ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here.

THE ROLE

We need a committed person to support the following strategic aims:

• Lead the development of new and continued partnerships with key organisations including Police, statutory and voluntary sector organisations across Scotland
• Support the Projects, Development & Policy Manager in the consultancy, training and good practice sharing, to support the implementation of The National Missing Person’s Framework across Scotland.
• Develop guidance and toolkits for professionals and disseminate best practice through these, and through the coordination of a conference
• Support the development of other key projects as needed, which contribute to safeguarding children and adults

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

Partnership development

• Represent the charity at various events and meetings and always looking for ways to enhance relationships with partners.
• Provide quality updates to, and ask smart questions of, the Scottish Advisory Group who support this project;
• Work together with partners on projects which promote better safeguarding of children at risk of exploitation and of vulnerable adults;
• Source and liaise with potential partners, explaining the charity and the benefits of their engagement with our services;

Training and consultancy

• Consult on developing policies and protocols in areas such as return discussions and information sharing;
• Consult on tackling barriers to implementing the Framework; and
• Train local professionals and presenting at conferences in implementing the local approach to missing persons, in line with the National Framework.

Audits of current policy, guidance and practice on missing persons against good practice

• Audit current policy, guidance and practice on missing persons against good practice;
• Audit work on the local approach to missing persons with partnerships and agencies across Scotland.
• Review local responses to missing or returned people that may include reviewing individual case studies and/ or shadowing professionals from different agencies

ABOUT YOU

As a natural influencer, you will work with a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds with innovation and professionalism to consult with external partners. As well as the right to work in the UK, you will have:

• Experience of effective partnership working with stakeholders including statutory sector partners such as police and social services;
• Experience of proving advice and consultancy to statutory partners such as police and social services;
• Experience of developing and delivering engaging training;
• Knowledge of relevant Scottish policy landscape – e.g. National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland; Getting it Right for Every Child (GiRFEC), National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland; Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007;
• Knowledge of issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults or children;
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal, in writing and with presentations.

For more detailed information please see the attached job description/person specification, and a letter from the line manager.

An exciting new opportunity to join the team at Home-Start East Lothian based in Tranent has become available.

Do you have a passion to support children and their parents to ensure that children have the best start in life? Do you have the experience and qualifications to work with children?

We are looking for someone who can support families in their own homes and through some group work in community settings.

Evening and occasional part-time weekend work may be required. Car ownership is essential, as is a PVG check.

Home –Start East Lothian is committed to equal opportunities.

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“Our children and young people have fun, feel loved & included, and go home with a smile.”

Join Our Team at Options Aberdeen

Options Aberdeen is a unique service created through a dynamic partnership between Aberlour and Aberdeen City Council. We deliver a flexible range of support - residential short breaks, care at home, and care in the community - tailored to meet the needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.

When families trust us with their child’s care, they know we provide a safe, nurturing, ‘home-from-home’ environment. This gives parents the chance to recharge while their child enjoys new experiences, builds confidence, and makes lasting friendships.

Working with us is not about quick fixes - it’s about making a real difference over time. You’ll help children achieve small, meaningful steps that lead to life-changing progress. It’s challenging work, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.

Why join Options Aberdeen?

• Impact that matters: Every day, you’ll make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
• Career development: We’ll support you to consolidate your skills and build new ones, opening doors to future opportunities.
• Team culture: Be part of a respected service with a strong reputation for excellence.
• Variety and growth: No two days are the same - you’ll gain experience across residential care, community support, and family engagement.

If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and want a role where your contribution truly counts, we’d love to hear from you.

Family feedback:

“Aberlour Options Aberdeen for us has been a godsend. Our lives have changed at home. They listen to your views and try and help with whatever is the problem.” Parent.

What We’re Looking For

Are you ready for a new challenge and the chance to build on your existing skills? At Options Aberdeen, you’ll join an inclusive, supportive team where your development matters. Our experienced Lead Practitioners will provide guidance and mentoring to help you grow in confidence, enhance your skills, and deliver outstanding care for the children and young people we support.

We welcome individuals who can bring their own experience and expertise to complement our team. But if you’re just starting your career in social childcare, you’ll also be a valued addition. In return for your commitment and hard work, we’ll invest in your training and development so you can thrive in your role.

We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm, motivation and a caring nature with a commitment to working in a child-centred, outcomes-focused way. Candidates will have a collaborative approach and the ability to contribute to care and support plans that make a real difference. We are particularly interested in candidates with healthcare experience and skills to support children and young people with complex health needs in their own homes. This post is worked as part of a rota and includes, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

Please note, due to the nature of this role, a full, valid driving licence is essential and the driving of service vehicles will be required. You must have held your licence for at least 12 months.

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 here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

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Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a disability and or Autism?

About Options Moray

Aberlour Options Moray is a community-based service for children/young people with learning disabilities offering residential, short breaks, family-based care and community support matched with the individual needs of every young person.

What we are looking for....

We have an opening for a Young People’s Worker working nightshift on a permanent basis. Usual hours would be 33.25 hours per week working 4 nights on 4 nights off rota. Shifts are from 10pm - 7.30am.

Individuals need to bring a range of qualities to the role including being playful, warm and accepting and must be able to adapt their practice to appropriately meet the varying individual needs of each young person. This role can be challenging but is also immensely rewarding and provides postholders with rich opportunities to develop their own practice and understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities.

You must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge - both yourself and other people. We support our staff to be as effective as they can be through dedicated training and supervision. In return our staff act as exceptional role models supporting the children and young people, as well as sharing knowledge and learning with colleagues. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.

Ideally, you will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or be willing to work towards this requirement as per SSSC registration.

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.

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 here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

About Us:

Murray’s Initiative (formerly known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young person’s peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.

Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Murray’s Initiative delivers services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.

The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

About the Role:

The role of the Employability Support worker is to support participants who are in the earlier stages of their employability journey. The Employability Support Worker will support participants with confidence building and motivation and will prepare participants to work towards training, education and volunteering.

The Employability Support Worker will make a real impact to individuals’ day to day lives as they uniquely tailor their personal development, offer emotional and practical support and set realistic goals as part of their journey to employability opportunities.

The Employability Support Worker will report to the Service Manager - Employability.

This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for children and/or protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

Money Matters is seeking one or more experienced advice professionals to undertake a temporary programme of case checking on AdvicePro, helping us maintain high standards of advice and client care.

Applicants must have a sound working knowledge of the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and be able to assess advisers’ casework against this quality framework.

We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of availability, including those seeking a small number of hours each week.

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.

We are looking for individuals with a particular talent for supporting and encouraging children and young people with disabilities and complex medical needs to take part in play activities on a one-to-one basis.

Do you get a buzz from helping children and young people create laughter, mess and happy memories? We have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Support Worker at our Holiday Support service.

About the role & your responsibilities:

As a Support Worker, you will help plan, deliver and develop play activities that enable children and young people to participate, connect and socialise in an inclusive environment.

This role may involve providing personal care support to individual children when required.

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

• Experience of working with children and young people in a play or youth work setting or, alternatively, in a home environment
• An empathetic approach with the ability to trust in others
• An ability to work in a flexible manner, as an individual and as part of a team
• The ability to register to successfully with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), and undertake an acceptable PVG check

DHET is an independent charity dedicated to conserving and promoting Dundee’s historic environment. Through building conservation, traditional skills training, community heritage grants and public engagement, we connect people with their heritage while supporting regeneration, placemaking and community wellbeing. The Trust has recently been awarded funding to March 2031, and we are seeking to engage a Conservation Manager to lead on our building repair grant programme.

Could you lead ambitious conservation projects that make a visible difference to Dundee’s buildings, communities and local economy?

Dundee Historic Environment Trust (DHET) is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Conservation Manager to join our team at an exciting time of development and growth.

This is a rare opportunity to combine heritage expertise, project leadership and partnership working in a role where your work will have a tangible, lasting impact on the city.

The opportunity

As Conservation Manager, you will lead DHET’s building repair grant programme, developing and delivering a strategy for priority areas across Dundee. You will also participate in community-based projects that increase awareness of the city, its built heritage environment and history.

You will work with property owners, businesses, public bodies, communities, funders, as well as planning and property professionals to identify opportunities, develop projects and support them from initial enquiry through to completion.

• You will also play a key role in developing DHET’s wider conservation work. Specifically, you will;
• Lead the development and delivery of building repair grant projects.
• Build relationships with property owners, businesses, community organisations, strategic partners and other City Heritage Trusts.
• Support applicants and oversee funded projects through to completion.
• Support the development and diversification of DHET’s income.
• Advise on climate change and sustainability within building repair projects.
• Develop strong and sustainable partnerships with organisations including Historic Environment Scotland and Dundee City Council.
• Promote and increase the availability of traditional building skills and materials.
• Work with the Trust Manager, Trustees, funders and other stakeholders to shape programmes, priorities and funding.
• Promote DHET’s work and engage with communities and the wider public to raise awareness of the aims of the trust.
• Deputise for the Trust Manager when required.
• Prepare regular reports and updates to the Trust Manager, the Board and HES as required

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for the historic environment and the experience, confidence and relationship-building skills to turn ideas into successful projects.

You will have:

• A relevant degree or diploma, such as Architecture, Building Conservation, Planning, Surveying or Urban Design, or significant demonstrable relevant experience in the heritage/built environment sector.
• Experience of historic building projects and an understanding of building conservation.
• Knowledge of traditional building skills, materials and practices.
• An understanding of the heritage sector.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to develop effective partnerships and work collaboratively across organisations.
• A knowledge of funding sources and a creative and innovative approach to funding projects
• Membership of, or progress towards accreditation with, a relevant professional body such as IHBC, RIAS/RIBA, RICS, CIOB or RTPI is desirable.
• A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Why DHET?

At DHET, you won’t simply be managing conservation projects — you’ll be helping shape the future of Dundee’s historic environment.

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative team and have the opportunity to:

Make a difference

Lead projects that benefit historic buildings, communities, the environment and Dundee’s local economy.

Build influence

Work with partners, funders, professionals and organisations across the local, regional and national heritage sector.

Develop your career

Join a respected heritage organisation at an exciting stage of development and help shape its future direction.

Be part of something meaningful

Help ensure Dundee’s distinctive historic environment continues to contribute to vibrant communities and a thriving city.

Ready to make your mark?

If you have the expertise, enthusiasm and ambition to help protect Dundee’s historic environment and deliver projects that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £45,000 per annum or pro rata if four days.

Location: Dundee Historic Environment Trust, 29 Exchange St, Dundee DD1 3DJ

Reporting to: DHET Trust Manager

Annual leave: 35 days,

Pension: Auto-enrolment pension scheme

The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:

justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion.

Overview

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

About this role

The Family Support Worker will play a key role in delivering the OPFS Support for Families Service, providing high-quality, person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed support to single parents and their children.

Working within the OPFS My Life and Me framework, the postholder will provide one-to-one and group support, undertake family assessments and case management, develop support plans and work alongside families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

The role will involve working with families with a range of needs and barriers, including poverty, social isolation, wellbeing, parenting, housing, financial difficulties, employment and access to services. The Family Support Worker will work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to identify strengths, address barriers and improve outcomes for parents and children.

The postholder will work closely with the Service Manager and wider team to support effective service delivery, provide guidance to Family Support Assistants and contribute

to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.

Our Support for Families Service delivers holistic support for single parents and their children, guided by the six OPFS My Life and Me priority areas: Money, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Work, Education & Training, Children, and Relationships.

Richmond’s Hope was founded in 2003 in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh and is a charity that supports children and young people aged 4-18 who have experienced a bereavement. We offer tailored one-to-one support for children and young people once a week for an average of 12 weeks. Children and young people are seen in A neutral space which is adaptable for each age and stage of development. The children who come to Richmond’s Hope have experienced the bereavement of a significant person in their life that has significantly impacted their physical and mental health.

The successful candidate for this position should have experience of working in childcare, education, health, playwork or another relevant discipline.

Richmond’s Hope will provide a comprehensive induction and training programme in preparation for starting work with bereaved young people at Richmond’s Hope.

This role will be part of our wider team at Richmond’s Hope, the Therapeutic Grief Practitioner (Community Outreach) will provide direct bereavement support to children and young people aged 4–18 years across Fife through outreach delivery in schools, community settings, family wellbeing hubs, and other appropriate locations. The postholder will provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers while also offering guidance to help them support grieving children. The role will include developing peer support opportunities for parents and carers and older siblings, such as coffee mornings and informal group sessions

Applicants should have enthusiasm and vision for the work of the organisation, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification are all available for download below or you can request by email.

This post is part time for 24 hours per week. Working days to be confirmed.