Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for a Ministry Assistant who will concentrate on the first Mark of Mission to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom, with the postholder largely focusing on Sunday work.

The successful candidate will have significant recent experience in leading worship and preaching with a good knowledge and understanding of congregational life of the Church of Scotland or be willing to learn. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010) and have a relevant qualification in theology/pastoral care/counselling or similar, or significant, relevant and recent work experience in the area.

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.

Reidvale Adventure Play Association Ltd is a voluntary organisation with charitable status based in Dennistoun, Glasgow.

RAPA offers a range of fully integrated Play services and experiences within a fully accessible and integrated playground environment.

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic individual to provide a variety of play, sport and free play experiences both indoors and outdoors.

Previous experience essential.

Why apply for this role?

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform, designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most. Children’s Hearings Tribunal Members play a vital role in Scotland’s society. They listen and make legal decisions for infants, children and young people. They ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision taken – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact.

You will play a key role in creating and designing data and information security processes and will be the main driver in aligning our systems and processes across the organisation to data and information security standards ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials+. You will also be responsible for drafting and maintaining documentation and developing architecture patterns and security approaches to new technologies.

For information on how to apply, please see bottom of the advert.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the organisation obtains ISO27001 accreditation as part of its overall digital and data roadmap.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure data and information security is embedded in all of its processes, platforms and networks.
• Be a key component of the Technology and Data Oversight function to ensure that in-depth consideration is given to proposed changes across our Digital and Data platforms before go-live.
• Work closely with the Digital and Data and Information Governance Teams to ensure that information security principles are embedded in their processes.
• Provide guidance, support and oversight to CHS to secure consistent levels of capability across the organisation in order to maintain ISO 27001 accreditation

Our governance team

Our governance team is headed up by the corporate governance manager and comprises of executive assistant/governance officer, office and administration coordinator, information governance and data protection officer and information governance records officer. The role of the team is to support our National Team consisting of just under 100 colleagues. The team plays a key strategic role contributing to CHS’s vision to drive transformation and deliver operational excellence.

Life at CHS

As an organisation that works within the children’s hearings system, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people. Our values are at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you’ll be joining a diverse community of colleagues and volunteers.

At CHS we are proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself.

We offer an excellent benefits package, from health and wellness to finances and family. including: generous annual leave, flexible working and other leave policies, fantastic pension, Employee Assistance Programme, development opportunities and wider employee wellbeing initiatives.

You can read more about our core values HERE as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working, flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme - you check out our full benefits summary HERE.

Diversity and Inclusion

CHS is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application and assessment process, and upon joining us.

What’s the job?

We are looking for a welcoming and compassionate individual to join our team as a First Contact Team Member. You’ll be the friendly face of our Advice Hub, the first point of contact for students seeking guidance. Your role is to make every student feel heard, supported, and connected to the right resources. The main parts of the role are:

• Frontline Student Support: Be the first person students meet when they come to the Advice Hub. Your warm welcome, active listening, and helpful attitude will make all the difference in their experience.
• Information and Guidance: Quickly assess what students need, whether it's academic advice, mental health resources, or support with financial challenges. Direct them to the most suitable support services.
• Creating a Positive Atmosphere: Contribute to an inclusive, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable discussing their concerns. Help build a community vibe that encourages students to seek help when they need it.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is approachable, resourceful, and skilled at making people feel at ease. You should be a great communicator, adaptable, and capable of handling a variety of queries with a positive attitude.

This is a part-time role – working 21 hours per week. There is some flexibility in the hours, although availability on a Monday and Tuesday will be required. There may be occasional weekend work or evening work (for example in Freshers’ Week) but you would be given plenty of notice.

Who are we?

We are Heriot-Watt University Student Union - an independent charity that is run by and for students. While we are a charity we also run trading services (food & drink venues and shop) that aim to make a surplus. We use this surplus to invest in other vital student support services such as advice & support and volunteering.

Ultimately our main goal is to make sure that Heriot-Watt students have THE BEST TIME whilst studying here. Our purpose is clear and simple – to put Students First, Always. We live by five values – we are fun, welcoming, brave, empowering and student focussed.

You’ll join a friendly, hardworking and professional team and have a real opportunity to make a difference to our members – while having some fun along the way. We have a display of staff baby photos in our office, and a gallery of our photocopied faces which we will probably ask you to add to

What do you get?

You will be paid £14,149 (£23,582 FTE). You’ll also get 28 days holiday plus 9 fixed days off (Christmas, New Year, and Easter). Pension available plus you’ll get the rewarding experience of helping students thrive.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working at Chalmers Court involves working on a rota covering various shift patterns and some weekends. This role involves working 35 hours per week. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

Support Worker Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Are you a finance professional who can lend some of your time and knowledge to help create a better future for people in Scotland? We're recruiting for a Treasurer to join the Homeless Network Scotland board.

You'll find full details about the work of HNS and the board, and a description of what's involved in the role in the recruitment pack here.

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) has been connecting people around the world through the joy of Scottish Country Dancing for over 100 years. With a vibrant global membership, the RSCDS promotes health, friendship, and culture by inspiring people of all ages to dance.

RSCDS events — from the flagship Summer School in St Andrews to the popular Winter School in Pitlochry — bring together hundreds of dancers and musicians from around the world. These events are key moments in the Scottish cultural calendar and vital to the organisation’s financial sustainability.

As part of an exciting period of development, RSCDS is now looking for an Events & Marketing Manager to lead on the planning and delivery of major events, drive marketing and social media activity, and promote Scottish Country Dancing to new and existing audiences.

This is a unique opportunity for a creative and organised professional to take centre stage, both behind the scenes and at events. You will lead on all aspects of event delivery — from venue management and contract negotiation to on-site hosting — as well as oversee digital communications and social media campaigns. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will also line manage the Graphic Design and Website Officer and work closely with volunteers, members, teachers, and performers.

The successful candidate will have experience in event management and marketing, with strong social media and communication skills. You’ll need to be outgoing, approachable, and confident in representing RSCDS in person and online. While knowledge of Scottish Country Dancing is not essential, an enthusiasm for its community spirit is important.

This is a role full of variety and challenge, with occasional evening and weekend work, as well as three weeks’ residential attendance at Summer School and one week at Winter School. In return, RSCDS offers the chance to work with a passionate team, travel to unique events, and play a key role in shaping the future of a much-loved cultural organisation.

The Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN) is a registered charity. We are the strategic voice for community safety in Scotland. We create spaces for collaboration, co-production, dialogue, sharing and learning. We help local and national partners stay informed. We work with a diverse, broad spectrum of stakeholders, including Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, COSLA, Local Authorities, Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs), Scottish Government and many others.

We are seeking a motivated Communications Officer to join our small, agile team. You will be welcomed as an essential colleague and co-worker, into a small team who are looking forward to working with you. SCSN is a progressive organisation, among the first to trial and permanently adopt 4-day working. SCSN offers staff generous annual leave and wellbeing days too, to help support mental health.

We encourage you to visit our website, to see what we do and who we are. If you think you are the right fit for us, we would love to hear from you.

SCSN is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and every community.

• Do you have experience in supporting people living with dementia and have an understanding (or are willing to learn) the challenges that living with dementia brings?
• Are you passionate about improving the experience of people who live with dementia while in hospital?
• Would you like to work in a warm, friendly team providing excellent care and support as part of a pioneering project?

If you can answer yes to all these questions, then this may be just the role for you!

About the Meeting Centre

The Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) meeting centre is one of around 35 meeting centres across Scotland which are inclusive, supportive social hubs designed to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of people living with dementia and their care partners. The centre provides person led social opportunities, structured therapeutic activities and practical support to both people with a diagnosis of dementia and their care partners/families. Importantly meeting centres provide opportunities for peer support, to be with people in the “same boat”, learn something new and have fun!

RVH meeting centre is the first in the UK to open in a hospital setting, providing a unique opportunity to provide person-centred care and support in this setting, helping to alleviate the stress people living with dementia experience during hospital stays. RVH meeting centre will also serve as a training hub for healthcare students, equipping them with the skills and compassion needed to deliver high quality dementia care into the future.

Why join us?

This role is more than a job... it is a real opportunity:

• to be part of an innovative project, helping to shape how the centre operates
• to work as part of an enthusiastic and passionate team committed to providing excellent person-centred care and support
• be part of delivering an exciting and meaningful activity programme
• make a real impact on the lives of people living with dementia and their families

What we are looking for

At Meeting Centres Scotland, we are really interested in what you can bring to this role – not just traditional qualifications. In your application you may draw on skills and experience you have gained in through paid work, volunteering and your personal life. We value diverse backgrounds and welcome candidates with non-traditional career paths who can demonstrate their skills and potential. So, if you have the following skills, experience and personal qualities then we would love to hear from you:

Role

• Do you have experience in co-creating and facilitating meaningful, cognitively and physically stimulating activities for people living with dementia?
• Do you have experience of building strong enduring working relationships with community groups in the arts, sport etc.?
• Are you passionate about improving the experience of people who live with dementia while in hospital?
• Would you like to work in a warm, friendly team providing excellent care and support as part of a pioneering project?

If you can answer yes to all these questions, then Meeting Centres Scotland would like to hear from you!

About the Meeting Centre

The Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) meeting centre is one of around 35 meeting centres across Scotland which are inclusive, supportive social hubs designed to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of people living with dementia and their care partners. The centre provides person led social opportunities, structured therapeutic activities and practical support to both people with a diagnosis of dementia and their care partners/families. Importantly meeting centres also provide opportunities for peer support, to be with people in the “same boat”, learn something new and have fun!

RVH meeting centre is the first in the UK, to open in a hospital setting, providing a unique opportunity to provide person-centred care and support in this setting, helping to alleviate the stress people living with dementia experience during hospital stays. RVH meeting centre will also serve as a training hub for healthcare students, equipping them with the skills and compassion needed to deliver high quality dementia care into the future.

Why join us?

This role is more than a job ...it is a real opportunity:

• to be part of an innovative project, helping to shape how the centre operates and develops
• to make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their families through the co- design and delivery of meaningful and stimulating activities.
• to work as part of an enthusiastic and passionate team committed to providing excellent person-centred care and support

What we are looking for

At Meeting Centres Scotland, we are really interested in what you can bring to this role – not just traditional qualifications. In your application you may draw on skills and experience you have gained in through paid work, volunteering and your personal life. We value diverse backgrounds and welcome candidates with non-traditional career paths who can demonstrate their skills and potential. So, if you have the following skills, experience and personal qualities, then we would love to hear from you: