Upside is a Scottish Government funded programme delivering inclusive voluntary throughcare services across Scotland for men, women and young people serving a short-term sentence or following a period on remand. A collaborative and relationship-based partnership model underpins delivery in supporting people to achieve positive outcomes for both them and wider communities. We are recruiting for two skilled and experienced colleagues who can demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality through-care services to join our Barnardo's delivery team.

• We are looking for 2 throughcare community workers covering the Tayside area supporting females and young people
• Being educated to at least SVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience of supporting individuals in a community setting,
• A current driving licence and use of a car for work as well as being computer literate with proficient experience of Microsoft tools are essential.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland)

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Our basis and values

At The National Lottery Community Fund we are passionate about strengthening communities and improving lives. We are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.

To help us in supporting communities in Scotland, we are now looking for a motivated Policy Engagement Manager with a strong understanding of the social policy context in Scotland, and the environment in which our grantholders operate.

You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening our engagement with government, voluntary and community sector organisations, and funding partners. Working closely with the Head of Policy Engagement in Scotland, you will help build influential relationships, provide strategic policy insight, and ensure that the experiences of communities inform our funding and development priorities. You will play a key role in enabling the Fund to use our insight, position and influence in Scotland to celebrate and promote the power and expertise of communities.

Key Responsibilities

As Policy Engagement Manager, you will be an excellent relationship-builder with a strong understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. You will be comfortable working across complex stakeholder environments and translating policy developments into practical insight, including providing insight and policy context to inform medium and long-term funding initiatives across the UK.

You will develop a thorough understanding of the policy environment relating to our four community-led missions and our commitment to addressing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage through an equity-based approach.

You will maintain a broad understanding of the policy and social context in which our grantholders operate, convening grantholders and stakeholders to explore shared challenges and opportunities. We’re looking for someone who is values-driven, passionate about the Fund’s purpose and deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to join our team and contribute your skills and experience to creating lasting change for communities and society.

Regular travel around Scotland is expected, as well as some travel to other parts of the UK to connect with colleagues. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and an excellent all-round benefits package.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of engaging with government, public sector, VCSE or funding stakeholders.
• A strong grasp and knowledge of the policy environment and the developing issues and themes relevant to our Missions and grantholders in Scotland.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting policy and political developments.
• Demonstrable strategic influencing skills.
• Strong communication including written communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to strategic planning and development.
• Understanding of the use of digital tools and systems to manage relationships, share information and support policy development.
• Experience of project management

Ben View is seeking a Community Development Worker to support the delivery and development of inclusive community programmes that make a real difference locally. Working closely with the centre manager, you will engage directly with participants, volunteers, and partners to ensure programmes are welcoming, effective, and responsive to community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of community programmes, including youth activities, family initiatives, food and warm hubs, garden projects, and themed groups.

• Lead or assist activities and workshops, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.

• Build strong relationships with community members, gather feedback, and contribute to future programme development.

• Develop links with local organisations and help identify gaps in services.

• Assist with monitoring, evaluation, and outcome reporting.

• Maintain accurate programme, participant, and volunteer records.

• Support health and safety procedures, including risk assessments.

• Contribute to funding applications, fundraising activities, and budget monitoring.

• Promote equality, diversity, and accessibility across all services.

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and external partners.

About You

Essential:

• Experience working with diverse community groups and an understanding of community development principles.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively and manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice in community and volunteer work.

• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools.

Desirable:

• Experience in youth work, family services, or similar community programmes.

• Understanding of fundraising, grant applications, and health and safety requirements.

Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

It’s an exciting time to be part of Scottish Huntington’s Association with the implementation of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand services, raise awareness and deepen our involvement and support for world-leading research and clinical trials.

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists to provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car complete our list of essential criteria. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

General

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

The post will be subject to a four-month probationary period.

Out-of-pocket expenses including travel and mileage allowances will be paid on receipt of appropriate claim forms and invoices/receipts.

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live, with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances. Everything we do is about and for people, the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness. Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of Simon Community.

Day by day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We are here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take 'the next step' towards a positive future. We offer support across a range of service delivery points; Street Outreach teams, Housing First initiatives, Floating Support, Information Hubs, Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), Supported Accommodations, Emergency Accommodation, Rapid Access Accommodation, and our own rented properties. These services are delivered across many local authorities within Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, Edinburgh and Perth.

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team. To make a difference, we need to work flexibly, with everyday leadership and a 'can-do' approach. We want to make it right and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. Find out more about our services here.

Our Support Services

Job Purpose

The Support Worker role is to support and engage with people to manage and recover their mental health, in line with our trauma-informed approach. You will help people with safer substance use and assist them with the process when they choose to stop. You will assist our people to build a positive network of connections to enable them to gain and sustain their own housing.

As a Support Worker, you will provide work alongside people impacted by homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and trauma. You will provide guidance and assistance to the people we support to achieve their goals of securing safe housing and accessing the necessary support to feel secure, manage their challenges and live an independent life free from harm or abuse.

Our Preventing Migrant Homelessness programme works with people who are destitute and subject to immigration control, as well as refugees who are at risk of homelessness. You’ll be based in the community, working one to one with individuals to provide person-centred, trauma informed support, linking in with other agencies and partners as required.

You will be part of a new service being rolled out in North Ayrshire, Saffron which is currently running in Glasgow and has had some very good outcomes for young people so to take this model across another local authority will be an excellent opportunity for all involved.

You will work directly alongside our UASC service, Saffron, to provide specialised support to unaccompanied young people. Using a trauma-informed approach, you will deliver practical housing support—helping young people to adjust to living independently, navigate tenancy responsibilities, and build key life skills as they work towards sustainable, independent living. You will also collaborate closely with partner charities and external agencies to offer a safe, holistic support network tailored to the needs of the people we work alongside.

To be part of this team, you will be passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma and continue to experience exclusion, stigma and racism in Scotland. You will understand the differential impact of race on their experience of services and support. As part of our Preventing Migrant Homelessness team you’ll contribute to the development of our service, provide support to colleagues and work to improve outcomes for the people we support.

This post is part time, working 18.75 hours per week.

Days to be arranged but will be in the Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm perimeter

Job Summary

You will be passionate about supporting and changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma.

As a Support Worker in homelessness services, you'll be instrumental in empowering individuals affected by homelessness, addiction, challenging mental health and trauma. You'll provide compassionate, person-centred support, guiding them towards securing safe and stable housing and developing tools to manage their challenges. Your role is vital in helping people access essential resources, build resilience, and ultimately live a life free from harm and abuse.

As part of our Team, you will be at the forefront of supporting people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies in a supportive environment. The role involves providing both practical and emotional support, helping individuals to secure accommodation, access benefits, and connect with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and advocacy services.

Our team builds strong professional relationships with local authorities, support providers, and other external partners to ensure our support is coordinated and effective. You will adopt a harm reduction approach, providing advice and Naloxone trained as needed.

Would you like to become an enthusiastic Membership Recruiter for Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity?

This role is critical for wildlife. We rely upon the support of members to enable our work; from major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves across the country.

As a Membership Recruiter, you’ll attend a range of private-site and public events, representing the Scottish Wildlife Trust and connecting with a wide and varied audience. As the face of the Trust at large-scale shows, highland games, fairs, markets, garden centres and more, you will create meaningful conversations about wildlife and why protecting it matters.

Using your excellent communication skills and passion for nature, you’ll share the Trust’s work and inspire people to take action for wildlife by becoming members of the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines public engagement and target-driven performance. No two days are the same. Working independently, you will manage your own membership stand and represent the Trust with professionalism and confidence. You'll be adaptable, reliable and happy working outdoors, often as the sole representative at events.

If you are a resilient, self-motivated individual who enjoys meeting new people and thrives on making the most of an engagement opportunity to secure new members, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed membership recruitment sales targets.
• Travel independently, often in rental vehicles, to events and venues across your designated region. (All events are booked by our internal Venue Coordinator.)
• Be responsible for the safe storage, transportation, set up and dismantling of your own equipment, including promotional stands and marquees.
• Represent the Trust positively: engage and build rapport with a diverse range of members of the public in a warm, friendly, and professional manner.

Essential requirements:

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold Customer Service and/or public facing work experience.
• Confident engaging with members of the public in a variety of settings.
• Warm, friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing personality.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• An interest in wildlife and conservation in Scotland.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditionsResilient and self-motivated to reach targets.
• Flexibility to work weekends on a regular basis.
• Full UK Driving licence.

Practical requirements:

• Comfortable driving a hire car or small van.
• Physically capable of lifting and transporting equipment weighing up to 30kg.
• Able to store event equipment at home, including folded marquees and display materials.

About the Worker Support Centre

The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scottish charity working in partnership with migrant workers at risk of exploitation across Scotland to secure their rights, challenge labour exploitation, build collective power, and drive lasting law and policy change. We are an evidence-led, worker-driven organisation with strong governance and a growing track record of policy impact. We're building a movement of people who welcome all workers, working towards a world where we are all safe, valued and respected at work — no matter our job or nationality.

WSC operates a worker-driven structure that places migrant workers at the centre of our governance and decision-making. We deliver casework alongside worker-led organising and policy advocacy, supporting migrant workers in seasonal agriculture and social care to meet basic needs and to understand and exercise their rights, including through our Worker Power programme, which builds solidarity between workers and within communities.

About the role

This is a new role, created as part of a restructure of WSC's fundraising and communications function. The Strategic Communications Officer will work closely with, and be line managed by, the Fundraising and Communications Manager, who sets the strategic direction, editorial oversight and quality standards for WSC's communications.

The postholder will lead the day-to-day delivery of WSC's communications and movement-building activity, creating compelling content across digital, print and social channels, supporting media and press work, and playing a central role in delivering WSC's Communications Strategy. This includes helping to build and mobilise a worker-led movement, supporting coalition and ally relationships, and delivering campaign moments that build public and political support for the fair treatment of workers on tied and temporary visas.

This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong strategic communications and content skills with a genuine interest in organising, campaigning and movement-building, and who is comfortable balancing planned content and campaign delivery with reactive, fast-moving opportunities. This is a senior officer role for someone who combines significant, demonstrable experience in communications with a genuine interest in organising, campaigning and movement-building, and who is comfortable balancing planned content and campaign delivery with reactive, fast-moving opportunities in partnership with workers. We are looking for someone with relevant professional training or development, for example in media relations, campaigning or organising, or framing and narrative approaches, who can bring a good level of independent judgement to the role.

Would you like to help make a genuine difference in people’s lives while developing your finance career within a values-led organisation? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives and empowering people every day.

We are currently recruiting a part-time Assistant Finance Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial administration and bookkeeping skills who wants to contribute to an organisation committed to inclusion, equality and independent living.

At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect and collaboration, placing people at the heart of our services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join LCIL's Finance Team and play a key role in supporting the efficient and effective operation of our finance function.

You will provide high-quality financial administration, bookkeeping and credit control support across all LCIL services, helping to ensure accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions and strong financial controls throughout the organisation.

Working closely with the Finance Officer, you will support sales and purchase ledger activities, bank reconciliations, credit control processes, reporting, payroll administration and audit preparation. You will also act as a first point of contact for finance-related enquiries and help ensure our financial systems and procedures remain robust and compliant.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of financial administration, bookkeeping and processing financial transactions

• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and performing reconciliations

• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero

• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel

• The ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience of working within the voluntary, community or charity sector and knowledge of charity finance would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, supporting a wide range of stakeholders including funders, local authorities, auditors, suppliers and service users.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns

• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (prorated for 0.6 FTE)

• Generous employer pension contribution

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

The Green Team is looking for an experienced, collaborative and solutions-focused Finance & Corporate Services Manager to take operational ownership of our finance function and help ensure the systems supporting our charity are effective, secure and resilient.

The Green Team is an environmental charity supporting children and young people to connect with nature, build confidence, develop skills and improve wellbeing through outdoor learning and environmental action.

This is a key role within our small and friendly team, combining hands-on charity finance management with oversight and coordination of wider corporate systems.

Significant charity finance experience and strong practical Xero expertise are essential.

What You'll Do

Working closely with our Co-CEO Corporate Development, wider staff team, Treasurer and Trustees, you will:

• take operational ownership of Green Team's day-to-day finance function;
• manage and continually improve Xero and associated financial systems;
• produce monthly management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reports;
• manage restricted and unrestricted funds and support programme and funder reporting;
• oversee payroll, pensions, banking, payments, reconciliations and financial controls;
• support preparation of annual accounts and coordinate with our external accountants;
• provide clear and practical financial advice to colleagues and budget holders;
• help strengthen financial procedures, reporting and organisational systems; and
• coordinate key corporate services including IT systems, cyber security arrangements, business continuity, insurance and contracts.

You will not be expected to provide specialist technical IT or cyber security support. We work with external providers for this expertise.

What We're Looking For

You will have:

• significant practical charity or third-sector finance experience, supported by a relevant accounting/bookkeeping qualification or substantial equivalent professional experience;
• strong practical Xero experience, including reviewing, developing or improving Xero systems;
• a good understanding of restricted and unrestricted funds and grant-funded project finance;
• experience of management accounts, budgeting, cashflow, payroll and financial controls;
• experience supporting annual accounts and working with accountants, auditors or independent examiners;
• excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; and
• the ability to make financial information clear and accessible to people without a finance background.

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who is approachable and collaborative.

Green Team is a small dynamic organisation which has transformation impact on young people and greenspaces. You'll enjoy working alongside colleagues, understanding the programmes our finances support and helping people feel confident about budgets and financial processes. You'll be comfortable taking ownership of your area while contributing as part of a wider team.

You don't need to be an expert in every aspect of corporate services. We're looking for someone with strong financial foundations who can coordinate systems effectively, identify risks and improvements, and work confidently with specialist external advisers.

Why Join The Green Team?

Our vision is a Scotland where everyone values and can enjoy the natural environment.

Since 1995, we have been creating opportunities for children and young people to spend meaningful time outdoors. Our programmes connect young people with nature, others and themselves, supporting both personal development and positive environmental action.

This role offers an opportunity to use your financial and organisational expertise in a values-led charity where strong finances and effective systems directly support our work with young people and nature. To find out more:

Green Team 2025 Impact Report

At PLUS, our Outreach Support Workers do much more than provide support. They build relationships, discover what matters to each person and create opportunities for children, young people and young adults to try new things, develop confidence, build independence and have fun.

No two days are the same. You could be supporting someone to try a new activity, explore their local community, develop a new skill, meet friends or simply enjoy doing something they love.

We are looking for people who are creative, reliable and compassionate, and who genuinely enjoy working alongside people with disabilities. At PLUS, we are guided by Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Dependability, and we expect these values to be reflected in how we work every day.

Due to the requirements of the role, we particularly encourage applications from people based locally.

Could you be part of a team that puts children, young people and young adults first, and works closely with families to plan and deliver personalised, meaningful support?

PLUS is a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, contribute and develop.

What families say about PLUS:

“PLUS has become a lifeline for our family.”

“I know they are being cared for to the highest possible standard and we get the respite we need to recharge.”

“Is there a forcefield round this building? I have never seen him go into a group without him wanting me to stay. It is amazing.”

“PLUS is his other safe space after home. He’s really happy at PLUS and looks forward to it.”

Benefits:

• Real Living Wage Employer

• Organisation-wide festive closure (annual leave reserved for this period)

• Access to Bright Exchange staff benefits platform

• Structured induction and ongoing professional development, including SVQ3 in Social Services and Healthcare to meet SSSC registration conditions (supported by the organisation)

• Company pension

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Enhanced mileage allowance for work-related travel of 50p