More about Dog Aid:

Dog Aid Scotland (DAS) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). Our premises are based in Edinburgh.

DAS rehomes dogs on a home from home basis. We do not have kennel facilities so ask you to look after the dog until a new home can be found. This means your dog will go straight into its new home alleviating the stress and anxiety a lot of dogs suffer when going into kennels. We provide rehoming, financial assistance, and education to ensure dogs receive the care they deserve.

Our Mission:

• To find loving new homes for dogs which cannot be maintained in their present homes, and which might otherwise be euthanised.

• To give information on every aspect of dog ownership.

• To provide Veterinary Aid for those in need. To help reduce the number of unwanted dogs by providing Neutering Vouchers.

• To encourage responsible dog ownership by providing dog waste disposal bags as part of our Dog Fouling Project.

The DAS Board of Trustees plays a vital role in shaping the charity’s future and ensuring we continue to make a lasting impact. We are seeking a Chair as our current Chairperson steps down at the end of their elected term. Passion for our cause is an absolute must along with having a solid understanding of the role of the Trustee, Good Practice, and Charity Governance. We currently hold 5 meetings per year along with our AGM and some sub committee work. This role also offers support to the CEO. We estimate 4-6 hours per month (over an average per year) which includes some ad hoc events along with the scheduled board meetings.

Hours of work: Average circa 4-6hrs per month. 1 meeting per quarter, AGM, Sub Committee Work and Ad Hoc Events.

We have an exciting opportunity and are looking for a new Team Leader for our Support Services at WRASAC

The Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (WRASAC), Dundee and Angus have been supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse and exploitation and raising awareness about the damaging effects of sexual violence since 1984. We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

The Team Leader will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, trauma-informed operation of WRASAC’s support services. This includes overseeing the Women’s Support Services, Initial Referral Team, and DAYS Service. They will support the CEO and Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within the violence against women sector and have demonstrable of at least 2 years’ experience of managing and supervising staff and volunteers.

They will have a collaborative leadership style, excellent interpersonal skills, proactive approach and an understanding and commitment to a feminist analysis of gender-based violence.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions and the opportunity to gain invaluable skills and experience.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Customer Service Assistant to join Ark on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract. The purpose of this post is to provide administration support to the Neighbourhood Services and Asset Management Teams and to deliver exceptional front line customer service across Ark’s business.

Join Ark's dynamic team as a Customer Services Advisor, where you'll play a pivotal role in both the Housing and Neighbourhood Services and Asset Management Teams. This diverse position requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent multitasking abilities, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. As a key member of our customer-focused teams, you'll provide administrative support to ensure exceptional service delivery across all aspects of Ark's operations.

Amongst other responsibilities listed in the full job outline the Customer Services Advisors act as a first point of contact for customers in relation to all housing and property queries, managing customer expectations and ensuring that customers are clear on timescales and next steps, following the principle of right first time. Provide business administration support across Housing and Customer Services and Asset Management.

The Customer Service Advisor reports directly to the Customer Services Officer. Download the full job description on Arks Website.

We would love to hear from you. Apply now using the online application form on Arks Website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of splitting your work week between working from home and our Main Office in Edinburgh.

• Flexible Working Times: Not a 9am - 5pm person. Arks allows you to flex your start & finish time in agreement with your line manager.

• Employee Assistance Program: Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.

• Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.

• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

• 4% Contributory pension scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions including learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a Housing Association, we provide a range of accommodation much of which has been designed or adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Our aim is to create the best possible customer outcomes through our highly skilled people, the provision of high-quality affordable homes and excellent care.

At Tiphereth we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Day Service Co-Worker in our Pentland Group. The post is available on either a part-time or full-time basis. The part-time option is minimum of three days, comprising Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional days are available.

Tiphereth is a Camphill community in Edinburgh, comprising a number of different workshops within its day service.

This post is based in the Pentland group which carries out woodwork, green woodwork, basketry and ground maintenance. Together with our members with learning disabilities we aim to produce unique items for our annual fairs and for our community.

You will provide support and motivation to people with learning disabilities to participate in meaningful work within the group. You will be enthusiastic and positive about the potential of people to participate, learn and grow. You will bring experience and knowledge of woodworking, and preferably, experience of supporting individuals. You need to work well as part of a team, have good communication skills and be motivated by Camphill’s values and ethos.

We are looking for an individual who has experience in woodwork and can lead individuals and small groups through the creative process. An engagement with, and knowledge of, wood as a material is desired!

We offer:

• Competitive terms and conditions including 36 days holiday per year (pro rata for part-time)

• Excellent continuous professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing service and develop skills

• Beautiful work settings on the edge of the Pentland Hills

• Opportunity to belong to a Camphill community with a rich social and cultural life

• Option to join Private Medical Insurance scheme

Kirkcaldy YMCA delivers community projects and programmes to support children, young people, adults, and families throughout the Kirkcaldy area.

We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual who will carry out the role of Finance Assistant in a manner that reflects the vision and values of Kirkcaldy YMCA.

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Kirkcaldy YMCA. You will be responsible for recording financial transactions (including invoicing, purchase & sales receipts and payments), post financial data to QuickBooks accounting software, reconcile accounts to ensure their accuracy and collate and process monthly payroll data in timely manner.

The successful candidate would ideally have relevant Bookkeeping / Accounting experience (with Excel Spreadsheets and Accounting Software) and AAT Level 2 Certificate (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification.

The role is critical in supporting the Management Team and the Organisation in delivering its charitable purpose whilst observing and upholding charity accounting compliance procedures.

Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) operating in West Lothian. Our primary purpose is to promote, develop and support West Lothian`s Third Sector. We work in partnership with the voluntary sector and key statutory and public stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals and communities across West Lothian.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Development Officer (Employability) to support individuals in West Lothian in securing their journey into positive destinations such as sustainable employment or volunteering roles.

You will work closely with a range of third sector organisations that provide employability services in the West Lothian Third Sector Employability Forum. You will build and maintain strong relationships with employers and training providers to secure job placements and volunteering opportunities, particularly for individuals with additional challenges, such as long-term unemployment, disability, or lack of confidence. You will support the CEO in the wider contribution to development of employability strategy via the West Lothian Local Employability Partnership (LEP).

This role is dynamic and may evolve over time, offering opportunities for growth, expanded responsibilities, and adaptation to evolving employability needs. The role is for 12 months initially, with possibility of extension.

The Self Directed Support Scotland vision is “A Scotland where quality Self-directed Support is available to all as a route to Independent Living”. Our mission is “to work collaboratively to incorporate local Independent Support in every aspect of social care design and delivery, ensuring the needs and views of people accessing social care support and their support networks are valued and represented.”

SDSS is a Disabled People’s Organisation, a key partner in Scotland’s Independent Living Movement. We implement SDS policy and legislation at a national, strategic level, with responsibility for chairing major national forums. We also champion local Independent Support Organisations who provide quality advice and support for accessing Self-directed Support (SDS). We have a rapidly growing membership of independent and Disabled People’s Organisations and we aim to widen their influence in improving social care outcomes for disabled people and social care users.

Our focus in recruitment is to find the right people first, and look at how the team can be built around the skills and experience of those who have passion and connection to user led organisations, issues in social care or the liberating ethos of the social model of disability.

The Communication and Policy Manager role is pivotal to delivery of our mission, taking the lead in policy implementation and development that involves coordination across strategic partners in Scottish Government, public and third sectors. All applicants will have confidence in contributing to and delivering our communication strategy across a wide range of events and media, including accessible formats and know how to articulate complex issues and positively engage our member organisations. They should also be able to manage staff and support the wider team to deliver national events.

To attract maximum remuneration our Communications and Policy Manager would have experience in policy work specifically an understanding of Scottish social care reform. This would include SDS Improvement, Care Reform and the Personal Assistant workforce. This role has the potential to direct SDSS in its strategy and delivery and must represent SDSS confidently in these areas.

Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a women’s worker to provide support to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid supports women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic community.

Experience of working with women and knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour based abuse on women from minority ethnic backgrounds is required.

A suitable qualification that meets the needs of the Scottish Social Servies Council (SSSC) housing support registration is required otherwise training will be provided.

The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid.

We are primarily seeking a person with a strong policy and legal understanding in Human Rights and extensive experience in how this can be applied in policy and practice within organisations in a supporting context, particularly through a race equality lens. The person will therefore also need to have a high level of knowledge, experience and understanding in race equality and how this can be implemented within organisations in policy and practice.

The role will involve working within a small team to provide human rights and race equality consultancy support to public and third sector organisations which include the design and delivery of human rights & race equality training. The role will also involve working within the team to help facilitate policy engagement between mainstream organisations and ethnic minority communities.

As a Human Rights and Race Equality specialist, the person will also sit on high level policy tables to influence and input into national policies and strategies.

Fly Cup Enterprises Ltd, in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, provides training and employment opportunities to adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and differences in the catering and hospitality sector.

Chief Executive Officer

Fly Cup Enterprise Ltd is seeking an exceptional candidate with strong leadership experience to become its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Details

As CEO, you will consolidate and build on recent growth while ensuring the charity delivers its objectives to provide high quality training and employment opportunities, through catering and hospitality, for adults with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and other vulnerabilities.

You will act as the public face of the charity, work with and advise the Board of Directors in relation to the business activities and oversee the management and administration of the charity.

Our new Chief Executive will be an accomplished communicator, able to build and sustain effective partnerships, and build our profile with a wide range of stakeholders. As a strategic thinker, you will bring a track record of successful leadership and be able to promote a culture of ideas, innovation and have the ability to translate strategic plans into reality. You will have an accomplished record of delivering outstanding performance and have a proven ability to secure new income streams.

We are open to leaders from any background or sector, although experience in the not-for-profit sector would be helpful. You must share our commitment to supporting adults and young people with additional support needs.