About Us:
Murray’s Initiative 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, oAering 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 deliver 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 Group Worker - U-Turn Peer Education Service will support our peer-led Harm Reduction Service (U-Turn) benefiting young people 11 – 25 years old to design and deliver youth-led inputs on issue-based topics, with a focus to incorporate harm reduction approaches and address stigma/language around substance use.
The Group Worker will have responsibility for developing our weekly groups for our Peer Educators to take part in training around areas such as leadership, team building, issue based topics and wellbeing. These groups will provide a safe, trauma-informed space where individuals will be able to feel confident to develop coping skills and resilience.
The service specifically targets some of the most vulnerable young people in areas where Murray’s Initiative currently delivers services, aiming to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs within their communities. The Peer Educators will be supported to deliver peer-led inputs to other Young People on issued-based topics, with a focus to incorporate a harm reduction approach as well as a separate element of addressing stigma/language around drug and alcohol use.
The Group Worker - U-Turn Peer Education Service will report to the Service Manager – Education & Development
This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership for both Children and Adults - successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
Church and Community Engagement Worker – Glasgow Auldburn Trinity Linked with Glasgow Carnwadric
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
The Church and Community Engagement Worker will support and develop engagement initiatives in the parishes, assessing the needs of the community, and building meaningful relationships between the Church, its activities, and the local community.
The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
About the Role
This is a newly created opportunity to establish and lead a professional, centralised administration function, ensuring consistent, efficient and high-quality support across the organisation.
You will oversee administrative operations, improve systems and processes, and provide vital governanceand operational support to senior leaders and teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, developing and managing the administration team, setting clear standards and expectations
- Acting as the central coordination point for administrative support across the organisation
- Reviewing and improving administrative systems, processes and ways of working
- Managing the administration budget and resources effectively
- Introducing and maintaining procedures, templates and document management systems
- Supporting the use of digital tools to enhance efficiency and reduce duplication
- Ensuring compliance with policies, governance requirements and data protection
- Providing high-quality support to leadership, including meetings, reports, minutes and documentation
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a newly created function and make a real impact on how the organisation operates and supports its teams.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Generous pension contribution (7% employer / 3% employee)
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to shape and improve organisational operations
- Supportive and collaborative working culture - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support)
About You
You will be a highly organised and collaborative leader with a passion for continuous improvement. You will bring:
- Proven experience in administration, office or business support
- Experience leading or supervising a team
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail
- Experience improving systems, processes or ways of working
- Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- Experience in a charity, public sector or regulated environment is desirable.
About the Organisation
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Who we are
We have been providing a wide range of services and support to Unpaid Carers in Renfrewshire since 1996. We are a registered charity governed by a board of directors.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a new and exciting role for the Centre. As an experienced Fundraising Officer, you will review and develop our fundraising strategy with an underpinning communication plan.
You will manage the funding applications and will build relationships and flourish when working with funders and colleagues.
This role will involve working across our organisation to develop proposals, secure financial support and sustainable partnerships.
You will be responsible for identifying and sourcing funding opportunities through large funders or small grants.
You will orchestrate the successful planning and bidding for all our fundraising activities. You will deliver ambitious fundraising plans and budgets to achieve financial targets.
This role will require you to think imaginatively and creatively about our charity for the grant and funding applications.
You will have up to date knowledge of GDPR and fundraising legislation. You will have strong problem solving and planning skills and be able to meet deadlines.
If you are ambitious and looking for the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
We are a small and successful team in a well-established charity in Renfrewshire and we are looking for you to bring your skills to a fun and friendly team. In return we can offer 32 days holiday, a pension scheme, a flexible working approach and a positive working environment.
You will be delivering our mission to give everyone the chance to feel unstoppable. As a Community & Events Fundraiser you’ll be right at the heart of our team’s efforts to make sure no one affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus feels alone.
Each year, we aim to raise over £1.2 million through multiple fundraising streams to support our essential services. We have exciting plans to grow our income and service reach over the next four years. Your mission will be bringing communities, local businesses and supporters together to get behind the cause. You will also be recruiting participants for some of Scotland’s most well-known large-scale events run by SBH Scotland – The Strathclyde Zipslide (formerly Zipslide the Clyde), the Falkirk Wheel Abseil and the Port of Leith Abseil.
This is an exciting and creative role where you will work closely with the Community Events Manager to implement your joint fundraising strategies. As you grow your fundraising success, you’ll have the chance to shape your own career path.
A driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
What SBH Scotland can offer you
Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.
Supportive colleagues supporting you to express yourself - Staff scored SBH Scotland 8 out of 10 for being supportive in taking risks with new ideas.
We also offer: Workplace pension scheme; salary sacrifice scheme; death in service benefit; paid Carers Leave; 30 days annual leave entitlement and 4 days Public Holidays; an additional day off for your birthday and wellbeing days.
We welcome applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of disability or caring responsibilities. SBH Scotland is a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.
Reporting to: Challenge Events & Community Fundraising Manager
Place of Work: Hybrid office/home-working model with base being the Dan Young Building, Dullatur G68 0LS. Occasional travel within Scotland to accommodate needs of fundraising.
Working Hours: The role is 28 hours across four or five days (can be discussed). Normal work hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm. The role will necessitate working some hours out with normal office hours, including evenings and some weekends in line with demands of fundraising activities.
You will be delivering our mission to give everyone the chance to feel unstoppable.
As the Challenge Events & Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our team’s efforts to make sure no one affected by spina bifida or hydrocephalus feels alone.
Each year, we aim to raise over £1.2 million through multiple fundraising streams to support our essential services. We have exciting plans to grow our income and service reach over the next four years. Your mission will be to generate income by creating partnerships with charities, supporters and community groups. You will lead and line managing the team in innovation and third-party challenge events across Scotland.
You will be leading some of the most high-profile fundraising events in the country, including the Strathclyde Zipslide (formerly Zipslide the Clyde), the Falkirk Wheel Abseil and the Port of Leith Abseil.
This is an exciting and creative role where you will lead the Schools & Community Fundraiser, Events & Community Fundraiser and Fundraising Assistant to implement your joint fundraising strategies.
As you grow your fundraising success, you’ll have the chance to shape your own career path. At SBH Scotland we believe in rewarding success and encouraging staff to fulfil their potential. You’ll also be part of an experienced team to support you every step of the way.
What SBH Scotland can offer you
Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.
Supportive colleagues supporting you to express yourself – Staff scored SBH Scotland 8 out of 10 for being supportive in taking risks with new ideas.
We also offer: Workplace pension scheme; salary sacrifice scheme; death in service benefit; paid Carers Leave; 30 days annual leave entitlement and 4 days Public Holidays; an additional day off for your birthday and wellbeing days.
We welcome applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of disability or caring responsibilities. SBH Scotland is a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer.
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Place of Work: Hybrid office/home-working model with base being the Dan Young Building, Dullatur G68 0LS. Occasional travel within Scotland to accommodate needs of fundraising.
Working Hours: The role is 35 hours across 5 days (can be discussed). Normal work hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm. The role will necessitate working some hours out with normal office hours, including evening and some weekends.
Salary: £36,139
Driving license and access to a car is essential for this role.
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Create Paisley is a small, dynamic youth arts charity, based in Renfrewshire, using art and creativity to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. We’re looking for a new, part-time Youth Worker to join our amazing team.
At Cairn Housing Association, we’re passionate about creating great homes, delivering great services and offering great opportunities for our people.
We are currently recruiting for a Compliance Assistant to join our team as part of our ongoing commitment to landlord health and safety compliance for our tenants and residents in over 5000 homes across Scotland.
Reporting to the Compliance Officer and providing support and guidance to the Property Services teams and wider organisation on compliance with landlord health and safety legislation to ensure that robust and effective data management systems, processes, programmes and approved contractors performance are in place.
Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:
The role is responsible for the effective coordination and day to day delivery of compliance services and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) inspections at defined frequencies and timescales by way of scheduling, collating, scrutinising and recording servicing certification and PPM inspection data to provide accurate and detailed reports on Landlord Health and Safety compliance activities. Principle Duties and Responsibilities include:
Undertake appropriate procedural actions detailed within the Policies and Procedures to coordinate and deliver Landlord Health and Safety Compliance Tasks. Work closely with colleagues and external contractors to ensure work is completed to 100% compliance standards on time, within scope and budget
Contribute to the robust management of external approved contractors and internal contributing teams to ensure service programmes & inspections are carried out and any remedial actions are arranged and completed in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) within timescales in accordance with legislative and regulatory guidance
Support Compliance Officers in development and effective delivery of action plans and trackers by scrutinising, collating and reporting of risks and recommendations identified within landlord health and safety compliance risk assessments
This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys being visible and contributing to a positive, proactive safety culture.
Requirements – What We’re Looking For:
Recognised administration qualification or equivalent in compliance related discipline
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications
Detailed understanding of the scope and content of current legislation and regulations applicable to compliance activities with substantial knowledge of compliance policies
Agile and flexible working with a willingness to travel to different sites, training and any other meetings as required
Disclosure Scotland and Right to Work checks are mandatory for this role
Employee Benefits: Why Join Cairn?
We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from all communities. Cairn is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Help People Secure the Support They Are Entitled To
At Money Matters, we believe everyone deserves financial security, dignity and access to high-quality advice and representation when they need it most.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Tribunal Representative to join our Financial Inclusion Team and help individuals challenge decisions, secure their rights and access vital financial support.
Every day you'll support people facing financial hardship by representing them through the appeals process and helping them achieve positive outcomes at Social Security and Disability Benefit Tribunals.
About the Role
You will provide specialist welfare rights advice, advocacy and representation to clients challenging benefit decisions.
The role will include:
• Preparing Mandatory Reconsideration requests
• Preparing appeal submissions and supporting evidence
• Representing clients at Social Security and Disability Benefit Tribunals
• Providing specialist welfare rights advice and casework
• Maximising household income through benefit entitlement and financial support
• Supporting clients to access grants and additional sources of assistance
• Managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience providing welfare rights advice
• Experience preparing Mandatory Reconsiderations and appeals
• Experience representing clients at tribunal hearings
• Strong knowledge of Social Security Scotland and DWP benefits
• Experience supporting income maximisation
• Excellent communication, advocacy and report-writing skills
• Strong organisational and case management abilities
• A commitment to delivering excellent client-centred services
At Money Matters, we believe everyone deserves financial security, a warm home and access to high-quality advice when they need it most.
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Energy & Financial Wellbeing Adviser to join our team and provide holistic support across energy advice, welfare rights and money advice.
Every day you'll help people access vital income, reduce household costs, improve financial wellbeing and build more secure futures.
About the Role
You will provide practical advice and support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, helping them to:
• Reduce household energy costs
• Access grants, discounts and energy assistance schemes
• Maximise income through welfare benefits and financial support
• Improve budgeting and financial capability
• Address debt and financial difficulties
• Access the support they are entitled to
You will manage your own caseload, maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience providing welfare rights, money advice, debt advice or related advice services
• Good knowledge of Universal Credit and other social security benefits
• Experience supporting clients with income maximisation and benefit applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and case management skills
• A person-centred and compassionate approach
• Good IT and digital skills
Experience providing energy advice would be advantageous but is not essential.
A PVG Disclosure is essential for this position.