Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Advocacy Support Practitioner to join our Advocacy service. The service provides trauma-informed support and advocacy to survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence.

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within our organisation

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering ERCC’s specialist counselling support services, including practical and advocacy support as required, to adult survivors of all genders aged 12 and over who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse or commercial sexual exploitation. The post holder will be primarily providing support to survivors with a Learning Disability) and/or have a complex mental health diagnosis and/or identify as neurodiverse (autism, ADHD, etc.).

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within our organisation.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering ERCC’s specialist counselling support services, including practical and advocacy support as required, to adult survivors of all genders aged 12 and over who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse or commercial sexual exploitation.

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within our organisation.

Under the guidance of the Islands Estate Manager, the Islands Centre’s Maintenance Worker’s role is to support the maintenance across the 8 properties on Iona and Mull. This includes regular visits to the Camas Centre to undertake work on the historic buildings and grounds and supervising workaways who visit the Centre during its current period of closure. The properties include:

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for consulting and working the various properties on Iona and the Camas Centre as required.

Under the guidance of the Islands Estate Manager, the Islands Centre’s Gardener’s role is to manage and maintain the gardens across the many properties on Iona and Mull. This includes regular visits to the Camas Centre’s organic garden and woodland as a space for engagement with workaways who visit to work in the grounds during its current period of closure. The space includes two polytunnels, multiple lazy beds, fruit cages and two small woodlands.

The gardener is also responsible for shutting down the garden in the winter.

About Rowan Alba

Rowan Alba is a charity based in Edinburgh dedicated to working alongside people who are marginalised, often experiencing homelessness, substance dependency, poor health and social isolation. We believe in building relationships of trust, offering long-term support, and creating services that empower people to live fulfilling lives within their communities.

Our approach is person-centred, focusing on compassion, dignity and respect. We work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary partners to deliver sustainable solutions that reduce harm and foster connection.

About the CARDS Service

CARDS (Community and Residential Development Service) provides one-to-one volunteer befriending and support for individuals living with long-term effects of alcohol use, many of whom are socially isolated, at risk of poor health outcomes, or living with trauma.

The service’s main goal is to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and create meaningful community connections for people who might otherwise fall through gaps in statutory services. Through trained volunteers and specialist support workers, CARDS matches clients with befrienders who provide companionship, practical support, and a safe, non-judgemental relationship.

CARDS works closely with partners in health, community and rehabilitation services to ensure a holistic approach, recognising that clients often have complex needs that require specialist input and ongoing monitoring.

Core Purpose of Job

The Volunteer Co-ordinator will oversee the recruitment, engagement and retention of a volunteer pool sufficient to meet the needs of our service users.

Leading and developing new volunteer streams and enhancing the volunteer experience with a particular emphasis on lived experience, will be the primary focus of this role.

Full details available in the job description below.

To work directly with neurodivergent children and young people (diagnosed and self-identifying) up to age 25. This role encompasses a variety of person-centred support offers (both in-person and remote), including 1:1 issue-based advocacy, coaching support, non-instructed advocacy and transitions.

As our service develops, some elements of the role may involve working with small groups of neurodivergent children and young people. Whilst travel will predominantly be required across the areas highlighted above, further travel across Scotland may be required to meet the needs of children and young people in service.

You will support neurodivergent children and young people to identify the challenges they face and work collaboratively with them to develop plans that promote positive outcomes, uphold their rights, and support their wellbeing. This may include helping them to understand their neurotype, recognise their strengths and support needs, and communicate these effectively to others so they are well supported across all areas of their lives. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of resources.

We support children and young people through in-person sessions, virtual meetings, phone calls, email, and text. You will be an excellent communicator, able to adapt your approach to build strong, trusting relationships with neurodivergent children and young people, and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.

This post may occasionally require weekend and/or evening work and will involve significant travel within the central belt. Our Children and Young People Specialists support young people in person and remotely. The post involves hybrid working, working from home and from our office in Edinburgh when required, as well as travel to support young people in person, including at meetings or in group settings.

Organisation profile

As an organisation founded upon lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent people by removing barriers, increasing opportunities and shaping a more accessible world.

The Free Church of Scotland is looking to appoint a capable Finance Administrator to join our team of committed staff in the Central Office to help with the efficient finance administration for the denomination. This position is to cover maternity leave from late July 2026.

The successful applicant will be part of a small Finance Team. The role will have a particular focus on payroll and payments and will involve regular contact with other staff, ministers, treasurers and suppliers. The post holder will be highly organised and self-motivated and have a desire to manage Church finances well.

There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be a committed Christian who fully understands the nature of a local church. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment in a local church congregation, who is supportive of the values, aims and ethos of the Free Church of Scotland.

For further details please see:

Role Description

Job Application Form

We are looking for a capable Accountant to join our team of committed staff in the Central Office to help with specific projects and to support the regular financial work of the charity and denomination.

The Accountant will have strong accounting skills, be experienced in financial reporting, be highly organised and self-motivated and will have a desire to manage Church finances well.

There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be a committed Christian who fully understands the nature of a local church. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment in a local church congregation, who is supportive of the values, aims and ethos of the Free Church of Scotland.

The role is anticipated as being 21 hours per week (but there is flexibility for more or less depending on the person). The role is based in the Central Office in Edinburgh with the option of some remote working. It is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their professional skills in a vocational Christian role.

For further details please see:

Role Description

Job Application Form

Overview

The Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 established Community Justice Scotland (CJS) as the national organisation for promoting, monitoring, and supporting improvement in the delivery of community justice in Scotland.

CJS is here for everyone who has experience of the justice system in Scotland. Victims, people who have broken the law, practitioners and professionals working within the criminal justice system, members of the Scottish Government, policy makers, and legislators but most importantly the population of Scotland who need to be assured that the system of justice is fair, safe, and effective.

CJS’ vision We all want Scotland to be a place where we can all feel safe. That is why we need a justice system than we can rely on. We will achieve that goal through constant innovation and by collaborating closely with our partners to develop new ways of supporting

Our People Strategy sets out our vision for the type of organisation we want to be. In this time of uncertainty and a rapidly changing world we know that our people are the most important part of our success. We know that if you like the people, enjoy the role and feel listened to and valued, you will feel fulfilled and productive in your role. You’ll join an extraordinary team of driven, passionate individuals who work and support each other to deliver really high quality work. We are highly committed, fun and supportive. We learn from each other and promote continuous improvement in what we do. You will meet great people and you will be inspired by the work that goes on across Scotland and beyond.

Your Role: Your Strengths

As Project Officer you will be an integral part of the CJS Engagement & Improvement Team. You will report to an Improvement Lead and work closely with the Engagement & Improvement Team and across all teams to develop CJS’s strategic approach to the delivery and oversight of projects and plans and supporting their delivery across the organisation.

The Projects Officer is a key role in Community Justice Scotland and involves supporting project leads to plan, monitor and evaluate project work across the organisation. As the main point of contact for all projects work you will be able to monitor multiple projects, having oversight of project plans and supporting project documentation, such as risk registers, PIDs, progress reports and impact assessments.

You will be able to advise and support project leads to successfully deliver on their projects. You will have experience of supporting and monitoring project work and providing information to managers to help mitigate issues and challenges. This is a dual role that will include supporting the Policy & Improvement Team and the wider organisation by enhancing our in-house capacity to monitor and report on information that will drive improvement and change and realise the organisation’s business and corporate plan ambitions.

The role will also work closely with project leads and senior management to bolster capacity for project delivery across the organisation and respond to emerging issues.

You will work across the organisation, supporting colleagues in every team as appropriate to inform and drive forward CJS projects and plans. You will support delivery and evaluation of the Engagement & Improvement Team’s approach to engagement with local community justice stakeholders.

You will have excellent time management and organisation skills and an ability to communicate to a range of audiences.

You will have experience of working in a project environment and applying improvement approaches to help support and inform decision making.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about evidence-based reform, continuous improvement, and delivering better outcomes for people in contact with the justice system.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will lead in the gathering, managing, and reporting of CJS corporate project information. You will provide support to project leads across CJS and will play a key role in identifying, analysing, and escalating key information that enables a full understanding of corporate project activity and outcomes and supports decision making. You will support the statutory activity of CJS in relation to monitoring and reporting performance including that of Community Justice Partners across Scotland. This post requires you to have a detailed knowledge of the factors that influence the successful delivery of project work and an ability to use a wide range of analytical, organisational and communication skills.