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:

These Support Worker roles at our Kilmarnock Titchfield Service involve working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. Both of these roles are part time, involving 21 hours of work per week, and are based at a service supporting individuals who have completed rehab and are in recovery. Recovery support can include life skills training, social and community engagement and goal-setting/personal development.

Main Responsibilities:

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. 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.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

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.

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:

Our Irvine service provides housing support to individuals aged 16-21 and individuals presenting under the National Transfer Scheme. We currently have one part time night-shift Support Worker position available. The Support Workers 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.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

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.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our10-year strategyfor ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Edinburgh Skylight as a Receptionist/Administrator in our Crisis Skylight Edinburgh Team. You will be there to welcome people who are homeless seeking advice and start the process of helping them to end their homelessness.

You will support the team to manage a busy working environment, welcoming and supporting a range of people including new Skylight members, current members, staff, Crisis volunteers and visitors. You will provide administrative support for this fast and responsive service to those newly presenting as homeless. You will also carry out administration and housekeeping functions relating to the customer service and facilities management of Cranston House. This role is based onsite with no option for homeworking.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be highly organised with experience of working within a reception or administrative support role, as well as experience providing a high standard of customer service. We are looking for someone who understands the issues faced by homeless people and is excited to learn about the ways we can support them. You will be able to deal with challenging situations and individuals with a range of needs, to reach a positive resolution through a calm and confident approach.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work successfully with disadvantaged or socially excluded groups and individuals. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written will be key, as well as working collaboratively within a team. As you will be the first point of contact for many people, you need to be friendly, enjoy helping and be willing to learn about Crisis and all the other activities taking place within the building.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

No two days are quite the same for a Receptionist/Administrator at Rock Trust. You’ll be the friendly face of the organisation, welcoming visitors, answering calls and enquiries, while providing essential administrative support to colleagues across the charity. From managing meeting rooms and post to ordering supplies, updating records and helping with events and projects, you’ll play an important role in keeping the office running smoothly.

You’ll need to be organised, approachable and happy to turn your hand to whatever the day brings. There will be plenty of routine administration, but also unexpected requests, problems to solve and opportunities to support colleagues. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team whose work behind the scenes helps Rock Trust focus on what really matters – supporting young people.

Community Central Hall, a Glasgow-based community charity and development trust is seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial and values-driven Chief Executive to lead one of Scotland’s longest-established community anchor organisations into its next chapter.

For more than 50 years, we have worked alongside local people to improve lives, reduce inequalities and strengthen communities across North West Glasgow. Today, we employ over 60 colleagues, have an annual turnover of approximately £1.8 million and deliver a diverse range of community services from Community Central Hall and Woodside Halls. Our service portfolio includes childcare and youth services, employability, older people's services, food and crisis/community support, community development, cultural and heritage activities and the operation of two community venues and facilities.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive will provide strategic and operational leadership, strengthen financial sustainability, develop partnerships and identify opportunities for future growth and innovation.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with strong strategic, financial, commercial and people leadership skills, experience of working with Boards or Trustees, and the ability to build effective partnerships. Experience of community development, social enterprise or the Scottish voluntary sector would be advantageous. In addition, experience of property management would be welcome.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected community organisation with strong foundations, significant community assets and ambitious plans for the future.

JOB PURPOSE

The post‑holder will support the Head of Health & Safety in delivering a comprehensive range of health and safety services across the Highland and Islands region. They will act as the primary point of contact for property management teams within their allocated property portfolio.

A core requirement of the role is to build strong, effective working relationships with management teams at their allocated properties, including the Regional Director, Business Manager and Operations Managers. The post‑holder is expected to respond promptly to requests for support and to be a dependable, readily accessible health & safety professional. They will form a key part of the planning and decision‑making process within their portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Health & Safety System Monitoring

• Contribute proactively to the Trust’s health & safety agenda by supporting the development, implementation and communication of policies, guidance, and relevant information.

Health & Safety Performance

• Conduct audits to test compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor agreed improvement plans with properties/functions.
• Produce clear, high‑quality audit reports and summaries to inform management of property/function-level performance.

Accident and Incident Investigation

• Carry out thorough investigations into accidents and near misses to identify root causes and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare statistical analyses to identify trends and propose appropriate risk‑mitigation actions.

Identifying Emerging Risks

• Maintain awareness of emerging health & safety risks within the allocated portfolio and consider any wider implications for the Trust.
• Monitor potential risks arising from incidents, legislation changes, enforcement activity, or relevant court cases.

Property Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for specialist health & safety advice within the portfolio.
• Escalate matters of concern to the Head of Health & Safety and relevant regional management when necessary.
• Provide practical, timely, and proportionate advice to property teams.
• Work with Operations Managers and property management to agree improvement areas based on audits, investigations, or policy/legislative updates.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the People Directorate to ensure consistency of approach and the effective use of resources.

Attendance at Meetings

• Attend regional management and property-level meetings as appropriate to report on performance, promote improvement initiatives, and advise on the implications of Trust policies and procedures.

Training and Development

• Identify health & safety training needs and work with the H&S team and People—Training & Organisational Development to meet requirements efficiently.
• Deliver training within the scope of personal competence.
• Evaluate training effectiveness to ensure learning is embedded and performance improvements are sustained.

Risk Management

• Provide relevant data (audit findings, accident/near miss statistics) for the Operational Leadership Group and regional meetings.
• Contribute to the Operational Risk Register where required.
• Support the Head of Health & Safety in proposing appropriate risk‑management measures.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you have the drive and passion to make a difference?

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Children and Young People’s counsellors to join our Counselling service. The counsellor will provide direct counselling to children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse. This will mainly be delivered face-to-face, with occasional remote working to suit the needs of individual children and young people as required.

Experience / Qualifications

You will have 2 years’ experience in a counselling setting of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will hold a Diploma in Counselling or above and be registered with COSCA, BACP, BAAT or equivalent. You will have excellent communication skills and enhanced knowledge of therapeutic interventions. You will be highly organised team player with skills and ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency partners.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA counselling services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 5th October. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Group Support Facilitator to join our Living with Uncertainty/Fear of Recurrence Group Programme (funded by National Lottery Community Fund) supporting people who are affected by cancer, to manage the psychological and emotional impact.

About the Role

Beatson Cancer Charity is looking for an experienced and empathetic Group Support Facilitator to join our small team; the Facilitator will work with our psychologist to deliver support. This will be delivered within an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and person centered framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting triage and assessment of new referrals.
• Undertaking risk assessments and making appropriate onward referrals.
• Supporting the delivery of ACT-based group support programmes.
• Providing pre and post-group psychosocial support and coaching.
• Using validated assessment tools to plan and evaluate support.
• Maintaining accurate records and outcome data.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and contributing to service development.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions, pro rata.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

You will be a compassionate professional with experience supporting individuals and families affected by long-term health conditions and emotional distress. You will be educated to a degree level or equivalent within a relevant field (Health, Psychology, AHP, Nursing, Social Sciences, Counselling, CBT) and possess excellent communication, assessment and relationship building skills. Experience in cancer care, ACT-based approaches, or group facilitation would be advantageous.

About Beatson Cancer Charity

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working 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.

An opportunity to support rural enterprise

GrowBiz Scotland is looking for an experienced, approachable and well-connected Enterprise Facilitator to provide flexible business support to individuals and micro-enterprises across the Cairngorms area.

This is a part-time, self-employed opportunity for an initial period of six months. The successful applicant will join our established team of freelance Enterprise Facilitators, providing confidential one-to-one support both online and in person. They will also help GrowBiz strengthen its relationships with local businesses, community organisations and enterprise support partners across the Cairngorms.

About GrowBiz

GrowBiz provides inclusive, community-based support to people who are considering self-employment or developing a small business or social enterprise. Our approach is person-centred, practical and responsive, helping clients build their confidence, develop their ideas and access the information, skills and connections they need.

As a leader in innovative rural enterprise support, GrowBiz actively advocates for change. Our vision is to promote and support the development of a vibrant, sustainable entrepreneurial and wellbeing economy in rural Scotland.

About the opportunity

The role would particularly suit someone with experience in business or enterprise support, coaching, mentoring or facilitation who understands the opportunities and challenges facing rural businesses. Applicants should be comfortable working independently, managing a flexible workload and travelling to rural locations when required.

• Provide friendly, confidential and non-judgemental one-to-one enterprise support, information and coaching.
• Help clients build confidence, develop their ideas and identify practical next steps for their business or social enterprise.
• Support areas such as digital skills, marketing, finance, product development, business planning and sustainable practice.
• Connect clients with relevant learning, networks, funding opportunities and external support.
• Build constructive relationships with community organisations, businesses and enterprise support partners.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a people-focused, self-motivated and well-organised individual who can build trusted professional relationships and work collaboratively as part of a virtual team.

• Experience of providing one-to-one business or enterprise support, including support with digital skills.
• A sound understanding of coaching, mentoring and facilitation approaches.
• Knowledge of rural business, local communities and the Scottish enterprise support landscape, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Strong communication, networking, planning and organisational skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, social media and other digital platforms.
• A full driving licence and access to suitable transport for work in rural locations.
• Experience of self-employment or running a small business would be an advantage.

The Eric Liddell Community is a local care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the City. Founded in 1980 in memory of Eric Liddell, the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.

The Eric Liddell Community is recruiting an Interim Day Care Officer to join our Day Care Service team.

Could you be a Keyworker?

Do you have good IT skills?

Do you have an outgoing personality?

Would you like to work for a “Sector Leading” service?

Would you like to work Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm?

If so, we currently have an exciting job opportunity.

Working locally, you will join our excellent team delivering the highest quality of person-centred care and support to people living with dementia and their care partners, where every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about working with people providing care to achieve the life they want, then you could be who we are looking for!

In return, you will receive:

• 30 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Death in Service Scheme
• Job Induction and Training
• Opportunity to achieve an SVQ 2 & 3 qualification
• Free PVG Certificate subject to receipt of successful application
• Training and support to help you achieve your full potential