The Business Support Intern will provide administrative and reception support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the organisation, while assisting staff with project administration, communications and events.

The role is intended as a developmental opportunity, providing experience across office administration, community engagement and project support.

About our organisation

Midlothian Community Action (MCA) supports communities across Midlothian by helping local people, groups and organisations make positive change in their communities. We work across a range of programmes and projects, supporting volunteering, community development, climate action and local partnerships.

This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in administration, customer service and community project support within a busy and friendly charity environment.

Job Purpose

Govan HELP is recruiting a Community Connector to lead and coordinate place-based community development activity across Govan. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening collaboration between residents, community groups, public services and third sector partners, ensuring that local priorities are identified, supported and delivered in a coordinated and inclusive way.

The role will focus on developing and implementing a place-based action plan aligned with local priorities, particularly those linked to poverty reduction, family wellbeing, inclusion and community resilience.

About the Place-Based Approach

The place-based approach focuses on improving outcomes for people by addressing the social, economic and environmental conditions in specific neighbourhoods. In Govan, this work complements wider child poverty and family wellbeing strategies, alongside community planning and partnership activity across Glasgow. Govan HELP acts as a trusted local organisation with deep roots in the community, well placed to convene partners, amplify community voices and support collective action that reflects lived experience.

The Role of Govan HELP as a Community Anchor

As a community-based organisation, Govan HELP contributes to place-based delivery by:

• Supporting the development of locality priorities and action plans shaped by community voices

• Building and sustaining partnerships across statutory, voluntary and community sectors

• Encouraging community-led responses to poverty, inequality and exclusion

• Creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and shared decision-making

• Providing a consistent, trusted presence within the Govan community

Join Our Team

Borders Care Voice is looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Office Administrator to help support our work across the Scottish Borders.

Why Join Borders Care Voice?

This is a varied and rewarding role within a small third sector organisation that works to ensure the voices of people who use health, social care and community support services are heard. You'll work as part of a friendly team, supporting a diverse range of projects and activities across the Scottish Borders, combining office administration with opportunities to work directly alongside people with lived experience.

No two weeks are quite the same. You'll support everything from the day-to-day running of the organisation to meetings, events and engagement activities, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and see the impact of your work firsthand.

As a small organisation, we value teamwork, flexibility and initiative, and you'll play an important role in helping our projects and services run smoothly.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative support across the organisation, including:

• Managing office administration systems, records and databases.

• Supporting meetings, events and engagement activities.

• Providing administrative support to project staff and lived experience groups.

• Preparing agendas, papers and meeting notes, including minute taking.

• Assisting with financial administration, invoices and payment processes.

• Supporting training administration, bookings and participant communications.

• Maintaining mailing lists, website updates and communications materials.

• Providing administrative support to the Board of Trustees

Provide confidential, high-quality administrative leadership, coordination and operational support to the Fit Like Family Wellbeing Service and the wider North Region senior management team. You will act as a first point of contact for senior leaders across the region, supporting the effective coordination of regional activity and ensuring administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Children First, you will contribute to service delivery through effective diary and meeting management, financial administration, reporting, data management and coordination of key operational processes. You will play a central role in ensuring continuity of support across leadership functions while maintaining a child-centred approach in all aspects of your work.

We’d love to hear from you if you can:

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support within a busy and fast-paced environment.

• Manage competing priorities, work proactively and use sound judgement to support senior leaders and operational activity.

• Coordinate complex processes, maintain accurate records and oversee reporting requirements.

• Develop positive working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across multiple agencies.

• Analyse information and data to support service planning, performance monitoring and contract delivery.

• Demonstrate a flexible, solution-focused approach and a commitment to delivering excellent support services.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength.

• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.

• Pension scheme and wellbeing support.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.

• Blue Light Card discount.

• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Flexible Working:

We recognise that talented people are looking for flexibility in how they work. This role is available for up to 28 hours per week, and we welcome applications from candidates seeking a variety of working patterns. Hours could be worked across four or five days and may suit those looking for school-hours working, a reduced-hours role, or greater balance alongside other commitments. We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements that meet both individual and service needs

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

The Society which provides financial support to individuals who are unable to work because of illness is seeking a Welfare Officer. Key elements of the role are to visit applicants and existing beneficiaries in their own home and to assist the Trustees in deciding applications for financial support.

You will have significant relevant experience of dealing, in a domestic or other support or advice context, with people who are unable to work. You should also have a substantial understanding of current welfare benefits although the provision of advice is not part of the role. More detail is available in the Job Specification which can be download below.

This is a part-time role where you will be expected to manage your own caseload and have flexibility in the timing of visits. The salary is £33,816 per annum pro rata and based on 29 days per annum (including holidays). You will be based in the EH postcode area and work from your home. You will need a driving licence and access to a car.

Working as part of our innovative Fife Short Term Housing Support Project, the Project Worker will work directly with young people age 16-25 yrs to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness.

Working directly with young people in their home or within a community setting the Project Worker will support young people to secure/maintain a permanent home, improve their independent living skills, access other services, manage finances and engage with resources within their communities.

The Project Workers are responsible for completing support plans and risk assessments and acting as co-ordinator for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.

Home-Start Dunfermline supports families with young children through challenging times, providing practical and emotional support to help parents build confidence and give their children the best possible start in life.

Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and we are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and proactive Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer to help us grow and strengthen our volunteer community and build connections across the local area.

This is a varied, people-focused role. You will help recruit and welcome new volunteers, coordinate and support volunteer training, and help ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and connected to Home-Start.

You will also get out into the community, building relationships with local groups, organisations and businesses, attending events and networking opportunities, and raising awareness of Home-Start Dunfermline, our services and volunteering opportunities.

We are looking for someone who is confident meeting new people, enjoys building positive relationships and can encourage others to get involved. You will be organised, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You should have experience of recruiting, supporting or coordinating volunteers, building relationships with people from a range of backgrounds, and organising or delivering training, presentations, workshops or group activities. Strong communication and digital skills are also important.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.

Working as part of our innovative Fife Housing First for Youth Project, the Project Worker will work directly with young people age 16-25 yrs to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness.

Working directly with young people in their home or within a community setting the Project Worker will support young people to secure/maintain a permanent home, improve their independent living skills, access other services, manage finances and engage with resources within their communities.

The Project Workers are responsible for completing support plans and risk assessments and acting as co-ordinator for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.

Thank you for your interest in joining Four Square Scotland as a Service Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our Visiting Support Team, supporting our ambition for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to have greater choice, stability and opportunities for the future.

Our Visiting Support Team works with people across Edinburgh who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing practical, person-centred support to help them access stable housing and successfully sustain their tenancies.

As Service Manager, you will lead and support a team of eight, providing clear direction and effective day-to-day management while ensuring the team delivers a high-quality service to the people we support. You will play an important role in maintaining strong standards, supporting your team and helping the service continue to develop and respond to the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Become part of a Charity Making a Difference Every Day

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is entering an exciting phase of development as we continue to build healthier, more connected and more resilient communities.

We're looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Operations Co-ordinator to help ensure the organisation continues to operate smoothly, efficiently and effectively.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, you'll play a key role in supporting our staff, strengthening organisational systems, and ensuring the charity has the operational foundations needed to continue delivering impact across East Kilbride.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding position covering:

• Operations and administration
• Staff supervision
• Finance administration using Xero
• Payroll administration
• HR support and compliance
• Health & Safety coordination
• Policies and procedures
• Governance and Board support
• Reporting and organisational development

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and autonomy to make things happen.

About You

We’re looking for the right person who:

• Loves helping organisations run effectively.
• Enjoys working with systems and finding better ways of working.
• Has strong administration, coordination or operations experience.
• Is comfortable supervising staff and supporting colleagues.
• Has experience working with finance systems and organisational processes.
• Takes pride in delivering work to a high standard.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a respected and ambitious local charity with a strong reputation for community impact.

You'll enjoy a varied role, supportive team culture, opportunities for development and the chance to make a genuine difference every day.