Are you looking to use your HR skills in a rewarding, thriving social care charity?

Capability Scotland delivers exemplary care, support, and education for disabled children and adults across Scotland. We were founded in 1946 and have always strived to be a major ally in supporting disabled people to have full equality of opportunity and participation as citizens of Scotland. Our vision is of an inclusive Scotland where everyone has the opportunity to have their voice heard, contribute to society and fulfil their potential.

As an experienced HR Business Partner, you’ll be joining an established HR team; reporting directly to the Head of People and working closely with two other Business Partners.

We encourage a work/life balance, so we’re open to discussing start and finish times that work around your life. You need to be within commutable distance of our Edinburgh office (EH12) as we work 50% of our time in the office and 50% from home. You should also be able to regularly travel to visit the managers you are partnered with across Scotland.

This is a challenging and fast paced role, with heavy involvement in case management. On top of a great salary, excellent pension, and market-leading annual leave, we can offer you a real sense of job satisfaction. You will be using your knowledge and experience to support the people who support our customers to live their best lives. You will gain invaluable experience and work in a supportive team environment.

Job Purpose

To provide operational and project HR advice and support to managers and staff ensuring employment issues are handled in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements and meets or exceeds good practice.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
• Experience in a range of employee relations issues, including high-volume complex case management such as attendance, conduct, capability, and grievance. You will be juggling multiple cases at any given time, so you need to thrive while working under pressure.
• The ability to champion best practise, deliver change and continuously improve our processes.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law.
• An ability to demonstrate a commitment to our five values: being "Kind, Inclusive, Open & Honest, Aspirational & Creative"
• High level of self-motivation, able to meet several deadlines.
• Excellent organisational & communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office products and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work flexibly on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• High levels of customer service and attention to detail.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of the social care sector.
• Understanding of HR systems, ideally iTrent.
• Able to start with us quickly.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• £36,925.00 per year and a 37-hour working week.
• 37 days’ annual leave.
• Up to 13% pension (8% employer contribution)
• Up to 3x annual salary Death in Service benefit.
• Enhanced sickness and family leave payments.
• Free disclosure checks throughout your career.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Shopping discounts through the Perks At Work scheme.
• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme.

Applications are invited for experienced Benefits & Debt Advisers to advise on benefits, income maximisation, debt management and sustaining accommodation. The successful applicants will form part of a team working from base and in other locations within the city. It is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the benefits system, income maximisation and some experience of debt management to Type II. A proven record of case work in Money Advice with vulnerable clients is required. Familiarity of the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

The post holders will be expected to deal effectively and efficiently with clients, maintain full case records, statistics and reports on activities.

Where the role fits in our organisation

This role will develop volunteering and employability as part of our Community Transport programme. As such the role requires work across many of TSDG’s thematic areas including; Communities and Sector Support, Employability, Skills and Learning and Communications and Impact.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about supporting third sector organisations meet the needs of their communities. Community transport is more than just moving people from A to B. It can be a mechanism for social inclusion, poverty reduction and improved wellbeing. You do not need to have knowledge of the region’s community transport sector, but you will need to be someone who thrives on; building relationships, supporting collaboration, and helping organisations grow their capacity to make a real difference in people’s lives. You will support and connect organisations working across all sectors, not just transport, including in health and wellbeing, children and families, local economies and employability.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, positive relationships with third sector organisations and partners across Dumfries and Galloway to support improved connectivity and community-led opportunities.
• Work with partners to develop community volunteering and employability opportunities alongside our community transport sector and Strategic Development Group.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and develop collaboration between the third sector, statutory, and community voices to share learning and influence planning.
• Capture and share insights, case studies, and good practice to inform local priorities and improve access to support, including funding.
• Demonstrate and communicate the impact of community transport to a range of audiences, including raising public awareness.
• Represent TSDG and the third sector at relevant partnership and community meetings.

More about you

• You have strong relationship-building skills and experience of working collaboratively with partners from different sectors and/or directly with communities.
• You will be confident to capture ideas and input from communities and partners, and working with colleagues across portfolios to develop proposals to work in a better way for people and communities
• You are able to analyse information, capture learning, and communicate it clearly through reports, presentations, or other formats.
• You are able to facilitate group discussions, workshops, or events that bring together different perspectives.
• You are skilled at organising, planning, and problem solving, and you can adapt to varied and changing priorities.
• You are self-motivated, a team player, and committed to continuous improvement.

Organisation Profile

Established in 1984 to eradicate all forms of discrimination under the Race Relations Act 1976, CSREC works across Central Scotland, including but not limited to, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling Council areas.

At CSREC, we aim to reduce the negative effects of inequality and marginalisation experienced by Minority Ethnic individuals, asylum seekers, and refugees across Central Scotland, enabling them to engage with the wider public to enhance community cohesion and prevent discrimination.

This job description and person specification acts as a guide to the various responsibilities in relation to the position of Senior Finance and Fundraising Officer. Due to the on-going changes within the Third Sector these responsibilities may be occasionally amended in negotiation with the post holder. CSREC is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough, rigorous, and fair recruitment and selection process.

Role Overview

To ensure the financial health and sustainability of CSREC by leading on financial planning, securing essential funding, and maintaining robust financial reporting and compliance. The post holder will be responsible for the creation and management of budgets and forecasts, identifying and applying for new funding, and ensuring all financial reporting to funders is accurate and timely.

Children in Scotland are proud to have been delivering our Scottish Government funded Enquire service for over 25 years now. This national service continues to be a highly trusted and respected source of quality and accessible information and advice on additional support for learning.

The opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Service Manager for a period of 12 months on a maternity cover basis. Sitting within Children in Scotland’s Services, Policy and Participation department, this role will involve effective management of all areas of Enquire service delivery.

We are looking for a brilliant and experienced manager with excellent skills in communication, organisation, people management and budget management. The right candidate will also have a solid understanding of the additional support for learning landscape in Scotland to ensure that we maintain our high standards of delivery across all work streams.

If you feel like this role is for you, and that you have the ability to manage an outstandingly knowledgeable and committed team to provide a high quality service for our nation’s children, families and professionals relating to additional support for learning, then please read on.

About Children in Scotland

Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do.

By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights.

Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

Further Information

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Billy Anderson, Head of Services, Participation and Policy by email on banderson@childreninscotland.org.uk

About Sustain Clackmannanshire

This is a family outreach service, working alongside families, communities, and partners, offering caring and responsive support to young people and families. Aberlour Sustain Clackmannanshire delivers the support families need, when they need it, every day of the year. The aim of the service is to ensure that children and young people can continue to flourish at home, at school and in their local community.

Working with Social Work Services, this innovative and creative service focuses on supporting young people aged 0 – 18 years, who may be on the ‘edge of care’ so that they remain living with their family in their local communities.

Our Service works with young people and their families to enhance relationships, build on existing strengths and interests, help build confidence and encourage new community connections. Our aim is to help all families feel safe, confident, capable, and included. Our approach has been developed through consultation with families and partners.

What we are looking for....

As Service Manager your role is to lead, manage and develop our Sustain Clackmannanshire Service to support children and families in line with planned objectives. We are looking for someone who can provide direction and support for the staff team enabling them to achieve excellent results and manage change in an ever-changing work environment. You will be key in providing the external face of the services to a range of external partners with the aim of influencing service provision to meet the needs of parents, families, children and young people. This will include sourcing funding opportunities.

You will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the service budgets.

You will be passionate about supporting young people, families, and communities, flexible in your approach and share our vision that collaborative working and relationship based early intervention is the best option for young people and families who are feeling overwhelmed or excluded. Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.

Not afraid to test new ways of working, you will bring a fresh, caring, compassionate and collaborative approach which responds empathically to the needs of young people and their families. The work will include early mornings, evenings and weekends. You will have experience of direct practice within this field of work, including child/adult protection issues as well as having experience of working with children and young people.

You will work within a variety of locations in the Clackmannanshire area, including the office base in Alloa, family homes, schools and community settings.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Where the role fits in our organisation

You are responsible for oversight of the TSDG community transport programme, the priorities of which are identified by the Community Transport Strategic Development Group (CTSDG). The role requires work across many of TSDG’s thematic areas including; Communities and Sector Support, Employability, Skills and Learning and Local Economies and Enterprise.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about connecting communities to each other, for work, learning, leisure and social needs through a high quality, integrated transport model. One key purpose is enabling our communities to live fulfilling lives. Community transport is more than just moving people from A to B. It can be a mechanism for social inclusion, poverty reduction and improved wellbeing. The community transport programme is built on partnership working, so you will ned to be someone who thrives on; building relationships, supporting collaboration, and helping organisations grow their capacity to make a real difference in people’s lives. As part of the Lead Officer Group, you will also actively participate in shaping our ways of working at TSDG.

What You’ll Do

• Continue development and delivery of a multi-year plan for the design of a regional community transport model for Dumfries and Galloway.
• Build a business case for structures and a choice of viable operating models, including the development of a region-wide social enterprise for community transport.
• Actively partner with the local authority, regional transport partnership, NHS, enterprise agency, transport partners, the third sector and communities, to facilitate integration of community transport.
• Incorporate partnership outcomes and regional transport strategies in to planning, programme design and outcomes.
• Manage project reporting, including for the CTSDG, Community Planning Partnership, SLT and Board.
• Remain up to date with national and regional policy relevant to third sector organisations working in, or aligned to, transport and community transport, community connections, health and wellbeing and the social/local economy.
• Manage the Connecting Communities Development Officer.

More about you

• You have experience in related subject matter, such as economic development, social enterprise, community infrastructure and/or transport.
• You have strong relationship-building skills and experience of working collaboratively with partners from different sectors.
• You are able to analyse information, capture learning, and communicate it clearly through reports, presentations, or other formats.
• You are able to facilitate group discussions, workshops, or events that bring together different perspectives.
• You are skilled at organising, planning, and problem solving, and you can adapt to varied and changing priorities.
• You are self-motivated, a team player, and committed to continuous improvement.

Join Our Board – Trustee Opportunities at Soundplay Projects

Soundplay Projects creates playful, creative and accessible experiences for children and young people through sound, music and technology. As we grow, we’re inviting new trustees to join our Board and help shape a future rooted in creativity, care and inclusion.

We’re looking for people who believe in shared leadership, thoughtful governance and the power of play. You don’t need previous trustee experience for all roles, just curiosity, care and a commitment to our mission.

Trustee Roles

Board Chair

Supporting the collective leadership of the Board, helping trustees work well together and ensuring Soundplay remains well-governed, strategic and values-led.

Treasurer / Finance Lead

Providing oversight and guidance on Soundplay’s financial health, sustainability and long-term planning, helping the Board understand and steward resources confidently.

HR & Safeguarding Trustee

Supporting strong people practices and safeguarding, ensuring Soundplay is a safe, fair and nurturing environment for staff, volunteers and young people.

Fundraising & Partnerships Trustee

Helping develop sustainable income through relationships, fundraising strategy and philanthropic support.

Marketing & Communications Trustee

Strengthening Soundplay’s voice, visibility and reach through thoughtful, inclusive and engaging communications.

Digital & Technology Trustee

Providing insight and oversight around digital systems, safety, infrastructure and innovation.

Trustee – Lived Experience / Community Voice

Bringing lived experience to the Board to ensure Soundplay’s decision-making remains grounded, accessible and representative of the communities we serve.

What it means to be a Soundplay Trustee

As a trustee, you will help guide Soundplay’s direction, support strategic thinking and contribute to a culture of care, creativity and collaboration. You will work alongside other trustees and the staff team to ensure the organisation remains ethical, sustainable and responsive to the people it serves.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience and voices underrepresented in governance spaces.

Support & Access

We are committed to making this experience welcoming and accessible. Support includes:

• Full induction and governance training
• Buddy trustee support
• Hybrid and accessible meeting options
• Expenses covered

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Operations Officer to support the smooth running of our charity. In this role, you’ll coordinate day-to-day operations including inbox and CRM management, school enquiries and bookings, organisational calendars, and team meeting logistics. You’ll help maintain and update our websites, handle communications such as newsletters and teacher updates, and support systems development to improve efficiency. You’ll also oversee travel bookings, stock management, and identify opportunities for professional learning. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, adaptable, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast paced environment.

About our charity - Time for Inclusive Education (TIE)

We are an education charity working with schools to address the prejudice, stereotypes and stigma that can lead to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. We work with national education partners, deliver services for teachers and learners in schools and communities, and develop teaching and curriculum resources.

Our core work focuses on the implementation of Scotland’s National Approach to LGBT Inclusive Education.

We manage the national platform lgbteducation.scot and deliver the national two-stage professional learning course ‘Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education’ on behalf of the Scottish Government. We also deliver workshops for primary and secondary school pupils, and create quality teaching resources.

We also run the Digital Discourse Initiative with international partners, a new programme complementing our core work which provides schools with tools and strategies to address the growing impact of disinformation, online hate, and prejudicial conspiracy narratives.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

As our Operations Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation. You will handle core operational functions including organisational inboxes, our CRM system, school enquiries, and the main organisational calendar. You will support internal coordination by organising team meeting agendas, scheduling planning sessions, and maintaining systems that keep our work flowing efficiently.

You will also contribute to the development and upkeep of our websites, ensuring content, resources, and news are accurate and up to date. The role includes supporting the planning and delivery of events, coordinating logistics, communications, and on the day operations.

Communications and stakeholder engagement form another part of the role, including sending updates via Mailchimp, handling teacher communications, and identifying opportunities for news and promotional content. You will oversee stock management, travel and accommodation bookings, and help develop internal systems to streamline organisational processes.

This position requires a highly organised, detail oriented individual who can manage multiple systems, prioritise tasks effectively, and complete work to a consistently high standard without the need for supervision.

This role is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and has a proven track record of accuracy and operational reliability. The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable, and capable of managing competing tasks across email, calendar, website, CRM, and logistical systems.

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 our Port Seton service in East Lothian involves working on a rota covering a 4 on 4 off nightshift pattern , including some weekends. This role involves working 31.5 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.