Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

Residential Worker – Hillcrest House, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

Hillcrest House is a five-bedded Children’s home in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. We provide high-quality, trauma-informed care to care-experienced children and young people, as well as short breaks for those with additional needs.

Our aim is simple: to create a safe, nurturing home where young people feel secure, valued, and able to thrive.

We are expanding and are looking to welcome Residential Workers who will be a consistent and supportive presence in the daily lives of our young people — people who understands that relationships change lives.

We are committed to supporting our staff through regular supervision, reflective practice, high quality training and ongoing professional development – because those that care for others deserve to be supported too.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Build trusting relationships using a trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach (Training provided)
• Respond to emotional and behavioural needs with empathy and consistency
• Support and contribute to individual care plans
• Plan and take part in activities that promote life skills, confidence and wellbeing
• Work as part of a 24/7 rota team, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins (Sleep-ins are paid in addition to salary)
• Support daily routines and promote dignity and respect
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies
• Maintain clear, accurate records

Let's talk about you

You are caring, bringing warmth, compassion and a commitment to lifelong learning, and you’re motivated by the chance to make a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives. You understand that all behaviour is a form of communication that requires a calm, kind response and curiosity about what needs the young person is communicating.

You will have:

• A genuine interest in supporting care-experienced young people and children with disabilities
• An understanding of — or willingness to learn about — trauma-informed practice
• Experience in residential, childcare or social care settings is helpful, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills from other people‑focused roles
• Experience supporting young people with a range of emotional or behavioural needs is helpful but full training and support is provided in our positive behaviour system
• A strong commitment to safeguarding
• Registered with the SSSC or willingness to do so within 6 months of employment
• SVQ 3 and/or HNC in Social Care (or willingness to work towards - we will fund and support you to achieve this)
• A commitment to ongoing professional development

This is rewarding work where your kindness, patience and people skills can have a lasting impact. If you’re someone who shows care, can stay calm and supportive in difficult moments and treats others with respect, you already have the foundations to thrive here. If you are ready to commit to making a lasting difference in young people’s lives, we would welcome your application.

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Contact: Jessica Jarvis email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13432

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Disabled candidates. We are taking deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society at Action for Children. We have a diversity and inclusion strategy and an anti-racism action plan as well as a range of diversity and inclusion staff networks and groups. We welcome applications from people of all genders, including men, who are currently under‑represented in our Children’s Services workforce.

Children in Scotland is currently seeking an experienced Communications Officer to join our collaborative and driven Communications & Marketing Team.

Children in Scotland has numerous functions that support the children’s sector in Scotland - from membership services and events to policy and participation activities, as well as delivering a number of services (Enquire, Reach, Resolve, My Rights, My Say). The Communications Officer will play an important role in raising awareness of both the organisation and the key issues facing the sector – through engaging content, social media and brand activity.

We are looking for a great team player who enjoys the process of collaboration to achieve creative and dynamic communications. They will take a highly-organised and proactive approach to their responsibilities, and have a close eye for detail.

We would love to hear from candidates with a background in content marketing, social media, or multimedia, as well as a good understanding of digital communications.

The successful candidate will be ready to hit the ground running, but will be offered an excellent induction and support through the first few months. Our commitment to staff wellbeing is reflected in our flexible and hybrid working policies, our organisational wellbeing working group, regular line manager one-to-ones, and quarterly in-person all-staff away days. They will join a brilliant group of supportive staff who are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and work hard to achieve this.

Please read our full job description for details of responsibilities and criteria for this role.

This is a hybrid role with some flexibility around working-from-home days. Members of the communications team are generally encouraged to spend a minimum of one day per week working at the Children in Scotland office in Edinburgh, and attend mandatory quarterly in-person all-staff days and departmental meetings.

About Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland is a welcoming and dynamic charity that amplifies the voices, views and experiences of our members and children, families and professionals across Scotland. We achieve this through direct services, meaningful participation, policy work, inspiring communications and sector-leading events and learning opportunities.

We are a vibrant and inclusive community of dedicated individuals and organisations who use our skills and passion to bring evidence-based and fresh thinking together, with one shared aim of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish.

We are stronger together in driving lasting impact for Scotland’s children.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

Further information

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Simon Massey, Head of Development and Engagement by email on smassey@childreninscotland.org.uk

RASASH is looking for a Support Line Liaison to join our team (21 hour post).

Are you passionate about gender equality and supporting survivors of sexual violence? Do you have the skills necessary to provide trauma-informed support and information?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in supporting survivors in Highland, providing crisis support, information, and referrals.

You will work alongside a small team to provide support by phone, email, and text to survivors, their friends and family, and agencies. You will also play a crucial role in managing referrals, helping survivors seek timely emotional support and advocacy.

For decades, many children in residential care settings in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Under a national scheme, survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to an apology and support.

Redress Scotland is the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for deciding levels of financial redress to be awarded to survivors and, in some cases, next of kin. Redress Scotland is independent of the Scottish Government.

Redress Scotland has been operational now for a few years and we are pleased to confirm that we are strengthening our operational team with a newly created post - Resources Lead.

The post benefits from a range of excellent terms and conditions, holidays entitlement, pension and a range of other additional benefits and is completely remote therefore your home address will be your place of work. You will be required to meet in person for learning and development opportunities. It is imperative that the postholder therefore has access to a private work space for work with excellent internet capability for connecting and security in terms of confidentiality due to the nature of our work.

We are looking for a skilled experienced person who is committed to living our values of Dignity, Respect and Compassion. We will offer you full induction and training, flexible working and support you to be part of an established inclusive team.

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment. In addition to this you will plan and deliver engaging group sessions, including accredited digital skills qualifications, to develop participants' confidence, skills and progression towards employment.

Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 7000 people every year across 30 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.

Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.

About You

We really need you to have these

• The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
• quality, well paid jobs
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional presentation and personality
• Some knowledge of the local community
• Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
• IT literacy
• Comfortable working towards targets
• A natural, professional relationship builder
• A full driving licence

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Blue Light Card

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment. In addition to this you will plan and deliver engaging group sessions, including accredited digital skills qualifications, to develop participants' confidence, skills and progression towards employment.

Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 7000 people every year across 30 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.

Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.

About You

We really need you to have these

• The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
• quality, well paid jobs
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional presentation and personality
• Some knowledge of the local community
• Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
• IT literacy
• Comfortable working towards targets
• A natural, professional relationship builder
• A full driving licence

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Blue Light Card

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

About Aberlour Options Fife Residential Glenrothes…

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

What we are looking for....

Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our team. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods. Ideally, you will have experience of direct work with children and families and/or experience of working with children or adults with a learning disability and/or an autism spectrum condition.

Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. To have a look at our values please click here.

What we offer…

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme; including CALM training, Child Protection training and other training specific to the job role. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people. Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

About Options Fife Continuing Care

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. Our Options Fife Continuing Care service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

This service will be home to 4 young people aged 16 plus who will all have their own individual flat. Our rota has been drafted to suit the needs of the young people.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for a part time (25 hours, working 2 x 12.5 hour shifts per week) Young People’s Worker to join our team. You will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care, supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.

If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to

join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please see our website for further information.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to serving and ex-serving Armed Forces personnel with caring responsibilities, as well as their spouses, partners, children and wider family members.

The postholder will deliver person-centred and preventative support that improves wellbeing, reduces isolation, strengthens family relationships and builds resilience.

Working within a whole-family model, the role will support families experiencing the combined challenges of military life and unpaid caring responsibilities, particularly during periods of transition, deployment, reintegration, illness, injury and change.

JOB PURPOSE

The core purpose of the role is to support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Trust whilst gaining broad exposure to financial control, technical accounting, VAT, Gift Aid, statutory reporting and external audit requirements.

Critical to the success of the role will be developing a strong understanding of monthly processes, key financial controls, external compliance requirements and technical accounting matters. The postholder will work closely with the Finance Manager and the wider Financial Control team to embed this knowledge, contribute to the delivery of an accurate trial balance and support the timely production of management and statutory financial information.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the postholder will contribute to the achievement of the Finance Team's objectives by ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and compliant, whilst meeting demanding deadlines. The role provides an excellent development opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking to broaden their technical accounting knowledge and progress towards a professional accounting qualification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working with the wider Financial Control team to develop, maintain and enhance robust financial processes and controls.
• Working effectively as part of the team to deliver high standards of financial accuracy and compliance within agreed deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships across the Trust, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Supporting Trust-wide projects and initiatives as required by the Finance Manager.
• Working towards and achieving individual objectives agreed with the Finance Manager.
• Developing technical accounting knowledge through self-study, training and practical application within the role.
• Supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring the accurate accounting treatment of VAT and Gift Aid across the Trust.