Our vision is to help shape a Scotland where people with our conditions can live their lives well. Full lives, with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as an Advice Line Call Coordinator 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 to live life to the full again. The Advice Line service is a free and confidential helpline that supports people living with our conditions to ensure that no life is half lived.

The Advice Line Call Coordinator will develop a team of volunteers who will respond to incoming phone calls/e-mails/text messages and direct service users to the appropriate people/team within CHSS and be responsible for administration duties related to the Advice Line.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with good communication skills, experience working in a health/social care setting and a basic understanding of medical terminology.

Experience of recruiting and line managing volunteers is desirable. CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organizational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

For an informal discussion please contact Laura Nelis, CHSS Advice Line Lead Coordinator on 07919 496636 or email: Laura.nelis@chss.org.uk 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 PVG 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 Community Programme Producer will work with the Programme Manager and Programme Team to develop a creative programme which opens up new and diverse perspectives on the histories and heritage of our site, working with communities who are currently underrepresented within our audience.

Thanks to funding from the NLHF, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to research best practice in heritage and visual art community programmes, work with the local community to develop pilot projects, and propose a community programme for the future using evaluation from the pilot projects.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with community groups, and an interest in creative learning, heritage and/or visual art.

The Policy and Campaigns Officer will play a key role in delivering the ambitions of the Forces Children’s Rights Charter, driving change to improve the lives of babies, children and young people from Armed Forces and veteran families.

You will plan and deliver policy influencing, public affairs and public-facing campaigns, helping decision-makers better understand the unique experiences of forces children and why these must be reflected in law, policy and practice. Grounded in strong evidence and co-production, the role ensures children’s lived experience directly shapes influencing activity.

Working closely with colleagues across learning and development, communications and participation, you will research, write and represent Forces Children Scotland externally, while managing competing priorities and contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.

Please see the Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role and what it’s like working with us.

Verture has been supporting communities and organisations to adapt to a changing climate for over 30 years. We are looking to appoint four new Trustees to join our engaged Board at an exciting time, as we launch our new strategy for 2026–2031.

We are interested in hearing from people who have knowledge, skills, and experience in:

• Income diversification and fundraising
• Social justice
• HR leadership and the development of learning and education programmes
• Finance / Treasurer experience
• Legal & Governance / Charity law

We are seeking Trustees who are strategic thinkers, collaborative, constructive, and able to act as charity ambassadors.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from those seeking first-time board experience and are actively seeking to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, and thinking on our Board.

This is a key new role in Beira’s Place where your expertise as a supervisory practitioner gained from your provision of trauma informed support services, will be utilised to directly provide high quality line management to Support Practitioner front line staff. Working under the supervision of the Support Services Co-ordinator, you will be a first point of contact to staff, providing support, advice, supervision, direct leadership and case management oversight.

This work will include safeguarding, operational & risk management and overseeing individual performance to ensure high standards of practice, continuous improvement and enhancement of practitioner standards in line with service objectives.

It is expected that this post holder will have substantial frontline experience in working with and supervising staff providing support services to women impacted by sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

This role requires strong leadership and a stated commitment to providing direct support services to women from aged 16 years, in a single sex, women only environment.

The Team Leader will be directly supervised by the Support Service Co-ordinator and will work closely with the Senior Management Team to help maintain the working principles, objectives and policies of Beira’s Place including to:

• Provide effective daily leadership & line management to Support Practitioners ensuring high standards of trauma-informed practice and services are delivered to women who are survivors of sexual violence, abuse and exploitation.
• Support the Support Service Co-ordinator to ensure smooth operating practices and procedures.
• Contribute to service delivery in accordance with the organisation’s ethos, policies and procedures by providing effective case and performance management, promoting safety and well-being for staff and service users alike.
• To provide reflective practice sessions in addition to existing internal and external staff support provision, to ensure high quality of standards and highlight areas of improvements.
• To recommend to the Support Service Co-ordinator a schedule and focus for service specific practice development sessions for workers, setting clear expectations of such sessions and how these developments positively impact practice and support staff wellbeing & development.
• To support the robust information gathering and evidence-based reports with the Support Service Co-ordinator, and for the CEO to report to the Board of Directors at their meetings.
• Attend internal or external meetings as appropriate to the post, as well as participating in regular internal and external supervision meetings.
• Participate in an ongoing programme of training and continuous personal and professional development to ensure that skills, knowledge and working practices are up to date and evidence based.
• Any other duties relevant to the post of Team Leader as directed by the Support Service Co-ordinator or Senior Management Team.

Requirements

The Team Leader will have a high level of professional experience working in sexual/gender-based violence services at both practitioner and management level and experience in supporting a team of Support Practitioners. They will also have extensive experience in staff supervision, delivery of support services, workforce development and performance management of support staff.

Duties

The duties of the Team Leader post will be to:

• Provide support and supervision to Support Practitioner staff, ensuring all operational service delivery processes are implemented effectively.
• Monitor cases and workloads of Support Practitioners to ensure that services are delivered in a supportive and safe environment for staff and service users.
• Work closely with the Support Service Co-ordinator and Support Service Administrator to ensure that the service is effectively delivered, with referrals and service users being responded to in a trauma informed and timely manner.
• Contribute to the identification & development of Support Practitioners overall training and development plans.
• Work closely with relevant staff to manage and minimise waiting times for service users.
• Contribute to regular team meetings, peer support meetings and facilitate individual support & supervision sessions.
• Meet regularly with the Support Service Co-ordinator, Support Service Administrator and Senior Management Team.
• Assist and participate alongside the Senior Management Team in the recruitment and induction of support staff.
• Provide input into the effective monitoring and evaluation of the organisation’s support services.
• Record and pass on any safeguarding issues or concerns raised by staff as a priority.
• Report any risk in relation to Health & Safety, confidentiality, GDPR, etc as soon as possible to the CEO or member of the Senior Management Team.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in OASIS in accordance with best practice and the organisation’s policies.
• Assist with the improvement of organisational policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Liaise with external agencies, building and sustaining multi-agency partnerships as required.
• Reporting directly to the Support Service Coordinator for regular supervision and providing updates on the support service and any issues that may be occurring.
• To carry out any other duties relevant to the post of Team Leader as directed by the line manager or Senior Management Team.

At Prostate Scotland, we are dedicated to supporting men across Scotland in their prostate health journey. Nearly 1 in 2 men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some stage of their lives and 1 in 10 are likely to develop prostate cancer. Our mission is to inform, educate, support, campaign, and advance on prostate disease in Scotland.

The Fundraising Officer plays a key relationship-focused and operational role in enabling and supporting income generation across Prostate Scotland. The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality fundraising campaigns, events, and supporter engagement activity, initially with a focus on supporting individual and community supporters. Thereafter the focus would be on developing corporate fundraising and sponsorship.

Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and supporter care, the Fundraising Officer will provide essential relationship-management and operational support to ensure fundraising activity is well coordinated, effectively delivered and accurately reported.

This role is suited to an initiative taking, people-focused fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, supporting team delivery, and contributing to the growth of sustainable income streams.

The Office of the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland plays a vital role in strengthening the safety and quality of healthcare across the nation. Independent of government and the NHS, the Office amplifies the voices of patients and families, identifying systemic risks and driving evidence-based improvements that make healthcare safer for all. Through rigorous, impartial investigations and constructive engagement with health bodies, regulators, and patient groups, the Office seeks to uncover and address the underlying causes of harm—ensuring that learning from adverse events leads to enduring improvements in policy, practice, and culture across Scotland’s health system.

Working with the Commissioner and the Executive Director of Patient Safety, the Policy and Investigations Officer will provide specialist research, investigative and policy support to the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) for Scotland. The postholder will lead and contribute to inquiries, reviews, and site-based investigations across NHS and independent healthcare providers. They will ensure that the voices of patients, families, advocacy groups and frontline staff are heard, and that findings inform recommendations and reports to Parliament and Ministers.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in health, policy, regulation, patient safety, investigations, advocacy, or a related area. You should also have proven experience of conducting site-based investigations or inspections in healthcare, regulation or similar settings. It is essential that you have knowledge of healthcare operations, including procedures, waiting list management, medication systems, and medical device use.

Strong analytical skills are required for this role, with the ability to interpret and integrate complex information from multiple sources. You should also have knowledge of data protection, confidentiality and ethical frameworks for handling sensitive information.

The successful applicant will use their own lived experience to engage with those facing substance use issues and mental health difficulties. They will as part of a team look to promote positive recovery pathways through 1:1 and groupwork, delivering an active Peer Support Service offering social, emotional and practical support.

If you have had lived experience of problematic drug or/and alcohol use and have the potential to use it to support others in a meaningful way into or with their recovery we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will deliver time-managed, outcome focused one to one support as well as facilitate recovery-focused and trauma informed SMART groups. The role will also require regular involvement in work with Substance Use Service in Dalkeith and outreach to local Recovery Cafes. You will work in a person-centred and strength-based way. One to one support and groups will be delivered in various recovery and community venues across Midlothian.

Do you share our determination to address the inequalities arising from childhood abuse or neglect in care in Scotland?

Are you someone that enjoys a fast paced, varied role?

Good at prioritising and supporting others to succeed, you will lead a team that is collectively responsible for the general administration of the service, associated improvement work and the organisation of events and meetings.

You will join a warm, supportive team that strives to continually improve our work on behalf of the people we work with.

Future Pathways encourages all staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hours can be worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service.

The role is based out of one of our two offices (Glasgow and Edinburgh) There is scope for occasional home working. Semi-regular travel may be required across Scotland.

Health in Mind offers a range of counselling services. We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Counsellor who is fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) to join our team in a self-employed capacity. You will provide face-to-face and online one-to-one counselling individuals facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges in our Lothian Deaf Counselling service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver confidential counselling sessions tailored to client needs
• Maintain accurate and timely client records
• Work collaboratively and have good communication with the Counselling Team Leader and Administrator
• Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with BACP guidelines

Requirements:

• Recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Masters Level)
• Registration with COSCA, NCPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC or other relevant professional body
• Experience working with diverse client groups, including people who have experiences of trauma
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills