Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

Circle is seeking a Family Outreach Worker- Fathers ( 18 hours / week) to join our project in Edinburgh. Funded by City of Edinburgh Council/Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership, this post aims to provide support to children and families affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use, reducing risks and minimising the impact on children. The post holder will work directly with fathers, male carers, and children to strengthen family relationships, improve parenting capacity, and promote safer, healthier lifestyles.

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional qualified in social work, social care, education, health or early years/childcare.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children, fathers and their families.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

Make a Difference for people bereaved by murder culpable homicide & suicide

PETAL Support is seeking dedicated and values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees to help shape the future of our work supporting people bereaved by murder, culpable homicide & suicide throughout Scotland

As a Board Member, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and governance for the charity
• Ensure the organisation remains financially sound, ethical, and sustainable
• Act as an ambassador for the charity and its mission
• Contribute to key decisions that impact people bereaved by murder & suicide

This is a voluntary, unpaid role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with skills or experience in:

• Finance or accounting
• Legal or governance
• Health and social care
• Lived experience of murder & suicide
• Fundraising, communications, or digital
• HR, people management, or organisational development
• Younger people & children

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and lived experiences.

Time Commitment

Approximately 5 board meetings per year, plus occasional sub-committee or development sessions.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those bereaved by murder & suicide
• Develop board-level and leadership experience
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
• Contribute to positive change

Who We are

PETAL Support is a registered charity for those bereaved by murder, culpable homicide and suicide living in Scotland. Founded in 1994 PETAL Support provides practical and emotional support, advocacy, support and counselling for the families, friends, children and young people of murder, culpable homicide and suicide victims.

Support includes:

• A range of Face-to-Face therapeutic counselling including CBT & EMDR
• Clinical Aromatherapy
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Group work
• Fundraising Events
• Social Interaction

About Us:

Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) 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, offering 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, East Renfrewshire and North Lanarkshire, 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 role of Counselling Practice Manager

The Counselling Practice Manager will lead and manage Murray’s Initiative’s Integrated Counselling Services, which includes commissioned counselling services for adults seeking support for their alcohol and / or drug use and a privately funded wellbeing counselling service.

The Counselling Practice Manager will manage and support all counsellors working in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire and North Lanarkshire, student placements from the Murray’s Initiative Diploma and volunteer counsellors. The post holder will contribute to service delivery by managing a small caseload of clients. The post holder will support the Head of Client Services/Deputy CEO in managing and co-ordinating a high-quality service within Murray’s Initiative, whilst ensuring that staff counsellors, volunteers, and students receive appropriate supervision, support, and guidance.

As part of the Service Management Team, the Counselling Practice Manager will develop, influence and drive forward the strategy for Murray’s Initiative.

The Counselling Practice Manager will report to the Head of Client Services / Deputy CEO.

This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for children and protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

About Us:

Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) 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, offering 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, East Renfrewshire and North Lanarkshire, 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 role of the counsellor is to provide a counselling, advice and information service for individuals aged 16 and over with their own problematic alcohol or drugs use. The service is delivered from our offices in Glasgow and within community settings throughout Glasgow and surrounding areas.

The Counsellor will report to the Counselling Practice Manager.

This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership - successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme for both adults and children.

Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) has an exciting opportunity for people to join our children’s and court advocacy team. We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in working with women, children and young people who are victims of domestic abuse, and are passionate about making a difference.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

Our Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy service is focused on reducing risk and improving the safety and wellbeing of victims of domestic abuse in Angus, which aims to ensure that all women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, are safe, informed and supported throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system.

Applicants should have a knowledge of domestic abuse and be committed to working with those who experience it, be enthusiastic, motivated, have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. The use of a non-judgemental approach is essential, and you should be committed to working within the ethos of a feminist analysis of abuse.

Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) has an exciting opportunity for people to join our children’s and court advocacy team. We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in working with women, children and young people who are victims of domestic abuse, and are passionate about making a difference.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

We’re looking for 2 compassionate and dedicated Children and Young People’s Support Worker to join our team at Angus Women’s Aid. In this role, you will provide essential support to children and young people who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have a recognised qualification for working with children and young people and will have at least 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people within a relevant setting. They will have an understanding about the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and will be committed to working within the ethos of a feminist analysis of abuse.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Fundraising Manager to help grow sustainable income and extend our impact across Forth Valley and beyond. This new role offers the chance to shape our fundraising strategy, build strong partnerships and support vital mental health services in our community.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in exceeding fundraising targets and securing donations and legacies from a diverse range of sources, alongside leading on fundraising growth.

If you can bring significant, demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a charity or not for profit organisation along with the ability to increase donations and unrestricted income streams and ability to achieve year on year growth in fundraised income then we would love to hear from you.

Our Mission - Homes, people and communities to be proud of.

Our Vision - Striving to improve life experiences and opportunities.

We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused Compliance and RAAC Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to our Asset Management team, helping ensure our property management processes run smoothly, accurately and efficiently.

This is a varied role supporting compliance contracts, reactive repairs and the delivery of our RAAC programme. You’ll help plan compliance inspections, maintain accurate records, raise works orders, liaise with contractors and suppliers, and provide timely information to support reporting, audit readiness and effective decision-making.

You’ll also support the RAAC Manager, Tenant Liaison Officer and Asset Compliance Officer, acting as a first point of contact for customers regarding RAAC works and helping colleagues, residents and external partners receive clear, consistent and responsive support.

About Us

We’re a small organisation that makes a big impact in the communities where our tenants live. At Almond, we focus on what WORKS for our customers and colleagues. Our values are:

• Work together
• Open to change
• Respect
• Kindness
• Social

If you’re someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, has strong administrative skills and attention to detail, and shares our values, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing full administrative support to the Asset Management team, including reactive repairs, compliance and RAAC project delivery
• Supporting the RAAC team by raising works orders, engaging with customers and updating records to help deliver the RAAC programme
• Assisting the Asset Compliance Officer with planning compliance inspections, updating systems and filing certificates
• Prioritising and processing work orders, variations, appointments, correspondence, packs and purchase orders within agreed procedures and timescales
• Maintaining accurate property, asset, financial, health and safety and document control records to support compliance, reporting and audit readiness
• Liaising with customers, colleagues, contractors, suppliers and partners to keep works progressing and provide clear advice on routine procedures and property queries

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable experience of providing administrative support, financial administration and excellent customer service
• Awareness of the housing sector and customer service principles, with housing or property management experience desirable
• Developed IT skills, particularly Word and Excel, with experience using computerised housing management systems desirable
• Strong communication, organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload, handle change and prioritise effectively
• A motivated, enthusiastic approach with keen attention to detail and a commitment to high standards and our values
• A driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Why Join Us

• You’ll play an important role in supporting compliance, RAAC programme delivery and effective property management activity
• You’ll work closely with colleagues, customers, contractors and partners to help keep services moving and records accurate
• You’ll join a values-led organisation committed to collaboration, respect and continuous improvement
• You’ll help deliver services that make a direct difference to customers and communities

What We Offer

• Salary: £35,332
• Working hours: 36 hours over Monday to Friday
• 9 day fortnight option: Every other Friday rest day
• Hybrid working: Office based with some flexibility.
• Office location: Livingston
• A varied support role across compliance, RAAC programme delivery, repairs administration and asset management activity
• The opportunity to work collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners to deliver positive outcomes
• A rewarding role helping maintain compliance, support customers and contribute to safe homes, strong communities and excellent customer service

Benefits include:

• Excellent work/life balance culture
• Access to online health and wellbeing services
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension scheme from day one with a 10% employer contribution

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To provide holistic advice on a range of welfare benefits issues. To offer clients advice and information to maximise their income and to ensure they are receiving the correct entitlements. This will including conducting full benefit checks, better off calculations, assisting clients with revision, supersessions and appeals of benefit decisions and also assisting client to navigate their benefit claims. The role will also require to provide advice on all areas of entitlements for clients such as energy, charitable applications or assistance with health costs for example.

The role will require someone who has experience or understanding of the benefits system, ideally in provision of advice, information and representation however someone who can evidence similar transferrable skills in another setting may be considered also. This role will suit a resilient and empathetic person who is able to work under pressure but enjoys the challenges of advice delivery and is able to work in a non-judgmental and impartial, confidential manner.

The role offers a supportive and friendly environment where we work to provide our community with advice, information and options to allow informed choices. The role also provides opportunities for continuous development and training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key work areas and tasks:

Advice giving

• Ensure income maximisation through the take up of appropriate benefits.
• Prepare and present cases to the appropriate statutory bodies, tribunals and courts as appropriate.
• Assist clients with other related problems where they are an integral part of their case and refer to other advisers or specialist agencies as appropriate.
• Provide advice and assistance to other staff across the whole range of issues.
• Maintain case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, and statistical monitoring and report preparation.
• Ensure that all work conforms to the bureau's systems and procedures.
• Negotiate with third parties such as statutory and non-statutory bodies as appropriate.
• Ensure that all work conforms to the bureau's Quality Standards at the appropriate level.
• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation to a high standard.

Social policy

• Assist with social policy work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channel.
• Alert clients to social policy options.

Professional development

• Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager.
• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings as appropriate.

Administration

• Use IT for statistical recording, record keeping and document production.
• Ensure that all work conforms to the bureau's systems and procedures.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.
• Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the CAB service.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Evidenced understanding of welfare benefits and provision of advice, or an ability to show transferable similar transferable skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the CAB service and its equal opportunities policies.
• Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively.
• Ability to monitor and maintain own standards.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.
• Ability to use IT in the provision of advice.
• Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in advice topics.
• Willingness to train other staff or volunteers and provide 2nd tier advice.
• Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information.
• Numeracy skills required to understand statistics and check calculations.
• An understanding of and respect for the volunteer led ethos of CAB and an ability to reflect this in their day-to-day work.

Family Links is a pioneering service led by a partnership of third sector organisations - the Care and Learning Alliance, Homestart East Highland and Thriving Families - and supported by the Highland Whole Family Wellbeing Programme.

Working alongside schools and other statutory and third sector providers, the Family Links team delivers holistic support to families in targeted communities across Highland. The current role is in the Badenoch and Strathspey area and the worker will be employed by Thriving Families.

Purpose of role

Family Links workers are a bridge between home, school and community, supporting families to overcome challenges to wellbeing and enabling children and young people to flourish in school and beyond.

It is recognised that there is a range of potentially beneficial outcomes for children and young people from building closer partnerships between schools, communities and families and supporting all family members to address both practical and emotional issues.

Family Links Workers work alongside families in the Badenoch and Strathspey area which have been identified by the schools (both primary and secondary) as being most in need. Families can also self-refer to Family Links.

Support provided to families is agreed alongside families, is delivered flexibly and is responsive to the needs of families and individual family members. It will be available to families for as long as they need it.

Early / preventative support in the form of peer support groups (facilitated by the Family Links team) may also be available for families with children or young people in the area.