The Carer Breather fund is a funding initiative through NL Carers Together to support community and voluntary sector organisations in North Lanarkshire provide ongoing breaks and activities for unpaid carers.

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum (NLDF) successfully accessed this funding to allow us to engage with carers and those they care for, who are affected by disabilities and or long-term conditions.

NLDF are a member led organisation who support people living with a disability or long term condition in North Lanarkshire. We have been established since 1999 and have built up an excellent reputation in North Lanarkshire as a supportive service, who listen and strive to meet the needs of those we support.

Job description

Arranging and facilitating in person information and support sessions for unpaid carers, with the people they care for within our Carer Breather Project – The Little Care Hub (TLC)

The sessions will have three elements:-

• Time and space to share their own experience, ideas and views;
• Sharing information about available supports and services; Benefit maximisation, help with heating costs, Self Directed Support services including statutory budgets, community support.
• Health and wellbeing activities eg nutrition, music, mindfulness techniques, simple yoga, breathing, feel good techniques to support on going self management of good health and resilience.

Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing programme.

• To provide quick feel-good strategies that can be used during and after sessions, linking into sessional supports with an emphasis on each activity being something new to help them in their caring role.
• To offer ways to participate and engage in local community, keeping participants informed of local support.
• Provide group in local accessible setting, clarify through consultation for best locations

Make a positive difference to the lives of people, including those with disabilities and support needs. The Action Group’s Advice Service seeks an Adviser to join its accredited Advice Services. In this role, you will maximise people’s income through providing expert benefits advice, support, and representation for people who are tenants of Almond Housing Association. You need to be warm and approachable, have excellent verbal, written and organisational skills and an eye for detail. In return, you will join a supportive and highly professional team of advisers and undertake rewarding work. A good understanding of welfare benefits, or experience of working with people with support needs, is highly desirable .Applicants will be digitally competent. They will show a good understanding of equality and diversity issues and a commitment to support people from marginalised groups.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

We’re looking for Trustee Board Members

Capability Scotland works with people with complex and diverse needs, delivering exemplary care, support and education to meet the individual needs of the people we support.

Would you like to contribute to the work of Capability Scotland? We are looking to appoint new Trustees to complement the skills of our existing Board, to drive change and help us shape our strategic direction, giving clarity to our purpose, aims and objectives.

We are looking for a diverse range of people who may have an interest in helping us prepare for future challenges and demands. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in Health & Social Care/Social Work, fundraising/marketing/communications, education and technology, as we explore the use of assistive technology and AI in the delivery of person centred care. We would also love to see applications from people with lived experience of disability.

Our Board’s responsibility is to ensure the highest standards of governance and provide oversight, scrutiny and support of the management of the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation. We are entering a period of ambitious growth and transformation, with plans underway to redevelop our largest residential service in Perth. Our Inclusive Community Project will enable us to continue delivering exemplary care, while creating a modern environment shaped by innovation and best practice. The insight and expertise of our Board are central to this journey, helping to ensure the development becomes a leading example of future focused care.

Capability Scotland is proud to operate Corseford College, the first and only college in Scotland dedicated specifically to young adults with multiple and complex disabilities. The achievements of our students are a powerful testament to the success of this pioneering model. As we look ahead, our Board will play a crucial role in supporting the college’s continued growth and development, ensuring that many more young people can benefit from this life changing opportunity.

The people we support are at the heart of everything we do and there may be the opportunity to become more involved across the many aspects of the organisation, helping to empower our people to have a voice, realise their ambitions and achieve their full potential. We continue to develop innovative, high quality solutions to address gaps in care and support provision.

This is a non-remunerated position, however, travel and subsistence expenses are available in accordance with our Expenses Policy.

As SOPA enters an exciting period of renewal and growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Development Worker to help strengthen our membership, partnerships, communications and influence across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to make a real difference to the lives of older people across Scotland, to help amplify the voices of older people and influence positive change.

Working closely with our Members, Board of Trustees and partner organisations, you will help deliver SOPA's strategic objectives, strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and support the organisation's continued development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Membership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with SOPA members, partner organisations and key stakeholders, including Scottish Government.
• Support membership recruitment, retention and engagement activities.
• Build new partnerships with organisations that share SOPA's values and objectives.
• Outreach and Development
• Organise and coordinate a minimum of three outreach meetings each year across Scotland.
• Gather feedback from members and stakeholders to help inform SOPA's priorities and activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase SOPA's profile, reach and impact.
• Communications
• Manage and update SOPA's website and social media platforms, ensuring content remains current, engaging and relevant.
• Coordinate regular member communications, including newsletters and promotions
• Promote SOPA's activities, campaigns and events.
• Governance Support
• Work with the administrator and Trustees in planning and delivering major events, conferences and member meetings.
• Prepare progress reports for the Board of Trustees and funders.
• Contribute to the implementation of SOPA's strategic and operational plans.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a self-motivated and organised individual with:

• Experience in community development, membership organisations, voluntary sector development, stakeholder engagement or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating newsletters and social media campaigns.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships with a wide range of people.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Understanding of the voluntary, charity or community sector.
• Experience working with older people or age-related organisations.
• Knowledge of the policy and issues affecting older people in Scotland.

Big Hearts is looking to recruit a professional designer with a passion for storytelling through visual media, to work alongside our Marketing and Communications Staff Team.

Purpose of the role

The Graphic Design & Creative Content Officer primarily focuses on delivering brand design assets for print, digital and broadcasting in order to support the charity’s long-term goals. This new role will also help implement a clear and robust creative approach which elevates the Big Hearts’ brand and strengthens the charity’s reach and recognition across the community.

Location

Our office is located in the Wheatfield Stand, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NZ.

Hybrid working available, this will be discussed to suit both parties.

Main responsibilities

• Bring design briefs to life in a variety of formats
• Manage a pipeline of design work for print and digital
• Adapt creative concepts across website, social media, fundraising channels
• Send artwork files to external printers and suppliers
• Apply accurately and efficiently the brand and support its adoption by staff
• Edit short videos with animated text, transitions, and branded elements
• Capture photos at projects, match day initiatives and events
• Suggest design-based solutions to support Income and Delivery departments
• Help develop our image library and range of marketing resources
• Follow internal processes including safeguarding, media consent and AI policy

Person specification

Essential skills & expertise required for this role include:

• Professional degree in graphic design or related field
• Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proven experience in articulating a brand across a range of print and digital assets
• Proven experience in creating artwork files for print
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

Important info

• This role is subject to PVG scheme disclosure, which will be paid by Big Hearts.
• Two satisfactory references will be requested upon any offer of employment.

Equality & diversity statement

Big Hearts is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race and religion or belief.

Scottish Mentoring Network is looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Engagement and Membership Development Lead to help grow and support our national membership of mentoring projects across Scotland.

This varied part-time role will lead on member engagement, communications, online events and our annual members’ event, while also supporting key administrative and finance processes. You will help strengthen relationships with members, promote the value of SMN’s services and ensure our back-office systems run smoothly.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, confidence working with a range of stakeholders, good digital skills and the ability to work independently as part of a small remote team. Experience of membership organisations, event management, digital marketing or the Scottish third sector would be an advantage.

The post is 28 hours per week, with flexible remote working, some in-person meetings, 23 days annual leave, 11 floating public holidays, a 6% employer pension contribution and a gross salary of £26,435 per annum.

Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a suitably experienced and skilled candidate to play a key role in development and delivery of community projects in the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.

This established role is based within our Projects and Services Team, and will take a lead on areas of project work within our company group, as part of a wider team delivering our Community Development Plan, and developing new income streams to support the future funding of the Trust. Current project work ongoing includes home energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy development, and the development of community housing, and the eventual administration of that housing for affordable let to local residents.

The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan and would suit candidates who are strongly motivated by doing meaningful work to improve lives and sustainability of a close-knit community.

Are you passionate about homelessness and interested in working as part of a small team delivering support to people experiencing gambling related harms? Are you creative in your working approach?

If so, this role working with people and in partnership with others may be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

You will take a leadership role in the development and day-to-day oversight of the Chances: Gambling Harms project that aims to deliver 1:1 and group support people experiencing homelessness and in recovery from gambling harm. You will be expected to take a role in delivery of our gambling-related upskilling sessions to colleagues and partners across the public and third sector.

Partnership working will be central to this role, and you will work alongside other Cyrenians colleagues, 3rd sector, statutory partners and service users to drive the vision for this project.

About You

You will be confident in engaging with people and building positive working relationships, with excellent organisational skills and a creative, innovative approach to your work. You will be committed to promoting inclusion and have experience of working with people with a broad range of life experiences.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be working independently with a supportive manager and a range of internal and external colleagues and partnerships. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

Read more about our impact and our values.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for an additional full-time member of staff to increase the capacity of our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.

If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 6th July 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

The Financial Wellbeing Specialist provides expert, rights-based advice on benefits and entitlements for individuals with visual impairments, including veterans. Working remotely across Scotland, the role supports clients and colleagues with applications, system navigation, and appeals processes. The Specialist manages an independent caseload, with referrals primarily received through Vision Information & Support Advisors or Vision Link Workers, and collaborates with Vision Link Workers when in-person client support is required. The focus is on helping clients access the financial support they are entitled to, ensuring accuracy in all work, and promoting clients’ rights while operating within the scope of financial advice.

You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via people@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.

About us

For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.

Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:

• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

Benefits

• Generous employee pension scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Discounts for
• carers