using data, audit findings and incident learning to identify risks and drive meaningful improvement.
Key responsibilities
What we're looking for
You'llbe an experienced health and safety professional with the knowledge and confidence to balance legal compliance, effective risk management and operational requirements.
We'll need you to be comfortable working at both a strategic and practical level, providing clear advice and building effective relationships with colleagues across a large, multi-site organisation.
Essential qualifications and experience
Desirable
Why Cornerstone
Our values, Caring, Person-Centred, Professional and Pioneering underpin how we work and the services we provide.
This role provides you with an opportunity to influence health and safety practice across a national organisation, strengthen our approach to risk and assurance, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality services across Scotland.
So, if you are an experienced health and safety professional looking for a role where you can use your expertise to influence practice across a large organisation, we would like to hear from you. Apply now!
It does not matter whether your route into support work has been through housing, social care, homelessness, youth work, community services or lived experience-informed practice. If you care about young people having a safe, supportive place to call home, and you know how to lead with compassion, clarity and respect, this could be the next move for you.
Supported Accommodation South Ayrshire helps reduce repeat homelessness by providing high-quality housing support in Ayr for young people aged 16 to 25. As Senior Support Worker, you will support the Service Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the programme and help make sure young people receive safe, person-centred and strengths-based support.
Right There has spent 200 years standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year, we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love. We provide tailored support for people living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, addiction or family breakdown, meeting people where they are with no judgement and walking alongside them at the right time.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring
You may already be supervising or leading a team in housing, social care or support services, or you may be ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. We are interested in the experience you bring, the way you work with people and your commitment to learning.
You do not need to have followed one fixed route into this role. Experience in third sector services, housing, social care, youth work, community support, crisis work, partnership working or team coordination could all be relevant. If this role excites you but you do not meet every point, we still encourage you to apply.
Our offer
About Us
We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.
An opportunity to support rural enterprise
GrowBiz Scotland is looking for an experienced, approachable and well-connected Enterprise Facilitator to provide flexible business support to individuals and micro-enterprises across the Cairngorms area.
This is a part-time, self-employed opportunity for an initial period of six months. The successful applicant will join our established team of freelance Enterprise Facilitators, providing confidential one-to-one support both online and in person. They will also help GrowBiz strengthen its relationships with local businesses, community organisations and enterprise support partners across the Cairngorms.
About GrowBiz
GrowBiz provides inclusive, community-based support to people who are considering self-employment or developing a small business or social enterprise. Our approach is person-centred, practical and responsive, helping clients build their confidence, develop their ideas and access the information, skills and connections they need.
As a leader in innovative rural enterprise support, GrowBiz actively advocates for change. Our vision is to promote and support the development of a vibrant, sustainable entrepreneurial and wellbeing economy in rural Scotland.
About the opportunity
The role would particularly suit someone with experience in business or enterprise support, coaching, mentoring or facilitation who understands the opportunities and challenges facing rural businesses. Applicants should be comfortable working independently, managing a flexible workload and travelling to rural locations when required.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a people-focused, self-motivated and well-organised individual who can build trusted professional relationships and work collaboratively as part of a virtual team.
About The Role
It does not matter whether your route into leadership has been through housing, social care, homelessness, youth support or community services, if you care about young people having a safe, supportive place to call home, and you know how to lead a team with compassion, clarity and purpose, this could be the next move for you.
Supported Accommodation South Ayrshire helps reduce repeat homelessness by providing high-quality housing support in Ayr. As Service Manager, you will lead the delivery of a safe, person-centred and strengths-based service for young people experiencing homelessness, including those moving from temporary accommodation into permanent or longer-term suitable housing.
You will report to the Locality Manager and lead a team that includes a Senior Support Worker and Support Workers. You will create the conditions for colleagues to do their best work, while ensuring the people we support are treated with unconditional positive regard and receive support that reflects their individual needs, strengths and aspirations.
Right There has spent 200 years standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year, we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love. We provide tailored support for people living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, addiction or family breakdown, meeting people where they are with no judgement and walking alongside them at the right time.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring
You may already be managing a housing, social care or support service, or you may be ready for a broader leadership role where your judgement, organisation and values-led practice can make a real difference. We are interested in the experience you bring, the way you work with people and your commitment to learning.
You do not need to have followed one fixed route into this role. Experience in third sector, housing, social care, support services, youth work, community services, partnership working, service planning or people management could all be relevant. If this role excites you but you do not meet every point, we still encourage you to apply.
Our offer
If this sounds like the kind of role where your leadership, values and commitment to safe, supportive homes could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please tell us about your experience, what matters to you about this work and how you would help create a service where young people and colleagues feel respected, supported and able to thrive.
About Us
We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.
Join Our Growing Team
As our organisation continues to grow and develop, we are expanding our team and are delighted to be recruiting for a number of new roles, including the introduction of a dedicated Administration function.
Our new team will provide high-quality, consistent administrative support to our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and wider organisation, helping teams to work effectively, streamline processes and focus on delivering our charitable objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at a time of positive development and growth, where your skills and contribution will directly support the delivery of our services and make a meaningful difference to the people and communities we support.
We are seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused Administrator to provide high quality support across Beatson Cancer Charity and help drive an efficient, professional administration service.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Beatson Cancer Charity in a newly created Administrator role within a developing centralised administration function. Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring colleagues across the organisation receive consistent, responsive and professional administrative support.
Key responsibilities include:
Benefits
About you
You will have:
About Beatson Cancer Charity
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Office Assistant, Team Administrator, Executive Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Reception Administrator, Coordinator, Business Support Officer and Operations Administrator.
It does not matter whether your route into leadership has been through children and families services, youth work, social care, community support, housing, education, health or the voluntary sector. If you care about young people being safe, supported and able to stay connected to the people who matter to them, and you know how to lead a team with compassion, clarity and confidence, this could be the next move for you.
Right There is developing a Highland-wide Intensive Family Support Service for young people aged 12 to 18 who are at risk of criminal exploitation, or who may be at risk of being accommodated away from their families. Working intensively over 12 weeks, the service will provide flexible support that builds on each young person’s and family’s strengths, helping them access the right support at the right time.
The team will work across Highland in close partnership with Social Work, Police, Education, Health and voluntary sector partners to offer multi-agency, wraparound support that helps young people stay safe and families stay together wherever possible.
Right There has spent 200 years standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year, we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love. We provide tailored support for people living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, addiction or family breakdown, meeting people where they are with no judgement and walking alongside them at the right time.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring
You may already be managing a children and families, youth support, social care, community or third sector service, or you may be ready for a wider leadership role where your judgement, organisation and values-led practice can make a real difference. We are interested in the experience you bring, how you work with people and your commitment to learning.
You do not need to have followed one fixed route into this role. Experience in children and families services, care experienced young people’s support, community development, youth work, social work, counselling, psychology, service planning, quality assurance or partnership working could all be relevant. If this role excites you but you do not meet every point, we still encourage you to apply.
Our offer
If this sounds like the kind of role where your leadership, values and commitment to children, young people and families could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please tell us about your experience, what matters to you about this work and how you would help create a service where young people, families and colleagues feel respected, supported and able to thrive.
About Us
We are Right There, a charity that recently celebrated our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.
Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.
Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation with a powerful purpose: to help people move forward, rebuild lives and create safer communities. For 55 years, we have delivered innovative services across Community Justice, Community Safety and Public Protection, supporting people affected by harm, conflict and offending.
Joining Sacro means being part of work that offers hope, protection and real opportunities for positive change.
We’re proud to be recognised as:
About the Role
We’re seeking a Justice Worker to join a new Scottish Government-funded Bail Support pilot programme. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver a new service that aims to improve outcomes for people involved in the justice system while contributing to safe and stronger communities across Scotland.
Working with people assessed by Justice Social Work as suitable for supervised bail, but who have instead been granted bail without supervision, you will provide practical, person-centred support to help them understand and comply with their bail conditions.
You will work collaboratively with Justice Social Work and a range of partner agencies to help individuals access the services and support they need to improve their wellbeing and deliver positive longer-term changes.
As part of an overall 18-month pilot, the successful candidate will join the service in October for an initial 15 months, with referrals expected to commence in November. While funding is currently in place for the pilot period, there is potential for the service to continue beyond this timeframe.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Benefits
At Sacro, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Plus, a range of additional benefits, including death in service cover, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support and everyday shopping discounts.