We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

We are recruiting for the post of Development Worker – Engagement Pathways to lead and develop our pathways into services for people. This includes enquiries, initial conversations including risk assessment, baseline outcome measures, reviews and endings and line management responsibilities.

This is an opportunity requiring excellent communication and organisational skills, where the successful candidate will be required to support the journey of people through our services within the Scottish Borders and have an impact on staff development and supervision.

You will be key to maintaining quality within this area of service delivery and in representing our services within the Scottish Borders. You should have experience of working together with people experiencing mental health problems to support them to achieve their aims related to mental health and wellbeing. You should be confident in attending events, holding stalls and offering drop in support and signposting to people at the Mental Health Information Stations across the Scottish Borders. You should also have experience of developing systems and processes and sharing your learning experiences across teams.

If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about enabling people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Would you like to join a vibrant, exciting team working alongside families and volunteers in North Glasgow?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a charity making a big impact on families with young children (under 5) in the local area. We are now excited to welcome a new, confident, passionate, and enthusiastic Family Engagement Coordinator to our team who will support the expansion, promotion and delivery of group work in North Glasgow.

Day-to-day the Family Engagement Coordinator will be welcoming families into a warm and inclusive space, helping to build strong relationships and attachments through tailored play activities. They will nurture children’s growth and development, offer empathetic support, provide practical help, and guide families to local services when needed. Working across various venues in North Glasgow, they will create a safe, supportive environment where families feel valued and connected.

The role is initially funded for one year with the possibility of extended funding.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Friendly personality and passionate about working with children and families.
• Experience of planning and delivering engaging group activities for families with young children under 5 tailored to support bonding, attachment and perinatal and infant mental health.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles, legislation and best practice in protecting both children and vulnerable adults.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and diverse groups.
• Confident in using IT systems (Microsoft Office, CRM platforms) for monitoring and administration.
• A car driver with access to a car for which expenses will be paid

Would you like to join a vibrant, exciting team working alongside families and volunteers in North Lanarkshire?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a charity making a big impact on families with young children (under 5) in the local area. We are now excited to welcome a new, confident, passionate, and enthusiastic Family Support Coordinator to our North Lanarkshire team who will be based in communities across North Lanarkshire.

Day-to-day, the Family Support Coordinator will manage a caseload of families receiving a blend of support from staff and volunteers. You will work alongside parents (and their young children) who may be feeling overwhelmed or navigating a range of life circumstances, such as loneliness and isolation, mental health challenges, illness or disability, financial pressures, or the impact of trauma. By building trusting relationships and offering compassionate, tailored support, you will provide encouragement and practical guidance, helping families to build confidence, resilience, and stronger connections within their communities.

The role is initially funded for 1 year with the possibility of extended funding

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Experience of working alongside families and children (up to age 5), offering support during challenging times.
• Able to respond flexibly to a family’s needs with the ability to support a caseload of families and home visiting volunteers.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles, legislation and best practice in protecting both children and vulnerable adults.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and diverse groups.
• Confident in using IT systems (Microsoft Office, CRM platforms) for monitoring and administration.
• A car driver with access to a car for which expenses will be paid

Would you like to join a vibrant, exciting team working alongside families and volunteers in North Glasgow?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a charity making a big impact on families with young children (under 5) in the local area. We are now excited to welcome a new, confident, passionate, and enthusiastic Family Support Coordinator to our Glasgow team who are based in Netherton Community Centre G13 1AX, though there will be travel across all North Glasgow.

Day-to-day, the Family Support Coordinator will manage a caseload of families receiving a blend of support from staff and volunteers. You will work alongside parents (and their young children) who may be feeling overwhelmed or navigating a range of life circumstances, such as loneliness and isolation, mental health challenges, illness or disability, financial pressures, or the impact of trauma. By building trusting relationships and offering compassionate, tailored support, you will provide encouragement and practical guidance, helping families to build confidence, resilience, and stronger connections within their communities.

The role is initially funded for one year with the possibility of extended funding.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Experience of working alongside families and children (up to age 5), offering support during challenging times.
• Able to respond flexibly to a family’s needs with the ability to support a caseload of families and home visiting volunteers.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles, legislation and best practice in protecting both children and vulnerable adults.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and diverse groups.
• Confident in using IT systems (Microsoft Office, CRM platforms) for monitoring and administration.
• A car driver with access to a car for which expenses will be paid

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) is looking for a Coordinator to develop and grow a Fife Peer Support network. You will work within the peer support principles of hope, empowerment, authenticity, responsibility, mutuality and experience. You will work with the network to grow a shared understanding of the different types of peer support and work with partners to co-produce a programme of training and workshops to embed peer support and practice within organisations across the statutory and third sector in Fife.

About You

FVA is looking for someone who has experience of working in the field of peer support and/or co-production, including practical experience of working with and supporting volunteers. You should have knowledge of the peer support network in Fife and have experience of organising events and training.

It’s essential that you are able to work well as part of a collaborative team and that you can lead projects, coordinating the work of all involved.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

We are recruiting for Carer Information Assistant to join our team. Lanarkshire Carers is an organisation where you will be supported, valued and well rewarded. The post holder will be based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required.

Responsible to the Carer Communication and Data Manager and working as directed by the management/coordination team, the Carer Information Assistant will work closely with staff, volunteers, carers and partner organisations to develop, plan and deliver comprehensive information, advice and support services for carers in Lanarkshire.

The post holder will develop and maintain good carer information, promote effective communication, collaborative working and partnerships. This will support the provision of coordinated and effective information, advice and support to carers. Access to the right information and the right time is key to ensuring carers do not reach crisis point. Lanarkshire Carers information framework will ensure consistent, standardised, non-duplicating carer information, material and resources.

Lanarkshire Carers

Lanarkshire Carers is a well-established carer led organisation built on a vision to work with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference to their lives. A value-based organisation, our mission is to ensure that carers in Lanarkshire are identified, well informed, involved, supported and empowered. We deliver information,

advice and direct support services that enable unpaid carers to continue to care, whilst maintaining their own health and wellbeing.

Please visit our website lanarkshirecarers.org.uk for more information about Lanarkshire Carers where you will also find our annual report for 2024/2025. This provides a good overview of our work and job roles. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience. Our Board of Directors are committed to making Lanarkshire Carers a great place to work. Lanarkshire Carers works flexibly and is a carer positive employer. A workplace pension scheme is available along with group life and critical illness cover and many other benefits.

Equality of Opportunity in Employment

Lanarkshire Carers is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.

Partick Thistle Charitable Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Community Employability Officer to support young people aged 16–18 across communities in North Glasgow.

This exciting role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and will focus on engaging and inspiring young people by connecting them with opportunities within both the football and wider business sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing participants’ entrepreneurial thinking, employability skills, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and support young people (aged 16–18) from North Glasgow communities
• Plan and deliver engaging workshops and masterclasses focused on employability, enterprise, and entrepreneurship
• Provide person centred pathway opportunities into football-related and business environments
• Facilitate programmes based at Firhill Stadium and Petershill Park
• Build positive relationships with participants, partners, and stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes and participant progress
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and wider Trust team

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of working with young people, particularly those aged 16–18
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Experience delivering workshops, training, or group sessions
• Knowledge of employability, enterprise, or youth development programmes
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds

Desirable:

• Understanding of community sport, football, or charitable sector delivery
• Experience of partnership working across education, employability, or business sectors

The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Burnfoot Community Futures (BCF) is a community development trust based in Burnfoot, Hawick – the largest social housing area in the Scottish Borders.

We are seeking to employ a Youth Development Officer to lead and oversee delivery of the CashBack Burnfoot Youth Project, working alongside community partners and building on ongoing work to address antisocial behaviour and improve outcomes for young people in Burnfoot.

The Youth Development Officer will report to the Hub Manager and work closely with staff, sessional workers and partner organisations to ensure high-quality delivery of the project.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to coordinate, develop and oversee the delivery of the CashBack Burnfoot Youth Project, ensuring it delivers meaningful, engaging and supportive opportunities for young people aged 10–25.

The postholder will work in partnership with organisations including:

• Escape Youth Services
• G10 Sports
• Hawick Boxing Club
• A Positive Start CIC

The role will ensure the project contributes to improving young people’s wellbeing, confidence, skills and life chances, while supporting wider community safety and engagement.

The postholder will be based at Burnfoot Community Hub.

Project Overview

The CashBack Burnfoot Youth Project delivers a structured, year-round programme including:

• Multi-sport sessions (36 weeks)
• Rugby sessions (36 weeks)
• Boxing sessions (24 weeks)
• Youth club sessions (46 weeks)
• Youth café sessions (46 weeks)
• Junior Global Ambassadors programme (35 weeks)
• Street-based youth work
• One-to-one targeted support for young people

Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of all project activities
• Work alongside, sessional staff and partners to deliver a varied programme
• Ensure sessions are safe, inclusive and engaging for young people
• Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners
• Coordinate input from partner organisations to ensure quality and consistency
• Work collaboratively with local services, schools and community groups
• Promote positive participation and reduce antisocial behaviour
• Continuously improve the programme based on:
  • Young people’s feedback
  • Community need
  • Partner input
• Support development of new activities aligned with project aims
• Ensure accurate data collection including:
  • Attendance
  • Outcomes
  • Case studies
• Coordinate reporting to funders in line with CashBack for Communities requirements
• Demonstrate impact against agreed outcomes
• Support and guide sessional staff and volunteers
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are met
• Contribute to wider community development work where appropriate
• Support sustainability of the project and future funding opportunities
• Be a self-starter able to take initiative
• Work both strategically and operationally
• Be flexible and adaptable in a small organisation setting
• Undertake administrative duties as required
• Deliver against funding outcomes and targets
• To prepare and attend regular support and supervision sessions and participate in staff and personal development training
• To undertake any additional and appropriate duties as required but not out with the post

We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject OR equivalent experience
• Experience of youth work / community development l
• Experience of coordinating or delivering projects l
• Experience of working with young people (10–25)
• Experience of partnership working Essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Satisfactory PVG registration disclosure check

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of working with vulnerable or at-risk groups
• Experience of managing staff or volunteers

Are you committed to empowering people and energised by ensuring people’s voices are heard? Are you looking to grow your skills within an organisation which is committed to social inclusion, personal development and is empowered by change? Then our current vacancy may be for you!

With over 20 years of experience in delivering person-centred housing advice and support, Frontline Fife is now setting out on a new path, refocusing its work on prevention, housing sustainment and social justice.

About the role

We are seeking to employ a Housing Advisor for our Scottish Legal Aid Board funded project, Making Justice Work. In this role, you will work in collaboration with other agencies to promote people’s rights through providing quality advice and advocacy support. Key elements of the role include supporting people facing eviction and providing lay representation at Court and First Tier Tribunals.

Why work for us?

In joining our team not only will you be in the good company of caring and dedicated individuals, you will also be supported to grow and develop through training, skills development and career planning.

• Fully funded training including recognised qualifications such as SCQF Level 7 in Housing Law Casework.
• Flexible/blended working arrangements.
• Employee assistance programme with confidential advice/counselling support.
• Competitive employer/employee pension contribution scheme.
• 32 days annual leave per year with 1 day additional per year served up to 5 years (pro rata).
• Business travel allowance.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits e.g. discounts on lifestyle benefits, gym memberships and access to membership scheme e.g. Blue Light Membership Scheme.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Frontline Fife will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and proactive individual to contribute to all operational aspects of delivery of MRCP(UK) PACES examinations and related events. The role holder would be responsible for supporting the examination manager and other members of the department at all stages of the UK PACES examination journey, from exam preparation through to on the day delivery support to supporting examiner services with the analysis of examiner data and promoting future examination support and development while providing a professional customer service at all times. They would also, provide accurate administration support for all PACES examinations and other relevant events held in the College as well as providing ad-hoc support to work streams as directed.

The post holder must:

• Possess good IT skills and experience (including: MS Office software) and digital skills.
• Have demonstrable experience of providing administrative support with good organisational skills.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Be capable of accurate data entry and show attention to detail in maintaining records.
• Have the ability to multi-task and manage potentially conflicting priorities, while remaining calm under pressure.
• Be confident to work on own initiative.
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated.
• Be an excellent team player, with the confidence to share experience and knowledge with colleagues.
• Be confident in dealing with a range of people and organisations.
• Have exceptional people skills with a dedication to ensure a professional level of customer service.
• Demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude and ability to accommodate change.
• Be able to identify their own training needs to conduct self-directed learning and upskilling.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role is £34,384 FTE (£20,630 pro rata) per annum plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.
• Holidays: 23 days annual leave with incremental increases leading to 28 days after five years’ service. All employees receive 11 days public holiday/College close downs.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.