Are you passionate about building global communities and creating meaningful connections?

Join the University of Strathclyde as an Alumni Relations Officer and play a key role in engaging a worldwide network of over 230,000 graduates.

Strathclyde’s alumni community spans the globe - from the UK and Europe to North America, Asia and the Middle East. As part of our Alumni & Development team, you’ll help bring this network to life through events, volunteering

opportunities and inspiring communications that celebrate alumni success and strengthen lifelong connections with the University.

What you’ll do

You will build and nurture relationships with alumni volunteers and ambassadors across key international regions, supporting the growth of local networks and working closely with volunteers to develop meaningful activity in their areas. Alongside this, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of events in Scotland and internationally, helping bring the alumni community together. You’ll also create engaging content - across social media, newsletters and case studies - to showcase alumni impact and achievements, while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the University to strengthen and enhance alumni engagement initiatives.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement or volunteer coordination, who brings strong communication skills and the ability to connect with diverse, global audiences. You’ll be confident leading conversations with senior stakeholders and comfortable representing the University in a variety of settings. A proactive, self-starting approach is essential, with the ability to turn ideas into action, alongside a genuine interest in international engagement and community-building.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working at the heart of a globally connected university. This is an opportunity to shape how we engage with our alumni community worldwide -strengthening partnerships, celebrating achievements and making a lasting impact.

For informal enquiries, please contact Suzanne Favre, Alumni Relations Manager at suzanne.favre@strath.ac.uk.

JOB PURPOSE

To develop, coordinate and deliver services and projects that align with PLUS’ strategic goals. This post will lead on planning, implementing and evaluating service delivery, ensuring a person-centred and outcomes focused approach. They will work collaboratively with children and young people, families and partner organisations (including third sector, education, health and statutory partners) to enhance service quality, promote inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for those supported by the organisation.

Our Values

Our people and values are important to us, so any member of our team must understand and live these values.

Integrity – you demonstrate honesty, professionalism and ethical decision making

Dependability – you are reliable, organised and committed to delivering consistent support

Compassion – you approach challenges and people with empathy, care and understanding

Respect – you value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with fairness and dignity

Benefits

• Real Living Wage Employer
• Organisation-wide festive closure 24th Dec - 2nd Jan (annual leave reserved for this period)
• Access to Bright Exchange staff benefits platform
• Structured induction and ongoing professional development, including SVQ3/SVQ4 in Social Services and Healthcare to meet SSSC registration conditions (supported by the organisation)
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Enhanced mileage allowance for work-related travel of 50p
• Sick pay entitlement
• Competitive on-call rate/supplement
• Optional overtime opportunities

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A transitional education programme supporting young people with additional needs, including learning disabilities, autism and complex communication needs.

At Teens+, we support young adults with additional support needs to reach their potential through person-centred education, and the development of life and social skills.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our Project Worker team.

You will work alongside our Centre Manager, Education Team and Senior Project Workers to support and develop our students - each with their own strengths, talents and support needs. This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives while helping them build skills for the future.

Our values

• Tailored– We put people at the centre of everything we do
• Humour– We believe positivity and enjoyment help people thrive
• Resilience– We embrace challenges with confidence and creativity
• Integrity– We act with passion and professionalism
• Value– We respect and celebrate differences
• Empathy– Compassion is at the heart of our work

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• 36 days’ holiday (increasing to 40 in line with length of service)
• Discounted gym membership (Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme)
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Confidential employee counselling service
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities

Who we are?

Teens+ provides post school education and lifelong learning services for young people with complex communication needs including autism and learning disabilities.

The service is person centred and individualised to ensure each student, regardless of their needs, can reach their fullest potential.

Where are we?

We currently have centres in Edinburgh (Liberton Brae, Ravenscroft and McDonald Road, Leith) and in East Lothian, Musselburgh.

This vacancy is for the McDonald Road Centre, Edinburgh.

Purpose of the role!

The Education Supervisor is a key member of the centre’s management team, responsible for leading and supporting staff, overseeing the delivery of high-quality education, and contributing to the overall running of the centre.

The role involves providing effective supervision and people management, working alongside the Centre Manager to manage the staff team and ensure consistent, values-led practice. In partnership with the Education Tutor, the Education Supervisor oversees education delivery to ensure all learning is individualised, meaningful, and aligned with each student’s abilities, needs, and future goals.

The Education Supervisor plays an active role in communication with students, families, and professionals, ensuring a collaborative approach to support and outcomes. They also support the operational management of the centre, including designated compliance responsibilities, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and organisational standards.

Confident in decision-making, the Education Supervisor will contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the centre, including deputising in the absence of the Centre Manager, and supporting wider organisational priorities and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will have proven experience of working with adults with additional support needs using a person-centred approach.

You will be a confident leader, working closely with the Centre Manager, coaching and leading the staff team to meet the needs of the service, deliver high standards of performance, and create a positive and supportive environment for both staff and students.

You will understand how to connect with the local communities and offer opportunities for development and growth to the students.

You will consistently adhere to the organisation’s values, acting as a positive role model at all times by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect in your day-to-day practice. You will lead by example, promoting a positive culture, encouraging collaboration, and inspiring others to uphold the standards and behaviours expected across the organisation.

You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

You will be able to communicate effectively 1:1 as well as to groups of people.

Ideally you will have had a level of management experience and previous background in education delivery would be advantageous.

The successful applicants will require membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.

Make a real difference to young carers across Perth & Kinross.

1. Are you experienced in leading or supervising a team in a support, education, or community setting?
2. Do you understand the challenges faced by young carers and families?
3. Are you able to build strong partnerships with schools, agencies, and community organisations?
4. Are you interested in securing funding to enhance the lives of young carers? The Fundraising Manager will be there to support you to succeed.

If you’re saying YES to these, this could be the perfect role for you and we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the Young Carers Service — shaping strategy, improving delivery, and ensuring young carers’ voices are heard locally and nationally.
• Manage a dedicated team — providing supervision, appraisals, development support, and fostering a positive, values led culture.
• Oversee budgets and funding — including grant applications and reporting to funders. Candidates without grant writing experience will be fully supported by the PKAVS Fundraising Manager and Line Manager.
• Build strong partnerships — working with schools, agencies, and community organisations to create opportunities for young carers.
• Support occasional delivery of activities — so an adventurous, fun loving attitude helps.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in people management and working collaboratively with partners.
• Understanding of young carers’ needs and outcome focused support.
• Strong communication, organisation, and report writing skills.
• Confidence with IT, monitoring frameworks, and planning workloads.
• Experience in social care, third sector, or grant writing is essential

What we offer:

• 34 days annual leave (rising with service),
• Enhanced company sick pay,
• Pension scheme contributions,
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing,
• Blue Light Card discounts,
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements,
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills.

PKAVS is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds!

Organisation profile:

Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Edinburgh’s oldest and established charities, providing residential group living and community, family and group work support to children, young people and families. We are committed to implementing The Promise and building strong and caring relationships with our young people rooted in our values of Care, Perseverance, Acceptance and Hope. We provide a scaffolding of love and support around them as they take their first steps towards a confident and independent future.

Role:

This is an opportunity to come and join our team as a Residential Worker primarily based at Cauvin. Cauvin is our small, residential space that supports up to three mums and babies at any one time.

Our team work closely with mums and their babies to provide the advice and guidance they may need to build their attachment and bond with their child, to support their own individual health, wellbeing and independent living skills and ensuring that their babies own growth and developmental needs are being met. We work together with families, social work, health and other colleagues to ensure the strengths and voices of mums and babies are at the heart of all we do while the safety and welfare of the child is always maintained. We work closely with colleagues across the Trust to ensure we are taking a family and community-based approach to work and to create positive onward transitions for mothers and babies.

To support this, our residential role involves a shift pattern over a four-week rota, that requires weekend working, lone working and sleep-ins. This is an exciting and demanding opportunity for someone to be part of our team as we adapt our services to #KeepThePromise. We are looking for someone who is:

• Skilled and experienced in delivering direct work with delivering interventions with parents, babies and families.
• Passionate about working with young people, babies and families.
• Able to build strong and loving relationships.
• Understands child development and trauma-informed practice.
• Is skilled in delivering interventions with parents, babies and families.
• Positive and thoughtful, and rights focused.

We are committed to the development of all our staff and the successful applicants will have access to training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

Edinburgh Young Carers (EYC) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join and develop our service, providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone with problematic substance use at home.

The postholder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, carry out Young Carers Statements/Adult Carer Support Plans and provide support to ensure that young carers’ identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.

The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have proven experience of working with children and young people affected by parental/family substance use difficulties, with at least 3 years’ proven experience in a role including individual and group work. A sound understanding of Child Protection issues and relevant legislation is also required.

Organisation Profile

EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and best established independent young carer organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Working at EYC and Staff Benefits

EYC is a passionate, fun, supportive place to work. We have a great team and take good care of our staff. Our benefits package includes: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays, 6% matched pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health after 6 months’ probation, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a recognised Carer Positive employer.

• 3 SJC salary scale increases over 3 years
• 27 days’ Annual Leave plus all local Public Holidays
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Free Benenden Healthcare
• 6% Pension – matched contributions
• Full Induction and Training opportunities
• Regular Support and Supervision
• Team social events (on us)

Are you passionate about play, and ready to lead the practicalities of delivery?

We are seeking a Team Leader to coordinate and deliver high-quality, self-directed play opportunities across Midlothian. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining practical delivery with day-to-day coordination and line management of a small team.

About Play Midlothian

Play Midlothian is a registered charity (no. SC025474) working to enable every child in Midlothian to thrive through play by creating opportunities, removing barriers and addressing inequalities. We have an office base at the One Dalkeith Business Hub in central Dalkeith, but deliver services throughout Midlothian, and if commissioned, beyond.

About the Role

On appointment, the postholder will lead Out2Play, using the play rangers model of delivery to enable children to play out in greenspaces close to their homes.

The postholder will also staff other sessions run by Play Midlothian. We champion adventurous, self-directed play, with a focus on loose parts, and use varied community settings to create rich play opportunities. A high proportion of sessions take place outdoors, all year round.

Travel and transportation of play resources to multiple sites across Midlothian is required for successful delivery of our services. Most sessions take place after school hours and at weekends, with some during the school day, so flexibility is required, though we do aim to share out weekend working on a rota pattern so that everyone gets predictable weekends off.

This role would suit someone with playwork, youth work or family support experience who is ready to step into frontline management — or an existing manager looking for a values-led, varied, community-based role.

If you are enthusiastic about enabling children to play in their own ways, we would love to hear from you.

“I lost my kids a few times they went to foster care and I would have gone to a place like this if I had the chance. This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and she was in withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this.”

A mother who has been supported by Aberlour

About Aberlour’s Mother and Child Recovery House

Aberlour is proud to be working with the Scottish Government for our dedicated Mother and Child Residential Recovery House based in Dundee. Our service is designed to enable children of women with problematic substance use to stay with mothers during their recovery. Aberlour’s approach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes for women and their children.

We support families using the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) program which combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The program is highly individualized to suit each family. Parents are given their own Parent Workbook. For many parents, this becomes a personal journal of their treatment experience. The overarching aim of the PuP program is to help parents facing adversity develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within this strength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Residential Support Worker (Nights) to be part of trauma responsive team delivering and implementing residential recovery support for women and their children (0-5 years) to help them reach their aspirations.

You will work an average of 35 hours per week (over two weeks) from 10pm to 8am as part of a residential rota. Week 1: 3 x 10 hour shifts (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) and Week 2: 4 x 10 hour shifts(Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday).

Ideally you will have experience of direct work with vulnerable families to support improved capacity for women and children and of working collaboratively with other professional agencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol use and its effects on women and children.

You should hold a relevant professional qualification at least SCQF level 7 or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means, with a willingness to obtain the required qualifications for SSSC Registration.

Individuals with Lived Experience of alcohol or drug use are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions where they will gain experience and training to enhance their knowledge and skills. People with lived experience are vital members of the team delivering this service to the women and children.

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 and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit an Officer (Wellbeing and Personal Development) to join our Student Opportunities team.

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.

We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. Plus, over 90% of our staff would recommend the Students' Association as a place to work. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The Student Opportunities team focusses on supporting and developing a wide range of student-led activity, and additional opportunities to ensure students have the opportunity to meet each other and have fun; to build community amongst our members; and to support their personal and professional development.

The Officer (Wellbeing and Personal Development) will support the development and expansion of learning, development and wellbeing activities for Association members include supporting an annual workshop calendar, liaising with students, university and community partners, supporting staff-led learning and development practice (student-focused) and encouraging students to take a holistic approach to building communities of common interest and experience. Through a visible on-site presence, you will be the first point of contact for day-to-day activities and inquiries throughout the year, enabling students and activity leaders to make the most of wellbeing opportunities in Teviot.

The Officer will support a curated programme of wellbeing and community-building events aimed at meeting evolving student needs. You will be the face of our programme for students, community members and activity hosts, providing on-the-ground support and assistance to our contributors and participants.

Salary: £29,280 - £30,190 (Band C)

In line with our Pay Policy, the successful candidate will typically be offered the lowest salary band point, dependent on experience.

Plus a generous benefits package:

• 35 days per year holiday entitlement
• Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
• A comprehensive package of support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to money saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via our Pluxee Discounts Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on food and drink across our venues