To join an experienced fun team to support the delivery of Centre Without Walls activities and inclusive sporting opportunities. This will be done under guidance from the Vision Community & Sports Lead. Actively engage volunteers and community partners to expand participation and ensure vision groups are accessible, safe, and welcoming.

What does a day in this role look like

To plan, deliver, and coordinate social, confidence-building, and peer-led activities for people with visual impairment, creating safe and inclusive environments that promote wellbeing and social connection.

What development opportunities are available within the role?

Most people learn parts of the job once they are in post, you will have access to in person training and online training. So, if this role interests you and you believe you can help us grow our community-based services we would love to hear from you.

What is expected of you within this role?

Group Delivery and Facilitation

• Plan and deliver social, confidence-building, and peer-led activities (remotely and in person).
• Create and maintain inclusive, supportive group environments where all participants can engage fully.
• Manage light safeguarding and wellbeing checks within group settings and escalate concerns promptly.

Community Engagement

• Actively build community relationships, engage and nurture partner organisations, to recruit new clients and volunteers.
• Work with local community groups to help make activities accessible and welcoming for people with visual impairment.
• Provide volunteers with clear guidance, encouragement, and feedback during activities.

Data and Record Management

• Maintain accurate attendance and activity records for all groups.
• Capture feedback from participants and volunteers to inform service improvement.

Summary of requirements of the role

Essential

• Experience in group facilitation (social, wellbeing, peer-led, or creative).
• Proven ability to create safe, inclusive, and engaging group environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy, confidence, and clear communication.
• Experience of working with veterans or people with a visual impairment in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with local community partners and volunteers.
• Confidence in representing the organisation in local settings and promoting its services.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and willingness to act on concerns.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and balance multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of visual impairment and accessibility best practice.
• Experience supporting volunteers or community-led activities.
• Familiarity with community asset-based approaches or outreach work.
• Awareness of veterans’ support services.
• Experience in monitoring participation, gathering feedback, and contributing to service evaluation.

About us

For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.

Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:

• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

Benefits

• Generous employee pension scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Discounts for carers

MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to directly supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.

Since being founded forty-five years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to everyone affected by MND, while also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.

The Fundraising Assistant role is integral to delivering our ambitious fundraising strategy.

You will join a busy fundraising team, providing the organisation and administrative support that underpins the high standards of supporter care and experience we offer. You will manage supporter enquiries with an engaged and positive approach and support the delivery of fundraising events and activities. You will help maintain the CRM database, creating processes to support efficiency, and coordinate support materials and merchandise. You will work closely with colleagues to develop streamlined processes for all donations received from MND Scotland supporters.

As a first point of contact for MND Scotland, you will be a confident communicator with a passion for engaging with supporters and bring excellent organisational skills.

We are hiring! - Work with Us

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Inverclyde are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

Pathways To Rehab Service

The Residential Rehabilitation Pathways Team is a collaborative development between Turning Point Scotland and Inverclyde, Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS). The post will be hosted by Inverclyde ADRS as part of the Addiction Liaison Team to deliver on the outcomes and key performance indicators set out by the Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP). The service aims to engage, develop and improve pathways for people accessing residential rehabilitation and provide a smooth transition following residential rehabilitation into the local community and support services.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

Enable Glasgow is a community based charity working with adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families in Glasgow. We are currently recruiting for a full time Night Shift Coordinator (37.5 hours per week) to join our skilled staff team at our Esmond Street Advanced Support Service in the Yorkhill area of the city. Esmond Street is currently the only service of its kind in the city, providing a high quality 24/7 supported living service to 22 adults with learning disabilities who are older and/or have advanced needs.

We are looking for staff members who share Enable Glasgow’s values in promoting the rights of individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Our frontline support workers are incredible, caring and talented individuals whose skills are invaluable to supporting the well-being of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You will share our passion and commitment to our service users and demonstrate empathy and a strong desire to assist individuals to reach their own potential through a positive behaviour / person-centred approach.

In return you will have the reward and satisfaction of

• making a real difference to individual lives
• benefiting from the excellent terms and conditions Enable Glasgow.
• receiving regular and comprehensive training to give you the tools to do your job
• being supported by a committed management team who strive to promote and support professional development
• have access to free onsite parking

The successful candidate will play a senior and supervisory role within our night shift team at our Esmond Street Service and must have experience of support planning and review systems. Experience in a supported living setting, the ability to work on own initiative, and a positive, empowering and flexible approach to the support of people with learning disabilities are also essential. The post requires the successful candidate to be involved in the support supervision of the staff team and the coordination of duties and tasks, as well as playing a lead role in the maintenance of service standards. It is preferable to hold an appropriate qualification, or to be willing and able to achieve this within an agreed timescale. Our Night Shift Coordinators work on a shift rota basis.

ENABLE Glasgow strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles to all aspects of its work.

All successful candidates are required to join the PVG Scheme (or to have their membership updated).

Mission Statement

Our long-term vision is to end youth homelessness. Our more immediate mission is to ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness, making it rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Context

The Project Worker will work as an intensive support worker linking directly with young people either in the community or from the office base in Govan. They will coordinate and provide emotional and practical support on a 1:1 and group basis. Working with young people to secure a tenancy or to maintain their tenancy to ensure that a young person’s experience of homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.

The Project Worker will offer line management, guidance, and support to volunteers, working together to support young people to improve their practical independent living skills, access other services and to reach their full potential. Project Workers are responsible for completing housing applications, support plans and risk assessments and are the main contact for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.

The HUB for SUCCESS (HfS) supports care experienced individuals to get in, stay in, and thrive in further and higher education. We are a partnership organisation, led by a small team with big values, driven to deliver services using co -designed and trauma -informed approaches. We put The Promise at the heart of everything we do, and champion the expertise that comes with lived experience. Our values and culture matter.

As part of our ongoing efforts, we are currently recruiting a fixed-term HUB Coordinator for 12 months, to support the Hub Associate Programme and lead our Associate programme, taking it into an exciting next phase – an award -winning, co -designed developmental employment programme for care experienced students from across our partner colleges and universities.

The Role:

The HUB Coordinator role will provide you with an opportunity to work as part of a team of staff and student associates to take this project into its next phase. You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with prestigious educational establishments as well as care-experienced individuals, as part of an innovative programme which could ultimately change the landscape of educational opportunities for people in care.

While contributing to the strategic direction, you will also have the remit to shape and maintain the programmes and workstreams you lead on - while ensuring that the people we are here to serve remain central to our aims. Part of this will also involve working with a small group of people who access the HfS support - ensuring you remain alert to the needs of those we are here to serve.

As HUB Coordinator, you will also have the opportunity work across other programmes and projects in collaboration with the team. You will be in an excellent position to use your experience in widening participation, third/charity sector, social work, social care, youth/community work, or the education sector, to support our care-experienced individuals to access and succeed in further and higher education.

As a small, agile and collaborative team, we support each other in the design, delivery, and evaluation of all our programmes and projects so if you have the skills and experience to succeed in this meaningful and rewarding role, then we would love to hear from you.

What we will need from you:

• A degree or equivalent relevant sector work experience
• Experience and understanding of trauma informed and relationship-based practice
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• You will be part of a small team with big values, driven to deliver services using co -designed and trauma -informed approaches.
• Knowledge and understanding of and/or experience working in education sector, social work/care sector or charity/third sector
• Experience of leading and delivering collaborative projects with a wide range of stakeholders
• PVG Scheme Membership or willingness to apply

Benefits we offer:

We offer 41 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme (17.6%), flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information regarding our benefits can be viewed here.

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.

The National Advocacy Service Coordinator (maternity cover) will be responsible for the operational coordination of the National Advocacy Service. This post will involve working closely with the National Advocacy Service network and will help to inform broader criminal justice work at Rape Crisis Scotland.

At RCS, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and feminist organisational culture
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.

Join our team as a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker in Fife.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Specialist Harm Reduction Workers play a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk.

In this role you will provide harm reduction interventions, structured one to one work, outreach harm reduction and multi agency liaison with our partners. You will play a key role in the development of Harm Minimisation interventions in a community setting.

This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.

Essential Skills

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.

You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will:

• have experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
• have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
• have experience of delivering group work, specifically in outreach and community settings
• have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.

Company Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role at our Kilmarnock Bank Street Service involves working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. This role is part time and involves 28 hours of work per week. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

Support Worker Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB is an independent charity providing advice, information and support to people across our community. We are a friendly team of staff and volunteers working over 4 locations (Eyemouth, Duns, Kelso, and Hawick) delivering a busy advice service. We strive to deliver a good quality service that meets the needs of our clients in a non-judgemental and confidential manner. We aim for individuals not to suffer through not knowing or understanding their rights and responsibilities or not being aware of the services available to them. We provide advice and options to our clients so that they can make informed decision and feel empowered to improve their personal circumstance.

Job description:

To ensure the provision and development of quality advice, information and representation on statutory benefits and other social welfare matters in the Scottish Borders.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview clients over the phone, and face-to-face to gather relevant information about their circumstances and identify the areas they require assistance with.

• Research advice areas to identify possible options for the client.

• Improving access to benefit entitlements and maximising income.

• Provide representation for clients at social security first tier tribunals.

• Provide support and guidance on complex cases to CAB staff and volunteers.

• Run outreach sessions across Roxburgh and Berwickshire to enable our clients to access advice within their local community.

• Identify social policy issues to feedback to the wider network to help benefit both local and national social policy campaigns.

• Negotiate with third parties on the client’s behalf to resolve issues they are facing, for example, with employers, benefit agencies, and landlords, etc.

• Coordinate with other specialist advisors and projects within the Citizens Advice Bureau network to ensure clients receive support with complex issues.

• Keep comprehensive records of casework which meet audit requirements, including use of CASTLE case recording system.

• Identify areas for personal development and proactively explore training opportunities to continue your own personal development.

• Keep up to date on relevant legislation and case law relevant to the role.

• Carry out case checking responsibilities to help ensure cases are meeting audit requirements.

• Uphold the principles of Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB at all times.

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the operations coordinator or the bureau manager.