We're growing and looking for talented people to join our team across Scotland and help create positive choices, chances and connections for young people.

Who we are

Working Rite is a Scottish employability charity supporting young people age 15 - 25 to build confidence, develop skills, gain meaningful experience and move towards employment, apprenticeships and further learning. We are currently operating across Aberdeen, East Ayrshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Relationships and mentoring sit at the heart of our approach. We work alongside young people, schools, employers and communities, providing practical opportunities and individual support that help young people take their next steps.

We're ambitious about what young people can achieve, and we're looking for people who share that ambition.

Why work with us?

We want Working Rite to be a place where people can do great work, develop professionally and have flexibility in how they balance work and life. We are proudly a Flex Mark Accredited organisation for our commitment to flexible working, and we’re a Living Wage employer.

Our employee offer includes:

• Flexible working by default
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
• Compassionate leave
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team building and social activities
• Access to Mintago employee benefits, including cycle-to-work, grocery salary sacrifice, pensions advice and electric vehicle leasing

The Development & Fundraising Manager plays a vital role in securing the income, partnerships and resources that enable Working Rite to transform young lives. Leading on fundraising, income generation and relationship management, you will identify new opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals and build lasting partnerships with trusts, foundations, corporate supporters and other stakeholders. Combining strategic thinking with practical delivery, you will help drive sustainable growth and maximise Working Rite's impact across Scotland.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

As a Dementia Advisor, you will provide information, advice and person-centred support to people living with dementia, those experiencing memory concerns, and their families and carers across South Ayrshire.

You will help people navigate health and social care services, understand their rights, access appropriate support and maintain their independence, choice and control.

You will deliver tailored one-to-one support, facilitate opportunities for peer support, and connection, deliver group education programmes and develop initiatives that promote brain health, wellbeing and positive attitudes towards dementia.

You will build on established relationships with health and social care professionals, community organisations and local partners to improve access to support, raise awareness and help communities become more inclusive and dementia friendly. You will also contribute to service planning, partnership working, community engagement and contract monitoring, ensuring the service responds to local needs and delivers positive outcomes for people affected by dementia.

What you’ll have

You will have a positive approach to dementia and brain health, a passion for making a difference, and a commitment to ensuring people living with dementia and their families and carers receive the right support at the right time.

You will bring excellent communication and IT skills, a compassionate and person-centred approach, and the ability to provide information, advice and practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs. You will be confident in building trusted relationships, working collaboratively with health and social care professionals and community partners, and developing opportunities that promote social connection, independence and wellbeing.

You will be organised and proactive, with the ability to plan and deliver meaningful activities, support volunteers and contribute to the effective delivery and monitoring of services. You will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records, while also being a supportive and collaborative member of the wider team.

Quarriers are an ambitious organisation, and we believe that we have a role in making Scotland a better place.

North West Carers Service provides support to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages in the Northwest of Glasgow.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Family Wellbeing Worker (Whole Family Support)

This role has been designed to complement the existing Family Wellbeing Worker position by focusing on preventative, strengths-based groupwork and whole-family wellbeing interventions, particularly for Parent Carers, Young Carers and Sibling Carers.

The Family Wellbeing Worker (Whole Family Support) will develop and coordinate a programme of support that recognises the impact caring can have on the wellbeing of all family members. The postholder will deliver a whole-family model of support that promotes resilience, strengthens family relationships, reduces isolation and improves wellbeing outcomes for parent carers, siblings, children and young people.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and facilitating a range of family wellbeing groups, peer support opportunities, workshops, learning programmes and community-based activities that support families to build confidence, connect with others and improve their overall wellbeing.

This role is an agile working role with blend of home/office/community settings dependant on service requirements.

Please note a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as you will be required to travel to various locations and participate/lead on group work.

What you’ll bring

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Experience in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc. is essential
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• Knowledge of unpaid carers and relevant legislation
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role

What you’ll get

• SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
• Generous leave
• Training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
• Family-friendly policies
• Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Life Assurance & Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Concerts for Carers

About LGBT Health and Wellbeing

LGBT Health and Wellbeing was established in 2003 to improve the health, wellbeing, and equality of LGBTQ+ people across Scotland.

We are a national charity providing support services and community spaces that help people stay well, reduce isolation, and feel more connected.

We are recognised as a trusted and credible voice on LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, particularly in areas such as mental health, trans wellbeing, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ elders.

We are working for a Scotland where LGBTQ+ people are healthier, connected, and able to live well.

You can read more about our work and impact in our latest Impact Report.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced fundraiser to help us grow and diversify our income at an important time for LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Demand for our services continues to grow, whilst the funding environment is becoming increasingly challenging. We have ambitious plans for the future, and building a stronger, more sustainable income base is essential to making those plans a reality.

As our Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, you'll take a hands-on role in securing significant funding, with a particular focus on trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships. You'll build relationships with funders and supporters, identify new opportunities, and develop compelling proposals that help us secure the resources needed to support LGBTQ+ communities across Scotland.

You'll also provide leadership and line management to our Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator, supporting them to grow our individual giving programme and build a stronger base of regular donors.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you'll play an important role in shaping our fundraising approach, taking ownership of income targets, and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities for the future.

About You

We're looking for someone with a proven track record of securing funding and the confidence, creativity, and determination to develop new opportunities.

You'll be an excellent relationship builder and a credible communicator, able to turn ideas into compelling funding proposals and lasting partnerships. You'll be comfortable taking responsibility for delivering results, balancing longer-term planning with the practical work needed to bring funding in.

Above all, you'll share our commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and be motivated by the opportunity to use your fundraising expertise to make a real difference to people's lives.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver integrated marketing campaigns that amplify the voices of children and families and inspire positive change.

• Lead the creation and promotion of co-produced content including films, animations, stories, social media content and publications.

• Build trusted relationships with children, young people and families, ensuring their experiences shape our communications and campaigns.

• Manage and grow Children First's digital presence through website, email and social media channels, using insight and analytics to improve engagement.

• Champion the Children First brand, ensuring all content is accessible, inclusive, ethical and consistent across channels.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns and developing compelling content for a range of audiences.

• Experience working collaboratively with children, young people, families or communities to co-produce content and campaigns.

• Strong copywriting, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

• Experience using digital marketing tools including CMS platforms, email marketing systems, video editing and design software.

• A commitment to children's rights, participation and inclusion, alongside a passion for improving outcomes for children and families.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength

• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

• Pension scheme and wellbeing support

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.

• Blue Light card discount

• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

Lead with Purpose. Empower People. Make a Difference.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supported Living Team Leader to join our management team and oversee the day-to-day delivery of high-quality Supported Living services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about person-centred support and committed to helping people who live with learning and/or physical disabilities achieve positive outcomes, maintain their independence, and live fulfilling lives.

As a Supported Living Team Leader, you will lead, motivate and develop staff teams, ensuring that Supported Living services are delivered in line with SOL's values and the National Health and Social Care Standards while creating a positive culture focused on quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Supported Living services, ensuring high standards of person-centred support.
• Coach, supervise, and develop staff to achieve strong performance and positive outcomes.
• Oversee rota planning, staffing levels, and resource management.
• Promote independence, inclusion, positive risk-taking and meaningful community participation for the people we support.
• Build effective relationships with families, health professionals, social work teams, and other partners.
• Support the recruitment, induction, retention and development of staff.
• Monitor and review support plans to ensure they reflect individual aspirations and outcomes.
• Promote the use of technology-enabled care and innovative approaches that enhance independence and choice.
• Participate in the On-Call Manager rota.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience managing or leading teams within a health and social care setting.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, dignity, and choice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference while leading dedicated teams who are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the day-to-day management of Cruse Scotland North Area, this includes our teams in Grampian, Highlands and Islands.

Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide volunteer managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.

Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which include bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse Scotland volunteers and staff, as well as funders and partnership organisations. Experience in volunteer management would be advantageous.

Due to the geographical spread of the role, from time to time the postholder will be required to travel to each of the service bases within North Area; and to other locations within Scotland for meetings and training.

The role is hybrid with a minimum of one day a week in our office at Rose Street, Aberdeen including management of the area co-ordinator (staff).

About Cruse Scotland: We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face in their lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support we offer includes our helpline, instant web-based support, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplaces and more. See our website crusescotland.org.uk for more information.

The most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by a volunteer workforce - who are all trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly.

Our volunteer workforce of 250 people is located in communities across Scotland and are supported by a small but mighty staff team of 18, the majority of whom are employed part time. The staff team comprise a mix of roles and talents and share a similar passion for the work of Cruse Scotland. The staff team connects fortnightly to ensure a real sense of community and good relationships across the team.

Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included:

“I haven't been here long, but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management”

“I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers”

We are recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join our new Highland Intensive Family Support programme.

This role is about working alongside young people aged 12 to 18 who are at risk of criminal exploitation, or at risk of being accommodated away from their families. Over a focused 12-week period, you will provide practical and emotional support that builds on family strengths, reduces the need for statutory support and helps young people stay safe and connected.

Right There has spent 200 years standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year, we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love. Now, as part of our new Highland-wide Intensive Family Support Service, we are looking for an Intensive Family Support Worker who can help young people and families feel safer, stronger and more supported.

Your role

As Family Support Worker, you will build trusted relationships with young people, parents, carers, extended family members and the wider support network around them. You will meet families where they are, with no judgement, and work with them to identify goals, understand needs and create positive change.

• Provide flexible, intensive support to young people and families across Inverness and local surrounding areas.
• Work closely with Social Work, Police, Education and other partners to provide joined-up, wraparound support.
• Use a restorative approach to help families work through conflict, strengthen relationships and build resilience.
• Carry out whole-family assessments that focus on strengths, needs, risks and progress towards agreed outcomes.
• Support young people and families with areas such as wellbeing, education, safety planning, substance use and family relationships.
• Advocate for young people and families, making sure their voices are heard in planning and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate case files and contribute to multi-agency meetings and service development.

What you bring

You may already have experience in family support, youth work, social care, education, community services or another role where you have supported children, young people and families through difficult times. What matters most is that you can build relationships, stay calm when circumstances are complex and work in a way that is respectful, practical and hopeful.

• Experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges, including those on the edges of care.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of young people and helping families stay together where it is safe to do so.
• Knowledge of issues affecting children, young people and families, including trauma, poverty and family breakdown.
• Understanding of relevant approaches and policy areas such as GIRFEC, UNCRC, The Promise and SSSC Codes of Practice.
• The ability to prioritise, keep accurate records and produce clear reports when required.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• The ability to travel across the agreed geographical area, with a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

You will be qualified, or willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification, such as SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare for Children and Young People, HNC or above. If this role excites you but you do not meet every point, we still encourage you to apply.

Our offer

• Contract: Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week
• Salary: SCP 21-24, £26,231 to £28,532 per annum.
• Reporting to: Service Manager.
• Working pattern: average of 35 hours per week, worked flexibly between 8am and 9pm, Monday to Sunday in a pattern that meets the needs of the service and in agreement with the line manager.
• Usual place of work: Highland Rail House, Station Square, Inverness, with work also taking place in the local community. Travel expenses are paid between your usual place of work and appointments undertaken as part of your duties.
• Annual leave: 6 weeks pro rata in the first year, rising to 8 weeks pro rata in the second year, including public holidays.
• Contributory pension through The People’s Pension, provided you meet auto-enrolment criteria.Access to a wide range of benefits including flexible working opportunities, life insurance, enhanced family leave,
• wellbeing support, mentoring, development opportunities, Cycle to Work and the option to purchase and sell annual leave.

If you are thoughtful, resilient and committed to helping young people and families create lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.

Team: Delivery/SCNI

As the Engagement Officer, you will help people and communities choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. You will plan and deliver projects, events and activities that encourage active travel and bring people together. You will build positive relationships with community groups, partners and stakeholders, helping them to get involved and make a difference locally.

You will manage project plans, budgets and records, making sure activities are organised and delivered effectively, whilst supporting community engagement initiatives. You will also work closely with volunteers, supporting their involvement in projects and occasionally helping with volunteer recruitment. Through this work, you will contribute to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's wider goals of creating healthier, safer and more accessible communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and deliver activities and events that encourage people to walk, wheel and cycle more often, working with schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of behaviour change and engagement projects, working with your line manager to plan activities, organise tasks and maintain project records and documentation.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of your work, helping to ensure activities are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and volunteers, raising awareness of the benefits of active travel and encouraging people to get involved.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with communities, inspiring positive behaviour change, organising events and activities, and working with partners to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience engaging with children, young people and schools, building positive relationships and encouraging participation in activities and events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and write reports for a range of audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team and developing effective relationships with colleagues, partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while working across multiple projects.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Living our values

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning– curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity– inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership– proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

What we offer

Wellbeing

• 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Staff volunteer days.
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.

Financial

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• Discount benefits.
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
• Family-friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 35 per week, Monday - Friday).

Are you experienced in building community power and supporting communities to get active through walking and cycling schemes?

Are you passionate about tackling air pollution, supporting families to choose active travel, and raising the voices of communities most affected by climate change but least often heard? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ+ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

About us

Parents for Future Scotland began as a grassroots group of parents seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We became a registered charity in 2024 and are now a small, self-employed team with a growing network of activists.

We seek to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are growing our influence and reach across the country, supporting parents and communities to take action on climate change and work towards a climate-safe future for every child.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, community-focused Coordinator to support schools and families across Edinburgh to improve air quality and increase walking, wheeling and cycling to school.

Working with schools, parents, community partners and the Air Pollution Manager, you will help establish and develop walking buses, bike buses and other active travel initiatives. You will support parents and community members to develop the skills and confidence to lead their own initiatives, helping create lasting change within school communities.

This is a hands-on role involving relationship-building, community organising, volunteer development, training and practical support for active travel schemes and air pollution workshops. You will also help schools develop sustainable approaches to active travel, encourage peer-to-peer learning and contribute to the wider aims of Parents for Future Scotland.

Key responsibilities

• Set clear expectations with schools about their commitments and what they need to deliver to participate in the clean air project.
• Establish strong relationships with key school staff and maintain regular contact to support project delivery and promotion.
• Support the establishment and development of walking buses and bike buses across participating schools.
• Assist with route planning, risk assessments and volunteer coordination.
• Attend and support bike and walking buses on the mornings they operate until they are fully established and self-sustaining.
• Promote safe cycling practices and active travel behaviours within school communities.
• Identify potential community “leads” who can galvanise groups and take ownership of walking and bike buses. Build relationships with these individuals and identify development opportunities alongside the Air Pollution Manager.
• Run training sessions for parents on topics such as starting a walking or bike bus, facilitating an air pollution workshop and developing community organising skills.
• Build a pool of volunteers able to deliver air pollution workshops in schools by training volunteers in workshop facilitation and workshop content, and arranging sessions with participating schools.
• Support the delivery of parent-to-parent air pollution workshops within schools.
• Promote Parents for Future Scotland among parents and support community members to become involved in the organisation.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer support and knowledge-sharing between schemes across different schools.
• Work closely with the Air Pollution Manager to develop and implement an effective project strategy.
• Liaise with cycling organisations, local authorities and community partners.
• Collect monitoring and evaluation data throughout the project.
• Post regularly on our social media channels and actively participate in our WhatsApp community.
• Contribute to wider discussions on active travel, climate action and public health.

Skills and experience

Essential

• You must be able to competently ride a bike.
• Be a qualified Cycle Ride Leader and First Aid trained, or be willing to undertake these qualifications. Appropriate training will be provided for those who do not currently hold them.
• You will be an ambassador for Parents for Future Scotland on the ground. It is vital that you feel inspired by our vision, mission and aims, and have a proven ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience of delivering and managing community projects.
• Proven ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proven experience of building strong relationships with partner organisations, communities facing additional barriers and local councils.
• Proven experience of building the skills, confidence and capacity of communities.
• Experience of devising and facilitating workshops, meetings and community discussions.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation, data collection and report writing.
• An understanding of active travel, public health, environmental issues or behaviour change.
• An understanding of social justice perspectives and the systems that cause climate breakdown.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on sustainability and/or active travel-related community projects or initiatives.
• Experience of working with schools, parents, volunteers or community groups to develop and sustain local initiatives.

What we offer

• A self-employed contract for 4 days per week during school term time, running from 1 December 2026 until 30 June 2027.
• A day rate of £150 per day. The total contract value will depend on the number of agreed working days available during the contract period.
• A flexible working environment, with working arrangements planned around the needs of participating schools and the wider project.
• The opportunity to work from home when not delivering activities in schools or meeting partners and community members.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop our work in Edinburgh and support long-term, community-led change.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with the wider Parents for Future Scotland team, with support from the Air Pollution Manager.

The role requires availability for at least three school commute mornings per week during term time (Monday–Friday).

There may be occasions when additional mornings are required, depending on project needs. Specific mornings will be agreed with the successful candidate and planned around the needs of participating schools and the wider project.

As this is a locally focused, hands-on role, applicants should live in or near Edinburgh and be able to travel to participating schools and community activities.