Background

Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust is a registered charity committed to the revitalisation of the Old Town through stimulating growth in community participation, the arts and enterprise. It supports a vibrant community in the Old Town that is inclusive to all. The organisation operates the Crannie Community Hub; this is a venue for local residents and organisations to come together, create and share activities, events and connections as well as campaigns to improve the area for residents. The Crannie runs a health and wellbeing program, including a walking group, music circle, creative writing, cooking and craft groups. With the help of new funding, we aim to enhance our services by offering weekend access, personalized energy advice, and expanding our warm space to a full 7-day schedule. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Energy Officer to lead this exciting project.

Purpose of the role

EOTDT is seeking an experienced person to be responsible for managing the delivery of critical energy support services to our community members and supporting the Facilities and Operations Manager team in running the Crannie Community Hub.

This includes hosting weekly group advice sessions, offering personalized energy guidance, and providing drop-in support to help individuals reduce their energy costs and improve their efficiency. The Energy Officer will also help ensure our space remains a welcoming and accessible resource for individuals seeking warmth, meals, and community support.

The activity programme will be based at The Crannie Community Hub but will involve working on an outreach basis across the Old Town area as appropriate. The hours worked are flexible, but will be based around when the Community Hub is open (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

The Manager will support the delivery of our innovative childcare services, ensuring that the quality standards and the vision, values, and aims of the organisation are fully implemented. They will provide high-quality childcare in line with all local and national regulations, fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children.

Govan Housing Association is a community-based housing association operating in the central Govan area. The Association manage approximately 1638 tenanted properties. The Housing Association is parent of a group structure in which we have two subsidiaries, the HOME Team and Water Row Company. The subsidiaries include a multi trade company, factored properties, mid-market rents and money advice services. We are dedicated to community regeneration and improving the quality of life within our local community area. Our purpose is to preserve the history and pride of Govan, our values are to be considerate, accountable, result focused and enterprising.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a minimum of 3 years housing management experience within a social housing environment, to work as part of the Housing Team. You will deliver a high-quality customer management service to residents across our housing stock. You will have experience of working in a community-based housing association sector, effectively delivering the standards and outcomes contained within the SHR’s Tenant’s Charter. You will be responsible for the full range of housing management activities, with a working knowledge and experience in rent management, income maximisation, tenancy sustainment, allocations, void management, estate management and community engagement.

You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively, be flexible, energetic and resilient and always put the customer first, aiming to “go the extra mile”.

This role offers a competitive salary and, in addition, you will receive an excellent working benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, plus 15 days public holidays; contributory pension scheme; Westfield health rewards and cycle to work scheme.

Do you believe in second chances? Do you have the energy and commitment it takes to support someone to turn their life around?

We are looking for a dedicated individual to forge strong relationships with people and services across the city of Glasgow. Using a trauma-informed approach you will work with people of all ages and from every walk of life, supporting them in making positive changes. You will work alongside Police Scotland’s POP team and attend custody suites across the city of Glasgow to identify and help those that need support and direction.

You must be a skilled communicator who has an ability to connect with people facing a challenging range of issues. A team player, you will work closely with partners across Glasgow to achieve the right outcomes for those we are supporting. Often the people you encounter will be at a low point in their lives so you must be able to show empathy and forge a connection during that ‘reachable moment’, then back it up with the ability to create strong, trusting relationships which support people to access the help they need.

If people describe you as; level-headed, a listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, hard worker, resilient, dedicated, great in a crisis - and you have the energy and commitment to always go the extra mile to support people effectively then we would like to hear from you.

The role demands regular evening weekend work, followed up with community outreach support during the week.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Direct experience of recovery and/or mental health issues
• Past experience of the Criminal Justice System (Please note that successful candidates will have to go through Police Vetting before being authorised access to Police Scotland Custody Suites).

It would be beneficial for applicants to have a full driving licence and access to a car satisfying the appropriate insurance requirements.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is a requirement for the post.

For further information, please email: mcooke@sacro.org.uk.

Are you passionate about helping people to increase their skills around food and nutrition?

If so, this new role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

This new role will contribute to the delivery our new Extended Table project, funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Community Fund.

The project is a partnership with 5 other organisations across the UK. All delivery partners will bring people together, tackle isolation and boost confidence through inclusive food projects – from growing food and cooking, to sharing healthy meals.

You will assist the Community Food Worker to organise and run community meals and cooking skills sessions, preparing the food alongside our with volunteers and trainees. You will also support volunteers and trainees to develop their skills and confidence. This is an exciting opportunity within Food Education, and you will be involved with growing our service as well as our reach beyond Edinburgh

About You

You will have some experience with assisting with group activities, ideally food and cooking related. You will enjoy cooking and be passionate about helping others to get involved. You will be outgoing and good at developing relationships with people. You will be a reliable and an effective team player with a can-do attitude.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be part of a small team with an experienced and supportive manager. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

Are you an experienced events organiser with an interest in food and how social eating can be used to help improve lives?

If so, this role could be perfect for you!

About the role

This role is part of the new Extended Table project, funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Community Fund.

In partnership with 5 other organisations across the UK we will use food to bring people together, tackle isolation and increase confidence

The post holder will be responsible for running a calendar of food related events.

These include our Supper Clubs and Masterclasses which bring together people from different communities to prepare food and eat together. You will also contribute to the development of our social eating spaces.

As well as providing a unique experience and new skills, our events highlight how our work with food can remove barriers to addressing social and health inequalities.

About You

You’ll be enthusiastic about food, community, and social impact. You will have experience of organising and delivering events, and bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating welcoming, inclusive spaces.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be part of a small team with an experienced and supportive manager. 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. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Website: cyrenians.scot

Are you passionate about using food to build community, and increase opportunities for social connection and personal development?

If so, this role might be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

This diverse and interesting role is part of the new Extended Table project, funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Community Fund.

In partnership with 5 other organisations across the UK we will use food to bring people together, tackle isolation and increase confidence

The post holder will be responsible for running weekly Community Cook Clubs and Cooking Skills sessions, as well as developing and supporting local Social Eating Spaces.

About You

You will have experience of delivering group cooking sessions to a range of people with varying needs and abilities.

You will be confident working in partnership with others, and have

experience of gathering evidence that demonstrates the social impact and significant change for individuals.

You will enjoy working as part of a team, being creative and innovative, and be passionate about challenging existing food and social systems.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be part of a small team with an experienced and supportive manager. 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. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Our values

• Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
• Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
• Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
• Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.

Website: cyrenians.scot

Introduction

Columcille provides a safe and supportive healthy social environment which offers creative daytime activities and a sense of community from its premises in the Morningside area of Edinburgh. We support people who have learning disabilities, and mental health needs through arts & crafts, cooking, printing, gardening, pottery, drama, keep fit, holistic therapies and dance. Some support is provided in the local community. We provide relationship centred support that upholds the dignity and value of each human being and supports their development and growth.

Relief workers cover staff absences due to illness, holiday or training. There are no guaranteed hours, but for flexible and available individuals there can be regular work.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users to learn new skills, develop socially, and gain self- confidence and greater independence. This may be small group or 1-1 support.
• Be attentive to group dynamics and proactive in creating a positive atmosphere.
• Respond positively and calmly to any behaviour that challenges.
• Provide personal care and support with using wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Provide cover on the centre’s tea break and lunch rota as required.
• Tidy workshops each day and help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Be guided by Columcille policies and procedures and the SSSC Codes of Practice.
• Take part in induction, staff training and supervision meetings.

Essential Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Experience of support work with people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge and skills relating to one of the work activities listed above.
• An approach based on empathy and positive regard for people
• Attentive and alert to the needs and different communication styles of people
• Compassionate and caring
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• A person-centred approach.
• Interest in working from an approach based on the work of Rudolf Steiner using Social Therapy, which values the whole person, meaningful work and productive activity, creativity, community and seasonal and cultural celebrations.
• Become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
• Available for minimum of two days in a week to make the work mutually worthwhile.

Who are we:

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: autism.org.uk

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Registered manager with the passion to work with our fantastic team in Glasgow.

Being a Registered Manager takes leadership skills, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.

You will be responsible for leading the outstanding care and management of all aspects of your respective services, ensuring individual outcomes are met for the people we support; maintaining quality of service and striving to grow and develop the services, adapting to changing needs.

The role will have full legal responsibility for making sure the services ensure compliance with regulation in relation to the day-to-day care of people accessing the service.

You will ensure that the needs of adults with autism are assessed, identified and met through careful programme planning and behaviour support; manage an agreed budget to provide an efficient, viable service; supervise and manage staff performance and coordinate positive, collaborative liaison with external agencies, multi-disciplinary teams and health professionals.

The philosophy of the services endorses the person-centred planning approach, promotes each person’s strengths and skills and the growth of individuals to their maximum potential. A positive, pro-active and flexible approach will be required.

Experience of managing a team is absolutely essential.

You will also have an excellent working knowledge of care standards and related legislation as well as accurate and detailed report writing skills and business and finance skills to ensure the service is run on a sound financial basis.

Must hold a SVQ Level 5 or equivalent.

This advert is for a permanent full-time position for 37 hours per week. The salary for this position is between £30,247.31 and £37,145.82 per annum.

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
• Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

Water Witness is seeking a Senior Communications Lead

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to lead our communications function in our small but mighty team.

We need an experienced, innovative and proactive comms all-rounder with a passion for our mission, and the ability to reach audiences with the right information, in the right way, in the right place and at the right time to activate public demand and political action- for a fair water future for all.

This senior role will lead our press, social media, content and digital approaches to grow awareness in key audiences, build our brand, land our policy asks, collaborate with our partners and networks, and deliver measurable public and political engagement.

You’ll bring your talent for identifying and landing press stories, your experience of creating great content that cuts through, and your expertise in purposeful storytelling that informs, inspires and engages target audiences. We’ll support you with development opportunities, trust in your authority, and a brilliant working culture with a bundle of staff benefits. We live our core values: Justice, Tenacity, Truth and play to our strengths: Strategic, Resilient, Influential &Trusted.

If you’re an experienced NGO comms professional or journalist who can demonstrate a track record of comms that influence real world change, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t match every single one of the items on the person spec, please tell us about your relevant experience and transferrable skills.